In recent months, Congress has been considering significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a move that has sparked widespread debate and concern. SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is a critical program that provides food assistance to over 40 million Americans, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. Over the past few days, Alabama native and beloved entertainer Rickey Smiley has made headlines after he revealed to his fans that he recently discovered he is the biological father of 5-year-old twin daughters. Smiley shared that he has known the girls for years but only learned of their biological connection through a recent DNA test that confirmed his paternity.

April 27th, 2025 will mark ten years since the tragic death of actress Suzanne Crough, best known as Tracy Patridge, the youngest cast member of TV’s The Partridge Family (ABC, 1970–1974). She was only 52 years old when she succumbed to a heart ailment. This is her sad story.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. On Decemeber 27, 2024, a clip of Chrisean Rock began circulating on X, formerly known as Twitter, of her revealing to the world that she is back with her child's father Blueface.

Yes, on January 3, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order aimed at reducing the consumption and purchase of ultra-processed foods in the state, as reported by the California Governor's Office and Yahoo News.

Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. Recently, Alabama native and former RHOA star Cynthia Bailey spoke about her brief experience with Ozempic, the popular injectable weight-loss medication. In a conversation with E! News co-host Justin Sylvester, Bailey shared why the medication didn’t suit her and how she’s found success with a different approach.

A new study just released questions the wisdom of cannabis use in adolescents and its impact leading to potential psychosis rather its environmental or via drug interaction and early use.

Undocumented workers in Colorado can collect unemployment benefits, a perk for Venezuelan newcomers to the United States who can find companies to employ them illegally. Colorado became the first state in America in 2020 to offer undocumented migrant workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own unemployment benefits, according to the state website. The Benefit Recovery Fund operates independently of traditional state unemployment insurance. Migrants who received a paycheck with taxes taken out and complete a W-2 form are eligible to receive up to $809 per week for 13 weeks.

Starting Jan. 1, California employers won’t be able to require workers to attend any meetings related to their political or religious views — or how their bosses feel about unions.

Two Jamaican men have been convicted for their roles in an international money laundering scheme that funneled more than $6 million in drug trafficking proceeds from Colombian cartels through U.S., Caribbean, and European banks, the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts announced Jan. 17.

Kimberly Johnson, 55, of Hampton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States in a mortgage fraud scheme, leading to the approval of approximately 450 mortgage loans, the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia announced today.

You’ve got drama, I’ve got drama. Let’s examine it together with tarot and oracle cards. Hello readers and happy New Year! January is always a rough month. The cold creeps in, the snow falls, and everyone is pushed indoors to face each other whether we like it or not.

California has taken a significant step to combat food waste by enacting Assembly Bill 660, which standardizes date labels on food products to reduce consumer confusion and unnecessary food waste.

Following a multiple year investigation across the state, and in collaboration with local and federal law enforcement officials, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced Friday the arrest of seven people on charges of illegal chicken fighting.

ATLANTA – Most new laws the General Assembly enacted this year took effect in July. But some significant legislation or portions of legislation lawmakers passed pertaining to elections, taxes, and health care don’t become operative until New Year’s Day.

Communities across America are struggling with the epidemic of homelessness. It’s expensive to house people. This sometimes leads to housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness that offer the bare minimum: Tents, tiny homes, modular homes. And in some places, legislatures have loosened building codes and regulations for such dwellings as part of homelessness emergency declarations.

Walmart in Dahlonega, GA, is a hot spot for area shoppers. But under this Walmart lies a hidden surprise you won't find elsewhere: a partially-flooded gold mine, including deep shafts open to exploration as part of a gold mine tour.

A bill introduced Jan. 8 by Colorado state Rep. Manny Rutinel, a Democrat, would take money from real estate transfer fees, also known as documentary fees, and use them to help create homeless housing in the state.

At the end of his first term, President Trump rescued Venezuelan migrants from deportation. And Trump’s pick for Secretary of State for term two, U.S. Sen Marco Rubio, applauded the move.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a $322 billion budget proposal for the 2025–26 fiscal year, introducing a groundbreaking initiative to provide free diapers to families with newborns across the state. This program aims to alleviate the financial burden on families and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

A charming French Bulldog named Genny is currently seeking her forever home through Sandy Paws Rescue in Massachusetts. According to the rescue organization, Genny is a petite 19-pound, 1.5-year-old pup who came into their care after her previous family unfortunately lost their housing.

CALIFORNIA – Fannie Mae, a government-sponsored enterprise, announced January 13, that mortgage assistance and disaster relief options are available to homeowners and renters affected by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.

CALIFORNIA – Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accuses them of allowing virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other devices.

On the first day of office, President Donald Trump took significant actions that have raised concern and sparked outrage, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. In a series of executive orders, the 47th President of the United States declared that the government would officially recognize only two sexes—male and female—and outlined plans to end what he described as “radical and wasteful” diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within federal agencies.

Keith Octavio Rodriguez Padilla, 39, of Rialto, California, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for supplying weapons and tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition to the Sinaloa Cartel, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced Jan. 13.

CALIFORNIA – Nachawati Law Group announced January 13, that they held a town hall meeting with victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. The group says the forum provided an opportunity for residents to speak with experienced attorneys and learn more about available assistance.

More than one in four Colorado children have received a suggestive text, and more than one in five has sent one, according to a report by Manhattan Mental Health Counseling. The report uses data from the Cyberbullying Research Center and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to find the most dangerous states for children online, according to a statement from Manhattan Mental Health. “The study gathered data on five main factors across all 50 states. The data for each state was scaled, weighted, and totaled to produce the final ranking for this study. The impact of each factor was assessed, and a different numerical weight was assigned accordingly to determine what makes a state dangerous for kids online.”

After several years of stagnation and population decline during the pandemic, California’s population is growing again, driven largely by international immigration. Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau and California’s Department of Finance (DOF) show that the state has reversed its downward trend.

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order, January 14, to protect firestorm victims in the Los Angeles area from predatory land speculators making unsolicited cash offers to purchase their property.

In response to California’s escalating water scarcity, scientists are exploring innovative methods to supplement traditional water sources. One such method is fog harvesting, which involves capturing water droplets from fog using specialized mesh nets. This technique offers a sustainable alternative, particularly beneficial during droughts, and has potential applications in agriculture, firefighting, and ecosystem restoration.