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My Mother Has Alzheimer’s, and Her Extended Care Has Amounted to $400,000

My Mother Has Alzheimer's, and Her Extended Care Has Amounted to $400,000

Challenges of Caregiving: A Personal Experience This conversation features Alison George, a 52-year-old from Raleigh. After caring for her father, who passed away in 2023, she is now focused on her mother, who suffers from late-stage dementia. The financial burden of caregiving has been overwhelming, leaving her in a state of anxiety. The following account […]

New York City establishes permanent needle exchange program using opioid resources

New York City establishes permanent needle exchange program using opioid resources

NYC’s Syringe Reimbursement Program Made Permanent New York City has officially allocated funding for a program that pays individuals up to $10 a day for returning used syringes. This initiative, referred to as the Community Syringe Reimbursement Program, has drawn criticism for perceived misuse of taxpayer funds, with some arguing it prioritizes cash for addicts […]

This repeat offender caused innocent men to be sentenced to death.

This repeat offender caused innocent men to be sentenced to death.

The Unlikely Confessor: Paul Skalnik’s Journey Paul Skalnik had this bizarre knack for being in prison just when murder suspects felt the need to confess their crimes. It’s quite the story, really. Pamela Koloff details this in her intriguing book, “Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast,” […]

Statues of St Michael and St Florian lead to legal dispute over government property

Statues of St Michael and St Florian lead to legal dispute over government property

Legal Dispute Over Religious Statues in Massachusetts May Reach Supreme Court A legal dispute surrounding the installation of statues of St. Michael the Archangel and St. Florian outside a public safety headquarters in Massachusetts could escalate to the U.S. Supreme Court. Lawyers for both parties argue that the outcome will influence the future of religious […]

Going from a $38,000 Salary to $84,000 Without Investing More Money

Going from a $38,000 Salary to $84,000 Without Investing More Money

Transforming a $38,000 Income into $84,000 Around $38,000 might not seem far-fetched. In fact, that’s pretty close to what many full-time workers take home and is even lower than the average starting salary for teachers, which stands at $48,112 for the 2024-25 year. The math isn’t all that complex. With dividends compounding at a robust […]

How a single lowered flag brought me back home

How a single lowered flag brought me back home

Reflecting on Lindsey Graham McAllister, Montana isn’t exactly a bustling hub. It has a post office, a furniture store, and an empty lot where an old bar used to stand. The American flag out front hung at half-mast. Somewhere between the hills of the Carolinas and this little southwestern town, I was struck by how […]