In addition to intermittent showers in Southern New Mexico, rain and high-elevation snow are moving throughout far-Northern New Mexico. Some of the individual storms are being pushed to the northeast by southwesterly upper-level winds, while westerly winds are gradually moving the remaining precipitation to the east. In the meantime, in the high altitudes through the…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers monthly benefit checks to up to 70 million Americans. Retirement payments are made throughout the month and are governed by criteria such as the claimant’s birth date and the length of time they have received the benefit. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits persons who are blind, crippled, or old…
Federal prosecutors characterized Tuesday’s jewelry theft as the biggest in American history, and seven men from Southern California were charged in connection with it. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for California’s Central District claims that the defendants, who are all from the Los Angeles area, stole approximately $100 million worth of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and…
In an effort to prevent Republican President Donald Trump’s administration from targeting Minnesota in the same manner that it is targeting Maine in a federal effort to outlaw transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports, Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison of Minnesota filed a preemptive lawsuit against him on Tuesday. At a news…
If your Social Security check stops showing up in 2025, it’s not a glitch in the Matrix; it’s official. The United States government, through the Social Security Administration (SSA), has begun halting payments to certain Americans. Why? Missed paperwork, unreported income, out-of-date information, or simply living abroad without checking the appropriate boxes. Yes, the era…
Let’s be honest—Medicare is a topic many of us think about only when we turn 65. But Medicare tax? That’s something you should understand much earlier, whether you’re an employee, self-employed, or just trying to figure out your paycheck deductions. It’s common to feel confused by all the numbers and rules around Medicare taxes. You’re…
When Maria became a single mom in Seattle, she quickly realized there was a lot to learn about her rights—and responsibilities—under Washington state law. One of the questions she struggled with was: “What age limits apply to me and my child when it comes to support and custody?” If you’re a single parent in Washington,…
A press statement from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says that a car accident on I-475 North on Monday night blocked several lanes of traffic and brought down a power pole. According to the news release, the sheriff’s office got a 911 call at 11 p.m. on Monday and went to the I-475 North exit…
In order to determine whether or not to remove the state’s United States history test as a prerequisite for high school graduation, the Mississippi Board of Education has voted to solicit feedback from the general public. Over the course of a special meeting that took place on April 15, the Commission on School Accreditation had…
A retired Austin, Texas teacher is competing in the Boston Marathon, one of the most prominent events in the world, not only because she enjoys running but also to raise awareness of brain cancer, a disease that gets far too little attention. In 2022, 33-year-old Montgomery Lax received a diagnosis of oligodendroglioma, a rare and…
