The child tax credit might exceed $2,000 with the Republicans’ budget plan, but many families would not gain from it.
Changes to Child Tax Credits Proposed in Budget Bills Both the House and Senate are working on a budget adjustment bill that includes an increase in child tax credits. Interestingly, the House version suggests a bigger payment for families. So, what is a child tax credit? It’s a partially refundable tax credit for taxpayers with […]
Protests on No Kings Day in NYC did not exceed 75,000 — here’s where it happened
On Saturday, over 1,500 rallies dubbed “Kings No Day” are set to take place in hundreds of cities across all 50 states, opposing President Trump during the Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C. The organizer’s website, nokings.org, outlines planned protests in both the U.S. and Canada, describing it as “a national day of action […]
Elon Musk anticipates SpaceX earnings will exceed $15 billion by 2025.
This year, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reported revenues reaching approximately $15.5 billion. Musk emphasized on Tuesday that this reflects the increasing influence of rocket manufacturers in the commercial space industry. He mentioned that next year’s commercial revenue from SpaceX will surpass NASA’s budget, which is around $1.1 billion. He shared this update on social media. […]
AI’s Energy Use Will Exceed Bitcoin by the End of the Year, According to a Study
Simply put A recent study indicates that by early 2026, the energy demand from AI technology is expected to surpass that of Bitcoin mining. In contrast to Bitcoin’s clear energy consumption metrics, major tech firms like Google and Microsoft often obscure specifics about AI-related energy usage, mainly reporting broader emissions tied to their AI activities. […]
Measles cases in the US exceed 1,000.
According to recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States is experiencing a significant number of measles cases. As of May 15, 31 states have reported a combined total of 1,024 cases, marking one of the most serious outbreaks in recent years. The CDC indicates that about 96% of […]
Costs for flights to Guantánamo exceed $21 million
The Trump administration allocated over $21 million for military flights transporting immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, within a three-month period, recent figures from the Pentagon reveal. Data shared by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday disclosed that from January 20 to April 8, the US Transportation Command carried out 46 deportation flights to the Guantanamo […]
Military Costs Exceed $21 Million for Deportation Flights This Year
During President Donald Trump’s second term, the US military reportedly spent over $21 million on flights for deporting immigrants, as revealed in figures released on Monday. From January 20 to April 8, Transcom operated 46 flights using military aircraft to aid in immigration deportations, which was shared with Senator Elizabeth Warren. Transcom stated that these […]
Measles cases exceed 1,000 for the first time in three decades.
The current measles outbreak in the country has reached over 1,000 cases for the first time in three decades. This information was published recently by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to data from the CDC, there are 1,001 confirmed cases across 31 states. This marks a significant rise from the 285 cases […]
Pinterest Shares Rise as Revenue and User Counts Exceed Expectations
Key takeout Pinterest shares climbed 9% during intraday trading on Friday, following a report indicating global monthly active users exceeded both first-quarter revenue and estimates. The number of monthly active users surged 10% year-on-year, hitting a record 570 million. Pinterest’s stock rose by as much as 4% on Friday. Pinterest (PINS) saw a 9% increase […]
Quarterly profit at News Corp more than doubles, with revenue rising to exceed Wall Street forecasts
News Corp, which owns the Post and the Wall Street Journal, announced on Thursday that its quarterly revenues exceeded expectations, driven by growth in digital real estate, the Dow Jones division, and its book publishing sector. Based in New York, the media company reported a net profit of $107 million from ongoing operations, a significant […]