Kamala Harris proposes $50,000 tax break for small businesses

Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers

Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on every overnight subway train.

The New York Times - 11h

Tax breaks are becoming more generous for natural-disaster victims — just in time for Los Angeles wildfire victims, experts say

A longtime effort to make tax breaks more generous for victims of natural disasters is finally coming to fruition just as wildfire victims are staring at billions of dollars of devastation around ...

MarketWatch - 17h

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards picks up fifth fine of season as NBA docks him $50,000 for 'obscene gesture'

Edwards is up to $285,000 in fines this season

CBS Sports - 1d

Small Businesses and Homeowners in My Hometown Are Grappling With California’s Broken Insurance Market

One business owner in Altadena, where I once lived, would love to rebuild. But all of her customers lost their homes.

Inc. - 1d

Spain proposes 100% tax on property purchases for non-EU buyers

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveils plan to tackle housing crisis

Financial Times - 1d

Apple asks investors to block proposal to scrap diversity programmes

Conservative thinktank wants firm to end its DEI efforts because they create ‘litigation, reputational and financial risks’. Business live – latest updates Apple has asked shareholders to vote ...

The Guardian - 1d

L.A. small businesses see years of work reduced to ash

From a decades-old diner to a yoga studio just getting off the ground, storefronts that anchored their communities were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

NBC News - 2d

Kamala Harris Shares a Trump-less Photo of Presidents at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral

Pictures shared on social media by the vice president and by the Carter Center prominently showed other past presidents in attendance.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump's tax-cut obstacle course

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP worries Trump’s tax agenda at risk Senate Republicans fear ...

The Hill - 4d

Small Business Administration aid for Los Angeles area wildfire victims

There may be some relief for business owners and others who may qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has more.

CBS News - 4d

VW's Scout has more than 50,000 EV reservations as automaker aims to grow U.S. share

LAS VEGAS — Scout Motors has received more than 50,000 refundable reservation deposits for its first electric pickups and SUVs, according to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume.

NBC News - 5d

The 20 child abuse inquiry proposals - what has happened so far?

A seven-year inquiry into the sexual abuse of children was published in 2022 - what has happened since?

BBC News - 5d

How Gen AI Helps Small Businesses Recruit Better Employees, and More Efficiently

A new survey reveals a large number of small companies haven’t used AI much—or at all. Those that have report significant hiring benefits as a result.

Inc. - 5d

Canadiens Players Hit Hardest By Taxes

The Hockey News had a tax expert produce tax returns for player earning $3 million USD in all 32 markets and the data shows the Canadiens' player really are hit the hardest by taxes.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Canada on Trump's Proposed Union: Thanks, but Let's Just Be Friends

The president-elect’s comments about the U.S. annexing its northern neighbor were rejected by Canadians of all political stripes.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

VW's Scout has more than 50,000 reservations for upcoming EVs as automaker aims to grow U.S. share

Volkswagen, which revived the old American brand, said Scout is part of its plan to grow its market share in the U.S.

CNBC - 6d

Joni Ernst Tapped to Lead Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Ernst, who is one of the top Republicans in the Senate, teased visions for what her leadership of the committee will aim to tackle.

Inc. - 6d

White House readies nicotine proposal in administration's final days

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story FDA rule to lower nicotine levels closes in on finish line The Food and Drug Administration is poised to try ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol after eulogies by Kamala Harris and GOP leaders

Former President Jimmy Carter arrived at the U.S. Capitol to lie in state after a memorial service attended by his family, Vice President Kamala Harris, members of Congress and other officials.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Jimmy Carter lies in state at US Capitol, with Kamala Harris holding eulogy – US politics live

Former US president’s funeral to be held on Thursday; vice-president also expected to lay wreath at ceremony. Continuing his expansionist streak , Donald Trump said the Gulf of Mexico should ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Kamala Harris says Jimmy Carter's "works will echo for generations to come"

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. She discussed his legacy as president and his extraordinary work redefining what it ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Meta proposes new scalable memory layers that improve knowledge, reduce hallucinations

According to Meta, memory layers may be the the answer to LLM hallucinations as they don't require huge compute resources at inference time.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

As student loan bills become a normal part of life again, tax break will be available to many

There's one upside to your student loan payments: They might qualify you for a tax break.

CNBC - Jan. 7

What comes next for Kamala Harris?

Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of "Kamala, The Motherland, And Me," joined CBS News to discuss what Kamala Harris will do now as she leaves the vice presidency.

CBS News - Jan. 7

4 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election win

Lawmakers met on Monday for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Newsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be "balanced" and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of shortfalls. ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses

New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.

Inc. - Jan. 6

5 Supreme Court Cases That Could Have a Big Impact on Small Businesses in 2025

These cases will shape business decisions for years to come, according to legal experts.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Kamala Harris says ‘America’s democracy stood’, after certifying Trump’s election victory – US politics live

Vice-president speaks to reporters after joint session to certify results exactly four years after Trump’s supporters stormed Capitol. Congress certifies Trump’s election win amid unprecedented ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Four years after mob violence, Kamala Harris hands power – peacefully – to Trump

The outgoing vice-president presided over a January 6 without rancour as she formally certified the vote she lost. She had warned America that he is a fascist and now, in front of political ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Watch: Kamala Harris certifies President Donald Trump's re-election

Harris, who Trump defeated in the 2024 election, presided over the event as required by the US Constitution.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success

After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Europe is not a business backwater

Comparisons with the US stock market undersell the continent’s companies and their potential

Financial Times - Jan. 5

After bruising election loss, what next for Kamala Harris?

The outgoing vice-president is weighing her options, which could include another White House run, or a bid to be California's governor.

BBC News - Jan. 5

U.S. Steel faces murky future after proposed Nippon Steel takeover

The Biden administration blocked the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Here's what that could mean for the once iconic American company.

CBS News - Jan. 3

How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses

The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Is This the Year Laos Breaks Through?

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban

If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.

Inc. - Jan. 2

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