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IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season

The 2025 tax season will begin on Jan. 27 for individual taxpayers. Here are some options to file your 2024 taxes for free.

CNBC - Jan. 10

US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Maduro

The increased reward was announced on the day Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Oldham abuse survivors criticise government over inquiry decision

Three women whose lives were ruined by historical child abuse want the PM to come and meet survivors.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Minister rejects Burnham's call for grooming inquiry

The Conservatives and Reform UK are both demanding a fresh national investigation into the issue.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Last Year’s Hiring Announcements Lowest Since 2015

One firm said that the hiring announcement could be indicative of uncertain economic conditions.

Inc. - Jan. 9

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 - Jan. 9

Andy Burnham backs ‘limited’ national inquiry into UK grooming scandal

Manchester mayor says fresh probe could bring new evidence to light

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT union

Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal.

BBC News - Jan. 9

MPs reject calls by Tories for national inquiry into UK grooming gangs

Government uses its Commons majority to dismiss Conservatives’ demand backed by Elon Musk

Financial Times - Jan. 8

MPs vote against Tory call for new grooming gangs inquiry

MPs rejected a Tory amendment calling for a grooming gang's inquiry by 253 votes.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Starmer and Badenoch clash over grooming inquiry

The online debate played out IRL

BBC News - Jan. 8

Tory and Reform MPs accused of ‘weaponising trauma’ of grooming victims, as Farage calls for inquiry into Pakistani men – UK politics live

Prime minister told Commons any new inquiry into child abuse would delay progress however spokesperson says he has not ruled one out. Reform UK has also tabled a reasoned amendment to the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told

Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with a culture of impunity.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to an abuse inquiry?

There's anger about Elon Musk's interventions - but they have turbocharged a public conversation about child sexual abuse in the UK.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Lee announces candidacy for Oakland mayor

Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next mayor of Oakland this year. Lee said in a video posted to the social platform X that she wants to bring ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

UK special forces had ‘golden pass’ to carry out killings in Afghanistan, inquiry hears

Military operated under ‘code of silence’, according to testimonies from probe into suspected war crimes

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Met to face inquiry over handling of Mohamed Al Fayed allegations

Internal inquiry, overseen by IOPC, will seek to establish if there were ‘any missed opportunities or failures’. The police watchdog is to examine new complaints from victims of Mohamed Al Fayed ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

SAS had golden pass to get away with murder, inquiry told

In a closed-door hearing, a former senior UK Special Forces officer tells a public inquiry he believes the SAS "was carrying out murders".

BBC News - Jan. 8

New grooming gangs inquiry would delay action on child abuse, inquiry chair tells BBC

Victims want change now, Prof Alexis Jay says, and people need to "step up to the mark" and implement her recommendations.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Sony announces Ghost of Tsushima, Helldivers adaptations

Sony revealed more details about upcoming adaptations of its PlayStation games, including a Ghost of Tsushima anime and Helldivers film.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down as leader of Canada's governing party after nearly a decade in power. Elizabeth Palmer has more on what led to Trudeau's ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Trudeau announces he will resign as Canada's prime minister

Justin Trudeau, Canada's longtime prime minister, announced he intends to resign as prime minister and head of his party. Trudeau faced growing opposition in Canada over inflation, trade with the ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Plunging poll ratings and opposition within his own Liberal party spurred leader to quit

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Watch: The moment Trudeau announces he will step down

Trudeau says he intends to resign as party leader and as prime minister after the party selects its next leader.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Child sex abuse inquiry chair urges government to implement 2022 report in full

A campaign group led by Prof Alexis Jay also warns against "politicising" sexual violence.

BBC News - Jan. 6

California Police Department Agrees to Reforms After Federal Inquiry

The Antioch Police Department was under investigation by the Justice Department after racist text messages between its officers were released in 2023.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Trump announces additional senior White House officials

President-elect Trump has announced additional senior White House officials, further filling out his team ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump picked Stanley Woodward to join the White ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Oilers Announce Last Minute Lineup Changes

The Edmonton Oilers made a surprise change right before playing the Seattle Kraken.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

CFP won't flip dates of semis despite SEC inquiry

The College Football Playoff will not flip the dates and times of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and the Capital One Orange Bowl after SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said he asked about the ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

White House announces Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

The White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The 19 honorees include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, international ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

Trump announces new treasury and ambassador nominees

President-elect Trump announced several appointments for his Treasury Department and choices for ambassadors for two European countries. In multiple Thursday Truth Social posts, Trump outlined who ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate

Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections. Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2