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2024 tax refund: Smart ways to spend your check, according to experts
If you beat the tax filing deadline and managed to get a refund as well, you may be wondering what to do with the sudden influx of cash.The Hill - Politics -
Thousands Are Eligible for Tax Refunds From 2020
The I.R.S. estimates that 940,000 people who didn’t file their returns for that year are due back money. The deadline for filing to get it is May 17.The New York Times - Business -
A contrarian take on the US inflation freakout
Not as bad as it looks — better for the Fed to keep calm, and carry on?Financial Times - World -
Slash tax on profits from Russia’s frozen assets, US urges allies
Maximise every euro from immobilised reserves to aid Ukraine, says Biden adviser Daleep SinghFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
How France Is Fighting ‘Shrinkflation’
Merchants will be required to put signs in front of all products that have been reduced in size without a corresponding price cut.The New York Times - Business -
How to harness the power of colour in your home
Colour is used by architects and designers for many reasons but can the psychology behind it help you sort out your own interior dilemmas?Financial Times - Business -
How TikTok Changed Us
The app’s videos have become a fixture in the lives of tens of millions of Americans.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
How a chaotic build to Haney-Garcia overshadowed the fight
Ryan Garcia's last few weeks have been turbulent, but his fight with Devin Haney is on. Is he ready?ESPN - Sports -
How to use polls like a pro
Political junkies are in a dysfunctional relationship with polls.The Hill - Politics -
Here's how much you'd save by using a HELOC
Borrowing your home equity could lead to savings compared to other options. Find out how much you'd save here.CBS News - Top stories -
Car insurance rates are nuts right now. Here’s how to lower your bill when cash is tight.
Auto insurance costs are up more than 22% since this time last year. It may be time to take that defensive driving course and bank the discount.NBC News - Top stories -
What's Ryan Garcia really selling us with his erratic behavior ahead of his fight vs. Devin Haney?
The central question clouding Ryan Garcia's fight with Devin Haney is whether Garcia should really be put into a professional boxing match right now?Yahoo Sports - Sports -
How Israel uses facial recognition systems in Gaza and beyond
Amnesty International researcher Matt Mahmoudi discusses the IDF’s use of the techonology as a tool of mass surveillance. Governments around the world have increasingly turned to facial recognition systems in recent years to target suspected ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Here’s why Trump will reject a flat tax
A flat tax rate is one of those ideas that sounds great until you think about it.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
How to watch the US Open Pickleball Championships for free: Livestream options, dates and times to watch today
Find out how and when to watch the US Open Pickleball Championships, including who's competing.CBS News - Top stories - US Open -
Tell Us: Has Elon Musk’s Behavior Affected How You View Tesla?
Mr. Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has turned off many people with polarizing remarks on social media, and it may be affecting the automaker’s sales.The New York Times - Tech -
Here’s how Phish is using the Sphere's technology to give fans something completely different
Phish opened its four-night stay at the Sphere Thursday with a four-hour showABC News - Tech -
Abolishing IHT tax reliefs could raise £3bn, IFS finds
Eliminating Aim, business and pension scheme tax relief would make the scheme fairer, said the think-tankFinancial Times - World -
India seeks UK carbon tax exemption in free trade deal talks
Exclusive: India seeking to use approach of UK election as bargaining chip and any exemption would be controversial. India is demanding an exemption from the UK’s planned carbon tax as part of negotiations aiming to finalise a free trade deal ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
BOC's Macklem Says Inflation Edges 'Closer to Normal'
Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem says inflation is getting “closer to normal” and officials will monitor incoming data to check whether the downward momentum can be maintained.The Wall Street Journal - World -
When the Cute Guy on Your Flight Turns Out to be Your Seatmate
Alex Zhou and Eddie Kay met on a plane heading to Boston from Los Angeles. After going their separate ways, the two reconnected on social media.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Millennials Are Coming for Your Golf Communities
Living on golf courses has surged in popularity since the pandemic. Many courses have upgraded facilities and broadened amenities. Now the 40-year-olds want in too.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The EV Battery of Your Dreams Is Coming
Quiet developments signal that over the next five years we will see technological leaps.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
Nvidia drops 10% as investors see risk in Big Tech shares
US stock markets suffer their worst run since October 2022 as investors pull back from AI betsFinancial Times - Business -
Inflation, Interest Rates and Oil Prices Have Jolted the Markets
Euphoria has been replaced by a much more somber mood, changing the value calculations in a host of markets, our columnist says.The New York Times - Business -
When Valuing Your Business for Sale, Be Like Goldilocks
How to make sure the price isn't too hot, and isn't too cold, but just right.Inc. - Business -
Don’t let your pension run out of money
Drawdown investors need to be prepared for high inflation or a market crashFinancial Times - Business -
Don't Waste Your 'Power Hours' In Meetings
Want to be more productive? Figure out the best time to let your mind wander.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sources: Crawford to fight Madrimov for title
Terence Crawford, ESPN's No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer, will move up to 154 pounds to challenge Israil Madrimov for his WBA junior middleweight title Aug. 3 in Los AngelesESPN - Sports -
Fed’s Goolsbee says progress on inflation has stalled, makes sense to wait on interest rates
Chicago Fed president “hopeful” we will get improvement on inflation.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
UK inflation could stay near 2% target for three years, says BoE rate-setter
Dave Ramsden’s comments suggest he does not need much more evidence of price growth falling before backing rate cutsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Sources: Garcia misses weight, has deal to fight
Ryan Garcia missed weight for his fight with Devin Haney but cut a deal for the fight to go forward.ESPN - Sports -
Can you afford to take your children on days out?
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.BBC News - Top stories -
What to Do When Your 401(k) Leaves Something to Be Desired
Over the course of a career, the high fees and a lower-quality menu of investment options found in some plans can shrink your balance significantly.The New York Times - Business -
Unruly Gut Fungi Can Make Your Covid Worse
An infection can upset your microbiome, and if certain gut fungi run riot, this can kick the immune system into overdrive.Wired - Tech - Covid -
6 reasons to tap into your home equity for cash right now
It can make sense to borrow from your home's equity in today's rate environment. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Get one of the best clothes steamers in 2024 and ditch your iron forever
Stave off unsightly wrinkles and keep garments sanitary with the best clothes steamers on the market.CBS News - Top stories -
Why you should add gold to your retirement plan now
Considering adding gold to your retirement portfolio? Here's why you may want to act now.CBS News - Top stories