Evacuations are underway due to a 4-alarm brush fire that has already affected at least 10 structures in the Oakland Hills area. The fire ignited around 1:30 p.m. on Friday, near the intersection of Mountain Boulevard and Keller Avenue, just over a mile from the Oakland Zoo. Fire officials report that the blaze has consumed…
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will have to wait until at least 2025 for his sentencing in the attempted murder case involving a man accused of molesting his son. A court official at the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice in San Jose, California, announced on Friday that the case is continued until early…
Daniel M. Ramos, 46, of Newark, has been arrested and charged with the murder of 19-year-old Angel Encisco in Hayward. Ramos is currently being held at Alameda County Santa Rita Jail and is ineligible for release on bond pending further court proceedings. The incident occurred on July 13, shortly after 10:30 a.m., when police responded…
Authorities in Wisconsin have charged a mother and her boyfriend in connection with the death of 3-year-old Elijah Vue, whose remains were discovered months after his disappearance sparked a massive search effort. Katrina Baur, Elijah’s mother, faces charges of chronic neglect of a child resulting in death, child neglect, and obstructing an officer. Her boyfriend,…
According to News Week, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that AK Forte, a dietary supplement produced by C&A Naturistics, should not have been sold as such after it was found to contain three undeclared drugs. The product, marketed for joint pain and arthritis relief, contained dexamethasone, diclofenac, and methocarbamol. Recall Announcement…
According to News Week, More than 10,000 packages of Enjoy Premium Coconut Cookies have been recalled after it was discovered that they contain an undeclared allergen. The recall, initiated by Hawaii-based KTM Services, affects both the 5.3-ounce and 17.7-ounce packages of cookies due to the presence of milk, a major allergen that was not declared…
According to News Week, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the risk level of a recalled potato salad product as Class I, indicating the most severe category of risk. This classification was issued following the recall of a batch of Lemonland Food Corp’s Potato Salad, which was taken off shelves on September 11…
According to Vibes.okdiario, Social Security in the United States is nearing a financial crisis that threatens to drastically reduce benefits for over 70 million beneficiaries. A recent analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) warns that without corrective measures, a typical couple could face an annual reduction of $16,500 in benefits by…
According to Vibes.okdiario, The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently implemented several significant changes aimed at simplifying access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and broadening eligibility. These modifications, effective as of last Tuesday, are designed to reduce barriers for individuals seeking financial assistance. Changes in Food Calculations for Social Security One of the most…
According to Vibes.okdiario, In the sunny city of Pensacola, Florida, 82-year-old Sherri Myers faces significant financial challenges. The upcoming Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) set for January offers little hope of relief. “It won’t make a dent,” Sherri says as she worries about covering her daily expenses. Sherri’s story is a familiar one for many…