Recent findings from federal scientists reveal a concerning trend in the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide – the three most significant human-caused greenhouse gases. Despite ongoing efforts to combat climate change, these gases continue to increase steadily, driven primarily by the burning of fossil fuels. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration … Read more
Diverse Funding Sources for Guaranteed Basic Income Programs Leading Cities Provide Financial Assistance to Low-Income Families According to Business Insider, in the United States, some programs called guaranteed basic income (GBI) are helping families with low incomes by giving them money each month. These guaranteed basic income (GBI) programs get money from different places not … Read more
Divergent Views in Tennessee Assembly Over Corporate Tax Refund Contrasting House and Senate Plans for Franchise Tax Refund According to the Tennessean, the Tennessee General Assembly is having a big argument about a plan to give a lot of money back to businesses through a franchise tax refund. The House and Senate each have their … Read more
The Indian embassy in New York confirmed the tragic news of 25-year-old Mohammed Abdul Arfath’s death in Ohio, nearly three weeks after he went missing in the United States. Arfath’s body was discovered in Cleveland, marking a devastating end to the search efforts. Expressing condolences to the grieving family, the embassy pledged to provide all … Read more
As wildfires ravage parts of the United States, including Texas and Virginia, federal officials are adapting to the escalating crisis by implementing significant changes in wildfire management. With over 2,669 square miles already charred in the first three months of the year, authorities are bracing for an arduous firefighting season ahead. Forecasters are predicting heightened … Read more
Ashley McGuire, a single mother from Massachusetts, found herself in a desperate situation when her husband, Charles Withers, disappeared without a trace during her pregnancy with their youngest child. Left to navigate parenthood alone, Ashley decided to take matters into her own hands and turned to Facebook to seek help in locating Charles to initiate … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced significant changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) on Tuesday, impacting nearly 7 million low-income women and children. These revisions, the first since 2014, aim to align the program’s food packages with current dietary science to promote healthier eating habits among participants. … Read more
President Biden’s Plan to Tackle Minority Student Loan Debt President Biden Aims to Address Racial Disparities in Student Debt According to Afro Tech, President Biden is making plans to help minority borrowers who have a lot of student loan debt. President Biden’s goal is to reach more than 30 million borrowers especially Black American borrowers … Read more
Behavioral Health Center Accused of Billing Fraud Serious Allegations Against Dr. Sholevar and Nueva Vida According to Audacy, a behavioral health center in Philadelphia run by Dr. Ghodrat Pirooz Sholevar and his nonprofit group Nueva Vida Multicultural/Multilingual Behavioral Health, is in trouble for cheating with its billing. The United States has taken legal action saying … Read more
Early vs. Delayed Social Security Considering the Financial Impact According to Motley Fool, as Americans get closer to retiring they have to think about when to start getting their Social Security money. Some choose to start as soon as they can at 62. But there are some things to think about. If you’re doing okay … Read more