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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. During a March 20, 2025, appearance on the All-On Podcast, President Trump's Department of Commerce appointee Howard Lutnick said he believes fraud is possibly happening within the Social Security Administration's disability program.

It’s been nearly five decades since the tragic death of former child star Anissa Jones, who, had she lived, would have turned 67 on March 11, 2025. Best known as Elizabeth “Buffy” Patterson Davis on TV’s Family Affair (CBS, 1966–1971), Jones died of a drug overdose on August 28, 1976, in Oceanside, CA. This is her story.

Shirley Jones' dazzling smile, blond locks, and melodic voice made her a movie star with big-screen musicals like Oklahoma (1955), Carousel (1956), and April Love (1957). In 1960, she played against type and won an Oscar for her portrayal of the cynical prostitute Lulu Baines in Elmer Gantry. Two years later, she returned to more uplifting roles in movies like The Music Man and The Courtship of Eddie’s Father (which later became a TV series). Into that mix, she made various small screen appearances on weekly shows like The Danny Thomas Hour, in TV-movies like Out of the Blue, released in 1968, and then finally her starring role as Shirley Partridge on The Partridge Family (ABC, 1970-1974). However, Jones, who is now 91, almost played Mrs. Carol Brady on another ABC TV family show: The Brady Bunch (ABC, 1969-1974).

Eight international students at Arizona State University have had their visas revoked amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts and a crackdown on students expressing their political views.

Just learned something beautiful that made my heart so full! Instead of tossing my gently used/expired makeup, I found out funeral homes can use them to help families give their loved ones a final perfect look.

On Thursday, April 3, 2025, the upcoming episode of General Hospital features Sasha and Jason sharing a personal moment, while Sidwell extends an offer to Sonny and Drew attacks Portia.

Recent US data reveals a concerning trend: the gap between housing prices and income continues to widen at an alarming rate. In 2023, the median home price hit $350K, while the median household income stands at just $78K. This disparity is eerily reminiscent of the conditions that preceded the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis.

CALIFORNIA – California federal judge William H. Alsup, ordered, March 13, the Trump Administration to reinstate thousands of employees who were recently mass-fired. Alsup ordered immediate reinstatement of terminated probationary employees of the Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Interior, Energy, Defense, and Treasury departments. These agencies must also cease termination of probationary employees, effective immediately.

I get it—landlords can show a place when selling, but how often is reasonable? I’ve had nearly 15 showings since February, plus an open house. I work remotely, and buyers have walked in during meetings, asked me about the building like I’m the leasing agent, and one even let their kid run around my living room.

Two West Virginia residents pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia announced Tuesday.

Vacation plans for passengers on board a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel have been changed as the Norwegian Bliss is cutting its trip short due to technical problems. The cruise line has confirmed in a letter that engine trouble is forcing the ship to return to Los Angeles, canceling a scheduled stop in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

U.S Senator Rand Paul this week introduced the Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 to restore personal responsibility and state flexibility to the federal food assistance program. The purpose of the bill is to confront an uncomfortable truth: while the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was created to fight hunger, it is now fueling a new public health crisis — obesity and chronic disease — by subsidizing the purchase of junk food with taxpayer dollars.

Starting April 1, 2025, new California laws will significantly enhance protections for renters statewide. All of them aimed at increasing fairness and transparency in landlord-tenant interactions.

A few years ago, my dad, 68, started sleeping 12+ hours daily. We joked about him “catching up on rest,” but his forgetfulness worsened. His doctor mentioned studies linking excessive sleep in older adults to higher dementia risks. While not a direct cause, it’s a potential red flag for brain changes.

When I first sent my daughter to a U.S. preschool, I was shocked—no writing lessons?! But her teacher explained: “Writing is a skill, but expressing ideas is the superpower.”

The Young and the Restless spoilers suggest a major twist in the Aristotle Dumas mystery, one that could shake up Genoa City’s power players. This secretive billionaire has kept fans intrigued, especially since no one has seen his face.

My first time shopping at Louis Vuitton was such an unforgettable experience! I didn’t make an appointment, but the super friendly staff at the door made me feel welcome right away. After settling in, I started browsing—they have so many new and unique items!

Mark Anthony Samuel stated in a 2023 interview that he had been portraying Felix Dubois on General Hospital for a decade. He went from contract to recurring status and, during the past few years, has not been seen except to dance at the GH Nurses Ball.

This is NOT a hypothetical question. I’ve paid into Medicare and Social Security for over a decade—no gaps, no excuses. If lawmakers slash these programs, where does MY MONEY go? The system isn’t a piggy bank for Wall Street. ​My contributions were supposed to secure my future—not fund stock market bonuses.

I’ve been trying to rent out my apartment, and this Section 8 applicant is really testing my patience. She started by bombarding me with texts and then claimed she couldn’t afford the $35 Zillow application fee. I told her we still needed to see the application before making a decision, and then she insisted on coming over with the deposit even though I hadn’t agreed to anything yet.

Florida's real estate market is taking a slow dive here in South Fort Myers. My wife and I bought our 3-bed townhome near Gulf Coast University for 400k in 2020. Now identical homes in our complex are listing for 320-$360k - some have been on the market over six months with zero offers.

I’ve heard the “don’t buy a condo” advice, but here’s our experience: we absolutely loved it!. The HOA covered everything outside—mulching, landscaping, pool maintenance, snow removal—totally worth it. We lived in our condo for about 8 years, and when we sold, we got every penny back. In the 3 years since, its value went up another $80K! Condos are in high demand where we are, especially with people struggling to afford single-family homes.

Morti, a beautiful Maltese pup, is available for adoption and is hoping to find the perfect family in Sarasota, Florida. Pet lovers in Florida and Sarasota County who are looking to adopt a loving pet will find Morti is ready for a perfect home with a caring family.

So I was sipping coffee at this café today when I eavesdropped on two older guys next to me. At first it was just small talk, but then one said:. 'You know, I worked my whole life to retire comfortably... and now that I’m here, I have no idea what to do with myself.'

The Trump Administration announced this week it will continue to “reduce the scope of federal bureaucracy” via executive order, again going after an agency fighting to end homelessness.

Some Kentucky lawmakers want to make it mandatory for some Medicaid participants in Kentucky to work, but experts say that would disproportionately affect people with mental health or substance use disorders.

Republican Randy Fine is headed to Washington, D.C., to represent Florida’s 6th Congressional District. The district includes parts of six counties, including St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam.

I swear, zinnias are the easiest flowers ever. I’ve got them baking under the brutal LA sun for 8 hours a day, barely water them, and they just keep blooming like nothing happened. No shade, no stress, just endless flowers—perfect for someone like me who forgets to baby their plants.

My husband recently left his tech sales job (no backup plan) and now insists I quit school to work full-time. I’m two semesters from a data analytics degree, with a Fortune 50 internship this summer—my only income source. Quitting school means losing the internship and future job prospects.

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.”