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Retail giant confirms its free TV app is on the chopping block just as Prime subscriptions, ad revenue, and profits hit new highs. Amazon is moth‑balling Freevee, the free, ad‑supported streaming service it rolled out in 2019, and the countdown is short. A notice inside the app warns that shows and channels “will be accessible … Read more
All U.S. air travelers can now glide through security with footwear firmly in place, thanks to a Transportation Security Administration policy revamp rolling out Monday, July 7. The update applies at every airport, regardless of PreCheck status. The new rule ends a 23‑year ritual introduced after the 2001 “shoe bomber” incident. Passengers once forced to untie … Read more
From July 1, every grown passenger must buckle up or the person behind the wheel will foot the bill. Virginia motorists are now legally responsible for any adult in their car who decides to ride without fastening a seat belt. The rule, signed during the last General Assembly session and championed by Delegate Karen Keys‑Gamarra, took effect July 1 and slaps drivers … Read more
An auctioneer’s routine visit in rural Touraine uncovers a 19th‑century treasure that could fetch $330,000 at the block. A French family just discovered they have been hosting a Romantic‑era masterpiece in their living room for generations. During a recent appraisal, auctioneer Malo de Lussac identified their oil‑on‑canvas Study of Reclining Lions as an original work by Eugène Delacroix, the influential painter behind Liberty Leading the People. … Read more
New data spotlight the domestic badges least likely to leave drivers stranded, saving money and stress along the way. Shoppers juggling tech upgrades and tight budgets will welcome the news: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC and Ford lead the 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, posting fewer problems per 100 vehicles than other American rivals. Why Buick tops the 2025 dependability … Read more
Millions of public‑sector retirees are already seeing fatter checks after the Social Security Administration (SSA) finished processing every Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) adjustment nearly five months early. At a glance, the accelerated rollout restores full benefits to roughly three million teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other government workers and issues a one‑time retroactive payment dating … Read more
Some retirees may see an extra deposit this July, but it is rarely a second retirement check. Every month, millions of beneficiaries wait for their Social Security deposit. Most see one payment—and that single check is all the retirement income the program provides. Still, bank accounts sometimes show two deposits in the same month, sparking … Read more
Moving your monthly benefit to a new account is easy, but one typo or missed step can stall the deposit you count on. Social Security beneficiaries who change banks should update direct‑deposit details right away to avoid missing the check that pays rent, groceries, and meds. The sooner you act, the smoother the next payday. … Read more
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act heads to President Trump’s desk, promising a fresh tax deduction for retirees while trimming other federal programs. Last week’s razor‑thin 218‑214 House vote, following a 51‑50 squeaker in the Senate, pushes the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to the White House for signing this Friday, July 11. If enacted, the … Read more
Millions of beneficiaries should see a 2.5 % increase this month, but some checks still look flat. If your July benefit is identical to June’s, you’re not alone. The cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 kicked in back in January, yet pockets of retirees, SSDI recipients and survivors still haven’t noticed a dime. So where’s the money? … Read more
Chain promises up to 50 percent off more than 1,000 items, challenging Dollar Tree’s hold on the bargain crown. Millions of Americans hunting mid‑summer bargains just got fresh ammo: Dollar General’s nationwide “7 Days of Savings” runs July 6‑12, slicing prices by as much as half on everyday essentials—from snacks to laundry soap—at precisely the moment wallets feel … Read more
Deposits hit Lone Star Cards July 7‑15 for case numbers ending 21‑53—check yours now. Between Monday, July 7, and Tuesday, July 15, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will load the next round of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Recipients whose Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) numbers end in 21 through 53 are on deck, so a … Read more
The retailer’s expansion kicks off July 20 in Queens and stretches across six states, previewing a bigger 2025 push. Target is turning up the heat on its brick‑and‑mortar strategy. The company confirmed it will cut the ribbon on eight stores before summer ends, with the inaugural location greeting shoppers in Queens’ Astoria neighborhood on July 20. That … Read more
Roughly one in five Garden State residents on NJ FamilyCare could see big changes under the newly signed law. New Jersey’s 350,000 Medicaid recipients have just learned that the sweeping “Big Beautiful Bill,” signed by former President Donald Trump on July 4, trims a staggering $1 trillion from the program nationwide. What does that mean for families who rely on … Read more
From Sixth Street fame to a quiet final service, the Southwestern favorite closes every door across Texas and Arizona. Z’Tejas, once a go‑to for cast‑iron cornbread and chile‑rubbed meats, served its last plate in Kyle on June 30, bringing a 36‑year story of Southwestern cooking to an abrupt close. First launched on Austin’s Sixth Street in 1989, the chain … Read more
Shuttered Route 70 restaurant may be rebuilt to welcome a fast‑growing barbecue chain and an as‑yet unnamed co‑tenant. After 26 years of mozzarella sticks and karaoke nights, the former TGI Fridays at Route 70 and Chambers Bridge Road is on track for a full makeover. A proposal headed to Brick Township’s planning board on July 30, 2025, at 7 p.m. … Read more
Millions of immigrants could soon pay higher health and money‑transfer costs after the president’s bill cleared Congress on July 4. The measure trims federal help, adds a 1 percent fee on cash sent abroad, and steers billions to immigration enforcement. President Donald Trump’s newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) brings sweeping changes for lawful permanent residents and other … Read more
Half the country is still catching its breath after tax season, yet fresh relief is already on the way thanks to state‑backed stimulus and rebate programs. Millions of low‑ and middle‑income residents could see between $150 and $1,000 land in their wallets over the next few months—no congressional gridlock required. With the last federal Recovery Rebate Credit … Read more
Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security benefits mark their calendars each month. July’s deposits are right around the corner—and this time, a brand‑new withholding rule could trim some checks. Wondering when your money will show up—or why it might be smaller? Here’s the full schedule, the reason certain … Read more
Rent hike forces beloved East L.A. burrito institution to leave Cesar Chavez Boulevard, but its younger sibling keeps the flame alive. Azteca Tortillería will roll its final flour tortilla at the original Cesar Chavez Boulevard counter on July 13, ending a 51‑year run that fed generations of Angelenos. The closure, driven by a steep rent increase and new property … Read more