If you receive a Social Security check, pay attention to the calendar: some beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. Program Changes Affecting Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a Social Security program that provides financial assistance to low- and blind Americans who are disabled or have low-income incomes aged 65 and older. According to … Read more
A Zoom call aimed at rallying ‘white ladies’ to support Kamala Harris’ White House bid raised more than $4 million from nearly 190,000 Americans, including many Hollywood stars, in the latest victory of Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Harris’ campaign-added fundraiser won Tuesday; these include the release of a new ad, the endorsement of the Republican … Read more
It’s been a little over a week since Vice President Kamala Harris became the first Democrat to run for president. She’s made two appearances in Houston since then. Harris was the keynote speaker at Wednesday’s annual meeting of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. It happened at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. … Read more
A Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris has toppled former President Donald Trump in a deadlock, with the two candidates now deadlocked. Harris has 48% of voters’ support, compared to Trump’s 47% in all swing states. The vice president leads in four of the battleground states, while Trump leads in two. The … Read more
On Thursday afternoon, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 54 of Florida’s 67 counties ahead of 97-L making landfall on the Florida coast. No Treasure Coast or Space Coast counties are listed. The following counties are currently under a state of emergency: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, Dixie, … Read more
Former PayPal Chairman David Marcus has announced that he is switching political parties and supporting Donald Trump via X, formerly Twitter. The tech entrepreneur, who recently ran Messenger on Meta, announced that he has “crossed the Rubicon and endorsed the Republican Party” and former President Donald Trump’s campaign. In his lengthy article, Marcus describes the … Read more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated after a federal appeals court ruled that a floating barrier across the Rio Grande intended to deter migrants from crossing the state can remain in place. The measure would allow the government to enforce existing restrictions on floating rivers along the Mexican border. The appeal could be delayed while the … Read more
The spooky shopping season is officially upon us as Spirit Halloween begins its annual takeover. This Thursday marks the grand opening of the flagship Spirit Halloween store in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, signaling the start of a highly anticipated Halloween season. Flagship Store Opens the Season The Egg Harbor Township location will be the … Read more
The cost of orange juice has surged recently, reaching $4.26 per 16 ounces in June 2024, a significant increase from $2.36 in June 2020. This spike in price is largely attributed to citrus greening, a devastating disease affecting citrus crops across the United States, according to federal officials. The Impact of Citrus Greening on Orange … Read more
Republican presidential candidate and former President Trump has expressed support for seniors receiving Social Security. The former president took over via his personal social media platform, True Social. “ELDERS SHOULD NOT PAY TAXES FOR SOCIAL SECURITY!” Trump stated. This is the first time Trump has proposed such a policy, and the message did not include … Read more