Texas Sets New Standards for Data Privacy Starting July 1
by Starting July 1, 2025, Texas will implement the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to give consumers more control …
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Texas License Plate Overhaul Starts July 1— Are You Ready for the New Rules?
Paper tags disappear under HB 718 as the state cracks down on fraud. Starting July 1, 2025, the familiar paper temporary tag becomes history in Texas. House …
Traveling Without a License: Apple’s Digital Passport Might Be the Future for TSA
Starting with iOS 26, U.S. travelers will be able to flash a passport stored in Apple Wallet and skip digging out paper documents at select domestic checkpoints. …
Seven Spreadable Foods Now Off-Limits for Hand Luggage Due to New Airport Security Rules
The new 3.4-ounce enforcement targets creamy cheeses, hummus, and other spreadables that travelers often pack for flights. The Transportation Security Administration has quietly tightened its …
July Minimum Wage Hike: 15 Cities and States to See Pay Increases
Hundreds of thousands of workers across more than a dozen cities and states will soon receive higher pay, thanks to minimum wage hikes set to …
American Government Confirms Upcoming Payments for Social Security, SSI, SSDI, VA, and Retirees in July
In the United States, there are more than 70 million people who receive Social Security benefits. These include retirees, disability beneficiaries (SSDI), widows, and veterans. Vulnerable …
SNAP Payments on Independence Day: Will You Receive $292-$1,756 on July 4th?
Some States will deposit SNAP benefit payments on July 1, 2025. Therefore, if this is their only payday, there will be no Food Stamps to be deposited …
IRS Announces Refunds of $3,034 for Taxpayers Who Filed on Specific Dates Between June 27 and July 4
When a taxpayer files a tax return and qualifies for a tax refund, they want to collect their payment from the IRS as soon as possible. However, there could be unexpected delays, …
$1,700 PFD Checks Are Here Again—Check If You’re Eligible for the Upcoming Batch
Roughly 600,000 residents stand to collect a Permanent Fund Dividend that is 30 percent higher than last year. Alaska’s 43‑year‑old Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is about …
Double Up on Your CalFresh Benefits in July: Payment Dates and Helpful Tips
In California, where the cost of living continues to rise (in fact, this is the reality across the United States), programs like CalFresh (or SNAP benefits) save …