Dealer sentenced to 19 years in jail for selling narcotics that murdered a famous NYC transgender activist

Dealer sentenced to 19 years in jail for selling narcotics that murdered a famous NYC transgender activist

New York— A New York City drug dealer who admitted to selling the fentanyl-laced heroin that murdered a well-known transgender activist was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison on Tuesday, prosecutors announced. Michael Kuilan, 45, of Brooklyn, was also sentenced to pay $24,482 in restitution while forfeiting $30,000 and a seized handgun. “Cecilia Gentili … Read more

SSDI payments of up to $4,018 will be sent in less than two days

SSDI payments of up to $4,018 will be sent in less than two days

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries will get benefits of up to $4,018 on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. This applies to persons born between the 21st and 31st of any month. Previously, those with birthdates 1-10 received money on Wednesday, 14, and those with birthdates 11-20 on Wednesday, 21. SSDI recipients who began receiving benefits … Read more

Millions Face SNAP Benefit Cuts Amid Proposed Work Requirement Changes

Millions Face SNAP Benefit Cuts Amid Proposed Work Requirement Changes

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest federal nutritional aid program, currently supports over 41 million Americans in 21.6 million households. However, proposed reforms could put 3.2 million recipients at risk of losing their benefits permanently. What’s Changing in SNAP Requirements? The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports that changes included in the “Big Beautiful … Read more

Your tax refund payment could arrive by the end of the month

Your tax refund payment could arrive by the end of the month

Every year, millions of American taxpayers submit their tax forms and make timely payments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The federal tax agency has set a tentative timeline for distributing refunds for computerized returns filed in May and June 2025. Taxpayers who filed their forms around May 4 and opted direct deposit may receive … Read more

Millions Could Lose SNAP Benefits as New Work Rules Spark Debate

Millions Could Lose SNAP Benefits as New Work Rules Spark Debate

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is the nation’s largest federal program aimed at helping low-income families avoid hunger and malnutrition. Currently, over 41.2 million people across 21.6 million households receive SNAP benefits, but proposed changes threaten to cut benefits for 3.2 million Americans. What Are the New SNAP Work … Read more