Caseworkers Arrested in Pennsylvania for Child Abuse and Neglect Cover-Up

Caseworkers Arrested

Five caseworkers from Lackawanna County’s Office of Youth and Family Services in Pennsylvania have been charged with felony counts of child endangerment and failing to report abuse after allegedly failing to protect children from severe abuse and neglect. The charges were announced by District Attorney Mark Powell, who accused the caseworkers of allowing children to … Read more

Eviction Crisis Sweeps America as Protections End and Homelessness Rises

Eviction Crisis Sweeps America

Despite a temporary halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, eviction filings by landlords have surged, leading to a corresponding increase in homelessness. The United States is grappling with a severe eviction crisis, marking a new epidemic in the country Research conducted by Princeton University’s Eviction Lab reveals the dire situation faced by low-income renters across the … Read more

New York Receives Federal Approval for Congestion Pricing Plan to Alleviate Traffic and Improve Public Transit

New York Receives Federal Approval for Congestion

New York has received crucial federal approval for its pioneering initiative to implement significant tolls for entry into Manhattan’s most heavily visited areas. The plan aims to tackle congestion, enhance air quality, and generate funds for the city’s public transportation system Following in the footsteps of cities like London, Singapore, and Stockholm, which have successfully … Read more

Universal Basic Income Programs: Evidence Shows Mixed Results and Cost Concerns

Universal Basic Income

Universal Basic Income (UBI), which involves providing recurring cash payments to all individuals regardless of their socioeconomic status, is seen by proponents as a way to alleviate poverty and safeguard against financial crises. UBI programs have gained traction in the United States, with several cities implementing guaranteed income initiatives However, recent evidence suggests that these … Read more

T-Mobile Faces Backlash Over Payment Method Changes for AutoPay Discount

T-Mobile Faces Backlash

Despite these setbacks, the company is attempting to convince customers to adopt new payment methods to maintain their AutoPay discount. T-Mobile, a popular wireless carrier, is facing a decline in customer satisfaction due to a series of unpopular changes and a history of data breaches As reported by 9to5Google, T-Mobile has started sending SMS notifications, … Read more

White Woman Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of Black Mother in Florida

White Woman Charged with Manslaughter

Lorincz was arrested earlier this month, and on Monday, she was formally charged with manslaughter with a firearm and assault. A manslaughter charge has been filed against a white woman, Susan Lorincz, accused of shooting and killing a Black mother in front of her 9-year-old son in Ocala, Florida The decision not to pursue a … Read more

U.N. Investigator Decries Ongoing Cruel Treatment at Guantanamo

Guantanamo

Irish law professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, released a 23-page report to the U.N. Human Rights Council, stating that the 30 men currently held at Guantanamo are subjected to ongoing cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment under international law. The United Nations’ first independent investigator to visit the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay While acknowledging the … Read more

Wisconsin Republicans Pass $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut Plan Amid Democratic Criticism

Wisconsin Republicans Pass $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut

The proposal, which is retroactive to January 1, 2023, has drawn criticism from Democrats who argue that it disproportionately benefits the wealthy. Wisconsin Republicans in control of the state Legislature’s budget-writing committee have approved a plan that would result in a $3.5 billion income tax cut across the board According to Republicans, the average reduction … Read more

Texas Expands Eligibility for Food Stamps as New Law Eases Vehicle Asset Test Requirements

Texas Expands Eligibility for Food Stamps

The bill, House Bill 1287, will allow thousands more Texans to qualify for financial assistance through the program. The governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has signed a new bill into law that will expand eligibility for the federal SNAP, commonly known as food stamps The nonprofit organization Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (TXGRG), led by Mercedes … Read more

Pope Francis Offers Prayers and Support for Vatican Girl’s Family on 40th Anniversary of Disappearance

Prayers and Support for Vatican Girl's Family

Pope Francis expressed his prayers and support for the family of a Vatican schoolgirl who vanished 40 years ago, in a case that has remained a mystery in Italy. The recent release of the Netflix series “Vatican Girl” has reignited global interest in the case Emanuela Orlandi, the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican usher, disappeared … Read more