Americans get a bigger tax break for buying an EV than for raising children. ‘What in the world are we doing?’
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This is how we do it: ‘After mutual cancer diagnoses we didn’t have sex for five years. Then we discovered toys …’
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Here's how to get your tax refund quickly and invest it
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$1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money
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AL East season preview: What's ahead for the Yankees? Can the Red Sox win the division? Will the Orioles break through?
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Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins used shocking leverage to get deals with Bengals done
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Rivera heavily criticises Milan’s ownership: “What do you expect Americans to know?”
Gianni Rivera has offered his services to the AC Milan ownership in the hopes that he can help them redesign the club after a difficult season.As we approach the final straight of the 2024-25 ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
There’s a Name for What Trump Is Doing to Trans People: Denationalizing
The message is that we are a threat to the nation. The subtext is that we are not of this nation.The New York Times - 2d -
Roth conversions are the retirement version of ‘buy the dip’
When stocks fall, it can be a good time to get money out of tax-deferred accounts to avoid a ticking tax time bomb.MarketWatch - 2d -
'We didn't do what we need to do to win the game' - Spartans talk loss to Wisconsin
Hear what Tom Izzo and a few of his players had to say following the loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament on SaturdayYahoo Sports - 3d -
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Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
These tax errors could delay your refund
We're less than a month out from tax day and if you still haven't filed there are some common mistakes you should try to avoid to make sure you get your refund in a timely fashion. Medora Lee, ...CBS News - 1d -
What we know so far
One person is missing, one man arrested, and jet fuel has leaked into the sea, raising environmental concerns.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
What Happened to the Bulky Sneaker? They Are Getting Smaller
Bigger, bulkier sneakers have dominated the fashion landscape, but designers are moving toward a sleeker peekaboo style.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Children in UK as young as 11 targeted by sextortion criminals, data reveals
Internet Watch Foundation says ‘worrying’ trend shows criminals are casting their nets wider to trap victims. • Our son was targeted by sextortionist online – here’s what we did . Children as ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
A Sydney caravan laden with explosives was a ‘fake terrorism plot’. Here’s what we know
Police say they believed soon after the caravan’s discovery in January that it was a ‘con job’, alleging it was fabricated by criminals for personal benefit. Follow our Australia news live blog ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
What does The Players Championship winner get?
The Players champion gets far more than just a shiny, gold trophy.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What Covid Taught Us
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Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025
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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, at 17, might already be the best soccer player in the world
Yamal's sample size of greatness just keeps getting bigger. His exploits in the Champions League on Tuesday were silly.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know
The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
5 years on, what we learned from the COVID pandemic response
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‘If you don’t get early years right, children are unlikely to catch up’: why South Africa is trying to reboot its school system
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More Americans say Ukraine not getting enough help: Gallup
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Government shutdown odds rise. Here’s what it means for markets and your wallet.
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A 40-year-old throwing 94.5 mph? A .696 batting average!? Spring training numbers we do (and don't) believe in
It's hard to know which stats to trust this time of year. So we dig in to separate what's real from the March mirages.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
The male blue-lined octopus injects females with venom during sex to avoid being eaten, study shows
Tetrodotoxin immobilises the female – who is about two to five times bigger than the male – so mating can occur, researchers observed. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
With Myles Garrett staying, what will the Browns do for a quarterback?
Three years ago, the Browns broke the bank to get Deshaun Watson in the fold.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work
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Robert Whittaker tunes out Roman Dolidze's callout, ponders something bigger
Robert Whittaker is focused on bigger things than a fight with Roman Dolidze. Dolidze (14-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) called out both Israel Adesanya and Whittaker after avenging his loss to Marvin Vettori in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The impact of Trump 2.0 on Australia is evidence of how American we suddenly aren’t | Van Badham
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The parallel in Ukraine isn't to World War II — it's to Korea
The Korean War offers a similar parallel to the current conflict in Ukraine, with both nations being invaded by their neighbors and receiving support from the free world. Some Americans favored ...The Hill - 6d -
‘It’s been a scary ride’: My family has $800K in stocks. We lost 2 years of market gains in a few weeks. Do we sell — or buy?
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The Price of Milk: Immigrants Behind American Dairy | CBS Reports
The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
What to know about Voice of America after Trump guts agency
For more than 80 years, Voice of America has been just that. As America's largest government-sponsored broadcaster, its mission is to spread American values around the world. But now VOA is going ...CBS News - 1d -
Tariffs on China could raise wedding dress prices for American brides
American brides are facing the impact of the trade war, as tariffs on imports from China threaten to raise the cost of wedding gowns. Janet Shamlian reports.CBS News - Mar. 11
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