A Haltom City woman is speaking out for the first time about the terrifying ordeal she endured on Christmas Eve, when she was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint, robbed, and left bound to a tree. The victim, who asked to remain unidentified, recounts the chilling events that began in the early hours of December 24th. Around...
Los Angeles, CA – Police are actively searching for a gunman after two individuals were shot near the Target store in downtown Los Angeles on Monday night, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Officers were called to the 700 block of South Figueroa Street just before 9 p.m. after reports of a shooting....
California is set to raise its minimum wage to $16.50 per hour starting on January 1, 2025, as confirmed by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). This marks a $0.50 increase from the current $16 per hour wage rate, which was set for 2024. While Proposition 32, which aimed to raise the minimum wage to...
New York, NY – A shocking shooting in the Bronx left six people injured Monday afternoon, including a 12-year-old girl and her mother, who were both caught in the crossfire. Police responded to the incident, which occurred just before 5 p.m. at 3544 White Plains Road, at a crowded convenience store. The reports that the...
San Francisco, CA – A freeze warning is in effect for parts of the Bay Area from Monday evening through Tuesday morning, with temperatures expected to plunge as low as 29 degrees in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued the advisory for the North Bay Interior Mountains, North Bay Valleys, Eastern Santa...
Indianapolis, IN – A traffic stop on Monday afternoon escalated into a high-speed chase and an officer-involved shooting, leaving the suspect dead and causing damage to multiple vehicles on the city’s east side. The incident began around 4 p.m. when Lawrence Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Pendleton Pike, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan...
Social Security remains a financial cornerstone for millions of Americans, especially retirees. With the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), average monthly benefits have risen by $49, from $1,927 to $1,976. While helpful, many recipients feel the increase doesn’t fully offset rising living expenses, particularly those with limited personal savings. Adding to the mix, the Social Security...
The Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) program provides essential financial support to Florida families with children under 18 (or under 19 for full-time high school students). If you’re wondering when your January 2025 TCA payment will arrive, here’s what you need to know. What Is Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)? TCA is designed to help families in...
With the end of the year 2024 approaching, the United States Social Security Administration is about to send out the last of the payments for retirees of all kinds. So, if you have an accepted retirement benefit and have not yet gotten it, pay attention to find out what the requirements are to get the...
CANNON CITY TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A tragic collision between a vehicle and a tractor claimed the life of one woman and left another injured Sunday afternoon in Cannon City Township, southern Minnesota. The incident occurred just before 5 p.m. on Highway 3, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Laura Jean Daily, 58, of Faribault, was...