I recently dove into some updates about the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, and let me tell you, there’s a lot going on. First of all, don’t worry – Section 8 isn’t affected by any temporary federal funding freezes, so if you're relying on this program, you're still covered. The Trump administration never had a valid reason to cancel it, and it’s still going strong.

Tech billionaire and advisor to President Donald Trump, Elon Musk said that he “Will check with the President” on a $5,000 Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) dividend for every American taxpayer.

CALIFORNIA – Forever 21, a popular fashion retailer, notified the California Employment Development Department (EDD) that it was closing its corporate headquarters in Los Angeles and laying off 358 employees.

Mayonnaise is a popular condiment that adds creaminess and flavor to sandwiches, salads, and dips. However, traditional mayo is often high in unhealthy fats, calories, and preservatives. Fortunately, several brands have created healthier alternatives that deliver the taste you love with better ingredients and improved nutrition. Here’s a look at some of the healthiest mayo brands available today.

The Trump administration has indicated it may target the food stamp program, also known as SNAP, for deep budget cuts. It also may strengthen the work requirement for SNAP. Many SNAP recipients are already required to work, especially those who are able bodied and under the age of 54. “If you are age 16 to 54 and able to work, you will probably need to meet the general work requirements to get SNAP benefits,” according to the SNAP website. “The general work requirements include registering for work, participating in SNAP Employment and Training or workfare if assigned by your state SNAP agency, taking a suitable job if offered, and not voluntarily quitting a job or reducing your work hours below 30 a week without a good reason.”

Cruise lines aren't playing around with their banned items list. We're not talking about a forgotten Swiss Army knife here. Trying to smuggle something you shouldn't? That's a recipe for serious trouble, potentially including legal headaches in foreign ports.

Regional offices assisting U.S. citizens with Social Security benefits are being closed by the Trump administration. The Department of Government Efficiency has terminated leases for five of Georgia’s 34 Social Security offices.

Two family members of the metro Atlanta person diagnosed with measles last month have also contracted the disease, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported Friday. Measles is a highly infectious, potentially deadly disease that is especially dangerous for children under 5 years old.

My neighbor’s “security” lights and blaring alarms go off every time I step into my own driveway — it’s like living in a prison yard. 🚨 After she lost her bogus lawsuit against us (over a fence she moved!), she doubled down with CPI Security sensors aimed at OUR yard.

Avoid condos, townhouses, or any property with an HOA—unless you enjoy micromanagement. Our HOA fined us 275 for leaving our trash 、can out overnight and 450 for planting a "non-approved" shrub. They dictated everything: grass height, mailbox color, even our Christmas lights’ timing.

CALIFORNIA – Joann announced, February 12, that it was closing 500 stores nationwide, including 61 in California. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) sent to the Employment Development Department, 209 Joann employees are also being laid off at a Visalia distribution center effective March 31.

Yo, if you (or your kids) have federal student loans, stop scrolling and save your payment history ASAP. Why? Changes are coming—IDR plans/forgiveness could get axed, loans might shift to private servicers, and your records could vanish. You’ll need proof of what you’ve paid/owe.

The 101st Airborne Division sent an unspecified number of soldiers to the U.S. southern border in January, and a Thursday press release said about 300 more soldiers are being sent.

A Carnival Cruise Line passenger has detailed a list of problems she experienced with her balcony cabin on the Carnival Magic cruise ship. Interestinlgy, Brand Ambassador John Heald is also currently onboard the same ship for his "Oh FFS" cruise.

Been diving deep into Section 8 housing lately, and thought I'd share my real-world experience with the good, the bad, and everything in between. Guaranteed Rent Payments: This is the biggie! The government portion of rent arrives like clockwork each month. In today's uncertain economy, knowing that check is coming feels like finding gold.

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. Steve Bannon, former adviser to President Donald Trump, has cautioned the Trump administration against implementing cuts to Medicaid, emphasizing that a significant portion of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) base relies on this program. In a recent episode of his "War Room" podcast, Bannon stated, "Get into Medicaid. Medicaid, you got to be here because a lot of MAGAs on Medicaid. I’m telling you, if you don’t think so, you are dead wrong. Medicaid is going to be a complicated one. Just can't take a meat axe to it, although I would love to."

I’m in a tough spot. My partner was somehow signed up for Medicaid without us applying for it. Now his psychiatrist just called to say that they can’t give him his medication because they can’t work with Medicaid clients, even if we pay out of pocket. Apparently, he could even be fined for prescribing to him. My partner really needs his meds, and this has become urgent.

Homeless people often are immersed in drugs and they aren’t getting the substance abuse treatment they need, an original investigation published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA, shows.

CALIFORNIA – A team from the Air Force and Space Force worked together to test-launch an unarmed Minuteman III missile, early February 19, at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.

People look for different things in their Florida hometown. Some like a bustling city. Others like rural areas. Still others feel at home in the suburbs. But many people - regardless of preference - want serenity and peace. There's a quaint town in Florida that has been named one of the state's most "peaceful" places." It is a haven for nature lovers, and it has a relatively low population. It is Oldsmar.

Denver has at least one interested party for its $10 homeless hotel for sale, a former Stay Inn, after a woman expressed a desire to buy it during Monday's City Council meeting.

Sonya Stokes, an emergency room physician in the San Francisco Bay Area, braces herself for a daily deluge of patients sick with coughs, soreness, fevers, vomiting, and other flu-like symptoms.

The Denver City Council voted Monday to spend about $8.2 million on tiny home villages, rapid rehousing and shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The council awarded two contracts totaling about $3.2 million to the Colorado Village Collaborative. The Collaborative operates the city’s existing tiny home villages for people experiencing homelessness and plans to open two more.

As employees at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development sit anxious in anticipation of losing their jobs, they were visibly absent from a conference held in Los Angeles this week by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.

A federal judge denied, on February 18, the request by a coalition of 14 states, including California, for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against tech billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Danhong “Jean” Chen, also known as Maria Sofia Taylor, was extradited from the Kyrgyz Republic to the United States to face charges of visa fraud, obstruction of justice, and aggravated identity theft, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California announced Friday.

Homeless shelters intended to serve people on an interim basis should accept just about everyone, including criminals, offer services in other languages and not require identification, according to ideas posed this week by people who work with unhoused neighbors in communities nationwide.

If it’s not a true emergency, don’t head straight to the ER—use urgent care instead. I’ve noticed a lot of Medicaid patients tend to go straight to the ER for anything, but it’s just not necessary for non-life-threatening issues. You can save yourself time and hassle by going to urgent care for things like flu, sore throats, sprains, or even pregnancy tests. Most urgent care centers are required to accept Medicaid if they’re affiliated with a hospital, so it’s a solid choice for routine care.

CONCORD — The House voted to repeal the New Hampshire Vaccine Association, a nonprofit that the Legislature established more than 20 years ago to provide discounted childhood vaccines to providers.

My landlord just blindsided me with a hidden fee for basic repairs—25 just to submit a work order online, plus 5 if I call them? Since when did maintenance become a luxury?. This isn’t in my lease, and I’m not paying for their “convenience.”