Following the passing of 116-year-old Edith “Edie” Ceccarelli in Northern California, the mantle of the oldest living American has now been assumed by Elizabeth Francis, a resilient Houston resident at the remarkable age of 114 years, 7 months, and 2 days as of February 27, according to the Gerontology Research Group. Ascending to Historic … Read more
Former President Trump clinched victory in Michigan’s GOP primary on Tuesday, as projected by Decision Desk HQ, reinforcing his dominance in early-state contests over rival Nikki Haley. This win in the Great Lakes State comes hot on the heels of his recent triumph in South Carolina, underscoring his momentum ahead of Super Tuesday next month. … Read more
Kentucky legislators took a significant step forward on Tuesday by advancing a bill that would extend the right to collect child support for unborn children, aligning with a broader trend in some Republican-led states to confer legal recognition and protections to fetuses. Expanding Child Support Coverage The proposed measure, known as Senate Bill 110, would … Read more
Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors has taken a significant step forward as a federal appeals court lifted a temporary injunction, allowing the law to go into effect. The decision, handed down by a panel of justices on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, marks the latest development in a legal challenge brought forth … Read more
The U.S. Department of Defense has intensified its surveillance efforts following a close encounter between NASA’s Thermosphere Ionosphere Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics Mission (TIMED) spacecraft and the Russian Cosmos 2221 satellite, as revealed in a recent blog post by NASA. While the likelihood of a collision is low, the potential consequences of such an event, … Read more
In response to a recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling and subsequent challenges to the in vitro fertilization (IVF) industry, Republican State Senator Tim Melson introduced a bill designed to shield IVF providers from potential legal repercussions. The proposed legislation seeks to safeguard IVF practitioners from criminal charges and civil lawsuits, a move intended to address … Read more
Implications of a Potential Shutdown on IRS Operations Congressional Action and Uncertainty Surrounding Federal Funding According to CNet, the possibility of a government shutdown looms due to deadlines for a proposed federal spending deal on March 1 and March 8 which could affect agencies like the IRS. If a shutdown occurs during tax season, it … Read more
Seize Current High-Interest Rates Secure Growth with Fixed Rates and Insurance According to CBC News, investing your tax refund in a Certificate of Deposit (CD) can be a wise decision to grow your savings. Due to the recent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, banks are offering higher rates for deposit accounts like CDs. … Read more
Surge in Illegal Southwest Border Crossings Border Encounters Under Biden Administration Outpace Previous Records According to American Military News, data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shows that over 7.3 million people have entered the U.S. illegally across the southwest border since President Biden took office. This number is higher than the populations of … Read more
The Red Cross, renowned for its disaster relief efforts, responds to a staggering 60,000 disasters annually, ranging from small-scale incidents to catastrophic events like floods and hurricanes. But what does it take to be a Red Cross disaster responder? Who can volunteer for this critical role, and what does the training entail? Let’s delve into … Read more