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Wounded vets face increasing challenges in current economy

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:32:52 GMT

(NerdWallet) - Paying bills and job hunting in this economy are hard for anyone. Wounded veterans, often facing ongoing physical and mental health issues, have it even worse.More wounded vets than before reported not having enough cash to make ends meet, a recent survey found. Sixty-four percent of those surveyed — or 6 in 10 vets — said they didn't have enough money to pay bills at least once in the past 12 months, a jump from 42% the previous year, according to the Annual Warrior Survey released this year by the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit veterans service organization."We're getting more feedback from 'warriors' that they're having a harder and harder time meeting their financial obligations on a regular basis," says Tom Kastner, vice president of financial wellness at the Wounded Warrior Project.Wounded vets are feeling the pinch of inflation like everyone else. The cost of everyday goods like food was the main reported cause of financial strain. That's on top of a stru...

Feinstein expressed confusion over Kamala Harris presiding over Senate: report 

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:32:52 GMT

(The Hill) – Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) reportedly expressed confusion last year when Vice President Kamala Harris was presiding over the Senate to cast a tie-breaking vote, according to a new report detailing the difficulties the ailing lawmaker faces as she continues her work in the Senate. The new report from The New York Times outlines the many functions Feinstein’s staff play and the struggles the longtime senator faces as she returns to work after bouts of shingles and encephalitis earlier this year.The latest example, however, reportedly took place last year and illustrates the difficulty Feinstein has had recalling, at times, the basics of how the Senate operates. According to the new report, Feinstein expressed confusion to her colleagues, when she saw Harris presiding over the chamber, in one of many tiebreaking votes the vice president has had to cast. “What is she doing here?” Feinstein asked, according to the report. The report cites “a person who witnessed t...

Food delivery fees add up. Who keeps the money from all those surcharges?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:32:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – We've all been there. There's nothing in the fridge and you don't have time to run out, so you open up a delivery app to order lunch. But by the time you go to check out, pay all the fees, and tip your driver, your $11 burrito has turned into a $19 splurge. The jump in price is thanks to lots of little fees – a couple of bucks here, a few percentage points there – that add up by the time the food arrives at your doorstep. Where does all that extra money go? Uber Eats and DoorDash break down the line item charges on their websites. Grubhub also charges similar fees but doesn't list them in detail. The first two charges you'll see listed frequently on all three apps are "delivery fee" and "service fee." The delivery fee, to state the obvious, goes toward helping cover the cost of the delivery, the companies told Nexstar. The delivery fee can fluctuate based on demand, your location, how many delivery drivers are available, and other factors. The 100 best burger spo...

Coast Guard airlifts 3-year-old girl from cruise ship

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:32:52 GMT

(KTLA) – The United States Coast Guard rescued a 3-year-old girl from a moving cruise ship, about 90 miles off the California coast on Wednesday.  Around 2 p.m., Los Angeles Coast Guard personnel responded to reports of a young girl on the Emerald Princess cruise ship who was suffering seizure-like symptoms and needed to be evacuated from the ship, according to a USCG press release.   A Coast Guard helicopter crew was dispatched from San Diego to airlift the young girl from the ship, which was off the coast of Santa Barbara. When the crews arrived on scene, they hoisted her and her mother and transported them to Harbor UCLA Medical Center. The toddler is now in stable condition.

ZIP codes donating the most money to Donald Trump in Texas

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:32:52 GMT

(Stacker) – Former President Donald Trump announced his plans to run for president again in 2024. Despite potential complications presented by his indictment over falsifying business records in March and a jury finding him liable for defamation and sexual abuse in civil court in May, Trump has not announced any changes to his re-election bid; in fact, the Trump campaign announced an influx of donations after his grand jury indictment, signaling continued support from his base.Stacker analyzed Federal Election Commission records from Jan. 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, to compile a list of the ZIP codes that have donated the most money to Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election. The total number of donations from Texas was $1,194,051 from 20,288 individual donations. Each ZIP code is ranked by its total donation amount per 1,000 people to the Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. campaign committee, filing as the Donald J. Trump For President 2024, Inc PAC.Only FEC-processed r...

Missing murder suspect arrested by Montgomery County police

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:32:52 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of murder who had been on the loose. Michael Darling, of Gloversville, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Darling has been accused of killing his wife, Kristine Darling, in Fort Johnson in 2019. The sheriff’s office stated that Darling knew of the charges he faced, and fled his home on Thursday, and had been missing since. Police took Darling into custody on the afternoon of May 27. This case is still ongoing, so stay with NEWS10 as more information develops.

Man shot to death near St. Louis riverfront

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:32:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning in downtown.According to a police spokesperson, the shooting happened before 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of North Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.Police found the victim, an adult man, with a gunshot wound to his side. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The victim has not been identified. A possible motive has not been determined.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

Feinstein expressed confusion over Kamala Harris presiding over Senate: Report 

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:32:52 GMT

(The Hill) – Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) reportedly expressed confusion last year when Vice President Kamala Harris was presiding over the Senate to cast a tie-breaking vote, according to a new report detailing the difficulties the ailing lawmaker faces as she continues her work in the Senate. The new report from The New York Times outlines the many functions Feinstein’s staff play and the struggles the longtime senator faces as she returns to work after bouts of shingles and encephalitis earlier this year.The latest example, however, reportedly took place last year and illustrates the difficulty Feinstein has had recalling, at times, the basics of how the Senate operates. According to the new report, Feinstein expressed confusion to her colleagues, when she saw Harris presiding over the chamber, in one of many tiebreaking votes the vice president has had to cast. “What is she doing here?” Feinstein asked, according to the report. The report cites “a person who w...

Traveling? Install this handy AI chatbot now

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:32:52 GMT

Traveling like a local is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to AI."AI is going to be a massive tool for travel moving forward," said travel influencer Michael Motamedi.Motamedi is going to find out just how useful it can be. For the next six months, he's embarking on a travel journey powered by AI.Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Instagram"I think excitement and fear are both even right now," quipped Motamedi.He's teaming up with an AI chatbot called GuideGeek to chronicle his experiences on social media through a show called No Fixed Address."About a year and a half ago me and my wife decided to sell our house, sell our cars, leave our jobs and travel the world full time," explained Motamedi.With his wife (who has experience producing reality shows) holding the camera and an 18-month-old in tow, the family will use the AI chatbot to help them make decisions on where to go and what to do.It's powered by a combination of ChatGPT and up to date travel information."The most imp...

Hard-On for the Saints

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:32:52 GMT

The Saints(I’m) Stranded (EMI/Sire)Hard-On for the Saints: Ray Ahn of the Hard-Ons told us about his love for the debut album from fellow veteran Australian punks the Saints.(EMI/Sire)Ray Ahn: The debut LP by the Saints ushered in unthinkable velocity and power in pop music that drew a line between ROCK and PUNK. This is remarkable because no act had presented music like this before.Put simply, “(I’m) stranded” is a blistering album where every instrument sounds like it is in a race with the others to the finish. The music has potent urgency not found in any other record on earth. That the album still sounds fresh and timeless is a testament to what a once in a lifetime freak of an album it really is.(I’m) Stranded is a rampaging sound of desperation, alienation and unwavering focus. It became a blueprint and inspiration for modern day punk sounds. Even arguably more so than even the debut LP by the Ramones. This album is the re-set button for Rock And Roll music, that had mov...