This past summer, President Donald Trump proclaimed on Truth Social, “Seniors SHOULD NOT PAY TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY!” That may appear to be a boon for pensioners on fixed incomes, who are one of the country’s largest and most reliable voting blocs, but how much will seniors truly benefit if Trump is successful in removing...
A 66-year-old suspect in the 1977 killing of a Hawaii teenager was released from a Utah jail on Thursday after Honolulu prosecutors decided they were not ready to prosecute him with murder. Gideon Castro was captured in January at a Utah nursing home on a fugitive warrant for second-degree murder in the killing of Dawn...
Scammers are so ubiquitous now that it can be difficult to tell whether calls are authentic. Robocalls have become the standard, and it can be tough to decide when to pick up the phone, especially if the contact comes from an unknown number. Among these are some of the most prevalent scam calls involving the...
DDN – Most Americans find the process of filing their taxes to be unenjoyable. For even those who find it somewhat easy, it still feels like a task to tackle. Despite any disdain you may have for the task of preparing your return, the moment the refund lands in your bank account is likely a...
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is investigating the Social Security Administration (SSA) for instances of excessive spending, inappropriate payments, fraud, and inefficiency. While this is good news for government watchdogs looking to put a tighter control on federal spending, retirees should be aware of the potential consequences. “If DOGE introduces efficiency measures or cuts...
San Jose, Cali. (DDN) – According to the California Highway Patrol, a woman from San Jose who was 41 years old passed away early on Friday morning as a result of a major collision on a freeway. The woman was not immediately identified by the authorities because they were waiting to receive information from her...
BELLEVILLE, Wis. (DDN) – A Friday morning incident in Wisconsin involved an SUV that collided with a parked car and two buildings, following an elderly driver’s accidental acceleration. On Friday at approximately 6:39 a.m., emergency responders from the Belleville Police Department and Fire Department were dispatched to a vehicle crash in the 100 block of...
Abington Township, PA (DDN) – Nearly a month after a devastating fire at the SPS Technologies factory, around 250 employees are now facing immediate layoffs. Montgomery County Commissioner Chair Neil Makhija is urging Warren Buffett, whose company owns SPS Technologies, to step in and support the displaced workers. The fire broke out on February 17,...
BOSTON, Massa. (DDN) – A man accused of child rape and unlawfully present in the U.S. was apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Boston, the agency revealed on Thursday. Authorities in Boston reported the arrest of 19-year-old Stivenson Omar Perez-Ajtzalan on January 30, following allegations of serious offenses involving a minor in Lawrence, Massachusetts....
Birmingham, Ala. (DDN) – A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WARNING is now in effect for the following counties until 4:30 a.m.: Fayette Walker Tuscaloosa A TORNADO WATCH has been issued until 10 a.m. for the following counties: Cullman Fayette Greene Lamar Marion Pickens Sumter Tuscaloosa Walker Winston WVTM 13 meteorologists are closely monitoring a significant weather event...