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Hamas releases 3 hostages, including an American-Israeli
Three hostages have been released by Hamas, including American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, after spending 489 days in captivity. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.NBC News - 3d -
Dolphins release veteran RB Mostert, 2 others
The Dolphins have released running back Raheem Mostert, cornerback Kendall Fuller and tight end Durham Smythe.ESPN - 3d -
Hamas to Release 6 Living Hostages to Israel This Weekend
The militant group’s chief negotiator also said Hamas would increase the number of living hostages it would release on Saturday to six from three.The New York Times - 3h -
Netanyahu announces deal with Hamas for more hostage releases
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a deal with Hamas for the release of six more hostages in the coming weekend. Hugo Bachega with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.CBS News - 4h -
Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act
House Speaker Mike Johnson is eying a committee vote next week to kickstart a massive multi-trillion-dollar package to advance President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
Even if France’s budget doesn’t tackle the public deficit, let’s give thanks it exists | Agnès Poirer
Politics have sunk so low since Emmanuel Macron’s snap election, we’re just grateful when foretold catastrophes don’t materialise. Houra! Or rather, hurrah! On Monday, the French government, led ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Trump's border czar is 'begging' for money for immigration crackdown, Senate budget chief says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s “border czar,” Tom Homan, and budget director, Russell Vought, met with Senate Republicans on Tuesday afternoon and pleaded with them to send the ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Frontier’s stock slides 3% as Spirit rebuffs budget airline’s takeover offer for a third time
Frontier reiterates view that combining makes more sense than Spirit going it aloneMarketWatch - 6d -
Spicer: China must ‘significantly deescalate’ before US can consider reducing military budget
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer argued that China must “significantly deescalate” before the U.S. can consider reducing its military budget. Spicer joined NewsNation’s “The Hill” ...The Hill - 4d -
Singapore is set to deliver its first budget under its new prime minister. Here's what to expect
Lawrence Wong, who took the helm from Lee Hsien Loong, will deliver the budget on Feb. 18. The country is due for a general election by November.CNBC - 4d -
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds this year. Here’s the average payment
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds in 2025, as of Jan. 31. Here's the average payment.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'
President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
A tax credit worth up to $7,830 often goes unclaimed: See who qualifies for the EITC
The IRS estimates that a fifth of eligible taxpayers fail to take advantage of the tax break each year.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
A Roth IRA offers a 'longer runway for tax-free investing,' advisor says. Here's how to use it
Your Roth IRA offers more time for 'tax-free investing,' advisors says. Here's how to use it.CNBC - Feb. 10 -
Trump Moves to Close Carried Interest Tax Loophole, Which Could Hurt Startups
The last three U.S. presidents have all called for an end to the tax break.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
Flight costs from France to rise as government more than doubles air tax
‘Solidarity tax’ to go up in move criticised as ‘irresponsible’ by Air France, as Ryanair threatens to cut flights in country. The cost of flights from France will rise next month when the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Rich retirees win if Trump ends taxes on Social Security benefits — but there are plenty of losers
Well-off retirees stand to gain thousands of dollars in tax savings every year if President Donald Trump succeeds in his bid to exempt Social Security benefits from income taxes, while younger ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Thinking of making a statement by not paying your income taxes? This is what that could cost you.
The penalties and fees add up for tax protesters, with little impact to show for it.MarketWatch - 5d -
You could see this tax form for the 'first time ever' this season, taxpayer advocate says
You could receive Form 1099-K for business payments from Venmo or PayPal this season. Here's what taxpayers need to know.CNBC - 4d -
Here's the 'quick and dirty' way to withhold enough taxes from your paycheck, advisor says
If your tax bill or refund is bigger than expected, it may be time to adjust your paycheck withholding. Here's an easy way to do it.CNBC - 4d -
These red flags that can trigger an IRS tax audit are 'low hanging fruit,' expert says
Many filers worry about an IRS tax audit. Here are some of the top red flags, according to tax pros.CNBC - 3d -
Elon Musk's latest move involves millions of Americans' personal tax details: Sources
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency requested access to an IRS data system that retains the personal tax information on millions of Americans, sources say.ABC News - 1d -
This lesser-known tax strategy could help to reduce capital gains on your home sale
Selling your home can trigger capital gains taxes, but there are ways to reduce or eliminate your bill, experts say. Here's what to know.CNBC - 4h -
Silicon Valley and Indian investors spend big as English cricket goes up for sale
Foreign investors have been googly-eyed about English soccer for decadesABC News - Feb. 7 -
Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft intend to invest as much as $320 billion this year into AI advancement technologies.CNBC - Feb. 8 -
Why Apple may get the ‘last laugh’ in AI as rivals double down on spending craze
Apple will have more free cash flow at its disposal and can “pawn off” AI spending on other big technology companies, one analyst said.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Appeals court denies Trump admin request to block judge's order to lift spending freeze
A federal appeals court on Tuesday declined to temporarily block a lower court's orders directing the Trump administration to unfreeze federal grants. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Growth in Russian military spending outpaces all European countries combined: Think tank
The rate of growth for Russia's military spending outpaced all other European countries combined in 2024 as its invasion of Ukraine has persisted for nearly three years, according to an analysis ...The Hill - 6d -
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UK spending shake-up would allow councils to favour local small businesses
Plan to change public procurement rules to boost local growth and job creationFinancial Times - 5d -
Olipop Just Landed a $1.85-Billion Valuation After Raising $50 Million. Here’s How It Plans to Spend the Cash
The prebiotic soda brand and two-time Inc. 5000 honoree was previously valued at $200 million in 2021.Inc. - 5d -
Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid push for NATO allies to step up defense spending
Vance is to meet with Zelenskyy amid concerns over U.S.-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine.CBS News - 4d -
Vance doubles down on demand for NATO to boost defense spending, Hegseth defends Ukraine comments
Both Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in Europe amid President Trump's announcement of potential U.S. negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News ...CBS News - 4d -
Americans expect to spend a record $14.6 billion on their significant others for Valentine’s Day, report finds
The uncertainty of the future and the broader economy may be leading people to splurge on holidays, expert says.CNBC - 4d -
‘I didn’t want to spend time with my children. I was just going through the motions’: the pain of parental burnout
Most people with small children are worn out – but for some, the pressure of striving to be perfect parents can drive them to the edge. . ‘I cried like someone had died,” Rachel Stern says of the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Pope spends quiet first night in hospital, continues drug therapy and reads papers, Vatican says
ROME — Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory tract infection, and was up eating and reading Saturday, the Vatican said.NBC News - 3d -
NATO's Rutte tells Europe to 'stop complaining' about being sidelined, pledges spending targets increase
The NATO secretary general confirmed the alliance would reach a new agreement for defense spending targets when members meet in June.CNBC - 3d -
Trump’s return means UK must swiftly find a way to increase defence spending | Peter Walker
Under Biden, the move could wait until the UK worked out how to meet its 2.5% GDP commitment. Not now. It has been one of the few political constants in a turbulent period for British politics: an ...The Guardian - 2d -
European defense stocks hit record and government bond prices fall on bets of more military spending
Defense shares surge on expectations of higher NATO spending as Trump seeks deal with PutinMarketWatch - 1d
