IRS stops Direct File. What are my options for filing my taxes for free now?
Direct File, the free tax filing tool from the IRS that didn’t last long, is set to shut down less than two years after it began, all due to changing priorities in Washington. During its brief existence, Direct File gave taxpayers a straightforward, no-upsell option for submitting their federal taxes for free. By the 2024 […]
Georgia stops Alabama’s SEC title streak and looks forward to a playoff break
Georgia Secures SEC Championship Title Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton had a much quicker start in the SEC Championship game against Alabama than he did the previous week against Georgia Tech. He led the Bulldogs to a solid 28-7 victory over the Crimson Tide at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, securing a College Football Playoff berth for his […]
Court Stops Trump’s Plan to Cut School Grants Related to Race and Gender Efforts
Appeals Court Upholds Funding for School Mental Health Services A federal appeals court recently affirmed a lower court’s ruling that prevented the Trump administration from cutting mental health funding, stating that doing so would likely increase racial and gender tensions. While the administration indicated that funding would continue through the end of the year, it […]
ProShares cancels certain highly leveraged ETF plans after SEC review stops
ProShares Withdraws Leveraged ETF Application Amid Regulatory Concerns Dec 4 – ProShares has pulled its application to register several highly leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after receiving a warning from U.S. securities regulators regarding potential risk exposure. This decision follows the suspension of reviews for similar plans. The warning, sent to nine ETF providers including Direxion […]
AT&T stops diversity initiatives due to pressure from Trump on businesses
AT&T has decided to discontinue its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, aligning with a broader trend among corporations as the Trump administration advocates for the removal of similar initiatives nationwide. In a letter sent to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, the telecommunications company—with around 100,000 employees in the U.S.—informed that it will […]
New York state stops the second ban on transgender bathrooms in Long Island schools.
New York State Blocks Another Transgender Bathroom Ban New York has intervened again, preventing another school district from implementing a ban on transgender students using restrooms that match their gender identity. This marks the second school district on Long Island facing such state action. The Locust Valley School District had passed a resolution prohibiting transgender […]
SEC Stops Plans for High-Leverage ETFs Amid Risk Concerns
SEC Issues Warnings to Major ETF Providers (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has recently sent out a series of warning letters to several leading exchange-traded fund (ETF) providers. This action effectively stops them from launching new products aimed at delivering returns that are three to five times greater than the daily performance […]
Methodist pastor tells congregation he is ‘transitioning’ and stops pretending to be a man, puts on a wig
Pastor’s Gender Transition Announcement Surprises Congregation The pastor of North Chile United Methodist Church in upstate New York has announced a significant personal change that has left his congregation taken aback. He revealed plans to live full-time as a woman and to take medications associated with this transition. Rev. Philip Phaneuf, 51, who previously sported […]
Trump’s increase in military action in Venezuela stops deportation flights.
US Military Escalation Affects Venezuelan Immigration Flights The latest U.S. military actions in Venezuela are causing disruptions for flights that have been transporting undocumented immigrants from the U.S. to Venezuela, as stated by the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This situation has drawn criticism from those opposing military intervention. Over the weekend, the Venezuelan Prime […]
Officer Jose Garcia accused of theft during traffic stops
A police officer in West Covina, California, is facing serious allegations of theft after he reportedly took money from drivers during traffic stops. Officer Jose Garcia, 38, has been charged with felonies that prosecutors describe as a “gross betrayal” of his duties, claiming he treated routine stops as an opportunity to rob unsuspecting motorists. The […]