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Higher tax filing costs could take a bite out of your refund

You’re absolutely correct. The cost to file your taxes, especially if you choose to hire a professional to do them, can certainly reduce your overall tax refund. Here are a couple of ways to mitigate those costs: 1. Do-it-yourself tax software: User-friendly tax software is available in the market that can guide you through the […]

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Pink Stanley Quencher Starbucks cup release sparks mayhem at Target stores

The limited-edition Starbucks cup featuring the beloved animated character Pink Stanley Quencher has caused a stir among fans all over the world. The popular cup was released through a collaboration between Starbucks and the popular animated property, Pink Stanley Quencher. The cup was released exclusively at Target stores in the US and Canada on January […]

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Maersk halts Red Sea shipping until further notice after Houthi militant attack

Maersk, the world’s largest shipping line, has ceased operations in the Red Sea following an attack by Houthi militants on one of its vessels. The vessel, a chemical tanker carrying diesel fuel, was sailing from the Saudi port of Jeddah to the Yemeni Port of Hudaida when militants fired an RPG at it on 23 […]

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Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws

Under current laws, driverless cars in California are not immune from traffic tickets. All drivers, regardless of whether the vehicle has a human driver or is driverless, must abide by the same road rules and traffic laws. If a driverless car violates a traffic law or ordinance, it can be ticketed. However, it should be […]

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Workers wrested a seat at the table on AI this year. Will it be enough?

It is impossible to say whether workers having a seat at the table on AI this year will be enough to make a difference in the industry. Much depends on the extent to which their voices are heard and respected. AI is a rapidly evolving technology with far-reaching implications, making it essential to ensure that […]

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Housing, inflation, interest rates and more: What to expect in the 2024 economy

Housing: Housing prices are expected to continue rising as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. The demand for housing is expected to remain strong while the supply of homes is likely to remain limited. We may also see an increase in rent prices and the availability of rental units, as rents have remained low […]

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Americans ramped up spending during the holidays despite some financial anxiety and higher costs

for goods and services, lifting the economy out of a yearlong stagnation,” write Vipal Monga and Sharon Nunn of the Wall Street Journal. The surge in holiday spending, whether driven by discounts, e-commerce, or stimulus checks, aided a broad swath of the economy, from luxury boutiques to shippers hustling to make deliveries. Retail sales in […]

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Prices finally fell last month after 3.5 years of increases

Prices had been increasing for 3.5 years before finally falling last month. This is a significant change as it suggests that the cost of living has finally decreased since it had been rising for a prolonged period. It is unlikely that prices will remain at the lower level, however, and it is possible that they […]

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U.S. engine maker facing largest Clean Air Act penalty ever over emissions test cheating accusations

In 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice accused the U.S. engine maker, Cummins, of cheating on emissions tests. The two entities said that the company, which supplies diesel engines to many truck and bus manufacturers, had installed a defeat device on models sold between 2007 and 2018. Under this device, […]