Michigan taxpayers who filed early are experiencing long wait times and ‘pending review’ notifications.
February 26, 2026, 9:40 a.m. ET Residents in Michigan who submitted their state tax returns early are reporting significant delays in their refunds. The Michigan Department of Treasury has processed over 1.6 million state income tax returns, which is a more than 45% increase compared to last year, according to department officials. Many early filers […]
Keith Ellison rejects claims about Tom Homan’s agreement on ICE jail notifications.
Minnesota Attorney General Disputes ICE Agreement Claims Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison clarified on Thursday that no new agreement exists with the federal government regarding county jails’ notification to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about inmate release dates. This statement counters previous assertions made by border enforcement official Tom Homan. In his statement, Ellison […]
Fraudsters take advantage of Apple Support to generate believable fake notifications
New Phishing Scam Targeting Apple Users A phishing scam is gaining traction that utilizes legitimate Apple support tickets to mislead users into relinquishing their accounts. Eric Moret from Broadcom recounted his near loss of his Apple account due to what seemed like official communications. In an in-depth post on Medium, he detailed the step-by-step process […]
Congress approves legislation to address IRS ‘math error’ notifications and its implications for taxpayers.
The Senate has passed a bill that aims to revise the way the IRS notifies taxpayers about basic errors on their tax returns. Known as the Internal Revenue Service Mathematics and Taxpayer Assistance Act—or the IRS MATH Act—it made its way through the House earlier this year and is now awaiting the President’s signature. Currently, […]
Recent IRS furlough notifications promise back pay assurance despite OMB advice
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidelines on Wednesday indicating that furloughed employees are entitled to compensation under the 2019 legislation, even in light of opposition from the White House. The IRS noted, “While you are furloughed and therefore unpaid or not working, the Civil Service Fair Treatment Act mandates that federal employees who have […]
Response to deadly wildfires hindered by lack of staff and late notifications.
An independent assessment revealed that Los Angeles County’s response to severe wildfires earlier this year was hindered by problems with alerts and evacuation protocols. The evaluation, carried out by the McChrystal Group at the request of a county supervisor, determined that several issues, including outdated policies and inconsistent communication practices, contributed to the ineffective response […]
Severe weather emergency alerts: Ways to receive loud phone notifications
Central Texas is still grappling with the aftermath of the devastating floods that have resulted in over 100 fatalities and many individuals unaccounted for. The torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise nearly 30 feet in just an hour, surprising both the community and emergency responders. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly nature […]
Pinterest is pushing teens to close the app and pause notifications at school: ‘Stay in the moment’
Pinterest is taking part in a movement to drive children out of their phones. Social media platforms are testing new pop-ups that appear to minors in the US and Canada during class hours and are encouraging them to close the app until the bell rings. “Focus is beautiful,” the prompt reads, According to Verge. “Place […]
Don’t get fooled by fake phone updates and notifications
It's important to be careful when updating apps on your phone. Michelle, who lives in New Jersey, recently contacted me about a common concern. “If you click on an app on your phone and see a message saying it needs to be updated, click here. Can you believe this is genuine? Or should you close […]
Blue State Bans ‘Addictive’ Social Media Content For Minors, Notifications During School Hours
California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, on Friday signed into law a bill banning “additive” social media content for minors. The Protecting Children from Social Media Addiction Act would prohibit social media companies from “knowingly providing addictive feeds to minors without parental consent.” According to According to a press release from the Governor's Office: Law It […]