Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and the City Council have filed a lawsuit to remove the Baby Bonus from the upcoming ballot, according to a recent filing in Baltimore Circuit Court. The Baby Bonus, a $1,000 payment to city residents after the birth or adoption of a child, aims to combat child poverty. Initiated by the … Read more
A guaranteed basic income program has provided financial relief to artists in New York, allowing them to focus on their creative endeavors without the constant stress of financial instability. Jacinta Bunnell Benefits from Guaranteed Income Jacinta Bunnell, a 52-year-old artist from Stone Ridge, New York, experienced a significant change in her life thanks to the … Read more
Oakland, California, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to support low-income residents with public transportation costs. Building on a successful 2021 pilot program, the city will distribute prepaid debit cards to a thousand residents of West Oakland. Each card, valued at $320, is designated for use on public transit, according to an official statement released Thursday. … Read more
In response to the devastation caused by the May 10 tornadoes, now officially recognized as a major disaster by President Biden, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has introduced a toll-free legal assistance hotline for residents of Leon County, Florida. This initiative aims to provide free legal support to low-income individuals affected by the disaster, … Read more
CHICAGO, IL — Briana Bush, 21, from Sauk Village, Illinois, has been charged with one felony count of robbery following an incident on a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train. The arrest occurred on July 12, 2024, at approximately 7:40 AM in the 0-100 block of W. 95th St., shortly after the alleged crime took place. … Read more
Upstate New York was rocked by the guilty plea of a 34-year-old man, Robert Fisher, for the devastating rape and murder of 3-year-old Josefina Cunningham. The Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office revealed on July 9 that Fisher pleaded guilty to first-degree rape and second-degree murder in connection with the tragic death of the young girl. … Read more
In four days, retirees will receive their second wave of July Social Security benefits, which can total up to $4,873 for the highest-earning individuals who retire at age 70. Recipients born between July 11 and July 20 will receive their second round of benefits on July 17. Generally speaking, Social Security benefits start on the … Read more
Here is a deadly emission cloud moving toward Florida and it is expected to be here for some time. The state has been alerted and a national advisory has been issued, which will be in place until July 14. It is recommended that visitors to Walt Disney World Resort be cautious and avoid the theme … Read more
Paul Tibbets became famous in the US after World War II. He led the Enola Gay during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Despite his fame, Tibbets didn’t want a funeral or a headstone when he died. Paul Tibbets studied stomach surgery before joining the US Army Air Corps (USAAC). He signed up for three years … Read more
In Georgia, two kids have been taken into custody after 8-year-old N. Bush died. The young boy who lost his life in a hole filled with water at a construction site in May was allegedly pushed into the water by two of his friends and now faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and other related criminal … Read more