The U.S. Census Bureau has made a significant projection that within the next decade, the number of senior citizens in the United States will surpass that of children for the first time. This demographic shift has raised concerns, particularly in Bexar County, which ranks second in the state for elder abuse cases, as reported by…
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has obtained official authorization from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to replace stolen benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for individuals who have fallen prey to fraudulent activities. In response to an increase in scams such as skimming and cloning, which scammers employ to unlawfully…
In a recent development, Tyrese Simmons, an aspiring rapper who had fled before his murder trial, has been apprehended in Oklahoma. Simmons, 23, was captured following an intense standoff with law enforcement at a hotel in Tulsa. He faces a capital murder charge for his alleged involvement in the death of 9-year-old Brandoniya Bennett, who…
A 46-year-old former sheriff’s deputy in Wisconsin, William Zelenski, has been convicted of first-degree intentional homicide for fatally shooting his girlfriend’s 18-year-old son, Ryelee Manente-Powell. The tragic incident, which took place in 2020, was the result of an alleged dispute over the theft of exotic animals, alcohol, and firearms. Following a five-day trial, a Waupaca…
In the coming months, the federal government plans to unveil the first ten drugs subject to Medicare’s historic price negotiations. However, pharmaceutical companies and their allies are actively working to impede these negotiations. Merck, the US Chamber of Commerce, and Bristol Myers Squibb have recently filed separate lawsuits against the government, arguing that Medicare’s authority…
An estimated $5-$10 billion in consumer spending power is set to be redirected toward federal student loan payments, impacting millions of borrowers. This shift will have winners and losers in the market. 43 Million Americans to Repay $1.6 Trillion in Student Loans The U.S. government’s decision to end the pause on student loan payments and…
Building equity in your home is a valuable asset, and you don’t have to wait until you pay off your mortgage or sell your property to benefit from it. Cash-out refinancing offers an alternative, allowing you to convert your home equity into cash while continuing to pay off your mortgage. This article explores the concept…
The House has passed a bill to eliminate a mortgage rule implemented by the Biden administration, resulting in increased rates and fees for some creditworthy homebuyers while reducing costs for those with riskier credit scores. Repeal of Mortgage Rule Approved by Bipartisan Vote With a bipartisan vote of 230-189, including support from 14 Democrats, the…
The Metropolitan police announced on Sunday that three teenagers have been charged in a series of armed robberies and carjackings that occurred throughout the D.C. area. According to law enforcement officials, a 16-year-old male juvenile and two 15-year-old male juveniles, all from Southeast, DC, were apprehended in connection with the crimes that took place on…
In a recent court ruling in Columbia, South Carolina, a man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a mail carrier. The incident occurred when the mail carrier, 64-year-old Irene Pressley, left a note in the man’s mailbox instead of delivering a package of marijuana to his home. The convicted individual, Trevor…