It’s ‘the worst tax deal in America’ — but you still have time to fix it. Here’s how.

Sheryl Crow on current political climate: You have to go through 'really hard times to come out the other side'

Amid former President Trump's reelection, Sheryl Crow says the political environment right now "doesn't feel uplifting," but she's hitting an optimistic note about the country's future. Asked what ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Walgreens’ stock on pace for its best day ever on report of talks of sale to private equity — but still on pace for its worst year

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. launched higher on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the drugstore chain was in discussions to sell itself to private-equity firm Sycamore ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

Here’s what may have triggered Trump’s latest jibe that Canada is a state

President-elect Donald Trump joked on social media — as he reportedly did in person — that Canada is a state and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a governor.

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

'White gold' seen as pivotal to Europe's massive trade deal with South America

Analysts at ING said the significance of critical raw materials like lithium seemed to be "making less headlines" in the coverage of the free trade agreement.

CNBC - Dec. 10

Still need to buy a Christmas tree? Here's the good news.

Extreme weather and a smaller supply of tree has pushed up prices, but this year consumers are getting break.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Fortnite Settlement Payouts Are Now Going Out, So You Might Have Money Waiting For You

The first round of refund payments have arrived in the hands of Fortnite players who the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says "were tricked by Epic Games, maker of the popular video game ...

GameSpot - Dec. 9

That Roth IRA conversion comes with a tax bill — here's how to pay for it

If you're eyeing a year-end Roth IRA conversion, you'll need to plan for the upfront tax bill. Here are some strategies to manage your taxes, experts say.

CNBC - Dec. 9

Why I Still Send Holiday Cards — and You Should, Too

They serve a social function that’s surprisingly important.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Interpublic’s stock is jumping after Omnicom deal. Here’s what is happening.

Interpublic’s stock jumped Monday after multiple reports it may merge with Omnicom in a deal that that would create the largest advertising company.

MarketWatch - Dec. 9

‘It knocked Eminem’s Stan off No 1’: how we made Can We Fix It? by Bob the Builder

‘I was sitting between Annie Lennox and Stevie Wonder at the Ivor Novello awards when Bob the Builder won bestselling single of the year’. I’d done voices for BBC One’s stop-motion animation The ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

I have not seen a stock market like this in 42 years. Here's why and how to approach it

Can it last?

CNBC - Dec. 9

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Effort to impeach South Korea's president fail. Jay-Z is accused of rape along with Diddy in a lawsuit. Notre Dame reopens. And the end of the Eras tour.

NBC News - Dec. 9

Report: 49ers still plan to give Purdy long-term deal this offseason

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly still intend on giving quarterback Brock Purdy a long-term contract extension this upcoming offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Fixing mistakes on your credit report could boost your credit score—here’s how to do it for free

Monitor your credit reports to fix mistakes before they limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on loans or new credit cards. Here's how.

CNBC - Dec. 8

In Just 22 Years, Peter Thiel Turned $2,000 Into $5 Billion, Tax-Free. Here’s How

Granted, Thiel’s Roth IRA return is astronomical, but the approach he used can be broadly applied.

Inc. - Dec. 8

Female footballers have shown us how – let’s build a sport free of fossil fuel deals | David Wheeler

Male players must step up and add their voice to the campaign to stop our sport being sold out to the big polluters causing climate change. At the Cop29 climate conference last month Sofie Junge ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Here’s the one thing you should never outsource to an AI model

While it might be tempting, betting on gen AI to take over your R&D will likely backfire in significant, maybe even catastrophic, ways.

VentureBeat - Dec. 7

Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know

Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited

ABC News - Dec. 7

We Tories have lost the professional classes to Labour. Here’s how to win them back | Paul Goodman

In the past 50 years, Britain has changed and so have the voters the party once relied on. To survive, the Conservatives must adapt. Paul Goodman is a senior fellow at Policy Exchange In this ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

The Barn — Emmett Till, the boy whose murder still haunts America

Seven decades on, Wright Thompson casts new light on the brutal night that sparked the civil rights movement

Financial Times - Dec. 7

Will CDs still be worth opening in 2025? Here's what experts believe.

CD accounts have been a smart bet over the last few years, but will they be a good investment next year?

CBS News - Dec. 6

Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool

From Facebook political debates to college classrooms, the St. Louis Fed’s data tool has gained a major following.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Despite 2024’s ‘greenlash’, the fight against climate breakdown can still be won. Here’s how | Björn Bremer, Jane Gingrich and Hanna Schwander

The overwhelming majority of Europeans support climate action, but they must be compensated for its costs in tangible ways. This year was not an easy time to be Green. Green parties took a beating ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Forza Motorsport Is About To Get Much Better Looking, If You Have The Hardware For It

Nvidia has revealed that Forza Motorsport will be getting a new PC-only update on December 9 that adds ray-traced global illumination lighting (RTGI) to further enhance the game's ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

Soup drips through and you stab yourself: the spork is the worst utensil

You can’t really stab your food with it like a real fork, and you can’t really scoop your soup. Since Auguste Comte, philosophers have assumed that progress is an inevitable feature of history. As ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

How Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, Is Avoiding Billions in Taxes

The chief executive of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, has taken advantage of popular loopholes in the federal estate and gift taxes, which have quietly been eviscerated.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

My friend declared bankruptcy. Can creditors still go after him for child support, back taxes and student debt?

“Most of those old debts are credit-card debts.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

You could score a tax break by gifting crypto to charity — but there may be some pitfalls

There's been a surge of crypto donations to charity. Here's what to know before transferring digital currency.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Biden’s corruption highlights the need to fix the pardon power — here's how to do it

President Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden for tax evasion and lying to the government to buy a gun, but the pardon covers any federal crime he may have committed over the last 11 years, ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

'I'm Still Here' became unexpectedly timely with Brazil's rightward shift

Director Walter Salles had ties to the political family in 'I'm Still Here.' Their story reveals the collective journey of a country.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

How Ukraine has faced its worst month on the battlefield in two years – visualised

November was Ukraine’s worst month since September 2022 for territory lost to Russian forces. These charts and maps show the latest developments in the war. Ukraine lost an area equivalent to the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?

I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance tax

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals

Bank of America has teamed with FIFA for a second time

ABC News - Dec. 3

It’s the best of times for Notre Dame, but the worst of times for the French PM

It seems Michel Barnier’s experience of negotiating Brexit with the British was no match for the bitter rivalry of French politics. When Emmanuel Macron welcomes world leaders to the reopening of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Do you have a lost 401(k)? A new federal database will help you track it down.

How to know if you have a “lost” or forgotten retirement account — and how to get it back if you do.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.

Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.

The New York Times - Dec. 3