Karmelo Anthony says he is broke despite $633K raised for him.
Convicted Murderer Seeks Taxpayer-Funded Attorney Amid Business Developments McKINNEY, Texas – Carmelo Anthony, convicted of murder, says he is “penniless” and is asking for a taxpayer-funded attorney for his appeal. Interestingly, public records reveal that his parents established a business in Texas shortly after the stabbing death of Austin Metcalfe. There’s no evidence that funds […]
Concerns raised over high levels of heavy metals in protein powders, leading to an investigation by the Texas Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation into Protein Powder Contaminants The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has initiated an extensive investigation into protein powder manufacturers. This move follows troubling reports highlighting the presence of heavy metals in popular protein powders and instant shakes. About 15 years ago, Consumer Reports conducted a study that examined 15 different […]
1 Obvious Dividend Leader to Purchase and Hold That Has Raised Its Payout for 64 Straight Years
quick read Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for an impressive 64 years, raising it from $0.16 to $0.53 each quarter since 1999. The company, which markets over $20 billion in brands across more than 200 countries, reported a 12% revenue growth across all regions in the first quarter of 2026. With a beta of just […]
How a 73-Year-Old’s Initial Required Minimum Distribution Suddenly Raised Her Effective Tax Rate to 40 Percent
A situation arises that most retirees do not expect. At 73, a single retiree is pulling in $30,000 annually from Social Security. She also has $980,000 tucked away in a traditional IRA and an extra $250,000 in a regular brokerage account. To the casual observer, her financial situation seems pretty secure. But, by IRS rules, […]
How a 73-Year-Old’s Initial RMD Unexpectedly Raised Her Effective Tax Rate to 40 Percent
quick read The Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) of $37,000 can trigger a “tax torpedo,” leading to about 85% of Social Security benefits becoming part of taxable income, which could elevate your effective marginal tax rate to around 41%. Withdrawing each extra dollar from an IRA may generate $1.85 in taxable income, nearly doubling the 22% […]
Concerns Raised in Trump Administration Over Israel’s Surveillance and Proximity to Iran Talks
Several sources indicate that the Trump administration’s Defense Department is worried that Israel may be spying on the U.S., particularly regarding talks aimed at resolving the conflict with Iran. The Pentagon is reportedly intensifying its measures in response to these spying allegations, having recently labeled the counterintelligence threat from Israel as ‘severe’, according to NBC […]
Caught in the wild vs raised on farms: Experts explain important differences to understand
In grocery stores nationwide, shoppers often find themselves making a tough choice: wild fish or farmed fish? Wild-caught options are typically seen as upscale, while farmed seafood offers a more budget-friendly and accessible alternative. Despite some advocates claiming that farmed fish is of inferior quality and harmful to the environment, farmed options remain quite popular. […]
Concerns Raised About PragerU Being a Bold Right-Wing Group Aiming to Take Over American Schools
Critique of PragerU by the Guardian The British Guardian criticized PragerU, dismissively referring to it as an organization that “masquerades as a university” while highlighting what it sees as the left’s exaggerated fear of a so-called plan to dominate American education. This seems to imply that a conservative group trying to engage with predominantly left-wing […]
Former NYPD sergeant sentenced for deadly incident with a cooler, raised in a rough NYC area and once seen as an ideal officer before his decline.
Former NYPD Sergeant Sentenced for Fatal Incident A former police sergeant from New York City began his prison term on Thursday after fatally striking a fleeing drug suspect with a cooler. Raised in a rough area of the Bronx, he was initially viewed as a “model” law enforcement officer until his recent downfall. Eric Duran’s […]
ActBlue’s Lawyers Raised Concerns About Illegal Foreign Donations
ActBlue in Conflict Over Foreign Donation Concerns ActBlue, a significant player in Democratic fundraising, is reportedly taking a strong stance against a law firm it dismissed last year for raising concerns about potential foreign donation concealment, as highlighted by The New York Times recently. Covington & Burling issued two “alarming” memos in early 2025, indicating […]