USPS Proposes Stamp Price Increase in July, Raising Concerns About Declining Mail Volume

Over the years, candy companies have created countless chocolate bars, some of which became iconic while others slowly disappeared from store shelves. Whether due to changing tastes, business decisions, or simply being ahead of their time, several beloved candy bars are now just a memory. Here’s a look at some long-forgotten candy bars that no longer exist.

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.

A cruise vacation didn't go exactly as planned for Jason and Tammy Merritt when their luggage never showed up at their cabin on Carnival Magic. According to news reports, the incident resulted in a lifetime ban for another passenger and a complex legal situation.

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."

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.

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, Floyd Mayweather appeared on Fox Business News' Making Money, where he voiced strong support for President Trump.

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.”

IHOP may be famous for its stacks of fluffy pancakes and all-day breakfast options, but not everything on the menu is a wise choice for your health. Some items are loaded with excessive calories, saturated fat, sugar, and sodium—far more than you might expect from a single meal. If you're watching your diet, here are some of the worst offenders on the IHOP menu when it comes to nutrition.

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.

Some people experiencing homelessness are feeling hunger pangs a little more than usual after their food stamp benefits were stolen. Food stamp fraud is occurring nationwide. In Colorado, thousands of SNAP benefit recipients had their benefits stolen this year, according to Denver Department of Human Resources staff. While the state was able to reimburse clients for some of the lost benefits, the federal government ended the recovery program, and reimbursements are no longer available.

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.

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.

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.

Representatives from the Denver Zoo attended the Land Use, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee of the Denver City Council on Tuesday. They made a pitch for eliminating lower admission fees in the winter after this season. The committee agreed to the change. The fee structure still must be approved by the full council.

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.

Sausages are a popular source of protein, but many traditional varieties are high in saturated fat, sodium, and preservatives. Fortunately, there are healthier options that provide protein without excessive unhealthy additives. Choosing leaner meats, lower sodium content, and natural ingredients can make a big difference in how sausages fit into a healthy diet. Here are some of the healthiest kinds of meat sausages to consider.

My dad (60) has struggled with severe anxiety and paranoia for years. He refuses medication, calling it “mind control,” and my mom (58), his primary caregiver, is emotionally exhausted and considering separation. I live across the state, work full-time, and fear becoming his sole support. He can’t manage bills, groceries, or basic self-care alone.

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 3–14–25 eclipse reading. If you are still here, following me and reading my stuff, I would like to say thank you. Peace be with you. ❤. In today’s reading, I decided to do a “what is going on” communal reading with a focus on America at the national level, while attempting to account for my own liberal bias.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Denver’s homeless hotels and clogged traffic on Pena Boulevard dominated the public comment period Monday during the City Council meeting. Homeless advocate Ana Miller told the council the conditions at the former Best Western homeless hotel on Quebec, one of many such hotels owned by the city, are “Absolutely grotesque … worse than most poorly run prisons ....(I’m) tired of hearing things are fixed. When you’re done using (a hotel) it will need to be completely gutted for habitation again. I want the council to look into these conditions and do something about it. Push for better oversight of how they’re running their shelters.”

Soup is often seen as a comforting and nutritious meal, but not all soups are as healthy as they appear. Many canned and packaged soups contain high levels of sodium, unhealthy fats, and artificial ingredients that can negatively impact your health. While they may be convenient, these soups can contribute to issues like high blood pressure, weight gain, and inflammation if consumed regularly. Below are some of the worst soup brands for your health and why you might want to avoid them.

Lately, my boss has been sending emails late at night, around 10 PM, and seems to expect an immediate reply. At first, I thought it was just a one - off situation, maybe an urgent project that couldn't wait until morning. But it's become a regular occurrence.

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.

I rent a 1920s apartment in Portland, ME, where temps dip below 10°F. Last week, I caught my landlord sneaking into the basement nightly to cut the boiler. By dawn, my studio drops to 55°F—illegal here, as state law requires 68°F minimum Oct–Apr. When confronted, he laughed: “Wear a sweater. My property, my rules.”

I was talking to a colleague today when they mentioned that their hospital system is planning to end all telehealth services after March. Has anyone else heard about this?. Telehealth has been a game-changer for so many people—patients who live in rural areas, those with mobility challenges, or anyone who can’t take hours off work for a quick doctor’s visit. It reduces missed appointments due to bad weather, childcare issues, or transportation problems. Simply put, telehealth increases access to care.

Buying a condo and dealing with renovations was exhausting enough, and now this… I've been so unlucky lately. I bought my place in December and registered with the HOA, only to find out they raised the fees starting February. I contacted the HOA and found out they notified the seller about the hike a few days after I signed the contract. But here's the kicker: none of this was disclosed in any of the documents I received. I’m starting to feel like the seller intentionally hid this from me. Does anyone know if the seller is legally required to give me all the disclosures before I signed? Feels like I just got blindsided, and I have no idea what to do next.😮‍💨