Boomer forced back to work after losing Medicaid over Social Security income

Medicaid Insurance form held in hand, illustrating a senior’s loss of coverage after Social Security income exceeds eligibility limits

Despite receiving $2,065 per month in Social Security benefits, 74-year-old Cincinnati resident, Rebecca Walriven-Lawson, is struggling to meet her basic needs after losing her Medicaid coverage. Her unexpected predicament highlights the challenges that many older Americans face when monthly checks barely cover rent, utilities, and medical care. Walriven-Lawson’s sole income was deemed too high for … Read more

Rising grocery prices spark surge in demand for LA’s community food banks

Volunteer sorts donated bread at Los Angeles community food bank amid surge in demand fueled by rising grocery prices

If you live in California and are going through a tough financial patch, the free food pantries offered by Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (JFSLA) through its SOVA program can provide a solid safety net during May. The program is particularly useful for low-income families, individuals without stable employment, and anyone affected by rising … Read more

Goodbye to solar panels: this clean energy system works day and night and promises lower energy bills

Workers installing solar panels on a residential rooftop under a blue sky with scattered clouds

Micro-hydroelectric turbines could power homes using just a nearby stream, offering constant and clean energy around the clock It may sound surprising, but in the midst of rising electricity costs and the growing urgency of climate change, the United States is turning to a very old ally: water. More specifically, to small-scale hydroelectric systems capable … Read more

This South Korean company is expanding into Alabama with a new 15,500 m² factory: it will create hundreds of jobs and boost the local economy

Aerial view of the new Samkwang USA auto parts factory under construction in Tuskegee, Alabama

The South Korean company will supply components for Hyundai and Kia, revitalizing Macon County’s economy. In a move that promises to boost local employment and reaffirm Alabama’s growing role in the U.S. auto industry, South Korean auto supplier Samkwang has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Tuskegee. The plant will produce injection-molded, … Read more

Security footage shows early-morning arrest of father driving daughter to class

Security camera image of immigration agents detaining father in blue outfit beside white truck during early-morning Azusa school run

An ordinary school run in Azusa turns into a life-altering event for one family as immigration agents intervene without warning. A routine morning drive took a frightening turn on Thursday when an undocumented father in Azusa, California, was arrested by immigration agents around 7:45 a.m. The man, whose name remains undisclosed, was preparing to take … Read more