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Michigan households qualify for $500 per month and one-time payment of $1,500; here’s how

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Michigan households qualify for $500 per month and one-time payment of $1,500; here’s how

michigan Residents can apply for $500 per month and a one-time check of $1,500 from the Family Assistance Program, regardless of income.

Michigan's Rx Kids program provides families with $500 per month and one-time payments of $1,500, regardless of income, to support the costs of pregnancy and premature birth. (pixels) — Michigan’s Rx Kids program provides families with $500 per month and one-time payments of $1,500, regardless of income, to support the costs of pregnancy and premature birth. (pixels)

The Rx Kids Assistance Program is designed to help cover expenses during pregnancy and the first few months of your baby’s life, when costs can quickly add up.

Jackson and Blackman Township Project Introduction

The Rx Kids initiative is supported by officials in the towns of Jackson and Blackman, Michigan.

During pregnancy, families can receive $1,500 from the program. The plan will also pay $500 per month for the first 6 to 12 months of a baby’s life.

The plan was presented to the council by the nonprofit Jackson Community Foundation. In a unanimous vote on Feb. 10, the Jackson City Council agreed to provide $15,000 annually for three years to support the initiative.

Monica Moser, president and CEO of the Jackson Community Foundation, said the organization must raise $313,335 each year for three years to start in Jackson and Blackman townships with about $2.5 million in state funding each year.

The nonprofit said funding has been provided by Dawn Foods, Consumers Energy Charities and Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.

What is the Rx Kids program?

Dr. Mona Hanna founded Rx Kids in Flint in 2024, the first “cash prescription” program for moms and babies.

According to the official website of the Rx Kids program, Rx Kids claims to increase opportunity, hope, and health. Before a child is born, many families experience a sharp drop in income and a spike in expenses that continues throughout the first year.

Rx Kids builds on the critical operation of the child tax credit. According to the Rx Kids website, child tax credit Reduce child poverty to “historically low levels”.

The initiative invites towns, health departments and charitable organizations to submit applications in January to introduce Rx Kids to their communities. These participating areas include Flint, Kalamazoo, Pontiac, Upper Peninsula, Dearborn, Highland Park, Auckland Royal Oak, Lake County and other counties and towns have been expanding in recent months.

Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh lead rooftop solar data India News

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Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh lead rooftop solar data

NEW DELHI: Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have emerged as front-runners in rooftop solar installations, even as more than 23 lakh rooftop solar systems (RTS) were installed across the country in the last two years under Prime Minister Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.The scheme was launched on February 13, 2024 with a financial outlay of Rs 75,021 crore and aims to install RTS in 10,000-crore households by March 2027. The Center provides one-time financial assistance of up to Rs 78,000 per household, while some states also provide additional subsidies.According to the national portal, as of February 13 this year, 23,68,383 systems with a total capacity of approximately 8,691 MW have been installed. The government has released a subsidy of Rs 16,932.4 billion.Under the scheme, a 3-kilowatt solar farm could generate about 300 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month – enough to reduce electricity bills to zero if consumption stays within that limit. More than 1.25 million consumers have received zero electricity bills for at least a month since its launch.If state-level subsidy programs are included, the number of installations is estimated to be closer to 3 million.Gujarat leads with nearly 560,000 installs, followed by Maharashtra (450,000 installs), Uttar Pradesh (370,000 installs) and Kerala (190,000 installs). Adoption remains low in the Northeast: Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Tripura have a combined total of 4,174 installations. Delhi, Goa, West Bengal and Chandigarh also have lower installation numbers at 6,209, 1,721, 1,265 and 1,050 units respectively.The government admits that nearly three-quarters of the facilities are concentrated in 1,011 states. Many states have yet to publish guidelines for virtual net metering, which allows consumers to put excess electricity into the grid and get paid. “This is a customer-first model. It has become very popular,” said JVN Subramanyam, joint secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

‘India rocked’: Sachin Tendulkar leads chorus, Virender Sehwag sings ‘full kambal kuttai’ after Pakistan demolition | Cricket News

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‘India rocked’: Sachin Tendulkar leads chorus, Virender Sehwag sings ‘full kambal kuttai’ after Pakistan demolition | Cricket News

'India is rocked': Sachin Tendulkar leads chorus, Virender Sehwag says 'full Kambal Kutai' after Pakistan's devastation

Hardik Pandya (right) celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan with Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo)

New Delhi: India’s thumping victory over rivals Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup was not just another victory – it was Sachin TendulkarIn his words, it was a power play takeover itself.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The batting icon summed up the decisive phase of the night in a post on X. “The power play is where India took the game away from them. Ishan Kishan in the first innings, and the clinical bowling we saw in the second innings, made all the difference. We’re always in the driver’s seat. India is rocked tonight,” he wrote.

Axar Patel press conference: ‘We see them as a team, don’t see competition’ after India beat Pakistan

The early gains came despite a shaky start. After Abhishek Sharma fell for a duck, Kishan struck back and immediately changed the momentum by blasting a brutal 77 off just 40 balls. Tilak Varma scored a steady 25 runs and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (32 runs), Shivam Dube (27 runs) and Rinku Singh (11 not out) finished the match with aplomb to lift India to 175/7. Saim Ayub (3/25) is Pakistan’s standout bowler with three wickets.If Kishan takes the initiative, the Indian bowlers seal the victory. Hardik PandyaJasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel struck out of the top order, reducing Pakistan’s inside strength to 34/4. Usman Khan scored 44 all by himself but Varun Chakaravarthy and others ensured that Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs.pre-opener Virender Sehwag I couldn’t hold it back either. “Ishan Kishan is playing like a true Dhurandhar. Of all the minnows, Pakistan look the easiest to beat for Bharat as they adopt a 17th century approach to T-20 cricket and they are duly batted as usual. Complete kambal kuttai,” he wrote.The overwhelming victory gave India a dominant head-to-head record of 8-1 in the tournament’s history and sealed their spot in the Super 8 with three consecutive wins.

Missing Nancy Guthrie: Could FBI’s Cell Phone Tracking Tool Solve the Case? Former agent steps in

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Missing Nancy Guthrie: Could FBI’s Cell Phone Tracking Tool Solve the Case? Former agent steps in

Investigators searching for missing 84-year-old man Nancy Guthrie Key clues may be found in cell phone data, according to a retired FBI agent who said advanced tracking tools could play a key role in the case.

The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's Department are processing evidence from a late-model gray Range Rover as they investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. (Reuters) — The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are processing evidence from a late-model gray Range Rover as they investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. (Reuters)

Guthrie, mother Savannah GuthrieReported missing on February 1st. Authorities have been investigating her disappearance for more than two weeks, looking for digital evidence, surveillance footage and tips from the public.

Jason Parker, retiree FBI According to “American Mirror”, the former supervisory agent and chief of staff of the FBI Public Affairs Department told Fox News Digital that the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Investigation Team (CAST) is one of the most valuable tools in missing persons investigations.

“They have a lot of data,” Parker said, noting that names have surfaced during the analysis process. “Some have been cleared. Others may still be functioning in ways that we haven’t seen publicly.”

CAST agents examine cellular data in detail, going beyond call logs and tracking how the phone moves around a specific area.

“Each cell phone is essentially a tracking device voluntarily carried by its owner,” Parker explained. “CAST can reconstruct a phone’s whereabouts, when it arrived, how long it stayed and where it went next.”

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How cellphone data helps investigators

Agents must first obtain a search warrant and subpoena before they can obtain the phone records, Parker said. Once the data is received, it will be analyzed in stages and compared with existing evidence.

“It comes slowly, sometimes in waves, sometimes in fragments,” he said. Each new set of records can confirm a theory, eliminate a clue, or open a new line of investigation.

He added that search warrants showed an investigation was ongoing, while subpoenas showed “the digital network is expanding,” the Mirror reported.

“Agents and deputies are now doing exactly what they’re supposed to be doing – getting the cell phone records, video and leads to come together,” Parker said. “The investigation has not stopped. The investigation is ongoing.”

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ongoing investigation

Authorities have not yet identified the suspect.

A man who was detained in connection with the investigation was later released as a “person of interest,” said Chris Nanos of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The individual reportedly owned a gray Range Rover, which investigators inspected and seized.

Three other people were detained when federal agents executed a search warrant at a nearby home, but were later released, the Mirror reported.

Officials continue to analyze digital evidence as well as surveillance video and witness tips.

Aiya wants Left back in Kerala, Cong says it’s personal opinion | India News

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Aiya wants Left back in Kerala, Cong says it's personal opinion

New Delhi: congress Break away from party elders Mani Shankar Aiyar After he made a speech in which he hoped for the return of a left-wing government kerala causing unrest within the party.Party spokesperson Pawan Khera said, “Mani Shankar has not had any association with the Congress party in the past few years. He speaks and writes purely in his personal capacity.”Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said: “There is no doubt. The people of Kerala will bring back the UDF for more accountable and responsive governance. They also know that the LDF and the BJP are secret partners.”

Is the U.S. government raising public donations to reduce the $38 trillion national debt? Viral post sparks chaos

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Is the U.S. government raising public donations to reduce the $38 trillion national debt? Viral post sparks chaos

A viral social media claim is going viral on the internet that the U.S. government is soliciting public donations to reduce $38 trillion in spending national debt.

The U.S. Treasury Building in Washington, DC. (AFP)

Although this claim is based on a real federal program, which has existed since 1843 according to the official Treasury Department page, it is neither new nor financially significant.

Donate to America page on Pay.gov

The claim gained traction after multiple X posts shared screenshots of the “Donate to America” page on Pay.gov, which sparked a flurry of identical screenshots and confusion online.

The posts suggest the government is asking ordinary Americans for donations to ease the U.S. government’s $38 trillion debt burden.

However, official records confirm that the program exists under federal law. according to U.S. Treasury DepartmentAmericans were allowed to make voluntary contributions to reduce the public debt 31 University of Southern California §3113 for decades.

In 1843, this account was created to receive gifts, including bequests, from those who wanted to express support for the peace movement. USA. Funds deposited into this account may be used by the federal government for general purposes, including budgetary needs.

These donations are then administered by the Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Services through Pay.gov, where users can submit donations electronically through your bank account (ACH), PayPal, debit or credit card.

“Gifts” via Venmo and Paypal

Last year, the U.S. Treasury announced that it would use Venmo and PayPal Now accepted on the Pay.gov page titled “Gifts to Reduce Public Debt.”

The U.S. government’s audacity to collect “gifts” through PayPal and Venmo in an attempt to lower the nation’s soaring $36.7 trillion debt angered many Americans at the time.

Likewise, a series of viral posts screenshotting Pay.gov pages drew mixed reactions. Spencer Hakimian, a user on X, posted the same screenshot and wrote: “Pedophiles asking for donations.”

However, this is not a new development, donation pages have been around for a long time.

Savannah Guthrie ‘very concerned’ about mother Nancy being targeted because of her fame; ‘Weighing quitting Today show for good’

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Savannah Guthrie ‘very concerned’ about mother Nancy being targeted because of her fame; ‘Weighing quitting Today show for good’

today show co-host Savannah Guthrie As the frantic search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, enters its third week, she is reportedly considering quitting NBC’s flagship morning radio show permanently.

Savannah Guthrie is considering leaving NBC's — Savannah Guthrie is considering leaving NBC’s “Today Show” as her mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing for three weeks. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Since Nancy’s disappearance, Savannah has been absent from the show while coordinating with law enforcement and appealing to the public for help.

‘She was really worried it was because of her job’

The possibility of her departure comes amid growing frustrations with the investigation and emotional tension among the “Today” show hosts.

An NBC insider told Page Six, “The entire show and network are united in supporting our beloved colleagues and friends as we navigate this unimaginable time.”

In October 2024, Page Six learned Savannah’s contract was up for renewal and she had just over a year left on her $7 million annual deal.

According to The Sun , Savannah is “considering quitting the Today Show for good.”

NewsNation’s Paula Froelich quoted a source as saying, “It came out of the blue and I think she was really concerned that it was because of her job.” Savannah was concerned that her mother, Nancy, was being targeted because of her fame, Froelich said.

In a November 2025 NBC clip, the mother-daughter team took part in a show titled “Savannah’s Arizona Homecoming,” which also included her sister Annie.

Savannah’s homecomings are documented, including to her alma mater and El Charro, America’s oldest family-owned Mexican restaurant, where she dines with her family in the episode.

Savannah and Nancy Just months before her disappearance, he filmed footage outside Nancy’s $1 million home, which has become a major crime location.

Looking for Nancy, no breakthrough

Pima County Sheriff’s Office and FBI An intensive search has been underway since Nancy disappeared from her home in Tucson on February 1.

Authorities have obtained multiple evidence leads, but none have been able to identify a suspect or lead law enforcement to reliable information about Nancy’s whereabouts.

Police vowed to find Nancy and those responsible for her disappearance, although they admitted they were “exhausted” in their search for Nancy, who had poor health and required daily medication.

With investigators running out of clues and suspects, they are now trying to connect to Nancy’s pacemaker using a high-tech scanner that can detect Bluetooth signals, The Sun reported.

The situation was further complicated by the fact that some of the ransom letters, some of which turned out to be fraudulent, were sent to family members, law enforcement and other news organizations.

Lok Sabha likely to take notice from opposition on March 9 against Speaker Om Birla | India News

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Lok Sabha likely to take notice from opposition on March 9 against Speaker Om Birla | India News

Lok Sabha may accept opposition notice on March 9 against Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi: Notification of the opposition’s resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla is likely to be discussed in the Lok Sabha on the first day of Parliament. budget meetingMarch 9 Part 2 Minister of State Kieron Rijiju Sunday said the government hoped to continue its legislative agenda at the meeting after dealing with motions against the chairman.With the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Development Alliance having 293 MPs in the 542-member House of Representatives and likely to have support from some centrists, opposition efforts to call for Birla to step down over alleged favoritism look set to fail.“On March 9, we will debate the no-confidence motion against the Speaker in the Lok Sabha. A vote will be taken after the debate,” Rijiju told TOI.Official sources said the ruling NDA is keen to take up the issue urgently so that Birla, who decides not to attend the House until the notice is disposed of, can return to the House to chair the proceedings of the crucial session.The government’s decision to send Bella to attend the swearing-in ceremony of BNP leader Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh’s prime minister on February 17 was seen as a strong show of support for the speaker. The Speaker said the party planned to deploy a women’s contingent in LS, committing an unprecedented act of disrespect towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi by thanking him in his speech, drawing the ire of the Congress.Ahead of the vote, Congress will try to get TMC and AAP to support the anti-Birla drive. It is reported that the Congress has moved a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in exchange. The TMC has been at war with the Central Election Commission (CEC) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue of the West Bengal electoral roll.Speaking to PTI in Arunachal Pradesh, Rijiju expressed hope that the Congress and other opposition parties would allow the assembly to function but made it clear that the government would continue with its legislative agenda, noting that the finance bill must be passed. Appropriations bills will also be passed during the session.The government has sometimes passed key bills amid uproar amid a deepening feud between the finance ministry and opposition lawmakers, insisting that governance cannot be allowed to be hampered by interference.Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey issued a notice to move the expulsion of LS Opposition Leader, Rahul Gandhimay also appear on the meeting agenda. If this issue were raised in the House of Representatives, it would inevitably be met with massive protests from the opposition parties.Rijiju found the next part of the meeting interesting, noting that it coincided with the upcoming assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory – West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.“We’re going to introduce some important bills, including a key bill. We’re not going to reveal what that bill is right now, but we’re going to introduce a very important piece of business in part two. We’re going to pass all of them,” he said.

Was the Nancy Guthrie case a “burglary”? Reporter reports 84-year-old man “may still be alive”, latest news released

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Was the Nancy Guthrie case a “burglary”? Reporter reports 84-year-old man “may still be alive”, latest news released

azfamily 3TV CBS 5’s true crime reporter Briana Whitney reports that “inside sources” claim investigators believe The Case of Nancy Guthrie It was a “burglary gone wrong.” She also reported that the Today show host’s mother is widely believed to be Savannah Guthrie Still alive.

TUCSON, AZ - FEBRUARY 12: A banner hangs outside Tucson News 4 on February 12, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials claim they have uncovered several pieces of evidence as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of American journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America/AFP Getty Images) (AFP Getty Images) — TUCSON, AZ – FEBRUARY 12: A banner hangs outside Tucson News 4 on February 12, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials claim they have uncovered several pieces of evidence as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of American journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America/AFP Getty Images) (AFP Getty Images)

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“DNA evidence from the Range Rover is currently being tested following Friday night’s operation,” she further wrote, adding that “extensive investigations believe Nancy Guthrie may still be alive”.

One person was detained and his gray Range Rover confiscated during a late-night operation on Friday near Nancy’s home, while three people were also detained. Investigators located the SUV in a Culver parking lot in Catalina Foothills, just two miles from Nancy’s home, KGUN9 reported.

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The driver was taken in for questioning and later released, the New York Post reported. Two men and one of their mothers were also detained by a SWAT team that responded to the tip. They were released after being interviewed.

Latest updates

The FBI collected a black glove that investigators believe may be related to Nancy’s disappearance. On Sunday afternoon, the New York Post discovered three more discarded gloves in the Catalina Foothills, about two miles from Nancy’s Tucson home. However, it is unclear whether the three abandoned gloves are related to the crime.

Learn more | Where is Anne Guthrie? Hours after the video of the subject was released, police conducted a search warrant in the Tucson neighborhood where Nancy’s daughter lives.

Investigators said they found DNA on a glove that appeared to match the gloves worn by the suspect in doorbell camera footage taken the night Nancy disappeared, the BBC reported. Investigators found the glove in a field near the road about two miles from Nancy’s home, the FBI said. The agency said it had received preliminary DNA test results for the glove and was still awaiting “quality control and official confirmation” before entering the “unknown male profile” into its database.

Meanwhile, NewsNation’s Brian Entin reports that investigators are using “Signal Sniffer” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who tried to detect Nancy’s pacemaker, told Fox News that no arrests have been made yet.

PM Modi won’t attend Tariq Rehman’s swearing-in as it clashes with Macron’s meeting in Mumbai India News

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PM Modi won’t attend Tariq Rehman’s swearing-in as it clashes with Macron’s meeting in Mumbai India News

PM Modi won't attend Tariq Rehman's swearing-in as it clashes with Macron's meeting in Mumbai

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Bangladesh government led by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tariq Rehman in Dhaka on February 17. According to official sources, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will accompany him.BNP Paribas has invited the Prime Minister Narendra Modi The swearing-in ceremony was attended by leaders of more than a dozen other countries, including Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. However, there was never any question about the Prime Minister’s travel as the date and even the time of the swearing-in clashed with a bilateral meeting he had scheduled with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai weeks in advance.The Ministry of External Affairs said that Birla’s participation in this “important event” highlighted the deep and enduring friendship between the people of India and Bangladesh and reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to the democratic values that sustain the two countries.“As neighbors united by shared history, culture and mutual respect, India welcomes Bangladesh’s transition to a democratically elected government under the leadership of Tariq Rahman, whose vision and values enjoy the overwhelming support of the people,” the MEA said in a statement.Modi was one of the first global leaders to congratulate Rahman on Friday morning, shortly after it became clear that he would form the new government with an absolute majority. Modi said the result reflected the trust of the people of Bangladesh in Rahman’s leadership. Later that day, he also became the first foreign leader to speak to Rahman on the phone and express his willingness to cooperate with him in efforts to realize the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people.Importantly for India, BNP responded positively to Modi’s message, saying Bangladesh remains committed to democratic values, inclusiveness and progressive development for all its citizens.“We look forward to constructive engagement with India to advance our multifaceted relationship guided by mutual respect, sensitivity to each other’s concerns and a shared commitment to peace, stability and prosperity in the region,” the party said.