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A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a single mother and social worker cannot legally obtain a firearm due to her 2008 felony conviction for writing a fraudulent check. Melynda Vincent, who has since turned her life around, was…

If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your February 2025 disability payment is on the way. Depending on your situation, your monthly benefits could range from $696 to $1,580. So,…

If you rely on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your monthly payments are about to go up. Starting in 2025, benefits will increase by 2.5% thanks to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). It’s not a huge raise, but…

If you rely on SNAP benefits to help with groceries, you might have heard that some families are receiving $726 a month in January 2025. But who qualifies, when will payments be sent out, and how can you make sure you're getting the right…

If you’re a parent hoping for a bigger tax break in 2025, you might have heard talk about a $3,600 Child Tax Credit (CTC). But is it really happening? As of now, the official Child Tax Credit remains at $2,000 per child—though lawmakers are…

If you live in Chicago and could use some extra cash each month, there’s some good news. The city is bringing back its Guaranteed Income Program, which means eligible residents can receive $500 per month for an entire year—no strings…

Pope Francis isn’t holding back. In a strongly worded letter to U.S. Catholic bishops, the pontiff criticized Donald Trump’s tough immigration policies, warning that the harsh crackdown on migrants is a moral failure that will “end badly.”…

During his attempted murder trial on Wednesday, a Miami Gardens man who shot his fiancée many times almost four years ago stated that he did so in self-defense. Gayle Blount took the stand on the second day of his trial in an attempt to…

A Florida man has been charged with aggravated manslaughter after his baby daughter tragically drowned in a bathtub while he allegedly left her unattended to play video games. The incident occurred on April 21, 2024, in the apartment that…

Similar to a law that Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed last year, proposals were submitted this week for consideration during the next legislative session that would prohibit cars from cruising in the left lanes of Florida roadways. On Tuesday,…