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Stricter renewal process zeroes in on recent accidents, health issues, and DUIs, leaving clean‑record seniors largely untouched. Thousands of older Californians could soon face extra scrutiny at the Department of Motor Vehicles. The agency’s updated renewal policy replaces blanket written exams with a sharper focus on traffic history and medical fitness—raising the question many retirees … Read more
Benefits will arrive between July 1 and July 28—but only on the day tied to your case number’s 9th and 8th digits. Florida’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) follows a strict calendar. The state reloads EBT cards on 28 different days, so neighbors with similar circumstances can still get money weeks apart. Knowing your exact deposit date lets you … Read more
Parents of neurodivergent and anxious flyers feel the squeeze as screeners target sensory plushies. A six‑year‑old boy left Connecticut’s Bradley Airport in tears last month after officers seized “Petey,” his weighted stuffed dog. The plush pal, filled with glass beads for calming pressure, triggered an explosive‑trace alarm and never made it past the checkpoint, spotlighting … Read more
Chesterfield‑based St. Luke’s Health System will close its 143‑bed Des Peres Hospital at 2345 Dougherty Ferry Road on Aug. 1, blaming persistently low patient volumes and mounting operating expenses. The move comes seven years after the nonprofit bought the campus from Tenet Healthcare and underscores the financial strain that has dogged community hospitals since the pandemic. “Our aim is … Read more
Federal and state aid aims to keep low‑ and middle‑income families safe. While record temperatures bake much of the nation, Washington has joined several states in urging residents to tap emergency energy aid before the next heat dome settles in. The main lifeline is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), but other local funds … Read more
Retail giant allocates $100 billion for data centers and automation as CEO Andy Jassy warns that many office positions may vanish, though new tech‑focused jobs could emerge. Amazon, already employing more than 1.5 million people worldwide, is preparing a sweeping corporate restructuring. Chief Executive Andy Jassy confirmed this week that the company will lean on artificial intelligence to … Read more
Millions nearing retirement must now adjust plans as the Full Retirement Age rises to 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later, ending a four‑decade phase‑in. Americans who expected to tap Social Security at 66 have one more year to wait. Beginning in 2026, every worker born in 1960 or later must reach age 67 to … Read more
Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will see fresh payments next month, and the delivery date depends on when they first claimed benefits and even their birthday. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is sending an average $1,581 check—but some workers could pocket as much as $4,018. Will you see money … Read more
Retailer issues WARN notice confirming 381 job cuts at older Sunnyvale offices while newer Crossman Avenue site stays untouched. Walmart will lay off 381 corporate employees in Sunnyvale on Aug. 22, only a few months after the company celebrated the opening of a state‑of‑the‑art campus three miles away. The cuts are detailed in a June 18 Worker Adjustment … Read more
Mazda orders global recall over stability software flaw in 12,000 MX‑5 MiatasMazda hits the brakes on more than 12,000 2024‑25 MX‑5 Miatas after a stability‑control bug left drivers without warning lights, triggering a worldwide safety campaign. Mazda has issued an urgent recall for 12,244 MX‑5 Miatas built between December 19, 2023 and February 28, 2025, warning that a defective … Read more
The LIAM F1 turns quiet, low‑level breezes into electricity, offering homeowners a sharp alternative—or companion—to solar panels. A new chapter in the Netherlands’ long romance with wind power is unfolding over city roofs. The LIAM F1, a 1.5‑meter‑wide helical turbine weighing under 100 kg, captures 5 m/s winds and converts up to 88 percent into … Read more
Owners urged to park outside until dealers install free brake‑switch fix. General Motors is pulling 62,468 heavy‑duty Chevrolet Silverado chassis‑cab trucks off the road after discovering a brake pressure defect that can spark an electrical short — and, in the worst case, a fire. The action affects 2019‑2024 Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD models built … Read more
From the swan song of a downtown stalwart to the next chapter for a brunch favorite, here’s what’s changing and why it matters. Portland’s food scene has changed, with four beloved businesses making changes that will shake up residents and revamp weekend plans. Closures, comebacks, and community gatherings were announced on the calendar from June … Read more
Thousands of checking and savings clients say they never saw a warning before their profiles vanished. Wells Fargo has quietly started shutting down accounts that show no customer‑initiated activity for at least 16 consecutive months. The move, which began in April, is meant to satisfy state unclaimed‑property laws and cut the risk of fraud. Yet many of … Read more
The warehouse club, praised by loyalists as “better than Costco,” will return to its Massachusetts roots this winter—sparking hundreds of jobs and signaling a coast‑to‑coast building spree. BJ’s Wholesale Club will anchor the new Springfield Crossing shopping center on Boston Road, reviving the long‑shuttered Eastfield Mall site and hiring 100‑150 employees. The winter‑2025 debut marks the Marlborough‑based chain’s … Read more
A broken adjuster mount could gouge the rear tire and cause sudden pressure loss, federal safety officials warn, prompting one of the company’s largest recalls in years. Harley‑Davidson riders who own a 2018‑2024 Softail may want to schedule a service visit—fast. The Milwaukee icon is pulling back 82,117 bikes after the National Highway Traffic Safety … Read more
A 60‑day suspension of the Treasury Offset Program stalls debt collections, easing fears for millions of Social Security recipients facing possible cuts. Retirees who rely on monthly benefits just caught a break. Federal officials have delayed re‑starting the Treasury Offset Program, which withholds up to 15 percent of a beneficiary’s check to repay federal student loans … Read more
Could the coin rattling in your cup holder pay for a beachfront condo? This story explains why one wartime error cent has collectors—and ordinary folks—checking every handful of change. For decades the United States Mint struck more than 25 billion Lincoln Wheat Pennies. Almost all still buy only a stick of gum, yet several dates, mintmarks … Read more
An everyday till count ended in a life‑changing windfall after Steve Whitmore spotted a gleaming rarity hiding among the quarters. Steve Whitmore thought he was just setting up for another morning shift in South Conway, Arkansas. Instead, a single half‑dollar tucked in his register turned an ordinary Tuesday into a headline‑making payday worth $3.21 million. How a routine cash‑drawer … Read more
Confirmed by the government | IRS begins seizing bank accounts and property from delinquent taxpayersShort on time? Here’s the gist: the tax agency has activated its most aggressive tools against Americans who ignored repeated warnings—meaning frozen funds and seized cars could be next. Americans who skipped their tax bills during the 2025 filing season face … Read more