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Child tax credit: Could the amount change during Trump's presidency?

(NEXSTAR) – President Trump i'm back to the White House, and Tax season is just a few days away Some Americans may be wondering how the 47th president's administration will affect the child tax credit. Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the Child Tax Credit is capped at $2,000 per eligible […]

We cannot hide from climate change — we must stop producing oil and gas now 

From the fires in Lahaina and Los Angeles to the recent flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, America's record-setting weather disasters have a few things in common. Communities are unprepared for them, people are insisting on living in unsafe places, and cities are forcing them to do so in order to generate property tax revenue. But […]

Steve Cohen operating with Mets budget is always subject to change

The Mets are suddenly in the same situation as the Yankees when Juan Soto left for the Mets, strategically trying to replace Pete Alonso. That's ironic. Basically, both sides were going to spend $1 to keep a slugger, but when he left, they realized the best use of the money was to cut it into […]

Nets’ embarrassing 59-point beatdown doesn’t change their plan

LOS ANGELES — Nothing good came from the Nets' historic 126-67 victory over the Clippers. I haven't had a positive test since Wednesday night, except by Thursday, which was like a bad dream. It's more like a nightmare But they'll move on from there starting Friday against the Lakers. Jordi Fernandez watches the Nets vs. […]

Knicks’ old-school play a refreshing change from NBA’s norm

For those still interested who weren't fooled and made the switch from watching Wednesday's Knicks vs. Sixers, the spectacle included overtime that had a strange, old-fashioned flavor: half sweat, half sweetness. The Knicks, who won in OT, often chose to play winning basketball as if that was part of the plan. They scored a lot […]

Trump’s EPA pick, Lee Zeldin, recognizes climate change without declaring it an urgent crisis during confirmation hearing

Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin (R), who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Environmental Protection Agency, appeared in the Senate. confirmation hearing Thursday morning. In his nomination announcement, President Trump highlighted Zeldin's “very strong legal background” and called him a “true warrior for America First.” “That's what the scientists say.” “President […]