As April approaches, crooks are getting bolder about stealing refunds before honest taxpayers can. Instead of breaking into mailboxes or hacking bank accounts, they’re now hijacking Social Security numbers to file fake tax returns and grab refunds. What’s especially sneaky is that the real owner mig
Netflix is cooking up a sequel that throws out the usual crime-comedy playbook. After a year-long shoot across England and Italy wrapped in late 2025, the show now promises a twist: less polished London settings, more rugged countryside and glitzy Italian lake views. Theo James, who plays family enf
After making waves with a hit sitcom, the person behind it is trying something new. A fresh comedy series called “Big Mistakes” is coming to Netflix soon. It follows the odd journey of a pastor from New Jersey and his sister, a teacher, who somehow get mixed up with criminals. The show’s creator onc
Alaska has a serious issue with sexual violence, especially against young people. More than half of reported sexual assault victims in 2024 were under 18, and the state leads the nation in rape cases. Shockingly, Alaska also has a high suicide rate, which experts link to sexual assault. Studies show
Lil Nas X, the artist behind hits like "Old Town Road, " won’t face jail time after a judge approved his entry into a mental health program. The decision comes after charges were filed following an incident where he allegedly walked naked down a street in Los Angeles. Police say three officers were
China’s top tax and finance bodies pushed banks to use blockchain and privacy‑focused computing on Monday, aiming to make the “bank‑tax interaction” smoother and give small businesses more loan options. The State Administration of Taxation and the National Financial Regulatory Administration issued
The state’s anti‑discrimination law is putting school sports programs in a tough spot. A federal rule, Title IX, says girls and women must have equal chances to play sports. Colorado’s law says everyone should be treated the same, no matter gender identity. Last month, a federal office said
Scientists have found that electrons do not leave atoms as quickly as once thought. When a powerful X‑ray photon hits an atom, it can jolt an electron out in what is called the photoelectric effect. Using pulses that last only attoseconds—one quintillionth of a second—researchers watched the e
The group of finance ministers from Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Austria have joined forces to ask the European Union to introduce a windfall tax on energy firms. Their main worry is that the recent surge in oil and gas prices—linked to conflicts in Iran—could push inflation higher and hurt o
Budster is a mix of corgi and husky that arrived at Fulton County Animal Shelter in Rochester, Indiana, after his owner gave him up because of housing rules. He was not a problem dog; he came from a place that may have been abusive. The shelter’s staff saw right away how special he was, noting that
