2025

If you rely on your Social Security check to make ends meet, the timing of your payment really matters. With groceries, rent, and bills piling up, knowing when your money is coming can help you breathe a little easier. June 2025 follows…

If you’ve been thinking about buying a house (or refinancing one you already own), you might have noticed a little shift in the headlines: mortgage rates just dipped a bit. For the first time in weeks, rates have come down—not a huge drop,…

If you’re like most people right now, you’ve probably been refreshing your bank app, wondering when your tax refund is finally going to show up. It’s the second week of June 2025, and if you’re expecting money from the IRS, there’s a good…

If you’re on SNAP in Texas and you’ve been checking your Lone Star Card this June, you’re not alone. A lot of folks are asking the same thing: “When will my benefits show up?” Especially if it’s already the second week of…

If you’re a veteran dealing with a 70% service-connected disability, and you’ve got a family to take care of—a spouse and one kid—here’s the simple answer: In 2025, you’ll get $2,018.19 every month from the VA. That money is tax-free, and…

Life’s gotten more expensive, and New York knows it. To help ease the burden, the state is sending out one-time “inflation refund” checks to millions of residents this fall. If you paid state taxes in 2023 and meet the income limits, you…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2025) — The Trump administration has issued a formal complaint regarding the "casual approach" of a federal judge in a legal case involving the government's stance on immigration enforcement. The…

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 11, 2025) — A 56-year-old man is facing murder charges after allegedly fatally shooting his elderly neighbor, a 78-year-old woman, while she had her hands raised in a defensive gesture. The…

SAN DIEGO, CA (June 11, 2025) — A 32-year-old mother of five was tragically shot in the back while attending a peaceful drum circle event in a public park on Sunday evening. The shooting, which occurred at Balboa Park in…

MIAMI, FL (June 11, 2025) — A Florida man was arrested this week after allegedly calling 911 to report that an employee at a strip club had refused to engage in sexual activity with him. The bizarre incident, which took…

MILWAUKEE, WI (June 11, 2025) — The Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) has strongly opposed a motion filed by Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan to dismiss charges accusing her of obstructing U.S. Immigration and…

TAMPA, FL (June 11, 2025) — A 16-year-old girl and her 18-year-old boyfriend are facing first-degree murder charges after allegedly conspiring to kill her grandparents, who had adopted her as their own daughter. The horrific crime, which…

LOS ANGELES, CA (June 11, 2025) — A California teen convicted of the brutal massacre of his family, including his 3-year-old brother, is set to receive a new trial following a decision by a state appellate court. The…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2025) — The law firm Perkins Coie has accused the Trump administration of failing to comply with a federal court order that mandated the reinstatement of its attorneys' security clearances. This development marks…

ST. PAUL, MN (June 11, 2025) — Minnesota has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the constitutionality of an executive order that threatens to withhold federal funding from states…

SHREVEPORT, LA (June 11, 2025) — Bill Lunn, a former Emmy-winning news anchor for KTBS in Shreveport, Louisiana, has filed a defamation lawsuit against competitor KTAL and journalists Dan and Jacquelyn Jovic. The legal action stems from a…

Let’s be honest—no one plans to stay in the hospital for more than two months. But life can be unpredictable. And if you’re on Medicare and end up needing that kind of extended care, the bills might surprise you. So here’s the big…

Thinking about retiring at 62? You’re not alone. A lot of Americans consider 62 the magic number to finally step away from work and start enjoying some well-earned rest. But before you make the call, it’s important to understand exactly…

You’ve probably heard it before — “$80,000 a year is a great salary!” And on paper, it is. It sounds like you should be doing well. Maybe even thriving. But here you are, making close to that — or maybe a bit less — and still feeling like…

If you’ve heard about something called the “Big Beautiful Bill” and thought, “That can’t be real,” well… it is. And it’s gaining momentum in Washington. This bill — officially over 1,000 pages long — is backed by Donald Trump and aims to…

If you're a veteran with a 90% VA disability rating and no dependents, you might be thinking: “This is decent, but am I getting all I’m owed?” Or maybe “Why isn’t this considered 100%? I feel like I’m dealing with that kind of burden.”…

If you're enrolled in the SAVE plan for student loan repayment, you probably signed up hoping for lower payments, peace of mind, and maybe even a path to forgiveness. But lately, things feel more uncertain than ever. From court rulings to…

If you’ve been hearing buzz about a $1,700 stimulus check dropping in June 2025, you’re not alone. It’s all over social media, email forwards, even YouTube videos. The big question everyone’s asking: “Is this actually happening, or is it…

Let’s get straight to the point. There’s a lot of chatter online lately about another possible stimulus check. Some folks are even tossing around a new idea called the “DOGE Dividend”, where the government supposedly gives taxpayers a few…

New York / Caracas – June 9, 2025 – The Despierta América family and Hispanic media mourn the loss of Patricia Fuenmayor, a Venezuelan beauty queen-turned-journalist, whose sudden death from cancer at age 51 was confirmed this morning.…

June 9, 2025 — Sylvester “Sly Stone” Stewart, trailblazing frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, passed away at age 82 after a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and related health issues. Known for…

A 36-year‑old North Dakota man, Ian Patrick Stewart of Williston, stands accused in a chilling federal indictment that spans multiple alarming incidents. Incident Summary Threats against Barack Obama: Between April 20 and May …

A federal employee with the U.S. Department of Justice is now at the center of a shocking criminal investigation after allegedly spiking his pregnant girlfriend’s drink with abortion pills—without her knowledge or consent. The…

A whistleblower lawsuit has landed on Governor Jared Polis’s desk, claiming he asked state officials to violate Colorado privacy laws by sharing confidential personal data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—despite being the one…

A man once convicted of a high-profile murder will now face a new trial, after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction—citing constitutional violations during his original prosecution. State Attorney General officials say the new…