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If you’re one of the millions of Americans who depend on Social Security, any news about a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) probably feels personal. And right now, early predictions are saying that benefits could rise by 2.5% in 2026. That…

If you’ve been scrolling through headlines or hearing chatter about a big $3,000 IRS refund landing this June—you're probably wondering:“Is this real? And when is mine coming?” Let’s clear up the confusion. Yes, refunds are being sent…

If you're planning a trip to the U.S. in 2025 and hoping to avoid the hassle of applying for a visa, you’ve probably heard of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). It sounds simple—visa-free entry for a quick trip—but the rules are getting…

If you’ve been counting on programs like SAVE or PAYE to make your student loan payments manageable, some big changes might be coming your way—and not in a good way. Republicans in the House just rolled out a new plan to change how student…

A Virginia woman has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run death of Sara Burack, a prominent Hamptons real estate agent and cast member of Netflix’s Million Dollar Beach House. The arrest follows a two-day manhunt led by the…

In a stunning development for the small town of St. Mary, Missouri, Mayor Adam Bequette is facing criminal charges after allegedly having city workers seize a $18,000 skid steer—a heavy equipment machine—from the property of a recently…

Police are urgently searching for a second suspect seen fleeing the scene of a fatal stabbing after a 34-year-old man, James Pakis, was found with multiple stab wounds during a welfare check at his home on Lakeba Street in Belmore.…

In a rare post-verdict disclosure, two jurors from Karen Read’s retrial say holes in the case and conflicting evidence led them to acquit her of murdering her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. While Read was found guilty only…

Streator Police responded Wednesday evening to reports of a man riding an ATV and brandishing a firearm at pedestrians on South Everett Street. Upon arrival, officers found 27-year-old Marcus Brewer moving a white ATV into a…

A 26-year-old man from Woodridge was killed Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash in Naperville, police report. At approximately 9:35 p.m., officers and fire crews responded to a crash at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Naper…