Las Vegas, NV – This past weekend saw a series of tragic events in the Las Vegas Valley, resulting in the deaths of two women in separate crashes and a man in a fatal stabbing incident. Early Saturday morning, Metropolitan Police Department officers discovered a man with stab wounds near a walking trail in the … Read more
Despite its scenic downtown and the presence of the Clinton Presidential Library, Little Rock, Arkansas, is grappling with a severe violent crime problem, making it one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Recent FBI data, analyzed by USA Facts, reveals that Arkansas has the highest rate of violent crime in the nation, … Read more
Detroit, Michigan, once notorious for its high crime rates, has seen significant improvement over the years. In the 1990s, violent crime was rampant across Michigan, placing it among the top 10 most dangerous states in the U.S. However, the situation has gradually improved, with the 2023 Detroit crime rate showing a notable decline. The number … Read more
In 1994, when Republicans reclaimed majorities in the Senate and House, they introduced the federal Child Tax Credit to help American families achieve economic stability. However, the current state of this tax credit calls for urgent reforms to protect it from abuse and ensure it serves its intended purpose. Under President Joe Biden’s administration, the … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A recent House committee hearing focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has sparked a debate over potential restrictions on what foods recipients can purchase with their benefits. The discussion centers on whether limiting the purchase of unhealthy items, such as soft drinks and candy, would better serve the program’s nutritional … Read more
More than 600,000 Californians with low to moderate incomes haven’t activated their Middle Class Tax Refund prepaid debit cards. This means hundreds of millions of dollars remain unspent, with the funds sitting on cards distributed between October 2022 and February 2023. The Middle Class Tax Refund, a grant from California’s budget surplus, aimed to help … Read more
Two parents in Anderson County, South Carolina, have been accused of sex trafficking their 14-year-old daughter to a 67-year-old man for financial gain. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office stated that April Lawrence and James Wilson allegedly treated their children as “currency,” seeking money through exploiting their daughter. The investigation, led by Detective Will Freestate, uncovered … Read more
A San Pablo man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for causing a fatal crash nearly four years ago. Jose Hernandez-Alfaro, 36, pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter and was sentenced on March 21, as part of a plea deal with Alameda County prosecutors. The crash occurred on September 8, 2021, when … Read more
Louisiana has been ranked the most dangerous state in the nation by two recent reports, setting the stage for Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry to prioritize crime reduction as his administration’s first order of business. A WalletHub study released on Monday placed Louisiana at the bottom of its safety rankings, citing high rates of violent crimes, … Read more
As the May 17 deadline approaches, approximately 1 million Americans have yet to claim their 2020 tax refunds, leaving over $1 billion unclaimed with the IRS. Texas leads the states with the highest number of eligible taxpayers. Texans at Risk of Missing Out Texas has the largest number of individuals eligible for refunds, with an … Read more