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I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner. Dating an older man is the most relaxing experience of my life. He talks about exactly three things—his investments, his espresso machine, and his perfectly curated vinyl collection. And honestly? I just sit there, sip my coffee, and let him handle everything else.

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.

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.

Sausage is a popular food enjoyed at breakfast, on the grill, or in hearty meals. However, not all sausages are created equal. Many brands pack their products with unhealthy ingredients like excessive sodium, saturated fat, preservatives, and artificial additives. Regular consumption of these types of sausages can lead to health concerns like high blood pressure, heart disease, and weight gain. Below are some of the worst sausage brands for your health that you may want to limit or avoid.

Okay, let’s be real—money changes everything. Especially how you treat men. Before, I’d tolerate their bullshit for weeks, nodding along while they forgot to text me back or blew off plans. But now? Mic drop. I’ve reached my limit. If a guy cancels on me twice, I’m done. My inner scoreboard pops up: ​Minus 10 points. Next time? ​Game over.

My mom married my Texan stepdad two years ago after splitting with my dad (who moved to Florida). My stepdad’s ultra-conservative—he hates that I’m applying to art school (“useless degree!”), shames me for dating (my boyfriend’s 25 and a mechanic!), and constantly trashes my mom’s “California parenting.” Now that Mom’s pregnant, he’s pushing me to leave our Arizona home by August when I graduate. Mom says she’s “too stressed” to stand up to him, even though I planned to live here while working part-time.

Bargain hunters in Florida could soon have even more opportunities to score “good stuff cheap” as Ollie’s, the popular discount chain known for its eclectic mix of brand-name housewares, food, books, toys, and more, appears poised to expand in the state. According to recent reports, the chain is in the process of acquiring 40 former Big Lots locations—including several in Florida—that could transform into new Ollie’s stores.

My wife and I are struggling to agree on tithing. She’s been attending church regularly for years, and while I respect her faith, I don’t participate. Recently, she asked to start giving 10% of our joint income to her church, which is a significant amount for us financially. I told her I’m uncomfortable donating that much to an institution I’m not involved with, and it turned into a heated argument. She says tithing is non-negotiable for her faith, and my refusal feels like a rejection of her values.

Those pearls. That dress. That vacuum cleaner. That living room. That’s what everyone mostly remembers about Barbara Billingsley’s performance as June Cleaver on TV’s classic family sitcom Leave It To Beaver.

Jacksonville sheriff’s officers have made 146 arrests since a new homeless law took effect in Florida to prohibit sleeping in public spaces. The Sheriff’s Office reported the number during a meeting Wednesday with City Council members including Ron Salem, chair of the council’s Finance Committee. The agency said it has given out 631 warnings since the new law began.

I’m stuck in a moral nightmare and need advice. Two coworkers at my job are having an affair, and I’m certain of it. The man is married with a newborn baby, and the woman involved is also in a relationship. Last week, I walked into work early for my shift and found them alone in the break room, giggling and leaning way too close. When I awkwardly joked, “Shouldn’t he be home with wife and baby?” The woman said "I don’t care about that.” I was stunned.

So, I’m almost about to give birth, and suddenly, my husband’s mom is acting like the dog police. We have two dogs, and she’s completely freaking out, saying they’ll hurt the baby. She’s scared of dogs in general and has this old-school mindset that everything must be baby-safe.

It's been two years since the tragic demise of actress and former child star Lisa Loring, best known as the initial Wednesday Addams in the original TV adaptation of The Addams Family (ABC, 1964-1966). As her friend, acclaimed entertainment journalist Laurie Jacobson, had reported on Facebook, Loring, who was only 64, had “suffered a massive stroke brought on by smoking and high blood pressure.”

According to KTLA news and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, beloved KCAL-TV evening news anchor Chauncy Glover died of an accidental “acute intoxication” from methamphetamine and chloroethane.

After much deliberation, I made the heartbreaking decision to give up my cat. We had been together for seven or eight years—since she was just a tiny kitten fitting in my palm, growing into a ten-pound companion. Over the years, I poured thousands into her care, but life doesn’t always go the way we plan.

I started my flock 3 years ago thinking it’d be wholesome and cheap. Spoiler: It’s ​neither. Here’s my reality check:. 1️⃣ ​500+startercosts: Coopmaterials(300—lumber ain’t cheap!), heat lamps (60),chickfeed(20/bag).

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.

So, I’ve always had this rule about age gaps in relationships—nothing more than a 5-year difference. I just thought it’d be too hard to make it work if we’re too far apart in age, but then I met this guy. He’s 10 years older than me, and I’m 24. We’ve been spending time together, and honestly, he’s so mature and considerate. We get along really well and have so much in common, especially since we both work in publishing.

As Northern Kentuckians are reporting more and more sightings of coyotes in their neighborhoods, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says that coyotes are now seen in every county of the state — and that increased sightings are normal in winter and spring.

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. A federal grand jury has indicted two individuals on charges related to a massive bank fraud scheme involving stolen U.S. Treasury checks. According to the Office of Inspector General, authorities revealed that the suspects, Franchesca Calagui, 25, and Dondre Gray, 27, engaged in a fraudulent operation that spanned nearly a year, from May 2022 to March 2023, resulting in the illegal cashing of 339 Treasury checks totaling more than $850,000.

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.”

I need perspective on navigating gift-giving with my boyfriend’s (30M) family. Over the past year, I’ve given his mom, sister, and sister’s kid gifts for birthdays, holidays, and “just because” occasions (≈10 times total, spending around $800). While I don’t expect exact reciprocity, I’ve noticed they’ve never given me so much as a card in return—not even on my birthday.

You ever feel like you’re just done before the breakup even happens? That was me about a month before my ex and I officially called it quits. We were doing the whole long-distance thing—only 200 kilometers apart, but it might as well have been a world away. One weekend, I just realized… I didn’t care anymore. I didn’t want to drive two hours to see him, and I definitely didn’t care about him not driving to visit me either. Those little things that used to annoy me? I just couldn’t be bothered to even be mad about them anymore. I didn’t want to argue, I didn’t want to make an effort, and I sure as heck didn’t want to be intimate.

Health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and Franklin County Health Department announced a confirmed case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident.

My parents’ will splits their estate equally between me, my brother, and sister. Growing up in a toxic environment where my mother was emotionally abusive, I’ve worked hard to build stability for my daughter, who’s now in college. My brother already owns two homes—one occupied rent-free by his adult child—yet his kids insist it’s “fair” to buy out my share of our childhood home for $15K, despite its $120K value. I’ve demanded a professional appraisal and equal split to support my daughter’s education, but they’re accusing me of selfishness. My brother even proposed a bidding war, which feels manipulative.

Final-round interview today. I was confident—I’d aced every step so far. Everything felt right: prepped, parked easily, walked in ready. Then, an interviewer asked if I brought the requested writing sample. I froze. What writing sample? She insisted it was in a separate email, but I checked every message—there was nothing.

Three brothers have been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced today.

When Tension Took Control… During a Pap Smear … 🤣. I went in for a routine pap smear, nervous as hell. The room was cold, the speculum felt like a foreign object, and my mind was racing with worst-case scenarios. Then, mid-exam, I felt this sudden urge to fart—nothing I could control. My face turned tomato red, the tech froze mid-procedure, and I heard her whisper to the nurse, “Did she eat beans for breakfast?”

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.

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.