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Tax Refunds Are Running Higher Than Last Year. Here’s How To Make The Most...

The IRS has processed 87.5 million returns and paid out nearly 63 million refunds, averaging $3,521 per return, and people should consider using their refunds to pay off high-rate debt, build an emergency fund, cover upcoming expenses, or finance a desire.

Trump Threatens To Jail Unspecified Reporter Over Airmen Rescue Leaks

President Donald Trump threatened to jail a journalist for leaking information about a US fighter jet that was shot down over Iran, which complicated the administration's military rescue efforts.

ICE’s Story Of A Minneapolis Shooting Fell Apart. New Video Shows What Happened Before...

Newly released city camera video from Minneapolis contradicts the ICE agent's initial account of a shooting involving two Venezuelan immigrants, leading to the Justice Department dropping charges and two agents being placed on administrative leave.

The Sneaky — And Not-So-Sneaky — Ways That Companies Are Raising Prices Due To...

Amazon, JetBlue, United Airlines, USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Maersk are all implementing fuel surcharges to offset increased transportation costs due to the war in Ukraine.

Trump Signs Memo Directing DHS To Pay All Workers Amid Shutdown

President Donald Trump has ordered all Department of Homeland Security employees to be paid during the ongoing partial government shutdown, while House and Senate leaders are working to pass a bill to restore funding for DHS.

Get Caught Up On The Artemis II Crew’s Journey To The Moon. What’s Happened...

The Artemis II mission is the first crewed flight of NASA's Artemis program, sending four astronauts on a journey around the moon, setting a record for the farthest humans have ever traveled in space, and paving the way for future lunar settlements.

As 4 Astronauts Aim To Make History At The Moon, Trump Recommends Slashing NASA’s...

The White House has proposed a budget that cuts NASA's top line by 23%, while boosting the Artemis program by $1 billion, but also slashing the agency's science budget by nearly 50%.

Trump’s New Role For USPS In Mail Balloting Is Unconstitutional, Three Lawsuits Say

Democrats have filed lawsuits challenging President Trump's latest executive order, which instructs the US Postal Service to determine who does and doesn't receive a mail ballot, arguing that it violates the Constitution and several laws, and would create a "personal dossier" on citizens.

Takeaways From The Supreme Court Arguments On Trump’s Effort To End Automatic Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court heard arguments on the legality of the Trump administration's effort to limit birthright citizenship, with justices raising tough questions about the 14th Amendment and the framers' intent.

How To Avoid Common Tax Traps For W-2 Earners In 2026

You’ve worked hard all year. The last thing you want is to lose thousands to easily avoidable tax mistakes when filing your 2025 return this April.

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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...

Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.