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Paris Jackson, daughter of the late pop icon Michael Jackson, has revealed that years of drug abuse left her with a perforated septum and lasting facial damage. The 26-year-old said the condition developed after years of snorting substances in her early 20s, describing it as a period that “ruined my life.” Paris said the damage, which left a hole in the tissue between her nostrils, caused significant physical pain and emotional distress, leading to multiple corrective procedures. "I have a really loud whistle, you can hear it when I breathe through my nose and that is because I have what is called a perforated septum," she said. She also reflected on her long struggle with addiction, depression, and self-harm, saying the experience has pushed her toward healing and recovery.

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Her SNAP Was Cut, So She Started Diluting Milk for Her Child

At the food pantry where I volunteer, I met a young mom whose SNAP benefits were suddenly cut in half. The reason was absurd—the system flagged her for “increased income,” even though nothing changed except two extra overtime shifts last month. The reviewer told her to submit three more documents, but processing could take 30 days. She admitted she’s been watering down milk every day so her kid can have something to drink. What stung the most was a man beside her bragging that he knows “the trick”—he stops taking temporary jobs before each review so the system shows “no income,” and he actually gets a higher benefit amount. The mom just stared at him, like she was witnessing how unfair the system can be. #SNAPCuts #SystemFailure #FoodInsecurity

Her SNAP Was Cut, So She Started Diluting Milk for Her Child
Amanda F Terry-Fall

Social Security & SSI Recipients to Receive Important Benefit Updates by Mail Millions of people who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are being urged to check their mail carefully, as important benefit notices and possible payment updates are now being sent out nationwide. According to reports circulating online, these official letters may include information about upcoming adjustments, payment changes, and proposed legislation that could affect monthly benefits. Recipients are advised to open and review every piece of official mail immediately to avoid missing critical updates tied to their income. The Social Security Administration regularly sends notices about cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), eligibility reviews, overpayment rules, direct deposit updates, and benefit verification. While not every letter means a payment increase, many notices contain time-sensitive instructions that require action. SSI and Social Security are lifelines for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income households. Missing a deadline, failing to respond to a verification request, or overlooking a policy change could lead to delayed payments, reduced benefits, or temporary suspensions. Officials strongly encourage recipients to: • Read every letter in full • Follow all instructions carefully • Keep copies for their records • Be cautious of scams and only trust mail from the official SSA If a letter seems confusing, recipients can contact the SSA directly using the phone number on their official website or visit a local Social Security office for help. With the cost of living continuing to challenge many households, staying informed about benefit updates has never been more important.