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How to earn 5% or more on your tax refund now
Wondering what you should do with the money from your tax refund? Here's how you can earn 5% or more on it.CBS News - Top stories -
Tesla, Netflix and many other big companies pay more to executives than they do in taxes. It’s time to rein them in.
35 major U.S. corporations have paid less than nothing in federal income taxes. Instead, they collectively netted almost $2 billion in refunds.MarketWatch - Business -
Troubled EV maker Fisker to cut some car prices by more than 30% to boost demand
Fisker Inc.’s stock got a slight reprieve Thursday after the troubled electric-vehicle maker announced large price cuts in an attempt to boost demand for its cars.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden, Promising Corporate Tax Increases, Has Cut Taxes Overall
President Biden has called for $5 trillion in new taxes on corporations and high earners. But his record so far is as a net tax cutter.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Expert on maximizing your tax refund
As the tax season progresses, the IRS reports having received over 71.5 million tax returns, already issuing more than 49 million refunds to Americans. With the average refund amounting to $3,109, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger offers ...CBS News - Top stories -
The US must address more than LNG to mitigate climate change
While the Biden administration intended to send a message about addressing climate change, it is important to place the LNG story within the broader emissions context.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
There Are Already More Measles Cases in the US This Year Than All of 2023
The CDC is begging Americans to get vaccinated against measles as cases continue to rise.Wired - Tech -
Trump tax cuts set to expire – will you be affected?
With many of former President Trump's tax cuts due to expire next year, taxpayers may be wondering if there's anything they should be doing now to prepare.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Bank of England policymaker says markets pricing in too many rate cuts; Co-op Bank to cut 400 jobs – business live
Catherine Mann says market pricing is helping the central bank do its work in bringing borrowing rates down. The pound has risen since her comments, up 0.2% to $1.2661.. Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said financial markets are pricing ...The Guardian - World -
More than six in 10 US abortions in 2023 were done by medication — a significant jump since 2020
New research shows that more than six in 10 of the abortions in the United States last year were done through medicationABC News - Health -
Having trouble paying your taxes? 3 smart options to consider
If you're struggling to pay off your IRS tax debt, there are a few solutions to consider. Here's what they are.CBS News - Top stories -
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a “careful approach” in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
An interesting disconnect in US rate-cut expectations
Economists and the Fed think similar things on what will happen to the US economy. So why is there a big gap in their expectations for interest rates?Financial Times - World -
Ontario moves to allow use of Indigenous languages in legislature
‘Momentous change’ will permit lawmakers in Canadian province to address chamber in ‘first languages’. Lawmakers in Ontario will now be able to address the province’s legislature using Indigenous languages, in a “momentous change” that belatedly ...The Guardian - World -
AI Is Moving Faster Than Attempts to Regulate It. Here's How Companies Are Coping.
Companies aren’t waiting to see what regulation looks like before jumping in with AI.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nigerian pupils taken in mass abduction freed
Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight.BBC News - Top stories - Nigeria -
England sewage spills more than double in 2023
Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.BBC News - Top stories -
How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
Irish AD: Independence 'more valuable than ever'
Notre Dame atheltic director Pete Bevacqua told ESPN on Thursday that his school's independent status in football is "more valuable than ever."ESPN - Sports -
IRS has 940K unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to expire. Is one yours?
The IRS is warning taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the tableABC News - Top stories -
An 'often overlooked' retirement savings option can lower your tax bill, advisor says. Here's how it works
There's still time to lower your 2023 tax bill or boost your refund with a spousal IRA for married couples. Here's who qualifies.CNBC - Business -
Thompson scores 28, Golden State runs away in 2nd half to top Miami 113-92
Klay Thompson scored 28 points, Jonathan Kuminga added 18 and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the second half to beat the still-shorthanded Miami Heat 113-92ABC News - Sports -
March Madness: Illinois fends off Iowa State in the second half to advance to Elite Eight
Illinois is in the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
We're Working Less Than We Used to, and That's OK
More workers—and employers—are getting the benefits of a quasi-four-day week than it appears.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Amid book bans, DEI cuts and 'Don't Say Gay' laws, 7 states will mandate LGBTQ-inclusive curricula
Washington will now mandate that the state’s public schools teach LGBTQ history, as red and blue states continue to diverge on whether schools should expose kids to gay and trans identities.NBC News - Politics -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.1% to 98.95
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.1% to 98.95 — up nine of the past 12 trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Teachers Are Quitting. Some States Want to Pay More to Keep Them.
Nationally, average teacher pay has barely budged since 1990. New legislation seeks to increase minimum salaries.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Simple New Technique Could Make Your Eggs More Humane
A system that determines the sex of chicks before they hatch eliminates the need to destroy young males.The New York Times - Top stories -
WATCH: Senior dog is adopted after more than 700 days in shelter
Velcro, a 10-year-old dog with arthritis and special needs, was matched with Jeanette Finch-Walton by Austin Pets Alive! "Velcro has adopted me, I didn't adopt him," Finch-Walton said.ABC News - Top stories -
Kuriga kidnap: Nigerian pupils taken in mass abduction freed
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More than 130 kidnapped children freed in northern Nigeria
Release of pupils snatched in Kaduna state is a boost for Bola Tinubu’s governmentFinancial Times - World - Nigeria -
WeWork co-founder and former CEO Adam Neumann recently offered to buy the bankrupt co-working company for more than $500 million, people with knowledge of the matter said.
WeWork co-founder and former CEO Adam Neumann recently offered to buy the bankrupt co-working company for more than $500 million, people with knowledge of the matter said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boat Racing and Business Have More in Common Than You Think
From assembling the right crew and understanding what you're up against to prepping the boat and planning for emergencies -- there are surprising parallels to inspire business leaders.Inc. - Business -
More living people honoured with statues last year
It's the first time this century that this has happened, according to charity Art UK.BBC News - Top stories -
Democrats fear Trump more than Biden scares GOP: Poll
More Democrats fear former President Trump being reelected than Republicans fear President Biden’s potential second term, according to a new poll. The poll found 66 percent of Democrats are extremely fearful of another Trump term in the White ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Who Loves Fashion More Than a Vintage Clothing Buff?
Laverne Cox, Anna Sui and other enthusiasts shop at the Sturbridge Show, a gold mine for people who buy and wear exquisite old things.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Blockbuster M&A deals more than double in first quarter
Dealmaking drought left behind as first-quarter transaction values rise 30% with European market standing outFinancial Times - Business -
The Memo: RFK Jr. set to hurt Biden more than Trump — but it’s complicated
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is enjoying a new burst of attention after unveiling his choice of running mate on Tuesday, entrepreneur and lawyer Nicole Shanahan. Shanahan’s wealth — she is the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin — has already aided ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
German consumers pay more for energy than before Ukraine war
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Black Crowes release new music for the first time in more than a decade
“Happiness Bastards” is the first new studio album in 15 years for the Black Crowes, made up of brothers Chris and Rich Robinson. The duo, who broke up in 2015, got back together in 2020 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album.CBS News - Entertainment