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- Arkansas
Dangerous Cities In Arkansas 2024 – Safety Rules and Tips To Know
Exploring Wisconsin’s Wealth: Unveiling the 5 Richest Cities of 2024 and What Sets Them Apart
Prominent Kremlin Propagandist Threatens Nuclear Strike on US Territory Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions
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Tyson Foods Plant Shuts Down 6 Facilities, Lays Off Over 4,600 Workers In Different U.S. States
Do you need $500 in passive income? Invest in These 2 High-Dividend Stocks
- News
Crimestoppers Houston offers up to $30,000 reward in finding 19-year-old’s killer – Houston Public Media
Houston Jewish community to mark one year since Hamas attack on Israel – Houston Public Media
Sugar Land $800 million jackpot winner claims prize – Houston Public Media
A new PBS series chronicles a couple’s journey along the Texas Gulf Coast – Houston Public Media
Houston-based THC shop investigated for alleged money laundering, selling illegal marijuana – Houston Public Media
- COVID
Sen. Sherrod Brown To Cosponsor Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Title 42
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Silverado Senior Living Management Inc.’s Criminal Charges Over COVID-19 Deaths Dismissed By L.A. Superior Court
$50M Lawsuit Filed Against Fresno County For Destroying An Illegal Lab.
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China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology Banned From Receiving U.S. Funding Due To COVID-19 Origin Suspicions
COVID Symptoms 2023: Virus is Changing and Becoming Milder
- Health
Celebrating the Chicago South Side Birth Center: A Step Towards Better Maternal Care in Illinois
Sen. Sherrod Brown To Cosponsor Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Title 42
Vaccine Hesitancy Fuels Measles and COVID Surge: A Growing Concern!
Combating Aging Effects: How Friendship and Fancy Footwork makes Ageless Bond
CWD Concerns: Do Plants Uptake Prions in Soil and Pose a Risk when Consumed?
- Politics
Rand Paul says Trump’s plan to use the military for mass deportation is ‘illegal’
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo criticizes Gov. Abbott’s executive order for hospitals
Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season – Houston Public Media
Driven by Republicans, most Americans are concerned about fraud in the 2024 election – Houston Public Media
Deadline to register to vote in Texas in the upcoming election is Monday – Houston Public Media
- Weather
More than $750 million in FEMA loans approved after Hurricane Beryl as deadline approaches – Houston Public Media
As southeastern U.S. recovers from Hurricane Helene, some Houston residents are finding ways to help – Houston Public Media
Hurricane Beryl’s death toll rises to 42 in Houston-area – Houston Public Media
Houston’s next big landmark (Sept. 27, 2024) – Houston Public Media
Weather in Santa Cruz County: Impact on Local Infrastructure and Roadways After Recent Storms
Finance
In December 2024, exciting changes are coming for student loan borrowers as the Biden administration reintroduces two crucial debt forgiveness options: the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE)...
Finance
In 2024, the IRS processed approximately 161.5 million tax returns, marking a slight increase of 0.9% compared to the previous year. While many taxpayers...
Finance
In December 2024, senior couples collecting Social Security benefits can expect an average monthly payment of $3,014. However, following the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA),...
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The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides essential financial support for individuals with low income or limited resources. In 2024, eligible individuals will receive...
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The ANCHOR program (Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters) offers essential financial relief to New Jersey residents struggling with some of the...
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The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, established in 1972, provides financial assistance to individuals with limited income, including those who are elderly (65+), disabled,...
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that some U.S. states may not report their relief payments on the tax return 2023. This is after...
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U.S. President Biden on the State of the Union 2023 claimed that Republicans in the Congress proposed plans that could end the Social Security...
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A study from Georgetown University reveals that adding investments to the 401(k) plans may increase the 401K average return by 8%. In this article,...
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warns taxpayers that the tax refunds 2023 may be smaller than last year’s. Reportedly, the refunds were 14% less...
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Mayor Jondavid Longo of Slippery Rock Borough in Pennsylvania has proposed a $250 tax credit for first responders, funded by a $50,000 budget surplus....
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Bernie Sanders has reintroduced the Social Security Expansion Act (SSEA), which would give Social Security beneficiaries an annual boost of $2,400. This proposal would...
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The US Department of Energy is offering tax credits to Americans who have made clean energy improvements to their homes this tax season. The...
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DoubleDown Interactive has agreed to pay $415 million to settle claims that it violated Washington’s gambling laws by using illegal schemes in certain mobile...
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Starting today, low-income residents of Iowa can apply for the UpLift program, which will provide them with $500 in monthly payments to cover basic...