New England Patriots mobile app users may claim compensation from a $2.16 million class-action settlement alleging unauthorized sharing of their viewing habits and location data. Eligible users must file claims by November 23, 2025, with payments expected by early 2026.
Starting mid-October 2025, New York will automatically issue one-time inflation relief checks of $150–$400 to over 8 million residents based on 2023 AGI. Separately, nearly 3 million homeowners and seniors receive STAR property tax relief up to $1,500.
Over 584,000 Coloradans, about 10% of the state’s population, are automatically eligible for a SNAP Produce Bonus, receiving up to $60 monthly to match spending on fresh fruits and vegetables, redeemable at participating retailers without any separate application.
U.S. purchasers of Poppi prebiotic sodas between January 2020 and July 2025 may claim refunds from an $8.9 million settlement. Filing is open through September 26, 2025, with or without receipts, for up to $16 per household.
A new U.S. Senate bill, introduced by Senator Josh Hawley, proposes $600 refundable tax-credit rebate checks (and per dependent) funded by Trump-era tariff revenue. Phase-outs begin above $75,000 AGI, with distributions potentially before year-end 2025.
Despite viral social media claims, there’s no official IRS or Treasury announcement of a $1,390 stimulus payment in 2025. Such checks require congressional approval. Beware of scams and rely solely on verified government sources for updates.
Starting July 1, 2025, through October 1, 2026, the VA will extend full burial benefits to veterans who pass away at home under VA-arranged hospice care, including funeral and transport costs, burial in a national cemetery, flag, and headstone, addressing past policy gaps.
