On Wednesday, a former Scituate, Massachusetts preschool teacher was charged with assaulting multiple young students at the school. According to the Plymouth County district attorney, Lilly Garofola, 29, of Hull, entered a not guilty plea in Hingham District Court to 12 charges of assault and battery and four counts of assault and battery with a…
In the state of New York, the distribution of SNAP benefits begins on the first of the month and continues until the ninth. This schedule for the Food Stamp program applies to all counties. It is not, however, going to be the payment schedule for the five boroughs of New York City. The New York…
The Social Security Administration has made the announcement that Olivia and Liam will continue to be the most popular baby names for the year 2024. This was exactly what was anticipated. As a matter of fact, this is the sixth year in a row that the same baby names have continued to be at the…
Family Dollar is officially being fired. Dollar Tree has finally sold all of its Family Dollar locations in the United States to private equity firms Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management for just $1 billion, after years of attempting to make the merger work. This is a rather ironic deal for a dollar store…
College is an investment, but unlike a stock portfolio, your education doesn’t always come with a clear view of the future return. Whether you’re thinking about a four-year degree or are already considering career shifts, it’s essential to focus on long-term financial payoff, not just passion. After all, while following your passion is great, passion…
At Wendy’s, are you craving something unique and sweet? Prepare to try some new treats that will likely change up your typical order. Wendy’s is well-known for its square hamburgers, robust chili, and the famous Frosty dessert. The fast-food chain thinks it’s time for a change, even though some might question why anyone would alter…
During a massive crackdown on child exploitation crimes throughout Southern California, authorities detained 265 suspects. The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Regional ICAC Task Force, which is made up of five counties—Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, and Ventura—led the initiative, which was called “Operation Spring Cleaning.” The goal of the…
Nebraska is the first state in the nation to be approved by the federal government to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as food stamps, to purchase sodas and energy drinks. US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the decision, calling it “a historic step to Make America Healthy…
Retirement often gets painted as a time of loss—losing the routine of work, losing the paycheck, and losing the structure of daily life. But what if we looked at it differently? Retirement can be a time of gain—a chance to embrace freedom, time, and opportunities you didn’t have before. The trick is in the planning….
One of the most infamous and utterly perplexing regulations in Social Security history has been officially repealed by Congress, marking a rare victory for retirees and common sense. Since the Social Security Fairness Act was passed, the Government Pension Offset (GPO) has been eliminated as of January 2024. Teachers, police officers, and public employees were…
