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Snow to Wind Down Across New Jersey by Early Evening: Latest Forecast Shows Light to Moderate Snow Continues to Fall

TRENTON, New Jersey – New Jersey residents are bracing for a potentially challenging evening commute as light to moderate snow continues to fall across the state on Friday. However, forecasters predict that the snow will taper off and be long gone by the time most people are heading to bed. According to AccuWeather meteorologists, the snow is expected to wind down from north to south, potentially starting as early as dinnertime. Tom Kines, a senior …

Social Security Subcommittee Shines Light on WEP and GPO Challenges for Surviving Spouses

Washington, D.C. – Social Security’s windfall elimination provision and government pension offset rules have sparked debate in the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee. The focus of the discussion lies in how these policies impact public service workers and their spouses, raising concerns about retirement planning challenges. Witnesses at the hearing highlighted the lack of awareness and understanding surrounding the complexities of the WEP and GPO policies, emphasizing the potential for individuals to …

Mark Your Calendars: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse to Light up U.S., Canada and Mexico

San Antonio, Texas – On April 8, 2024, a rare astronomical event is set to mesmerize millions of people across a wide swath of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This time, a total solar eclipse will have its longest duration in over a decade, lasting a breathtaking four minutes and 28 seconds. As the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, it will temporarily block the sun’s light, casting a momentary darkness in its …

Florida Lawyer’s 3-Year Prison Sentence Amid Health Crisis Sheds Light on Prison Healthcare Plight

Miami, Florida – Prisons in the United States are facing increasing scrutiny due to reports of inadequate healthcare for incarcerated individuals. One family’s experience sheds light on the challenges and fears that come with navigating the complex and often unjust world of prison healthcare. In a heart-wrenching account, a daughter shares the story of her 71-year-old father, a lawyer who was sentenced to nearly three years in a Florida state prison for racketeering. What was …