The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action after years of annoying sports fans and concertgoers with unexpected fees at the register. Companies like Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, and StubHub are required to provide the entire ticket price, including all costs, prior to clicking “buy,” starting of May 12, 2025. The hidden costs that only appear after…
Following two vicious dog attacks that have occurred in the city of New York this year, a senator in the state of New York has proposed new legislation. Several distinct incidences have been reported in which two large, violent canines are suspected of assaulting two smaller dogs. The other was severely injured, and the first…
The Alaska legislature is still debating the 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). Citing a statutory mechanism that hasn’t been utilised since the 1980s, Governor Mike Dunleavy suggested a $3,900 payout. However, in light of continuing negotiations and financial constraints, the Senate and House have responded with $1,000 and $1,400, respectively. Higher amounts are more difficult…
The 2025 legislative session saw the passage of many proposals that amend state election rules, including the late registration deadline for Montanans. Sen. Mike Cuffe, a Republican from Eureka, is the sponsor of Senate Bill 490, which modifies the deadline for voter registration and information revisions. Long lineups of last-minute voters waiting to register and…
On Friday, the names of six Chinese and Italian tourists who were killed in a catastrophic collision in Yellowstone National Park earlier this month were made public by the Idaho police department. The collision occurred when a pickup truck crashed with their passenger van. A crash that occurred on May 1 resulted in the deaths…
Following the guidelines set forth by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for this and other programs, including retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is subject to particular requirements for 2025. One crucial and fundamental aspect needs to be clarified: applicants must be under full retirement age, which varies from 66 to 67 depending on…
Let’s be real—saving money isn’t rocket science. But somehow, it still feels impossible. You budget, you hustle, and yet… your bank account looks like it’s on life support. Why? Because you’re probably bleeding cash from a dozen places you didn’t even notice. Auto-renewals. Pointless upgrades. “Convenience” fees. These sneaky expenses fly under the radar and…
This past May 7, the Real ID law finally went into effect. However, this rule has created a great deal of controversy and uncertainty for certain immigrant groups around the nation. As you may be aware, new security and identity requirements—the renowned Real ID—have been put in place for everyone who wants to travel within…
Let’s be honest—most of us think of life insurance as something that only benefits our family after we’re gone. But what if your policy could actually help you while you’re still here? It turns out, if you have a permanent life insurance policy (not just term), there are several ways to tap into it when…
In Baltimore, agents from the United States Customs and Border Protection found marijuana hidden in a cargo that was disguised as men’s dungarees. The marijuana was worth $875,000 and was seized by the authorities. According to a press release issued by the Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP), on April 29, officers discovered more than…
