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Putin Threatens Massive Missile Strike on Ukrainian Government ‘Centre’

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a list of threats and boasts in a speech Thursday morning, saying he would “of course” respond to a Ukrainian attack on Russia with Western missiles and that Ukraine's “Kyiv decision-making center” He said he was a potential target. President Vladimir Putin on Thursday morning authorized the use of U.S.-supplied […]

Some tax refunds can come with hidden fees, government report warns – CBS News

If your tax professional suggests a tax refund product, such as a refund advance loan or anticipatory check, experts advise reading the fine print first. That's because nearly 16% of U.S. taxpayers paid more than $842 million in fees to receive their 2023 refunds. Of these, about 96% used Refund Anticipation Checks (RACs), Treasury Department […]

FTC Investigates Microsoft for Anticompetitive Practices Targeting the Government

According to a recent report from ProPublica, the FTC has begun an investigation into Microsoft's alleged anticompetitive conduct, some of which may have been directed at the U.S. government. propublica report In the summer of 2021, more than a year after the SolarWinds hack breached multiple government agencies, Microsoft pledged $150 billion over five years […]

Congress has just weeks to avoid a partial government shutdown after Thanksgiving

After Congress returns from its Thanksgiving break in December, it has just a few weeks to approve continued government spending past the Dec. 20 deadline. In remarks on the floor last week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) said, “When the Senate reconvenes after Thanksgiving, senators will have a very busy few weeks to finish […]