Navigating the complexities of Social Security benefits and VA disability compensation can be daunting for Veterans. Many wonder if receiving both benefits is possible or if one affects the other. The short answer? Yes, you can receive both—but there are crucial distinctions depending on the type of Social Security benefit and your obligations. Let’s break...
The U.S. Capitol is at the center of a heated debate over transgender bathroom rights. A proposal by Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) seeks to limit transgender individuals from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity in the Capitol complex. This debate comes shortly after Sarah McBride made history as the first openly transgender person...
Rare coins have always intrigued collectors, but a recent event has taken the world of numismatics to new heights. A stunning pure gold coin, titled The Dance Screen (The Scream Too), fetched an extraordinary $1.56 million at a live auction hosted by Heffel Fine Art Auction House on November 20, 2024. This remarkable coin, crafted...
EVERSON, Pa. — A devastating house fire on Christmas Eve has left a Fayette County family grieving the loss of their beloved pets and their home. Tina Donaldson and her husband’s home on Maple Street in Everson was engulfed in flames while she was at work. By the time she arrived, firefighters had tried to...
SACRAMENTO — January 1 marks two years since California implemented its organic recycling law, aimed at reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The law, which requires cities to collect food scraps separately from trash, has made significant strides, with 93% of California communities now participating in residential organic waste collection. Starting next month, the...
SACRAMENTO — A collision between a vehicle and a Sacramento light rail train on Thursday evening left one person injured, according to local officials. The Sacramento Fire Department reported that the accident occurred around 8:15 p.m. near 7th Street and Capitol Mall, a busy intersection in the downtown area. Emergency responders arrived quickly at the...
Michigan’s self-defense laws allow residents to protect themselves using force, including deadly force, under certain conditions. These laws, including the “Stand Your Ground” law and the “Castle Doctrine,” aim to provide clear guidelines for when and how citizens can defend themselves. What Is the Stand Your Ground Law? Michigan’s Stand Your Ground law gives individuals...
DALLAS – The much-anticipated drone show at the Dallas New Year’s Eve bash has been canceled after a recent mishap involving the same drone company during a holiday event in Florida. Sky Elements Drones, a North Texas-based company, informed Reunion Tower it would not participate in this year’s event. The decision comes after some of...
BALTIMORE — The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing as millions of people nationwide return home after visiting loved ones. Maryland has been no exception, with busy highways, airports, and train stations. AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates that 2.3 million Marylanders traveled for the holidays, with most opting to drive. Across the country, the TSA expects...
If you’ve noticed higher prices on restaurant menus lately, you’re not alone. Food costs have skyrocketed since the pandemic, driven by inflation, supply chain issues, changing consumer habits, and even disease outbreaks. From 2019 to 2023, food prices rose an average of 25%, leaving North Jersey chefs and restaurateurs scrambling to adapt. “It’s a weird...