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Nov 14 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin Boom: How to Stay Tax-Smart Before 2025

Bitcoin is hitting new highs, but crypto investors should keep an eye on something else: taxes. Starting in 2026, brokers will report crypto sales on Form 1099-DA, listing gross proceeds from 2025. By 2027, they'll include your original purchase price, known as the "basis. " This price is crucial be

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Judge Stops Louisiana's Ten Commandments Classroom Rule

A federal judge in Louisiana has put a temporary halt to a new law that would require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The judge, John W. deGravelles, said the law is likely unconstitutional because it promotes one religion. This means the law can't go into effect while the

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Nov 12 2024BUSINESS

Home Depot's Q3 Earnings: A Fresh Outlook

Home Depot recently announced its third-quarter earnings, showing a solid 6% increase in sales compared to last year. This boost was due to the acquisition of a new business and higher demand for home improvement supplies spurred by better weather and hurricane-related repairs. The company even rais

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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

Discovering Hidden Letters: De Raey and Clauberg's Secret Cartesian Correspondence

In the fascinating world of 17th-century philosophy, there's an intriguing tale of three unpublished letters. These letters, penned by the Dutch philosopher Johannes de Raey (1620-1702), were sent to his former student Johannes Clauberg (1622-1665) over a span of ten years, from 1651 to 1661. The le

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

How Our Opinions Shift with Conversations

Imagine a lot of people, each with their own thoughts. They're all linked, like a big social network. The Deffuant model helps us understand how their opinions change over time. Here's an interesting fact: their thoughts aren't just numbers; they're specific and can vary by topic. When they chat wit

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Nov 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Drew Barrymore's Kids and Adam Sandler's Kids: A Movie Night Surprise

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, who co-starred in the 2004 film "50 First Dates, " have kids who are now having their own movie nights. Recently, Drew walked into a scene where her kids and Adam's daughter were enjoying the same rom-com they made together years ago. She was both surprised and delig

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Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

Insuring Your Tesla: Top Budget-Friendly Providers and Tips to Know

Driving a Tesla is exciting, but the insurance costs can be a surprise. Luxury cars like Teslas come with higher insurance premiums due to their high repair costs. On average, insuring a Tesla can cost 59% more than the national norm. However, there are ways to find affordable insurance tailored to

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Nov 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Melania Trump's Path to Self-Care: A New Perspective

Melania Trump, the former first lady, has just released a book that offers a unique glimpse into her life. Starting from her early days in America at age 26, right up to the recent assassination attempt on her husband, Donald Trump, the book shares insights into how she maintains her mental and psyc

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

A Deadly Night in Gaza: Airstrike Kills 20, Raises Questions

Late Monday night, an Israeli airstrike hit a home in northern Gaza, killing at least 20 people, most of them women and children, Palestinian officials reported. This strike occurred in the town of Beit Lahiya, close to the border with Israel. The home was sheltering several displaced families, and

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

The Secret of Presidential Comfort: A NASA-Inspired Chair Review

Imagine sitting in a chair that's been tested by the hands of time, and in this case, the backside of a former U. S. President. That's what I did when I tried out an ergonomic office chair inspired by NASA, the same one used by President George W. Bush. How did I end up in this plush situation? A co

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