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SSI 2024: First Payment of the Year to Release in 16 Days, New Maximum Amount Revealed

Denver, CO – The first Supplemental Security Income payment of 2024 is set to be released on Thursday, Feb. 1st to recipients, marking the first check of the year after two payments were issued in December 2023. The payment, released by the Social Security Administration, varies depending on the filer’s status as an individual, joint, or essential person. Individual filers can receive up to $943 each month, while eligible couples may receive up to $1,415, …

From High School Friends to Fatal Fallout: Man Confesses to the Murder of Charlotte Woman Nearly a Year After Her Death

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Nearly one year after the brutal stabbing death of Whitney Hurd at her residence, a former high school friend has been accused of her murder. Brandon Braxton, 33, found himself facing charges after he confessed in a note written while detained on an unrelated charge in Mecklenburg County Jail. On March 20, following Braxton’s unexpected written confession lodged within a jailhouse grievance on March 3, stating “I killed Whitney Hurd,” authorities charged …

Journalist Evan Gershkovich Endures One Year in Russian Prison

Moscow, Russia – It has been a year since American journalist Evan Gershkovich was jailed in Russia, facing what can only be described as a harrowing experience. Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, has spent the past twelve months in a Russian prison, cut off from his loved ones and struggling to navigate a foreign legal system. For Gershkovich, every day behind bars has presented a new set of challenges. In a country …

Pension Fund Alecta Vows to Improve After Turbulent Year

Stockholm, Sweden – Following a tumultuous period marred by financial setbacks, the chief executive of Alecta emphasized the need for improvement in managing Sweden’s largest pension fund. Responsible for overseeing approximately $118 billion in retirement savings for a significant portion of the Swedish population, Alecta faced a series of challenges that prompted a call for better practices. The troubles for Alecta commenced in March 2023, when substantial investments in regional US banks turned out to …

Saginaw Community Shaken by Third Murder of the Year: 20-Year-Old Victim Identified Following Fatal Shooting

Saginaw, MI — In what marks the third homicide of the year in Saginaw, local authorities are investigating the shooting death of a 20-year-old man. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the 2000 block of Stone Street, intensifying concerns about violence in the community. Police were dispatched to the scene at 1:13 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found Taylor Burton, a resident of Saginaw, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate life-saving …

Singaporean Braveheart Shields Family in Terrifying New Year Attack, One Suspect Detained: Full Story Revealed

Kluang, Malaysia — A Singaporean family’s festive celebrations turned into a three-day nightmare culminating in violence, during which a man was injured while defending his family from attackers in Kampung Tengah, Johor. The harassment, which began during the Chinese New Year holidays, escalated to physical violence on January 31. The family, who was in Johor to celebrate the Chinese New Year, endured days of intimidation that included the setting off of firecrackers and splashing of …

Hospitalized last year and missed RMDs: How to remedy the oversight

New York, NY – Many individuals may find themselves in a situation where they were unable to take their Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their retirement account, particularly due to unforeseen circumstances such as a hospitalization. Fortunately, there are options available to rectify this issue and avoid any potential penalties from the IRS. One possible solution is to take the missed RMD as soon as possible and report the situation to the IRS. Providing a …

Tragic Start to New Year: Fatal Shooting in Seattle’s Pioneer Square Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Seattle, WA — A man was fatally shot, and a woman seriously wounded early Saturday morning in a shooting incident outside a Seattle bar, marking the city’s first homicide for the year. The violence erupted just after 1:30 a.m. in the Pioneer Square neighborhood, an area known for its vibrant nightlife. Authorities responded to the 300 block of 2nd Ave S following multiple reports of gunfire. Concurrently, emergency calls reported a man shot in the …

Colorado Man Admits to Killing Pagosa Springs Resident Who Vanished Last Year

DENVER — In a recent court hearing, a Colorado man admitted to the murder of a missing Pagosa Springs resident, concluding a puzzling case that had lingered unresolved since the victim’s disappearance last April. The suspect, whose sudden confession came as a shock to many, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, shedding light on a grim episode that has haunted the community of Pagosa Springs for over a year. The case began when the missing man, …

Tragic New Year in Montenegro: 10 Dead, Including Children, in Cetinje Shooting Rampage

Cetinje, Montenegro – A tragic shooting incident in the western city of Cetinje has claimed the lives of at least 10 individuals, including two children, and left four others seriously injured, according to statements from government officials on Wednesday. The gunman, identified only by his initials A.M. and noted to be a 45-year-old local man, is currently being pursued by law enforcement. Interior Minister Danilo Saranovic addressed reporters, expressing their primary focus is the apprehension …