Texas bill would allow bitcoin to be used for taxes, donations

Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers

President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...

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Millions to See Higher Social Security Payments from Biden Bill

This bill will affect 3 million people’s Social Security benefits.

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Confidence of firms hit by tax fears, says business group

Companies are facing a "pressure cooker" of rising costs and taxes, the British Chambers of Commerce says.

BBC News - 1h

Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions

New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.

CBS News - 2h

Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.

CNBC - 2h

New Orleans Saints, NFL to donate $1M to victims of truck attack

The New Orleans Saints and the National Football League (NFL) Foundation announced they would donate a combined $1 million to support relief efforts for victims of the Bourbon Street truck attack ...

The Hill - 2h

Bitcoin could top $125,000 or fall toward $77,000 this quarter — depending on what Trump does next

Here are three major factors that could drive bitcoin’s price in the first quarter.

MarketWatch - 2h

Polish wealth managers warn against tax changes for family foundations

Structure was set up in 2023 to encourage money to stay in the country

Financial Times - 19h

Steep costs of Irish reunification deter Dublin despite tax windfall

Ending division between north and south could lead to €20bn bill every year for two decades

Financial Times - 19h

DraftKings tests a subscription service as it looks to offset high New York taxes

DraftKings is testing the subscription service in New York, which is tied for the highest tax rate on sports wagering in the country.

CNBC - 2d

Trump's inside-the-box pick to run tax at Treasury

Politico - 2d

Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules

The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

What the End of a U.N. Agency Would Mean for Palestinians

Israeli legislation will effectively halt work by Unrwa, the U.N. organization that provides food, education and medical treatment in the Palestinian territories.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

New Orleans Saints and NFL donate $1m to victims of terror attack

Team and the NFL will donate to victims of attack on New Year’s Day that left 14 people dead and 35 others injured. The New Orleans Saints and the National Football League in which they compete ...

The Guardian - 6h

New Orleans Saints, NFL donate $1 million to Bourbon Street attack victims

"Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy and our collective hearts are broken," said Gayle Benson, who owns the New Orleans Saints.

CBS News - 8h

‘It feels like retaliation’: My sister is estranged from her daughter and wants to donate her inheritance. Is that weird?

“There is a new cultural trend of adult children becoming estranged from their parents.”

MarketWatch - 12h

Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen

Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.

CBS News - 17h

New Orleans Saints, NFL announce $1M donation to Bourbon Street victims

The New Orleans Saints and NFL announced Saturday that they will donate $1 million to the victims of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street.

ABC News - 1d

Ohio governor signs bill to charge public for police video footage

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a new measure into law earlier this week that permits police departments to charge the public to release camera footage from its officers — including dash, body or ...

The Hill - 1d

Carville reflects on failed prediction that Harris would defeat Trump: 'Very depressing'

Democratic political strategist James Carville, who has been openly critical of the Harris campaign since Democrats' 2024 election losses, reflected on his failed prediction that Vice President ...

The Hill - 1d

TikTok knew its livestreaming feature allowed child exploitation, state lawsuit alleges

Company’s own inquiry found money laundering and children performing sexualized acts for digital currency. TikTok has long been aware that its video livestream feature has been misused to harm ...

The Guardian - 1d

How soon can you file your 2024 income-tax return? Here’s your 2025 tax-season road map.

Tax season is just around the corner and it’s never too early to get started

MarketWatch - 1d

Rose on Bulls jersey retirement: 'Would love that'

Derrick Rose said he'd like to see his No. 1 Chicago Bulls jersey hanging from the rafters at the United Center someday.

ESPN - 2d

Pelicans star Zion Williamson donates $100,000 to victims of New Orleans terror attack

Williamson is taking care of the New Orleans community in the wake of an unthinkable tragedy

CBS Sports - 2d

Trump: 'Why would I want to get rid of TikTok?'

President-elect Trump doubled down on his support for TikTok on Friday, as the popular social media app prepares to argue against an impending ban before the Supreme Court next week. “Why would I ...

The Hill - 2d

Online traders warned to check tax return status

Deadline looms as Airbnb, eBay and other platforms report individuals’ income

Financial Times - 2d

Kirby Smart complains about officials allowing Notre Dame's 11-man substitution on critical Sugar Bowl play

Notre Dame got the best of Georgia on fourth-and-1, and Kirby Smart was not happy.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say

The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany

Financial Times - 3d

Cryptocurrencies jump to start 2025, bitcoin rises back above $97,000

Cryptocurrencies rose to start the year, rebounding from recent losses as investor optimism returned to the market.

CNBC - 3d

Sanders gets Finance perch to push Social Security, Medicare expansion, tax reform

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who supports expanding Social Security and Medicare and raising taxes on the wealthy, will get a seat on the Senate’s powerful Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction ...

The Hill - 3d

Taken to brink, Texas shows 'fight' in CFP thriller

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised his team for its resilience after it found a way to beat Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime despite blowing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead.

ESPN - 3d

Bill Ackman is making good on one threat to exit Amsterdam. Here’s the other.

The Euronext Amsterdam approved the plan of the closed-end Pershing Square Holdings

MarketWatch - 3d

Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1

Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.

CBS News - 4d

House rules would make it harder to oust speaker in next Congress

The rules package raises the threshold for triggering a vote from one GOP member to nine.

Politico - 4d

Clement has to win hearts and minds at Rangers. Beating Celtic would help

Manager is yet to win an Old Firm match and success would help him to show he is making some progress. Philippe Clement can only hope the law of averages is due to swing in his favour. If not, the ...

The Guardian - 4d