Columbus, OH

Texas State

Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

New York Post

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

The Mirror US

A total of 61 people were killed when the jet crashed near São Paulo in Brazil, with two hours of black box audio now revealing the final tragic moments from the cockpit of the doomed jet

Final words from pilot of doomed Brazil jet that plummeted from sky revealed as black box located

Georgia State

Florida State

WashingtonExaminer

With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]

Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week

Keeping up with rising home energy costs can be tough, especially when household bills, like electric and groceries, continue to increase. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, average energy prices were 29.9% greater in June 2024 compared to June 2020. Caring.com reveals that this, combined with other rising expenses, leaves many low- and moderate-income seniors as well as those on fixed incomes struggling to cover costs. Caring.com reveals that this, combined with other rising expenses, leaves many low- and moderate-income seniors as well as those on fixed incomes struggling to cover their household expenses.

Energy assistance benefits for seniors

Queen City News

For a second time this year, some Social Security recipients are on track to receive two payments in the same month.

Some Social Security recipients getting extra payment in August: Here’s why

Social Security benefit checks will get bigger or smaller depending on when you turn on the spigot. Holding off until age 70 will get you the fattest benefit checks -- if you can wait that long. Check with the Social Security Administration for the most accurate estimate of your future...

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 70

Supplements Security Income recipients have already received their payment for the month of August, but there's another one on the way before the month is up. The payment timetables can be affected by what day of the week a typical payment date falls on, and that's what's happening this time. We'll explain. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.

Two SSI Payments Are Coming Your Way in August. Here's Why

North Carolina State

Hillsborough, NC

NewsNation

The escaped inmate is serving life in prison for the 2015 Christmas Day killing of 1-year-old Maleah Williams.

Authorities have ‘rock solid’ leads in North Carolina manhunt

The Independent

Kaitlynn Lee, 25, was killed by her ex-boyfriend Joshua Thompson who shot her in the head through a window, police said

Mom-of-three was having fun filming a TikTok in a kitchen with her friend. Moments later she was shot dead

How much more in Social Security benefits will you receive in 2025? If you already get monthly Social Security checks or you're looking to sign up to do so, it's likely you're eagerly awaiting the COLA increase announcement. Analysts have offered their predictions on how much extra money you could be getting with your benefits for the next year, and there are ways to calculate how much you may get per check already. But the COLA adjustment could mean significant changes to how much money you have to play around with each month.

How Much Will Social Security Increase in 2025? Here's What Experts Predict

Orange County, NC

Fox News

Escaped murderer Ramon Jamarr Alston is 'extremely dangerous,' warns Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood, who grew up with his father. Manhunt underway.

North Carolina sheriff hunting 'Christmas Day Killer' knows him personally, warns he has 'nothing to lose'

The US Sun

A SCHOOLGIRL was found dead in her bed just hours after telling her mum she felt "really sick", an inquest heard. Bethany Tricia Brown, 13, had missed school after complaining she felt unwell and had been vomiting. She went into her mum Phillipa's room at around 2am, saying: "Mum, I...

‘Bubbly’ girl, 13, went to bed then never woke up after telling mum she felt ‘really sick’, inquest told

If you get Social Security checks, keep an eye on the calendar: Certain beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. The scheduling change affects Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which is a Social Security program that provides financial help to low- and no-income Americans who don't have many resources and are blind, disabled, or age 65 and up. According to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, about 7.4 million people receive SSI every month.

Millions of Social Security Recipients Will Get 2 Payments This Month

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes last week to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements, part of the Enhancing...

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs for Farmers

Millions of retirees can expect to see their August Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873, in just nine days. The amount of Social Security benefits retirees receive depends on the age at which they retire, the number of years they paid into the system, and the amount of money they paid to Social Security. Highest-income […]

Social Security update: First round of August payments worth $4,873 to go out in 9 days

KANYE West fans have recently hit the jackpot after buying a storage unit filled with Yeezy merchandise. The owners exclusively told The U.S. Sun their story of finding the never-before-seen products that appeared to be Kanye‘s. Earlier this week, the TikTok account Lockerblocker20 showcased their finds to thousands of viewers in two different videos. In […]

Kanye West fans buy storage unit then quickly realize it’s full of never-before-seen Yeezy designs and creepy items

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

From 1,345 Pounds to 139 Pounds: The Remarkable Journey of Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari. In an extraordinary feat of medical science and human determination, Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once the world’s heaviest man alive, has shed an astonishing 1,195 pounds (542 kg), thanks to the intervention of Saudi Arabia’s former King Abdullah. Shaari, who initially tipped the scales at 1,345 pounds (610 kg), now weighs a mere 139 pounds (63 kg).

World’s heaviest man alive loses 1,195 pounds in historic transformation

Social Security benefits are set to increase in 2025, with updated figures on the exact amount scheduled for release this fall. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming adjustment. Projected Increase for 2025. The official numbers for the 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be announced...

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Social Security Cola Increase 2025 (What We Know)

Alabama State

Mississippi State

Reuters’ Leah Douglas reported Wednesday that “the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it has issued $2 billion of financial assistance to more than 43,000 farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced past discrimination in the agency’s farm lending programs.”. “The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $2.2...

USDA Providing $2 Billion In Discrimination Payments

NewsBreak

Former DSS director accused of using Council on Aging credit card to pay personal expenses

The former director of Martin County Social Services is accused of using the Martin County Council on Aging’s credit card to pay her life insurance premiums,...

Former DSS director accused of using Council on Aging credit card to pay personal expenses

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