Frank Mooney
It was summer break for a Ph.D. student at the University of California, San Diego, and they were planning a trip to Hawaii with some friends. But the student changed his mind after seeing how international students all over the US were being taken away from their legal standing. Going anywhere, even inside the U.S., … Read more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criticised The New York Times on Saturday for a story about a suspect who was said to have raped a dead body on a New York City train. The DHS said the reporters should have said that the man was in the U.S. illegally. In its 400-word story about … Read more
This man in Kentucky won the biggest lottery prize in the history of the state. He was thrilled. But after four days, he was locked up. On the night of April 26, James Farthing found out that the $2 Powerball ticket he bought for his mom had won. The two of them had won a … Read more
Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may notice something unusual: two SSI payments arriving in the same month. While this might seem like a financial windfall, the Social Security Administration (SSA) clarifies that it’s not an extra benefit but a standard scheduling adjustment designed to prevent delays. Why Are Two SSI … Read more
Cash App users who experienced unauthorized transactions or improper account freezes could soon see compensation as part of a $15 million settlement. The app’s parent company, Block, Inc., agreed to the payout following a class action lawsuit alleging the platform mishandled user accounts and security. The lawsuit, part of a broader wave of legal scrutiny … Read more
Good news for thousands of Chevrolet and GMC truck owners in the US: a long court case is coming to an end. GM has agreed to pay up to $50 million as part of a preliminary deal. This will help drivers who have been affected by a known problem with the CP4 fuel pump. Duramax … Read more
No one wants to retire only to discover they’ve miscalculated their finances. Yet, it happens more often than many realize. Experts caution that ignoring key warning signs can leave retirees facing serious financial shortfalls. The good news? Catching these red flags early can help you make critical adjustments before it’s too late. 1. You’re Withdrawing … Read more
Florida’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will receive their May 2025 benefits between May 1 and May 10, 2025. The payment schedule is determined by a unique method using the 9th and 8th digits of the recipient’s case number, read backwards, while ignoring the 10th digit if present. This staggered system helps streamline the … Read more
Complying with IRS tax requirements is essential, but finding ways to save money at the same time can be challenging. Still, it’s possible to legally reduce your tax burden through deductions, credits, and smart investment strategies—especially for self-employed individuals and small business owners. Tax Deductions for Self-Employed Workers If you’re self-employed, whether part-time or full-time, … Read more
INGLEWOOD, California — Two female workers at a technical college in Southern California were shot on campus on Friday and taken to the hospital. The shooting was caused by violence at work, according to the police. It happened around 4 p.m. in an office at the Inglewood campus of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. … Read more