I Was Upset My Mom Traveled Instead of Helping Me Financially — But I Was Missing the Bigger Picture. When I read my mom’s text saying she’d spent decades giving me “everything I needed,” I was furious. If that were true, why was I drowning in bills while she was off traveling? I wanted to … Read more
She guided me through budgeting, helped me track spending, and encouraged a side hustle. It wasn’t instant, but it worked. I began to see her differently—not as someone who let me down, but as someone who believed I could stand on my own. Now, when she sends me photos from Greece, I don’t feel bitter. … Read more
The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to Social Security Administration data, arguing it’s essential to fight waste and fraud. A lower court had blocked DOGE’s access, and the Fourth Circuit upheld that decision in a split ruling.
The administration claimed this interferes with executive authority and hinders IT modernization. Chief Justice John Roberts, who received the appeal, is expected to refer it to the full court. Judge Robert King stated DOGE’s data request violated SSA policies. Elon Musk, who leads DOGE, said he’ll reduce his role, citing political backlash impacting Tesla. Despite … Read more
In a stunning case that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, Levita Almuete Ferrer, a veteran State Department budget analyst, has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated embezzlement scheme that siphoned more than $650,000 from the U.S. government over a two-year period. Ferrer, a 64-year-old Maryland resident, who served as a senior budget analyst in the department’s Office of the Chief of Protocol during the Biden … Read more
The Mechanics of a $657,347 Fraud: How Ferrer Exploited State Department Trust According to prosecutors, Ferrer exploited her signature authority over a State Department checking account between March 2022 and April 2024. During this period, Ferrer wrote 60 checks to herself and three additional checks to someone with whom she had a personal relationship. The total amount embezzled reached a staggering $657,347.50, money that was diverted directly … Read more
Charlene Tilton: A Hollywood Star’s Journey Through Pain and Resilience Charlene Tilton rose to fame as Lucy Ewing on Dallas, earning $50,000 per episode and appearing on hundreds of magazine covers. But behind the glamour, her life was marked by hardship. Born in 1958, she was raised by a mother battling severe mental illness and abandoned … Read more
She was let go from Dallas in 1985 but returned in 1988 before leaving again in 1990. In 2009, tragedy struck when her fiancé died suddenly. Charlene turned to advocacy, helping children with autism and teaching acting. Today, she lives quietly in Nashville with her daughter and grandchildren. At 66, Tilton reflects on her past … Read more
Simone Biles Makes a Bold Statement at the 2025 Kentucky Derby Olympic gymnast Simone Biles turned heads at the Kentucky Derby, arriving at Churchill Downs with husband Jonathan Owens in matching lilac outfits. Biles wore a strapless mini dress adorned with rhinestones, paired with a dramatic fascinator, while Owens complemented her look with a lilac … Read more
Beyond fashion, Biles played a ceremonial role, delivering the iconic “Riders up!” call with confidence. Her presence brought a fresh energy to the historic event, just days after being named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2025. Biles’ appearance at the Derby blended high style with cultural impact, showing she remains a powerful figure … Read more