Fort Lauderdale, FL – A 14-year-old boy remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot early Thursday morning in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The shooting occurred outside a teen event hosted by a local club on Southwest Third Avenue, an area known for its bustling nightlife. Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the scene at 1:29 a.m.,...
On Wednesday a proposal to increase Social Security benefits for people who are eligible for non-Social Security government pensions will be put up for a vote in the Senate. After passing the House of Representatives with ease, aided by its bipartisan support, the Social Security Fairness Act will now go up for its final vote before being signed into law. Despite its bipartisan approval, even...
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an innovative program called SUN Bucks, specifically designed to support families with school-aged children during the summer months. Recognizing the increased financial burden on families when children do not have access to school meals, this program aims to provide additional financial assistance to help cover grocery...
Peters Township, PA – A Christmas night tragedy unfolded in Washington County as a woman was struck and killed by a car in Peters Township, according to authorities. The accident occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of Washington Road, a typically busy area that saw holiday traffic and celebrations turn somber. The...
NORTH CONWAY, N.H. – Video captured by the Mount Washington Avalanche Center shows a wall of snow racing down the mountain on Christmas Eve. The center says the “large natural avalanche” happened in the Hillman’s Highway area “after several inches of new snow and several hours of significant wind loading.” No people got caught up...
Millions of coins change hands across the United States daily, with most carrying only their nominal face value. However, among the countless coins in circulation, a few rare ones hold extraordinary value. One such coin is a unique variant of the 25-cent George Washington Bicentennial Quarter. It has reached a staggering value of up to...
Retirement brings many financial challenges, especially with the rising costs of essential items like food, healthcare, and housing. In 2023, over 15 million older adults in the United States experienced food insecurity, highlighting the critical need for effective assistance programs. Managing these expenses can be difficult for many retirees, even with Social Security benefits, which...
BEVERLY – Missing woman Owen Kasozi, who was found dead in Beverly on Christmas, is believed to have fallen into a freezing lake while walking her dog, authorities say. Kasozi, a 30-year-old from Danvers, was found dead in Wenham Lake after an extensive search, Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker said in a statement. She...
Authorities have released the names of two men killed in separate shootings in Jefferson County during a 48-hour period over the Christmas holiday. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office on Thursday identified the victims as Brandon Montez McIlwain, 35, of Birmingham, and Jerry Dewayne Robinson, 20, also of Birmingham. The bloodshed began Monday night when the...
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) provides assistance to low-income families and benefits around 48 million families receive this financial support to cover expenses such as food, housing and education for their children. Adults with qualifying dependents under the age of 17 are eligible for the CTC in the form of a non-refundable tax payment. This non-refundable tax credit can...