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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Plumbing issues for residents at a South Bend Housing Authority apartment complex. Residents who live at the Alonzo Watson Drive complex are voicing concerns about living conditions, primarily plumbing. This all comes as the water was turned off on Tuesday morning as crews made repairs, leaving residents with no water, …
This chart explains why so many people are packing up and leaving. New York collects about $12,506 per person in state and local taxes, one of the highest levels in America. Only Washington DC collects more. And if you live in New York City, the bill gets even bigger because city taxes are piled on …
It’s foolish to keep raising taxes on the rich, they already pay most of the taxes and supply the jobs we all rely on. It’s time to stop spending so much and to eliminate the fraud. Poor government policies are the real problem — Dave Glaser (@sammyrodent) May 21, 2026 More Bezos: “You could double …
The city of Los Angeles has a major street light problem. Thousands of the lights are out because thieves strip them of copper wire which they then turn around and sell for cash. To deal with this problem and fix the lights, the city government is proposing a new TAX on the law abiding citizens …
Tens of thousands of bees have suddenly swarmed across parts of Israel, prompting authorities to warn residents and shop owners to keep doors and windows closed. pic.twitter.com/ANxJ477qz5 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) April 15, 2026 Tens of thousands of honeybees brought a southern Israeli city’s commercial district to a standstill on Tuesday, clustering in dense clouds on …
A flood watch is still in effect for the Big Island, as well as a flood advisory for Maui, as people try to assess the devastating flood damage. The already battered Hawaiian islands may face more flooding today, with a flood watch still in effect for the Big Island and a flood advisory in Maui …
Canada is now trying to convince residents to get the flue vaccine by telling them it reduces the risk of stroke “We're starting to see more strokes — The good news is that getting your flu shot reduces your risk of stroke. According to a study from the University of California” pic.twitter.com/yFYvlAJdVL — Wall Street …
Two ships owned by an Iranian company that the United States has accused of supplying material to Tehran’s ballistic missile program departed a Chinese chemical-storage port this week laden with cargo and headed for Iran, according to a Washington Post analysis of ship-tracking data, satellite imagery and Treasury Department records. The vessels are part of …
ALBANY, NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is standing firm in his push to raise taxes on wealthy residents, arguing that the city’s soaring cost of living leaves him little choice. Speaking to state lawmakers, Mamdani said the “why” behind his proposed tax hike is simple: New York is already the most expensive …
Today I met with Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, and top law enforcement officials to discuss the issues on the ground in Minnesota. We all agree that we need to support our law enforcement officers and get criminals off the streets. While we don’t agree on everything, these meetings… — Thomas D. Homan (@RealTomHoman) January 27, …
🚨 BREAKING: A major explosion hit a Bronx high-rise in New York, with residents reportedly hanging from windows while awaiting rescue. pic.twitter.com/hihNqLTqov — Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) January 24, 2026 Key confirmed details: The blast occurred in a 17‑ to 22‑story building in the Bronx. The explosion caused massive flames and thick smoke to engulf upper …
"I'm $6K Behind": Maryland Power Bill Crisis Sparks Debt Panic As 14,000 Residents Cry For Help Online https://t.co/5KseR0FZIF — zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 20, 2026 The Maryland power bill crisis first came to our attention in August 2024, when years of poor power-grid management by Democrats (mostly due to backfiring ‘green’ policies) in the state collided …
The Los Angeles City Council has given initial approval to an ordinance aimed at outlawing “vanlording,” the practice of leasing recreational vehicles to unhoused residents on public streets — a phenomenon long visible in Venice and increasingly across the San Fernando Valley. The measure, introduced by Councilmember Traci Park in 2023, amends city law to …
In Washington state, nearly 1 million people use SNAP benefits to keep food on the table. https://t.co/3pbJEHYa4J — KOMO News (@komonews) October 29, 2025 SEATTLE — Washington and Oregon have joined a coalition of 25 states Tuesday that are suing the Trump administration over the suspension of SNAP benefits if the government shutdown continues. The …
A strange gray substance has been covering water, swing sets, windows, siding and cars in Anne Arundel County for at least the last two weeks. Residents have made complaints to environmental officials about the substance, and now they want to know what it is, where it’s coming from and what health hazards it poses. Residents …
🚨#BREAKING: The Massachusetts official state website has issued an alert warning more than 1 million residents that November SNAP benefits may not be issued because Donald Trump is choosing not to fund them. pic.twitter.com/WywbyYS2j2 — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) October 27, 2025 The USDA site is straight up …
Construction workers are swarming a small, rural Louisiana community as they race to build what will become one of the biggest data centers in the world. The drastic change is causing mixed feelings among locals. (AP video: Sophie Bates).
Businesses are closed out in LA. store after store. “The scariest thing about living in LA. right now, doesn’t matter nice area or poor area…a lot of businesses are just out.” Store after store is just vacant. “So scary to see so many businesses go out. Feel like the city is dying.” Businesses are closed …
HOME RULE: Democrats are livid that National Guard troops deployed to protect DC residents are picking up trash during their shifts. They’re calling it tyranny. pic.twitter.com/2sYH8txr9x — @amuse (@amuse) August 27, 2025
Microsoft and the Army Corps pulled 463 million gallons out of San Antonio between 2023 and 2024. https://www.sacurrent.com/news/san-antonio-data-centers-guzzled-463-million-gallons-of-water-as-area-faced-drought-38116670 The city was under Stage 3 drought rules. Residents could water lawns once a week. https://www.newsweek.com/texas-data-center-water-artificial-intelligence-2107500 In 2025, Texas data centers are projected to use 49 billion gallons. By 2030, the number jumps to 399 billion gallons …
Wyoming’s new AI data center will consume five times more electricity than the entire state’s households combined. Yet no one knows who’s behind it. Located near Cheyenne, the facility will begin with a 1.8-gigawatt capacity and expand to 10 gigawatts more than five times the power used by every home in Wyoming. “The initial 1.8-gigawatt …
Morris County, New Jersey logged seven shallow earthquakes inside a 17-hour window on July 21. All registered between M0.7 and M2.0. The strongest hit at 21:00 EDT, clocking M2.0 just southeast of Randolph. Depths held steady around 5 km. No injuries. No damage. But residents heard it. Felt it. Called it in. The Morris County …
AMERICA’S LANDFILLS ARE COOKING PEOPLE ALIVE…LITERALLY Imagine living next to a garbage pile so big and hot it might secretly be on fire…but the company swears it’s not a fire. In Val Verde, CA, people are getting sick – headaches, nosebleeds, cancers – while the landfill next door spews out toxic gas and bubbling trash …
Texas is putting metal back in the money. House Bill 1056 is now law. It gives Texans the ability to use gold and silver for everyday purchases through a state-backed debit card system. The law passed both chambers and was signed by Governor Greg Abbott in June. It goes live May 1, 2027. Here’s how …
Mega-rich treat city like private playground. 🇺🇸🇮🇹 BEZOS BLOWS €50M ON VENICE WEDDING WHILE LOCALS GET LOCKED OUT Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez touched down with 90 private jets and a guest list so rich it could fund a small nation. Venice residents? Locked out of their own city while the mega-rich turn it into …
This is Tiburon, California Here residents can be fined up to $500 for not separating their trash when disposing of it As you can see when the city comes to pick it up, it’s all thrown in one bin and taken to the landfill Amazing pic.twitter.com/O8Jk31i5GE — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) June 12, 2025
A major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Saturday wounded 15 people and damaged six districts of the Ukrainian capital, according to city officials. The strikes came as Russia and Ukraine prepare for the second day of a major prisoner exchange. https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250524-kyiv-hit-by-large-scale-drone-attack-as-russia-ukraine-set-to-continue-prisoner-swap
🇮🇱🔴 URGENT:A massive fire has broken out in Jerusalem, approaching the headquarters of several TV channels. Residents of three neighborhoods have been evacuated. Firefighting teams have declared a nationwide emergency, with assistance from the Israeli army.Over 110… pic.twitter.com/nt2ZkDugYi — SilencedSirs◼️ (@SilentlySirs) April 23, 2025 ⚡️Hebrew media: Massive fires near the Beit Shemesh settlement in Jerusalem …
Illinois will impose the nation’s seventh-highest state and local tax burden on residents in 2025. Taxpayers on average will pay over 10% of their annual income to support government, according to WalletHub. Tax Day is coming, but the income tax represents just one of the many taxes Illinois will impose as part of the nation’s …
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) -The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is revising their residency requirements for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. “I do know that there are several people in our community that are going to be affected,” says Maritza Bedolla, mortgage loan officer with Primary Residential Mortgage in Tyler. Starting May 25, …