Unauthorized immigrant arrested for igniting several ‘hazardous’ fires on Long Island – handed over to ICE since charges are not bail eligible: officials
Guatemalan Immigrant Arrested in Long Island Arson Case A Guatemalan immigrant, believed to be behind a year-long arson spree on Long Island, was released due to the state’s bail reform law but was quickly handed over to ICE in an effort to keep him incarcerated, according to police and local authorities. The individual, identified as […]
Mother who killed her children eligible for parole after more than 30 years in prison
Susan Smith, a South Carolina mother convicted of murdering her two young children, is seeking parole again. At 53 years old, she’s been serving a life sentence since the tragic drowning of her sons in a lake back in 1994. It will be 30 years in prison by November 2024 when her next eligibility for […]
IRS releases list of jobs eligible for ‘no tax on tips’ rule
New Tax Guidance for Tipped Workers Released by IRS The U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new guidance on Friday aimed at helping taxpayers who may benefit from a tax provision related to tips. This provision, part of the legislation dubbed the “Big and Beautiful Bill” signed by President Donald Trump in July, allows […]
Learn how you could be eligible for a payment from Google’s $135M Android settlement.
An estimated 10s of millions of Americans who have used Android phones recently might be in line for a piece of a $135 million settlement with Google. The lawsuit claims that Android devices transmitted user data to Google without permission, thus utilizing users’ paid mobile data. Google has denied any wrongdoing but has still agreed […]
U.S. Government to Automatically Enroll Eligible Young Men for Military Draft This Year
The federal government is set to start registering young people for the U.S. military draft later this year. This longstanding requirement, which compels men to self-register at 18, will transition to a new system that utilizes existing federal data for automatic registration. In December, the U.S. government will begin the automatic enrollment of eligible youngsters […]
Why Mackenzie Shirilla, the ‘hell on wheels’ killer, is not eligible for a new trial
Mackenzie Cirilla, known for her reckless driving and the deadly crash dubbed the ‘Hell on Wheels’ incident, has had her request for a new trial denied. The reason? Her lawyer didn’t respond quickly enough, resulting in her petition being filed a day late. A ruling from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed a previous […]
Sophia Kirkby, an American, is looking for a Valentine’s date as the ‘most eligible single woman.’
She’s gotten a flurry of messages. Meet the self-styled “Most Eligible Bachelor” at the Winter Olympics, currently in the scenic yet chilly Italian mountains, on the hunt for both gold and perhaps a diamond ring. Sophia Kirkby, an American luger, has been documenting her Olympic experience in the Village as she balances practice and competition […]
Close to a million residents in Pennsylvania will be eligible for a new earned income tax credit in 2026.
New Tax Credit for Pennsylvania Families As tax season kicks into gear, officials and advocates are highlighting a new state tax credit expected to provide substantial financial relief for working families this year. Starting in 2026, nearly a million residents in Pennsylvania will qualify for the Working Pennsylvania Tax Credit. This initiative, recently enacted as […]
If you purchased a new car last year, you may be eligible for this tax benefit. Here are the details.
New Tax Break for Car Buyers Offers Loan Interest Deduction If you joined the ranks of new car owners in the past year, there’s a tax break that might help you out. This deduction allows you to claim the interest paid on car loans. This deduction was part of the Republican Party’s “Big and Beautiful […]
Are you a homeowner? Discover the tax deductions you could be eligible for this tax season.
As homeowners get ready to file their taxes this year, many are likely reflecting on what deductions they might qualify for and whether to choose itemizing or the standard deduction. Each person’s tax situation can vary widely. “Everyone’s situation is different,” says Kate Wood, a lending expert at NerdWallet. “For most homeowners, it’s tough to […]