Many Americans benefit from Social Security, but what about billionaires? Indeed, they are entitled to apply for their own Social Security benefits as well. Although everyone must meet certain standards, everyone is eligible to receive the benefits offered by the US government. Let’s observe how this plays out. The Social Security system The American government…
A man from Texas has filed a lawsuit against Whataburger, claiming that the company’s failure to comply with his request to not include onions with his meal constitutes negligent behavior on the part of the chain. In a petition that was submitted on April 25 to the 269th Judicial District Court of Harris County in…
These days, just about everything online requires a password—and for good reason. With the rise in scams and cybercrime, protecting your digital identity is more important than ever. But even though we know passwords are necessary, many of us still make the mistake of using ones that are easy to remember—and, unfortunately, easy to hack….
Every state has its fair share of towns with strange or funny names, but some cross into the downright lewd-sounding. A recent map from Earthly Mission highlights the most risqué-sounding town names across America—and Iowa’s pick might surprise you. Many would guess that Cumming, Iowa would top the list, given its name’s double entendre. But…
Nebraska is the first state to obtain a federal waiver to prohibit the purchase of soda and energy drinks through the long-running food stamp program, which provides benefits to low-income Americans. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement Monday, and it would impact approximately 152,000 Nebraskans who are enrolled in SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition…
You heard correctly—Walmart is closing its California locations. Prepare for pandemonium (or maybe not), pack your reusable bags, and cancel your rollback offers. The reality is a little less dramatic, even though the headline may shout mass departure. While some establishments are permanently closing their sliding doors, others are opening, and many more are undergoing…
If you’re a veteran thinking about retirement, here’s the deal: your military retirement pay is taxable by the IRS just like any pension. But when it comes to state income tax, things get a lot more complicated — and some states are much tougher on your pension than others. It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed…
Could the presence of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the road lead to a futuristic upgrading of our traditional red, yellow, and green traffic lights? North Carolina State University researchers suggest adding a fourth traffic signal color to improve AV vehicles’ ability to navigate junctions. The “white phase” may help with traffic control as part of…
According to data from 2023, there are 59 million adults in the US who are over 65, which is the typical retirement age that most people consider when estimating their own retirement age. Many of these folks apply for Social Security benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) as part of the retired population. Even…
When it comes to bus lane violations, another bus system in Los Angeles County has just implemented ticketing systems that are driven by cameras. The Automated Bus Lane and Bus Stop Enforcement (ABLE) Program was officially started on Monday by the city of Culver. This program utilizes automated enforcement technology that is mounted on buses…
