Frank Mooney
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Monday it is terminating $60 million in federal grants to Harvard University, citing the university’s failure to address antisemitic harassment and ethnic discrimination on campus. The decision is part of a wider effort by the Trump administration, which has recently frozen or … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — Six inmates remain on the run after escaping from Orleans Parish Prison on May 16 by climbing through a hole behind a toilet. Despite the dramatic escape, experts say the chances of recapture are very high. Originally, ten inmates escaped by removing a defective cell door and fleeing through a wall opening … Read more
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. — A 22-year-old college student who went missing over the weekend in the popular mountain town of Big Bear Lake has been found dead, authorities confirmed Monday. Tanner Prentiss, a student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, was last seen around 12:30 a.m. on May 17. His body was discovered … Read more
CAMDEN, Del. – A Delaware animal shelter is working around the clock to care for thousands of baby chicks after they were found abandoned for three days inside a U.S. Postal Service truck, without food or water. While many chicks died, over 2,000 survived and are now up for adoption. What Happened? According to officials, … Read more
Social Security doesn’t just support retirees and people with disabilities — it can also provide monthly payments to children of workers who qualify for retirement, disability (SSDI), or survivor benefits. For many families, this support plays a critical role in covering daily expenses, especially after a sudden loss of income. But not every child qualifies … Read more
If you’re relying on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the timing of your monthly deposit can be crucial. As May 2025 rolls on, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has released key payment dates that impact millions of retirees and beneficiaries across the U.S. — including some who may receive their next payment as … Read more
If you or someone in your household receives Social Security, the next few weeks are important to watch. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the full payment schedule for May and June 2025 — and it includes key dates, changes for federal holidays, and even an early “surprise” SSI payment. Nearly 70 million Americans … Read more
If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you might be surprised to find no deposit in your account this June. However, there’s no cause for concern. This situation arises from a standard adjustment in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) payment schedule.(NerdWallet, Fox Business) Why Is There No SSI Payment in June? Typically, SSI payments are … Read more
If you rely on Social Security for your income — or expect to — 2025 brings updated numbers that could affect how much you receive. With the cost of living on the rise, the Social Security Administration has applied a 2.5% increase to monthly benefits, changing the maximum payment amounts for retirees, the disabled, and … Read more
If you’ve ever witnessed Arizona’s summer monsoons, you know they’re no ordinary storms. Thunder cracks, dust clouds rise, and intense rainfall turns dry desert into flash-flood zones. But what causes these dramatic weather events — and why are they getting stronger? The Science Behind Arizona’s Monsoon Season Monsoon season in Arizona typically begins in mid-June … Read more