The U. S. is trying to bring order to the wild west of crypto with new rules, but those rules miss a big problem: taxes are still a nightmare. The Clarity Act promises clearer lines for crypto businesses, but it doesn’t fix how crypto taxes work. Right now, reporting forms for crypto trades are conf
On Tuesday, Russia accused the United States of breaking its pledge to the United Nations by refusing a visa for a top Russian diplomat. The issue came up during a Security Council meeting led by China’s foreign minister, where Russia expected its deputy foreign minister, Alexander Alimov, to attend
For years, Democrats said they stood for workers and middle-class families. But their recent money troubles tell a different story. The group running the party now has about $14 million left, while owing almost $18 million. At the same time, the opposing team has $124 million saved up with no debt.
The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to stop Vermont’s legal case against Meta, the company that owns Instagram. The state claims Instagram was built to hook young users by taking advantage of their developing brains. Vermont argues this addiction tactic boosts ad sales, especially targeting
Officials in Washington want to open a small quarantine station in Kenya for Americans returning from Ebola-hit parts of Central Africa. Instead of setting up the site at home, they’re looking abroad—just in case someone gets sick after possible contact with the virus. A group of U. S. public health
A big fund of $1. 776 billion sounds like a way to fix wrongs done by the IRS. The idea is simple: if people feel the tax agency treated them unfairly, they can get money back. Many Americans already distrust the IRS. Stories about unfair audits, slow delays, and even past scandals like targeting co
A quiet Saturday morning in Healdsburg took a sharp turn when an SUV plowed into Baci Cafe & Wine Bar, turning a 16-year-old restaurant into a scene of shattered glass and overturned furniture. The crash happened around 7:50 a. m. , leaving behind a mess that will take six to eight weeks just to cle
Tensions between Iran and the U. S. took another turn this week when American forces launched strikes in southern Iran, claiming they were defensive. Iran quickly called these actions a violation of their ceasefire agreement. At the same time, China stepped in with a message of hope, urging both sid
A sudden hospital closure in Oak Park has left a Chicago neighborhood struggling to get quick emergency help. When Rev. Ira Acree’s wife needed medical care recently, the trip to the closest hospital took 20 minutes by ambulance instead of the usual five-minute drive. That extra time can mean the di
A Philadelphia company that once restored antique doors and furniture is shutting down after failing to complete work for which it had already been paid. The business agreed to a $20, 000 settlement with state officials, promising to return money to customers who never got their items fixed. In exch
