Sue Novak
@sue57.bsky.social
A retired journalism and media professor who now writes fiction.
“'At the time you file your return, are you, and your spouse if filing jointly, a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.?' the question reads on the draft version of Form 1040."
Form 1040 draft includes a question you haven’t seen before. Here’s what it asks
A draft version of Form 1040 asks tax filers to confirm US citizenship or legal work authorization, according to New York Times reporting.
wwnytv.com
"[REPUBLICAN Rep. Brett] Easterbrook, a Fruitdale resident who has served in the state Legislature since 2018, was charged with first-degree human trafficking and prostitution." They're nothing if not consistent.
Three Alabama officials arrested in Escambia County, Ala. on human trafficking charges
ESACMBIA COUNTY, Ala. -- Two prominent public officials in Alabama were arrested Friday on human trafficking charges, according to Escambia County Detention Cen
weartv.com
"According to arrest warrant affidavits, the victim reported that Seth Day physically abused her out of anger on September 22, 2026, striking her in the face and chest with her cell phone. ... Heather Day was present during the incident, was aware of the abuse, and chose not to intervene."
Best-selling Christian authors from North Texas arrested following investigation into child abuse
A North Texas couple, who are best-selling Christian authors, has been arrested following an investigation into alleged physical and sexual abuse of a child, according to the Keene Police Department.
fox4news.com
"HHS is tasked with hosting prize competitions to find the best ways to prevent and treat mosquito and tick illnesses. "Developing non-chemical ways to reduce mosquito and tick populations would also be prioritized." ------ "Non-chemical"? Srsly? I know he doesn't give a 💩 about public safety.
Trump orders removal of ticks and mosquitoes from nation’s capital
A new executive order aims to reduce Asian tiger and Egyptian mosquito populations in Washington, D.C., by 90% and ticks by 50% by 2028.
kcrg.com
"'When I took it over, [the Kennedy Center] was in extremely bad shape physically. The steel was rusted and rotted,' Trump told [Time] magazine. 'The place was a dirty — like the White House. I fixed the White House, you know.'” 🤬
Trump does not rule out demolishing the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center was closed last month amid a legal battle over whether President Donald Trump can add his name to the performing arts venue.
washingtonpost.com
"In a letter Samuel wrote before his death, an excerpt of which was shared with The Times, he talked about his mother’s detention. He said her being taken away by Immigration and Customs Enforcement made him feel like he’d hit 'one last wall.'"
His mom was detained by ICE. Two months later, he died by suicide
Samuel Gonzalez Terrones, 21, struggled with depression and schizophrenia. His mom's arrest by ICE became too much to bear.
latimes.com