Jennifer Lopez settles divorce with Ben Affleck nearly 5 months after filing

Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss this 'valuable credit' worth thousands, IRS says

Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss the earned income tax credit, which was worth an average of $2,743 in 2023, according to the IRS.

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Congestion pricing has been in effect for nearly a month in New York

Congestion pricing began almost a month ago in New York. Drivers are charged up to $9 when they enter Manhattan below 60th Street. That includes most of the city's bridges and tunnels. The goal: To ...

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Belgium to form government after seven months of negotiations

The coalition government will be led by the conservative New Flemish Alliance party’s Bart De Wever. Five Belgian parties struck a coalition deal on Friday to form a new government headed by the ...

The Guardian - 4d

Belgium Forms a Government After 7 Months of Squabbling

The country’s tense negotiations hinged on taxing and social spending — and they highlight issues facing Europe, and Western democracies, as a whole.

The New York Times - 4d

Immigrant advocacy groups file lawsuit after legal orientation programs are shuttered

A group of immigrant advocacy centers has filed suit against the DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security for shutting down legal orientation programs for immigrants.

ABC News - 4d

Palestinian man makes journey home in Gaza after 15 months of war

CBS News followed one Palestinian man as the ceasefire deal allowed him to make his journey home after 15 months of war in Gaza. When he reached his neighborhood, he couldn't believe his eyes. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 28

India, China to Resume Direct Flights After Nearly Five Years

It was the latest thaw in relations between the two countries, whose troops were involved in deadly skirmishes high in the Himalayas in 2020.

The New York Times - Jan. 28

Last 4 escaped monkeys are captured in South Carolina after months on the loose

Officials say they have recaptured the final four monkeys who escaped two months ago from a South Carolina compound that breeds them for medical research

ABC News - Jan. 25

Hamas Takes Charge in Gaza After 15 Months of War

Israel says it has killed thousands of the armed group’s members and destroyed much of its infrastructure, but since the cease-fire started Hamas has shown it still holds power in the enclave.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Jennifer Lopez, Lily Gladstone among stars of Sundance 2025

The 41st edition of the Sundance Film Festival returns to Park City and Salt Lake City in Utah, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films, presented in-person and streaming online.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Seth Rogen, Nicole Kidman, Ben Affleck and Jenna Ortega to debut projects at SXSW

Along with Rogen's upcoming Hollywood satire series 'The Studio,' projects premiering at the Texas festival will include 'Holland,' starring Nicole Kidman.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 22

Ben Jennings on Prince Harry settling his case against the Sun’s publisher – cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Prince Harry settles lawsuit with Rupert Murdoch's newspapers after 'full' apology

Prince Harry's lawyers agreed a deal with Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper group to settle claims of wrongdoing.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Food and Other Vital Aid Surge Into Gaza After 15 Months of Scarcity

Hunger has gripped the enclave, besieged by Israel, and the surge is a step toward alleviating it. But with Hamas asserting its grip on Gaza, questions remain about how aid is distributed.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Mortgage rates are at the highest level in nearly 8 months. So why are some people refinancing?

The 30-year mortgage rate has inched up to the highest level since early last summer. Refinances are unexpectedly going up.

MarketWatch - Jan. 20

Ben-Gvir to quit Israeli coalition after it endorses Gaza ceasefire deal

Far-right security minister’s departure will leave Netanyahu with a two-seat government majority

Financial Times - Jan. 18

After 15 Months of War, Gazans Dream of Returning Home

They daydreamed about the people they would hug as soon as the truce took hold, the graves they would visit and the homes they would rebuild.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Gaza ceasefire edges closer after 15 months of war

33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza are set to be released in exchange for 1,904 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

NBC News - Jan. 18

CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay $5 Million

The case, which involved a 2021 segment about a private security contractor in Afghanistan, played out as media organizations face more legal and political pressures.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

RFK Jr. Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. petitioned the F.D.A. to revoke authorization of the shots at a time when they were in high demand and considered life-saving.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Israel braces for return of hostages after 15 months of pain

Many families of those taken on October 7 have no idea whether their loved ones are alive

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Ben Jennings on what will happen after a Gaza ceasefire – cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 16

NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit

One of NASA's two stuck astronauts is getting a change of scenery

ABC News - Jan. 16

Gaza ceasefire announced after 15 months of war

Palestinians and Israelis celebrate as truce is unveiled by mediators

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Trump to inherit 5-month high inflation rate

President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit inflation at a 5-month high. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices rose 2.9% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month in December, the ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Music streams hit nearly 5 trillion in 2024, with women pop performers leading in US

Did you stream more music in 2024

ABC News - Jan. 15

Who Will Succeed Jamie Dimon? Contenders Narrow After JPMorgan Names Jennifer Piepszak as C.O.O.

Jennifer Piepszak will become chief operating officer of JPMorgan, and said she would not seek the chief executive’s job. The current C.O.O., Daniel Pinto, plans to retire.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Six-month-old died after pram hit by car, inquest told

Sophia Kelemen died in hospital on Friday, a day after the crash in a multi-storey car park.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Oil futures settle at a 5-month high as U.S. tightens sanctions on Russian oil

U.S. and global benchmark crude-oil prices settled Monday at their highest since August as investors focused on the potential supply hit from further tightening of U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy after owner payouts

Bankruptcy comes days after scathing Senate report on private equity impact on hospitals.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Jennifer Lopez settles divorce with Ben Affleck nearly 5 months after filing

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorced.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Report is expected to add clarity after some erratic months.

Without the gyrations caused by strikes and storms, the overall picture for the close of 2024 is expected to reflect steady growth.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

What Californians should know about filing insurance claims after fire

For those who have it, a standard homeowners' insurance policy does cover destruction caused by fire, including wildfires.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Exiled Mozambique leader returns after months of violence in bid for power

Venâncio Mondlane holds ‘inauguration’ at airport amid fears that deadly stand-off with ruling party could destabilise region

Financial Times - Jan. 9

West Ham sack Lopetegui after eight months

Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by West Ham United, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Nearly half of credit card users are carrying debt — it may take months, or years, to pay off

Nearly half of Americans are starting off the new year in the red. And of those carrying credit card balances, many say it could take years to pay off.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Are ‘Magnificent Seven’ bonds now worth buying after months-long selloff?

With yields on the 30-year Treasury bond at their highest level in a year, the so-called Magnificent Seven group’s outstanding bonds are offering juicy returns to start the new year and may be a ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settle divorce, ask judge to approve

Court documents show Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce back in September and are now asking for a judge to approve the breakup.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Venezuela's Dissidents Plot Comeback After Months in Hiding, Exile or Jail

Opposition leader María Corina Machado seeks to draw out protesters to prevent a power grab by strongman President Nicolás Maduro.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

LA tech entrepreneur nearly misses flight after getting trapped in robotaxi

Mike Johns’ self-driving car started circling a parking lot, but he recognizes there are ‘glitches that need stitches’. A tech entrepreneur based in Los Angeles became trapped in a malfunctioning ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

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