Washington Square Park Scene Turns Violent with Bear Spray Attack
by NEW YORK— The gang member convicted of killing 15-year-old Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz was found dead at a New York correctional facility on Friday, according to …
Author: Ava Miller
DOGE Plans Massive ATF Overhaul; Gun Rules to Be Rolled Back by July 4
A sweeping overhaul of firearms regulations is underway at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), driven by the newly empowered Department of …
California Faces Backlash Over Oil Refiner Bailout from 50+ Organizations
CALIFORNIA— Consumer Watchdog announced June 27, that 51 public interest and environmental groups urged the state to uphold refinery accountability in a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, and other …
California Secures Sentencing After $20M Healthcare Fraud Uncovered
CALIFORNIA— California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on June 27 the sentencing of a Southern California healthcare clinic operator, Oscar B. Abrons III, for a $20 million …
2025 Social Security Rules for Working Retirees: Don’t Let Earnings Cut Your Benefits
If you’re juggling a job and a Social Security check, 2025 brings fresh income limits that could nibble away at your benefits. Here’s the fine …
Can You Retire on $2,000 a Month? This Couple at 79 Is Trying to Make It Work
The squeeze is real: A 79-year-old couple living on a combined $2,000 Social Security check and $50,000 in savings faces average annual household costs topping …
Virginia Bans Styrofoam Food Containers Starting July 1—What Vendors Need to Know
What’s Changing and Who’s Affected As of July 1, 2025, Virginia law prohibits expanded polystyrene (EPS)—commonly known as Styrofoam—food containers for vendors with 20 or …
SSI Direct Deposits in Early July: Up to $1,450 Hitting Accounts Soon
The Federal Government funds different programs to help American citizens in difficult financial situations. SSI or Supplemental Security Income is one of these programs, and it helps about 7.5 million low-income …
New Texas Law Begins July 1 Amid 1,000 Bills Signed in 2025
Over 1,000 bills were signed into Texas law during the 89th legislative session, many of which are taking effect immediately. One of the bills passed …
Delaware Bans Foam Food Containers Statewide Starting July 1
Beginning July 1, 2025, Delaware will implement a statewide ban on polystyrene foam food containers, marking a significant step in the state’s push toward environmental …