The massive tax and spending bill passed by U.S. House Republicans would likely result in 3.2 million people losing food assistance benefits, and saddle states with around $14 billion a year in costs, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

A string of moderate earthquakes struck off the Northern California coast early Monday morning, with the largest registering at magnitude 4.4, according to the United States Geological Survey.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Everyone keeps asking the same thing: When will the housing market crash? According to Dave Ramsey, it won’t. At least not in 2025.

Federal authorities have taken down what they call "one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history." The operation targeted the Sinaloa Cartel through the seizure of a record-breaking 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl - the largest in the history of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - which was the lead agency in the multi-state effort.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to merge the government’s wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency, a move some former federal officials warn could increase the risk of catastrophic blazes and ultimately cost billions of dollars.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Finding a good job after 50 can feel like running a race where the rules changed overnight. Experience, loyalty, and wisdom used to be assets. Now, they’re seen as potential liabilities before the interview even starts.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A former executive at a Newport Beach company specializing in classic car acquisitions has been arrested on federal charges for allegedly embezzling $7 million while living in the U.S. illegally, authorities said.

A new warning from Brazilian pulp exporter Suzano SA has raised concerns about the potential for toilet paper shortages and price hikes in the United States. While store shelves currently remain well stocked, the company reports that ongoing supply chain disruptions and new U.S. tariffs are already affecting shipments.

According to Only in Your State, some of the richest counties in the United States are in Virginia. Several of them are located in Northern Virginia, close to Washington, D.C., where government jobs are available. Also, the ranking is based on an overall stable economy and relatively low unemployment rates in the area.

Mascarpone frosting is exceptionally light and creamy. It's not as sweet as most kinds of frosting and the flavor and consistency are like a richer, thicker version of whipped cream. This is also one of the easiest and quickest kinds of frosting to whip up, taking only about 10 minutes to make.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Some jobs don’t just take your time, they drain your energy, patience, and eventually, your relationships. A long shift might pay the bills, but it can also chip away at your marriage in ways that don’t show up on a paycheck.

Within the past few days, the US State Department has issued urgent travel advisories to US residents about a Mexican destination that is popular with US tourists: Los Cabos / Cabo San Lucas/La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

NEWARK, N.J. — The former chief executive officer of a healthcare services company admitted guilt in federal court this month to participating in a complex investment fraud scheme that misled investors and financial institutions out of over $200 million, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Sometimes you just need money, fast. Other times, you look around your house and realize you’re sitting on stuff you haven’t touched in years. I’ve got a rule: if I don’t use something for a year, I either donate it, trash it, or turn it into cash.

The future of a Wyoming-focused science team that helped understand and popularize the phenomenon of wildlife migration is uncertain after a series of moves by the Trump administration’s U.S. Geological Survey to hollow out or even end its 43 cooperative research units.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro warned Wednesday that the Medicaid cuts Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania, hundreds of thousands of people losing access to the health insurance program and more struggling rural hospitals shutting their doors.

The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100% of many beneficiaries’ monthly payments to claw back money the government had allegedly overpaid them.

Georgia’s U.S. senators say they are outraged at the prospect of large job losses for clean energy workers if the Republican Congress implements its proposed cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his home state when things quickly devolved.

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Kentucky’s forests, traditionally valued for their timber and recreation, could soon become a source of sweet economic opportunity, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - A Bergen County tax preparer has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for tax evasion and assisting in the preparation of nearly 180 fraudulent tax returns, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Have you ever bought something and instantly regretted it? That sinking feeling hits fast when the excitement fades and reality punches you in the face. It happens more often than people like to admit.

On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) banning birthright citizenship. This directive will impact children born to undocumented parents, and kids born to parents in the US on temporary visas, such as H-1B workers.

“Deported influencers” are two words that perfectly summarize the current state of doomscrolling-era media and our American political shitstorm. It’s a disorienting term that dreamer-turned-law student Anni Garcia identifies with and has built a whole brand around on her Instagram and TikTok accounts as an influencer documenting her life in Mexico after being deported seven years ago with her five children. She now lives in Puerto Vallarta.

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This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Saving money isn’t about cutting out everything fun, it’s about being smarter with what you’ve got. A few simple changes at home can free up extra cash without making life harder. The best part? You won’t even feel like you’re missing out.

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MOORESTOWN, NJ - A Moorestown resident has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison following her conviction on multiple counts related to a forced labor scheme involving two women whom she coerced into domestic servitude and childcare under threat and abuse.

NEW JERSEY - Two Florida residents have pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a years-long telemarketing scheme that defrauded elderly timeshare owners, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. William O’Hanlon, 60, and his wife, Karen Stefanowski, 62, both of Loxahatchee, Florida, admitted to participating in a scam that operated from 2016 to 2023 through multiple corporate entities.