Frank Mooney
Thousands of taxpayers are still waiting to receive their 2025 tax refunds, despite the IRS’s usual standard of processing most electronic returns within 21 days. Various factors have contributed to these delays, including errors in returns, identity verification issues, and complications with payment methods. Why Are Tax Refunds Delayed in 2025? While the IRS reports … Read more
When you reach age 62, you are eligible to begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits. However, claiming benefits at this early age comes with a permanent reduction in the amount you will receive monthly. While you can start receiving Social Security at 62, financial experts generally recommend waiting for a few more years if possible, … Read more
This week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) distributed payments to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries. These payments, made on May 21, are for those whose birthdays fall between May 11th and 20th. Payments were already made earlier in the month (May 14th) for those whose birthdays are between May 1st and 10th. However, exceptions … Read more
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, continues to provide much-needed assistance to millions of low-income individuals and families across Texas. The program is designed to support individuals in purchasing food and household items, ensuring they can meet their nutritional needs. Payment Dates Based on EDG Number Texas SNAP benefits are … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Diane Bahlawan, a 34-year-old woman from California, was arrested on May 6 at San Francisco International Airport after authorities discovered she was attempting to smuggle 151 pounds of cannabis onto an international flight bound for Frankfurt, Germany. The Discovery at the Airport Bahlawan was stopped by airport security after her four roller … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Oscar Smith, a 75-year-old Tennessee man convicted of killing his estranged wife and her two teenage sons, was scheduled to be executed Thursday morning, three years after a last-minute reprieve spared him from death. Smith has always maintained his innocence, and in a recent interview, he expressed frustration over what he believes … Read more
PERRYSBURG, Ohio – A 24-year-old Venezuelan man was arrested in Perrysburg, Ohio, after allegedly enrolling in a local high school using fraudulent documents. The man, identified as Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, is facing charges of forgery and is being held on a $50,000 bond. Fraudulent Enrollment and Discovery The Perrysburg Local Schools contacted the Perrysburg … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — In a significant legal development, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to pay nearly $180 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse, marking the latest in a series of settlements involving the Catholic Church. The settlement, announced on Wednesday, is aimed at resolving a lawsuit filed in 2020 and will benefit … Read more
JACKSON, Tenn. – The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in north Jackson near I-40 at approximately 3:29 p.m. on May 20, 2025. The storm, which caused damage to the Kirkland Distribution Center, marked the latest in a series of severe weather events across West Tennessee. Damage and Recovery According to Madison … Read more
SOUTH TYNESIDE – A former Northumbria Police officer has been sentenced for stalking and misusing computer data after a year-long harassment campaign against her ex-partner, a court has heard. The Stalking Campaign Sue Thorpe, 44, who previously served as a police officer, was found guilty of repeatedly sending abusive texts, emails, and voicemails to Barry … Read more