Trump administration pauses garnishment of Social Security checks for defaulted student loans

Procter & Gamble Job CutsProcter & Gamble announced plans to reduce its workforce by 7,000 jobs, constituting about 15% of its non-manufacturing staff, over the next two years to enhance productivity and reduce costs amid a challenging market. The company, which employs 108,000 globally, also hinted at potential brand divestitures as part of portfolio changes, although specific brands affected were not disclosed. This decision comes as U.S. job cuts rise across various industries, with a...

A significant oil spill of at least 2,000 gallons has occurred in Baltimore Harbor, prompting ongoing cleanup efforts. Maryland officials are set to provide an update on the situation, which is attributed to a leak from a pipeline at Johns Hopkins Hospital, though investigations are still underway. Responders are using containment equipment and Coast Guard personnel are monitoring the cleanup to ensure environmental standards are met, with the spill currently contained in a defined area...

On June 4, 2025, a loggerhead sea turtle named Dilly Dally was released into the Atlantic Ocean after recovering from a front flipper amputation due to predator wounds. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida, facilitated her rehabilitation, and a satellite tracking device was attached to monitor her journey. The release, attended by beachgoers who cheered as she entered the water, highlighted the ongoing efforts to conserve endangered sea turtles, with each successful release...

The parents of a 7-year-old boy named Legend, who was fatally struck by a car in Gastonia, North Carolina, have been charged with manslaughter and child neglect, remaining in jail on a $1.5 million bond. The incident occurred on May 27 while Legend and his brother were unsupervised and attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk. The 76-year-old driver of the Jeep Cherokee that hit the boy has not been charged, as there...

Federal Investigation Reveals Texas Hospital ViolationsA Texas hospital violated federal law by failing to properly treat 36-year-old Kyleigh Thurman, who was sent home with a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. Despite the Biden administration's previous guidance ensuring emergency abortions, the Trump administration's recent policy changes have created uncertainty around such care, potentially undermining protections for women in similar situations. Thurman's case highlights systemic issues in emergency care, as she ultimately lost part of her reproductive system after...

Merritt Island Crane CollapseTwo people tragically lost their lives when a crane collapsed at the construction site of the new Cape Canaveral Hospital in Merritt Island, Florida, on Wednesday. The victims were transported to a nearby hospital but did not survive; their identities have not yet been disclosed. The incident, which occurred amid rain and strong winds, is under investigation, with the hospital expected to open in 2027 as part of a project managed by...