February 21, 2009
Banks have begun charging individuals who receive unemployment benefits for use of their benefits debit card.
WiredPRNews.com – Many are taking issue with new bank policies that call for the imposition of fees for individuals who collect unemployment benefits. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), thirty states have deals in place with banks including Bank […]
February 20, 2009
The U.S. government has filed a lawsuit against the largest bank in Switzerland.
WiredPRNews.com – The United States government has filed a lawsuit against UBS AG in an effort to get the large Switzerland bank to disclose financial information on American customers. As reported on Bloomberg.com, the government has alleged that over 50,000 Americans have hidden […]
February 20, 2009
The father of the mother whose recent birth to octuplets sparked major controversy gets interviewed by Oprah.
WiredPRNews.com – The father of Nadya Suleman, the mother whose birth to octuplets has sparked national debate, recently sat down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey. As reported by E! Online, Ed Doud told the prominent talk show host […]
February 20, 2009
A rare case of a sleepwalking emailer gets examined in Sleep Medicine.
WiredPRNews.com – A woman whose sleepwalking case was profiled in the Sleep Medicine medical journal reportedly sent out party invitations via email while she was asleep. As reported by Fortean Times, the 44-year-old woman composed three emails to friends, inviting them over for caviar […]
February 19, 2009
A new telephone service becomes a source of alarm for some who provide assistance to battered victims.
Wired PR News.com – A new service for unblocking blocked caller information on caller IDs has become a cause for concern for some who aid in maintaining the safety of battered victims. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), […]
February 19, 2009
A Texas law puts adults and children in same classroom.
WiredPRNews.com – A Texas state law has led to changes in the look of a typical Dallas classroom. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, the law made effective last year has changed the age limit for enrollment in schools such as the Dallas Independent School […]
February 19, 2009
Some GOP governors are reportedly thinking of turning down funds from the stimulus bill.
WiredPRNews.com – Some Republican governors may be taking their opposition to the recently sign stimulus bill too far. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), a few GOP governors may decide to turn down needed federal stimulus money in a move many […]
February 19, 2009
John McCain refuses an invitation to return to “The View”
WiredPRNews.com – Former Republican presidential candidate, John McCain, has reportedly refused to return to daytime talk program “The View” after a previous not so pleasant appearance last September. As reported by Yahoo! Buzz, during an encounter with View co-host Barbara Walters, in which Walters indicated the […]
February 19, 2009
An upcoming singing contest to be held in North Texas is not connected to American Idol show.
WiredPRNews.com – A singing contest to be held in Irving, Texas is not linked to the hit reality show “American Idol” as many have assumed. As reported by My Fox DFW News, the confusing advertisements for “Idol Ten,” a […]
February 19, 2009
The CEO of an American Muslim television network has been accused of decapitating his wife.
WiredPRNews.com – A prominent New York man has been accused of beheading his wife. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Muzzammil Hassan, CEO of Bridges TV, has been charged in the slaying of his wife, Aasiya Hassan, last week. Although […]
