As the IRS targets wealthy Americans for audits, here are red flags for everyday filers – CNBC
Photo: Rafa Elias | Moment | Getty Images The I.R.S. Still in the works The plan would avoid increased audits for taxpayers making less than $400,000, but experts say certain details on tax returns could draw scrutiny regardless of income level. Last week, the Treasury Department's Office of the Inspector General for Taxation (TIGTA) announced […]
Baker Mayfield puts NFL on notice with command performance versus Washington
For NFL fans who love the passing game, Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season probably wasn't for you. The quarterback and offense struggled greatly, and his passing statistics were down compared to recent years, especially his passing touchdowns compared to the previous year. NFL analyst Steve Palazzolo pointed out:and Monday Night Football NFL QB […]
Typhoon Yagi Causes Floods And Landslides In Vietnam, Killing At Least 59 And Causing Mass Destruction
A typhoon caused widespread flooding in Vietnam on Monday, collapsing bridges and washing away buses, killing at least 59 people, the Associated Press reported. Typhoon Yagi lashed Japan on Saturday, causing flooding, landslides and dangerously rising river levels, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. AP. A bus carrying 20 people was swept away by a flooded […]
Large Palestinian flag unfurled on Williamsburg Bridge during rush hour in NYC
A large Palestinian flag was displayed on the Brooklyn tower of the Williamsburg Bridge during Monday morning rush hour. According to footage captured by a Citizen user, two people, possibly police officers, are seen walking towards the flag. A patrol boat was also seen at the base of the Williamsburg Bridge, The Citizen reported. On […]
Harris solidifies support with Black voters, Trump numbers hold steady: poll
More Black Americans plan to make their voices heard on Election Day after Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Biden as the Democratic nominee, according to a poll released on Monday. A Washington Post-Ipsos poll found that 69% of black Americans say they will “definitely” vote on Election Day, up from 62% in April, while […]
Brown University Board Member Resigns to Protest Upcoming Israel Divestment Vote
A trustee of Ivy League school Brown University has resigned in protest over the board's decision to hold a vote on divestment from Israel that was part of a deal with pro-Palestinian students who disrupted campus in the spring. As Breitbart News reported at the time, Brown caved to protesters' demands and agreed to hold […]
In tomorrow's debate, both candidates must address social media regulation
This is a question for Tuesday's presidential debate between Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump: Do you believe the social media industry needs more regulation? And how would that be accomplished while respecting the constitutional guarantee of free speech? The power of this question is clear now as social media has an ever-increasing […]
Cop accused in K-9 partner’s death after leaving pooch in sweltering car
A Missouri police officer has been charged with leaving his police canine partner dead after leaving the dog in a hot car on a 90-degree day in June, authorities said. Savannah Police Lt. Daniel Zeigler was charged Friday with animal cruelty in connection with the June 20 death of Holus, a German shepherd police dog […]
Approval of labor unions near record high: Gallup
According to a new Gallup poll, roughly 7 in 10 Americans say they support labor unions, bringing support for them to an all-time high. According to a Gallup survey, Released on Monday, The survey found that 70% of Americans support labor unions, 23% disapprove, and 7% had no opinion — just one percentage point lower […]
Parents pressure Apple to improve App Store safety for kids ahead of iPhone 16 launch
As Apple prepares to unveil its AI-powered iPhone, concerned parents and online safety advocates are calling on CEO Tim Cook to do more to protect kids from dangerous content on the App Store, The Washington Post has learned. In a petition organized by advocacy groups Parents Together and HEAT Initiative, more than 7,800 parents, guardians, […]