Frank Mooney
A man in his 70s has died after two “significant” house fires happened at the same time on neighbouring roads. Officers were called to the fires at properties on Lunt Place and Marbury Drive in Bilston, near Wolverhampton, soon after 2am on Saturday, West Midlands Police said. At the house on Marbury Drive, the man … Read more
Four people were hurt when fires broke out in two houses next to each other just minutes apart. One of the victims was in his 70s. West Midlands Fire Service said that crews were first called to a semi-detached house on Bilston’s Lunt Place at 02:19 BST on Saturday. At 02:30, they were called to … Read more
Two people’s bodies were found among the broken glass and other debris after neighbours say a house in New Jersey blew up early Sunday morning. The bodies of two people were taken away from the scene of the explosion on Sunday morning. The explosion happened at the corner of Orion Way and Tranquilly Court in … Read more
At least 10 people have been hospitalised in California and Nevada because of a listeria outbreak. The FDA and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention are looking into it, the FDA said in a statement Saturday. Fresh & Ready Foods LLC of San Fernando, California, is recalling ready-to-eat foods on its own, according to … Read more
In Milwaukee, Authorities say that a fire at a Milwaukee apartment block with multiple floors on May 11 killed at least four people and hurt four more. According to Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski, first rescuers got to the four-story building in the western part of the city at 7:45 a.m. the next day. About … Read more
Nashville, Tennessee — A joint effort between federal immigration officials and the Tennessee Highway Patrol has led to the arrest of more than 100 people. This has left many in Nashville’s immigrant community uncertain and worried. Lisa Sherman Luna, head of the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, said Friday, “None of us have ever … Read more
LOS ANGELES — When a tour bus and a sport utility vehicle crashed on a freeway in the Los Angeles area early Sunday, one person was killed and 32 were hurt, including two seriously. California Highway Patrol said in a news release that the only person in the SUV died when it caught fire after … Read more
If you’re a Social Security recipient, knowing exactly when your check arrives each month is crucial for managing your finances. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has followed a schedule since May 1997, sending retirement benefit payments on specific Wednesdays based on recipients’ birth dates. For May 2025, the first round of payments will be deposited … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has clarified reports circulating on social media regarding the absence of SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) payments for the week of May 5-11, 2025. While there were concerns among some beneficiaries about missing deposits, the SSA confirmed there has been no interruption in payment processing. An SSA spokesperson addressed the … Read more
American people are very excited about the possible DOGE dividend check. The plan calls for refunds of up to $5,000, which would be paid for by savings found by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This is what we know so far about how it might be officially confirmed or put into action on … Read more