Billy Long Promised Huge Tax Refunds Now Trump Wants Him to Lead the Irs
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Trump Wants U.S. Control of the Panama Canal. Here’s Three Things to Know.
Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.The New York Times - 15m -
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion—here are 8 states where your prize won’t be taxed
Depending on where you live, you could miss out on $125 million of your winnings due to state taxes.CNBC - 2h -
Constitution Hill’s thrilling comeback has him on course for Champion Hurdle
Unbeaten runner silences doubters after a year off Banbridge takes King George prize back to Ireland The delight and relief that swirled around Constitution Hill as he extended his unbeaten ...The Guardian - 3h -
A long nightmare of repression awaits Ukraine’s occupied lands
Any ceasefire that leaves Putin with his conquests will bring more Russification and denial of civil libertiesFinancial Times - 4h -
20 essential music documentaries to stream right now
A guide to essential music documentaries that look at musicians and bands over the decades.Los Angeles Times - 9h -
Temu’s Takeover Is Now Complete
Despite the arrival of new competitors and growing political tensions between the US and China, the ecommerce juggernaut Temu proved in 2024 it’s here to stay.Wired - 10h -
Nosferatu’s Resurrection Was a Long Time Coming
There’s nothing more done to death than the vampire. Director Robert Eggers says he tried to avoid the obvious by returning to “the older folklore.”Wired - 1d -
Trump and Musk Want to Cut Billions From the Budget. It Won’t Be Easy.
Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.The New York Times - 1d -
How a Consulting Firm and Trump’s I.R.S. Pick Pushed a Problematic Tax Credit
Billy Long worked with Lifetime Advisors, a company that solicited clients to claim a pandemic-era tax credit that the I.R.S. said became a magnet for fraud.The New York Times - 2d -
Get Ready to Pay the “AI Tax” Next Year
AI-related spending is set to increase next year. Is the juice worth the squeeze?Inc. - 2d -
Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war
Hardliners openly admit they felt they lost every funding fight this year. They’re hoping the incoming president turns that around.Politico - 2d -
Who Qualifies for IRS Payments of Up to $1,400 in Unclaimed Stimulus Credit?
Some Americans who qualified for a pandemic-era tax credit but did not claim it will get up to $1,400 in their account within the next month.The New York Times - 2d -
Republicans succeed in clawing back more IRS tax-cheat enforcement funds. For now.
The IRS estimates there will be 8,000 fewer audits of wealthy taxpayers and businesses though 2029 without the sidelined $20.2 billion.MarketWatch - 4h -
Will holding TIPS in my brokerage account ruin my year with ‘phantom tax’?
You not only have to worry about tax on the interest, but also on income earned along the way.MarketWatch - 6h -
Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now
Democrats need to take a stand against Electoral College votes for a person disqualified by the Constitution.The Hill - 7h -
‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?
“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”MarketWatch - 7h -
The toy industry is bracing for the impact of Trump's promised tariffs
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.CBS News - 20h -
Wemby is ready to take over — if the NBA will let him
There has never been a player like Victor Wembanyama, but is the league ready to abandon its tried-and-true playbook and forge a new path to success?Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Undocumented immigrants pay more than their fair share of taxes
When measured as a share of their income, undocumented immigrants paid an average effective state and local tax rate of 8.9 percent.The Hill - 1d -
All I want for Christmas is a pardon
It’s time for a Christmas of second chances.The Hill - 1d -
Justin Baldoni's ex-publicist sues him and his PR team following Blake Lively's complaint
A former publicist for Justin Baldoni alleges his current PR team conspired to harm her and steal her clients, in conjunction with their efforts to allegedly launch a “smear campaign” against Blake ...NBC News - 1d -
Lions cut LB David Long
The Lions waived linebacker David Long on Tuesday, the team announced.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Where is Santa right now? These people know
The Norad Tracks Santa website receives several million visitors each year from more than 200 countries and territories.BBC News - 1d -
Fiscal concerns should not hold up tax cuts
Small business supports extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, some Republicans are calling for spending cuts to offset the cost of the tax cuts.The Hill - 2d -
Why Scottie Scheffler changing his putting grip could lead to an even-more-dominant 2025 season
Scheffler was among the leaders on the greens at the Hero World Challenge where he bested all but two men by at least 10 strokesCBS Sports - 2d -
NFL Week 16 rookie rankings: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels lead strong week from quarterbacks
Kris Abrams-Drain logs first career interception against division rival.CBS Sports - 2d -
IRS says 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 rebate
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said around 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 in a rebate in the coming weeks. The automatic payments, which are set to go out later this month, will be ...The Hill - 2d -
Huge waves tear through Santa Cruz wharf, sending debris into the ocean
Massive waves in Northern California destroyed the Santa Cruz wharf and sent workers and debris into the ocean. One person was killed near Marina State Beach and the threat along the coast remains.CBS News - 2d -
Mouse droppings lead to Man Utd hygiene downgrade
The club said a "robust pest-control system" was in place and improvements were under way.BBC News - 2d -
Have a bitcoin-obsessed brother-in-law? Here’s what to tell him this Christmas.
If you think booming bitcoin was the best investment of 2024, think again.MarketWatch - 2d -
Portfolio manager names Chinese and European stocks promising 'strong returns' despite market uncertainty
Pella Funds has been targeting firms in China and Europe that have executed well despite the political and economic turmoil in their markets.CNBC - 2d -
The best of the long read in 2024
Our 20 favourite pieces of in-depth reporting, essays and profiles from the year. Nicholas Saunders was a counterculture pioneer with an endless stream of quixotic schemes and a yearning to spread ...The Guardian - 2d -
IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here's how to check if you're eligible.
The IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week.NBC News - 2d -
1 million Americans to receive checks from the IRS. How to know if you're eligible
The IRS estimates that a total of roughly $2.4 billion will be sent to Americans in the coming weeks.ABC News - 2d -
Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Do the Heat even have to move him before the deadline?
Miami is reportedly confident that Butler will need to figure out a sign-and-trade in the summer anywayCBS Sports - 3d -
Trump’s pick to lead Federal Railroad Administration a positive for railroad stocks: analyst
David Fink, the former president of Pan Am Railways, is “carrier friendly,” according to TD Cowen.MarketWatch - 3d -
IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible
Some taxpayers who didn't receive Covid-19 stimulus check funds they were due can expect to receive money from the IRS. Here's what to know about the payments.CNBC - 3d -
The IRS is sending up to $1,400 to 1 million Americans—how to know if you qualify
In a surprise move, the IRS is automatically sending stimulus checks to qualified tax filers who haven't already received them.CNBC - 3d -
Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it?
US president-elect has threatened to retake canal over ‘exorbitant’ rates but Panama’s president rejects his claims. Donald Trump has threatened to take over the Panama Canal , but what is the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Josh Gottheimer promised an abortion protection bill. Eight months later, he hasn’t introduced it.
The House Democrat is running for New Jersey governor in a crowded primary field.Politico - 3d