New York State drivers are approaching the start of a stricter traffic penalty system that will treat even minor speeding, including just 1 mph over the limit, more seriously. Beginning in February 2026, small speeding violations are expected to carry higher DMV points and contribute faster toward license suspension thresholds.
A federal court has approved a major Cash App settlement related to unwanted promotional text messages sent without proper consent. Eligible Washington state residents who filed valid claims may receive up to $147 as compensation. The payout amount depends on how many approved claims are submitted from the total settlement fund.
Millions of mobile phone users may qualify for payments under a $10.5 million class action settlement involving unwanted marketing text messages from Kaiser Permanente. Eligible individuals could receive up to $75 per qualifying message if they submit a valid claim by the February 12 deadline.
The Social Security Administration has launched its biggest digital transformation in decades while distributing nearly $17 billion in retroactive payments to millions of Americans. These changes follow the repeal of outdated benefit rules and aim to make services faster, more accessible, and more reliable.
