Looking for a larger tax refund this year? Certain workers might qualify for a new deduction.

New Overtime Deductions Could Boost Tax Refunds Tax professionals are encouraging filers to familiarize themselves with a recent law that might lead to higher refunds. The upcoming tax deadline is April 15, 2026. As taxpayers gear up for the April 15 filing date, they should be aware of a significant new deferral impacting many hourly […]
Tom Steyer supports a special election for extra taxes on corporations.

Tom Steyer’s 2027 Special Election Proposal Gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is pushing for a special election in 2027 aimed at amending Proposition 13 in California. His proposal involves reassessing commercial real estate based on current market values, which would reignite a controversial tax debate in the state. Steyer noted that he has communicated this initiative […]
Firefighter Andrew Jimenez appears in court wearing a suicide vest for the murder of his wife Mayra

In a Los Angeles courtroom, colleagues of a cherished teacher who was brutally murdered struggled to hold back tears on Thursday as her suspected killer—firefighter Andrew Jimenez—appeared wearing a suicide vest. Jimenez, standing behind a plexiglass barrier in shackles, donned a blue vest with no shirt underneath, his physique evident as sheriff’s deputies moved in […]
Former Mets Gold Glove recipient Juan Lagares has announced his retirement.

Juan Lagares, the Gold Glove Award-winning former outfielder for the Mets, announced his retirement on Thursday, concluding a two-decade career in professional baseball. Reflecting on his journey, Lagares expressed gratitude to Aguilas Sibaenhas of the Dominican Republic Winter League, where he played for the past four years. In a social media post, he shared, “Thank […]
Memphis pastor faces charges for trafficking and sexually exploiting a minor, following a conviction of another pastor from the same church.

Tennessee Pastor Indicted Following Child Abuse Allegations A pastor in Tennessee has been indicted on serious charges linked to child abuse in Memphis. This comes in the wake of another pastor from the same church who was convicted for similar reasons. The mother of one alleged victim spoke to WHBQ TV, revealing that Martinius Tyler […]
JPMorgan criticizes Trump for ‘fraudulent’ targeting of Jamie Dimon in a lawsuit about debanking

JPMorgan Challenges Trump’s $5 Billion Lawsuit On Thursday, JPMorgan criticized former President Donald Trump for what they deemed a “fraudulent” attempt to name CEO Jamie Dimon as a defendant in a $5 billion lawsuit concerning the closure of Trump’s bank accounts. The bank claims this move was intended to keep the case alive in Florida. […]
Senate candidate linked to Democrats has transferred close to $400,000 to his family, financial reports reveal.

Dan Osborn, an independent candidate for the Senate in Nebraska who has strong connections to the Democratic Party, is facing criticism for directing significant campaign funds—around $250,000 from his wife and her consulting business—back to his family. According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) documents, Osborn, along with his wife, daughter, and sister-in-law, has raised over […]
Blood test shows potential for anticipating the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms.

A straightforward blood test could eventually act as a kind of molecular ‘clock’ to not just indicate whether someone might develop Alzheimer’s disease, but also when it might happen. This test was detailed in Nature Medicine on February 19, and it focuses on a pathological version of a protein called tau that circulates in the […]
Reasons Behind the Drop in EPAM Systems Stock

EPAM Systems Experiences Stock Decline Despite Strong Earnings IT consulting firm EPAM Systems saw its stock drop by 18.4% by 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, even after reporting better-than-expected sales and earnings. Prior to the release of the fourth-quarter earnings, analysts projected EPAM to earn $3.16 per share on revenues close to $1.4 billion. Surprisingly, […]
Alysa Liu finishes her comeback by winning gold in figure skating at the Olympics

Alisa Liu Wins Gold in Women’s Figure Skating at 2026 Winter Olympics For the first time since the 2002 Winter Olympics, an American woman is at the pinnacle of the figure skating world. Alisa Liu achieved a stunning victory, securing gold on a night filled with drama, surpassing Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai. Returning […]