Author: Ben Campbell

Americans are left in shock as the federally-run Medicaid attempts to repossess their homes to cover the medical bills of recently deceased family members. Many U.S. citizens were unaware of the controversial recovery process and have been sued without warning. Medicaid Insurance Aims to Help Those in Need Source: RDNE Stock Project/Pexels Medicaid is a tax-funded federal and state insurance program that helps cover medical costs for those in need. The public insurance program was first created in 1965, aimed at helping the nation’s poorest citizens. Americans Unaware of Shocking Medicaid Recovery Procedure Source: Freepik While Medicaid undoubtedly helps…

Bernie Sanders’ controversial 32-hour workweek plan has been slammed by the founder of one of America’s largest retail stores.  Ken Langone, who cofounded Home Depot, has called the senator’s plan hypocritical, stating Sanders is out to take money from those who simply have more.  Bernie Sanders 32-Hour Work Week Plan Source: Wikimedia Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced a bill this month that aims to shorten the traditional 40-hour work week to 32 hours, per PBS.  Essentially, Sanders’ bill would give Americans who work traditional eight-hour work days, Monday to Friday, an extra day off without reducing their pay or benefits.…

American shoppers argue having their receipts checked as they leave Walmart stores violates their Fourth Amendment rights.  Now, some angry shoppers are uprightly refusing the mandatory checks, with many taking to social media to express their frustration with the controversial practice.  The Fourth Amendment Source: Freepik The Fourth Amendment stipulates that no unreasonable search or seizure will be carried out on any citizen.  Yet, one of the nation’s largest retail stores continues to cause controversy as they remain persistent in checking shoppers’ bags against their receipts before they leave the store.  Walmart’s Bag Check Policy Source: Wikimedia Walmart’s policy of…

Popular adult site Pornhub has disabled its services in Texas following the implementation of new laws that force users to verify their age. However, Texans haven’t completely stopped using the site, as thousands are now turning to VPNs to gain access while still living in the Lone Star State.  Texas Officials Implement New Law Source: Wikimedia The state of Texas recently announced its decision to implement laws forcing all adult websites to verify the age of their users.  The move comes after Attorney General Ken Paxton brought forth a lawsuit against fears that minors were being exposed to explicit material…

Instances of a fraudulent practice known as the “money mule” scam have been on the rise across the U.S. The illicit scheme has become so common that the IRS has been forced to make a statement offering guidelines to help Americans avoid becoming victims of this elaborate scam.  What Is the Money Mule Scam? Source: Freepik Criminal networks often obtain a vast amount of cash from their illicit activities. But to move it around without attracting the attention of law enforcement agents, they need help from a money mule.  Criminals Search for Money Mules Source: Freepik Criminal groups will scout…

Popular discount retailer Dollar Tree, who also owns Family Dollar, plans to close 1,000 stores this year. The news comes after Dollar Tree experienced a surprising fourth-quarter loss. Dollar Tree Acquire Family Dollar Source: Wikimedia Dollar Tree bought its long-term rival, Family Dollar, for over $8 billion nearly a decade ago. However, since the 2015 acquisition, the discount retailer has found it challenging to fully absorb the chain. Budget Retailer Plans to Close Over 1,000 Stores Source: Wikimedia In the wake of the quarterly losses, Dollar Tree announced its plans to close over 600 Family Dollar stores this year. They will…

A Google employee, who appeared in social media campaigns as evidence of the company’s diversity, has sued her employers for discrimination. The black and deaf female employee accused Google of discriminating against her race and disability. Google First and Only Black and Deaf Female Employee Source: @ultimahoraenx/X Jalon Hall made history when she became the first deaf and black employee to work for Google. Google shared Hall’s story in several social media posts, which aimed to demonstrate how inclusive the tech giant is. Google Employee Claims She Was Discriminated Against Source: Wikimedia No less than two months into her position…

Baby Boomers were promised that a life of hard work would ensure their well-being in their later years. Unfortunately, this is not the reality for many. Now, Boomers are experiencing homelessness at a rate not witnessed since the Great Depression. But how did this happen? The Boomer Era Source: Wikimedia Baby Boomers refers to anyone born between the culmination of World War 2 and the middle portion of the 1960s. This generation believed in traditional 9-5’s, hoping such a job would ensure a relaxing retirement. Yet, an unfortunate chain of events has led to Boomers becoming one of America’s fast-growing…

This year, during an exceptionally mild winter in Rochester, New York, a woman experienced significant damage to her vehicle caused by several potholes. Now, the woman is demanding reimbursement for the hundreds of dollars she had to pay to fix her car. Winter Times Generally Brings More Potholes Source: Wikipedia Wintertime in Rochester usually brings with it heavy snow, which requires a lot of plowing. Unfortunately, extensive plowing typically results in more potholes than usual on the roads. While the snow wasn’t as bad this year, vehicles still experienced damage due to existing potholes. Woman Demands Reimbursement for Damaged Vehicle…

An American man has been left without options after $90,000 was stolen from his Wells Fargo account, he says. After being stonewalled by the Consumer Federal Protection Bureau, the unfortunate victim decided to post his dilemma on Reddit to see if the community could offer any help. Firefighter Loses Nearly $100,000 Source: Freepik One morning, an American firefighter awoke to a terrifying experience. According to The Sun, the 21-year-old had close to $95,000 in savings stolen from his bank account. Wells Fargo Refuses to Help Source: Wikimedia The man was forced to share his dilemma on Reddit after Wells Fargo…