As grocery prices continue to soar nationwide, several states are reevaluating their policies on sales taxes applied to essential food items. The aim is to alleviate the financial burden on consumers, especially those from low-income households, by reducing or eliminating these taxes. Current Landscape of Grocery Taxes As of 2025, nine states continue to impose … Read more
A powerful spring storm system is advancing toward the East Coast, placing over 65 million residents from Florida to New York under the threat of severe weather on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The primary concerns include damaging wind gusts, strong tornadoes, and heavy rainfall. Storm System Overview Originating in the South, this storm system has … Read more
In an era where financial decisions significantly impact individual lives, the importance of financial literacy cannot be overstated. Recognizing this, a bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers has introduced House Bill 25-1192 (HB25-1192), aiming to make financial literacy education a mandatory requirement for high school graduation across the state. This initiative has garnered widespread support from … Read more
A powerful storm system recently traversed the United States, causing two fatalities and extensive damage across multiple states. This system brought a wide range of weather conditions, from critical fire weather to blizzard-like conditions, affecting millions. Fatalities and Structural Damage Power Outages The storm’s impact led to widespread power outages across several states: State Number … Read more
President Donald Trump has appointed Dan Bongino, a conservative podcaster and former Secret Service agent, as the new deputy director of the FBI. Bongino, a prominent supporter of Trump, has gained recognition for promoting conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential election and the January 6 Capitol riot. Background on Dan Bongino Media Influence and … Read more
The Oklahoma City Thunder will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves for a pivotal road matchup scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CST on Sunday. This marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with each squad having secured one victory in the head-to-head series. Game Overview Recent Performances Oklahoma City Thunder (45-10) The Thunder are coming … Read more
Tonkawa Implements Emergency Water Restrictions Amid Conservation Efforts The City of Tonkawa has issued an update regarding ongoing water supply challenges, prompting the enforcement of emergency conservation measures. City officials stated that the recent winter weather has led to a water emergency, impacting the community’s conservation efforts. As part of the emergency response, all non-essential … Read more
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on US-412 at NS212 near Mooreland, Oklahoma. Authorities reported that a 30-year-old man was driving a Kia Forte southbound on NS212 with a 37-year-old male passenger. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. The other vehicle involved, … Read more
Many Americans anticipating a higher Social Security payment in March 2025 should be aware that benefits will remain the same as in February. While this may seem disappointing, understanding how Social Security adjustments work can provide valuable insight into how and when increases occur. Why There’s No Increase in March 2025 Social Security Payments The … Read more