Frank Mooney
For many Social Security beneficiaries, each check is a crucial lifeline. With the rising costs of living, price fluctuations, and adjustments to income, these payments are particularly important to retirees and others who rely solely on Social Security for their income. This month, some beneficiaries will be seeing a positive change in their payments. When … Read more
With the 2024 tax season officially wrapping up, many taxpayers can expect their refunds to be arriving soon, either through direct deposit or by mail. However, not everyone will receive a refund, and some may still be waiting for their payments to arrive. Here’s everything you need to know about who will be receiving refunds … Read more
A 36-year-old police officer who is a mother to a young daughter and a four-year member of the Chicago Police Department was shot and murdered while on duty in Chicago, according to police. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker identified her as Krystal Rivera. “There’s no higher calling than the work to keep Illinoisans safe — and … Read more
Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, a West Virginia prosecutor is warning people who have miscarriages in his state that they may face legal consequences. Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman said that, while he would not charge someone for a miscarriage, he made the idea out of caution after hearing from other prosecutors. Truman … Read more
Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii — A United States Army officer stationed in Hawaii was sentenced to 23 years in jail on Thursday for killing his wife and unborn child last summer and attempted to cover up the crime by dismembering and throwing her body away. Pfc. Dewayne Johnson II pleaded guilty earlier this week to … Read more
The former Arkansas police chief who escaped jail while serving a 30-year term for murder and rape has been apprehended after nearly two weeks on the run, officials said. Grant Hardin was apprehended by law authorities on Friday afternoon, some 1.5 miles west of the northern Arkansas jail from whence he had fled, according to … Read more
Georgia – As a persistent storm system continues to affect the South, Georgia residents are being warned of ongoing severe weather and rainfall throughout the next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) and The Weather Channel have both issued hazardous weather outlooks, advising that this stormy pattern will not ease anytime soon. What to Expect … Read more
Los Angeles— A Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy will serve four months in prison for misdemeanor excessive force after the new Trump-appointed US attorney granted an unprecedented plea deal despite a jury convicting him of a felony. The victim’s attorney petitioned a federal appeals court to reinstate the felony conviction, but the court denied on Thursday. … Read more
Washington, D.C. – As the dust settles from the chaos of tax season, some taxpayers have received a bit of relief: extended deadlines granted by the IRS. But before you get too excited, this isn’t an extension for the habitual procrastinator—it’s a direct response to the devastation caused by natural disasters. For those caught in … Read more
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to promote wealth creation and economic opportunity for future generations, the Trump Administration has unveiled plans to create a new type of savings account aimed at children born during the president’s second term in office. Known as the “Trump Accounts,” these initiatives are designed to provide a $1,000 government-funded … Read more