Understanding the Taxation of CSRS and FERS Survivor Annuities
Understanding Taxation of CSRS and FERS Retirement Pensions Recent discussions have focused on how the federal government taxes CSRS and FERS retirement pensions, particularly those not related to disability. The IRS provides some simplified guidelines, shedding light on which portions of these pensions may remain tax-free and when they become fully taxable. Specifically, the taxable […]
R. Kelly abuse survivor shares the harsh, frightening rules ‘Daddy’ forced her to follow — or face consequences
R. Kelly’s Abuse Detailed in New Memoir Leshona Landfair, a 41-year-old mother and author, has come forward to share her experiences of abuse by singer R. Kelly, referring to his sexual behavior as his “weapon of choice.” In her new memoir, “Who Was Watching Shorty: Reclaiming Myself From the Shame of R. Kelly’s Abuse”, she […]
Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot shares her painful experience in a new memoir
Gisele Pericot, a French woman whose husband was convicted of a horrific crime, has shared her story in a memoir. This book outlines the traumas she experienced and explains her decision to expose her ordeal in a trial that shocked many. Titled “Hymn to Life,” this memoir, released recently, has turned the 73-year-old Pericot into […]
Season 50 of ‘Survivor’ includes former contestants and audience participation in voting.
‘Survivor’ Returns for Season 50 with All-Star Contestants The milestone 50th season of ‘Survivor’ is set to bring back familiar faces, featuring contestants from earlier seasons, some of whom date back to the very first season which aired around 26 years ago. This season primarily highlights players from seasons 45 to 49. Among the returning […]
Holocaust survivor turned away from speaking to NYC middle school students about the Israel-Gaza conflict finally delivers a talk — receives no apology
Holocaust Survivor Addresses Students After Controversy A Holocaust survivor who was previously denied the chance to speak to middle schoolers in Brooklyn due to ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts finally addressed students on Thursday, though without any acknowledgment of the earlier disrespect he faced. At 85, Sami Steigman had his presentation at MS447 canceled by principal […]
Holocaust survivor dies in hit-and-run accident involving a Maserati in California
Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of Holocaust Survivor On Tuesday, an 80-year-old Holocaust survivor and Ukrainian refugee was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident in Los Angeles. The victim, Andriy Korshunov, was crossing in the San Fernando Valley when a Maserati collided with him and his dog, resulting in their deaths. Korshunov’s family shared that he […]
Holocaust survivor walking his dog identified as the man killed in a Maserati hit-and-run in Los Angeles
A man who was tragically struck by a Maserati driver while walking his dog in Sherman Oaks has a history of resilience, having survived both the Holocaust and the Ukraine war, according to his family. Andriy Korshunov and his dog were left in dire condition after the driver hit them and drove away. His daughter, […]
Israeli colonel pays tribute to Holocaust survivor parents on Remembrance Day
Remembering the Holocaust through Action At 57, Colonel Eli Koenigsberg (Res.) dons his military uniform, embodying more than just a title. He symbolizes the legacy of two families nearly lost to history. As the world commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp in 1945, Koenigsberg, deputy commander of Israel’s Home […]
Holocaust survivor from NYC alleges Mayor Mamdani intends to use him for a photo opportunity on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Holocaust Survivor Critiques Mayor’s Symbolic Visit A Holocaust survivor, who was barred from addressing a Brooklyn middle school last month, marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Jewish leaders have characterized Mayor Mamdani’s visit as merely a “photo op.” Sami Steigman, 86, spent his early years in a Ukrainian labor camp and endured Nazi medical experiments. He […]
19-year-old son, the only survivor of his father’s murder-suicide, passes away suddenly
Tragic Loss: Young Survivor of Family Tragedy Passes Away A 19-year-old man, the lone survivor of a tragic murder-suicide that took his parents and three younger siblings, has died unexpectedly at his extended family’s home in Utah, just a week into his first year of college. Sha Le was just 17 when the horrific incident […]