New tax laws might change how Americans give to charity. The changes could make the wealthy give less and encourage middle-class folks to give more. But will it work? The tax bill passed in July has some big changes. It lowers the tax benefit for top earners from 37% to 35%. This could mean $4. 1 billion to $6. 1 billion less in donations each year. The bill also li...
In a surprising turn, Bible sales in the U. S. are soaring, even as fewer Americans consider religion a big part of their lives. This year alone, over 18 million Bibles have been sold, with a big jump in September. That’s when sales spiked after the passing of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. The English Standard Bible, Adventure Bible for kids, and the ...
Ohio is making waves in education with a new bill called the "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act. " This law lets teachers talk about how Christianity shaped American history. It passed in the House, with Republicans saying yes and Democrats saying no. The bill doesn't force schools to teach about religion. It just reminds teachers they can if they want to. It gives...
The entertainment world is buzzing with news about Warner Bros. Discovery. It seems like everyone has an opinion on who might buy it. Recently, the company gave a new deadline for more offers. Three big names have already shown interest: Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and Comcast. They all want a piece of Warner's vast collection of movies, TV shows, and superheroes. ...
A devastating fire in a Hong Kong apartment building has left at least 55 people dead and nearly 300 missing. This tragedy comes at a time when Beijing's control over Hong Kong is already under scrutiny. The city has seen significant political changes since the 2019 pro-democracy protests, with elections now limited to "patriotic" candidates and many critics silenced...
Sally Rooney, a popular Irish writer, has spoken out about a new law in the UK. This law bans a group called Palestine Action. The UK government says this group is a terrorist organization. Rooney supports this group. She thinks this law might cause problems for her work. Rooney said that a company making TV shows from her books is worried. They think paying her mon...
Health insurance costs are about to climb for many Americans. The reason? Extra financial aid from the government, known as enhanced premium tax credits, is set to expire. These credits were introduced during the pandemic to make health insurance more affordable. Without them, monthly premiums could rise significantly, leaving some people without coverage. The Affor...
In a move to make crypto transactions safer, Real X International Holding has teamed up with Cobo. This partnership aims to bring bank-level security to crypto payments and asset management. Real X is known for its PerasPay platform, which lets users buy, sell, and spend major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH. It also offers services for businesses to manage crypto ...
Intuit is a big name in financial software, known for products like QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Mailchimp. It's a major player, with a market value of around $175. 4 billion, putting it in the "large-cap" category. This means it's a stable, well-established company in the software industry. But lately, Intuit's stock has been having a tough time. It's dropped 22. 7% f...
Europe is leaning heavily on China for its green energy plans. A big step in this direction is a new battery factory in Spain. This factory is a joint project between Stellantis, a major car maker, and CATL, a Chinese company. The project is worth over 4 billion euros. The factory is being built in northern Spain. It's a huge investment. But it also shows how Europe...