Frank Mooney
Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 22 counties across Oregon, including Douglas County, now have extra time to request replacement benefits for food lost during the severe storm that struck the region on November 19 and 20. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has extended the deadline to December 18, giving … Read more
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) continues to be a vital tax benefit for low- and middle-income families across the United States. Approximately 48 million households benefit from the program, which provides crucial financial support for raising children, covering essentials like food, housing, and education. For the 2025 tax year, the maximum credit remains $2,000 per … Read more
Authorities say the woman got on a plane without a ticket in New York over the Thanksgiving holiday and was arrested when it landed in Paris. She has been charged with being a stowaway. In the afternoon of Thursday, Svetlana Dali was arraigned in federal court in Brooklyn. She walked in with a limp and … Read more
The new stimulus checks are meant to help the economy a lot, and they could help thousands of people in the United States. These payments, which are more than $700, are meant to help people who are defenseless and get local economies going again. People in the US who are qualified could get this help … Read more
CECIL COUNTY, Maryland – Two people were killed and two were hurt in a shooting in Maryland. A 23-year-old man from Delaware was caught in connection with the crime. Justice Schmeek Pratt has been named as the suspect. There are charges against Pratt for second-degree murder, assault, careless endangerment, and other gun-related crimes. He was … Read more
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which provides crucial financial assistance to low-income individuals with limited resources, is set to see a modest increase before Social Security benefits are adjusted. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming changes. Early SSI Payments in December SSI payments are typically disbursed on the first day of … Read more
Anesthesia doctors were very critical of an insurance company’s plan to limit the amount of time it would pay for anesthesia used in surgeries and other treatments. The company has now dropped the plan. Thursday, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said it would not go through with the policy change. “A lot of people have … Read more
What amount of money you get from Social Security may change based on when you apply for it. You will be able to get checks or direct payments from the Agency when you turn 62. To get these monthly payouts, you must have worked for at least 10 years and earned the required 40 work … Read more
Headaches are one of the most common health complaints worldwide, but they aren’t all the same. The type, location, and severity of a headache can provide valuable insights into underlying health issues. Instead of relying solely on over-the-counter medications to mask the pain, understanding what causes your headache can help you treat the root problem … Read more
Since the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it on October 10, the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security payments has caused a lot of debate. For beneficiaries to make sure they don’t lose too much buying power, this is how much their benefits will go up each year to keep up with inflation. … Read more