The Netherlands is exploring a new tax plan that would let workers in young companies pay less tax on the shares they receive. The proposal, which is still open for public input, was created after talking with a number of startup and growing firms. It aims to make the country more attractive for new
A new sports betting app wants you to try it out with a free $20 bonus. If you sign up and deposit at least $20 using the promo code WTOP, the money appears instantly in your account. The catch? You have to be in the US and at least 18 years old. The app focuses on predicting game outcomes rather th
Taxes shape how much people keep from each paycheck, but those amounts vary wildly depending on where they live. A fresh look at state tax burdens shows Hawaii tops the list, where residents give up 13. 3 percent of their income to state and local taxes—more than double what Alaskans pay. The breakd
The race for the open seat in Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District is turning into a money‑heavy showdown. Candidates are pouring personal wealth and outside donations into their campaigns, creating a crowded field of hopefuls from every corner of the region. One standout is a former finance
The Colorado film scene, once a hotspot for classic movies, has struggled with few big projects and talent moving to bigger markets. A fresh opportunity arrives when the Sundance International Film Festival plans a ten‑year stay in Boulder starting 2027. The state’s $70 million deal includes $34 mil
A Florida‑based corporation recently secured a refund of corporate net income tax from Pennsylvania’s Board of Finance and Revenue. The company had paid taxes for the 2022 year, claiming that its business in Pennsylvania was minimal—just taking orders for physical goods. According to the law, if a c
Lionel Richie has warned new stars that fame can be a double‑edge sword. He told Joel Madden, the frontman of Good Charlotte, that he never hears his father‑in‑law complain about fans. Richie admits he can’t ignore people who want to talk. He says being invisible is hard, but ignoring fans
Prison food often gets a bad rap, but new insights show it might reveal more than just taste preferences. Researchers looked at how incarcerated people rate their meals and linked those opinions to personal habits and backgrounds. Surprisingly, food satisfaction isn't just about hunger—it connects t
The study looked at how everyday habits linked to weight gain in South Korea before and during the pandemic. Researchers compared data from 2019, a year before COVID‑19 hit South Korea, with 2020, when lockdowns and social restrictions were in place. They focused on two types of obesity: overall bod
A 59‑year‑old former Air Force officer, who has flown to space four times, told a news agency that he suddenly became ill while eating dinner on the International Space Station. The incident happened just days before a planned spacewalk, and his crew reacted immediately, calling for ground‑based med
