The focus on Arctic security is heating up. Finland's president, Alexander Stubb, is pushing for a solid plan to be ready by the NATO summit in Turkey this July. This comes after the U. S. made a deal to calm tensions about Greenland's future. The U. S. president, Donald Trump, recently announced t
A trust recently faced a tough situation with Pennsylvania's tax department. The issue started when the trust filed an updated tax return for 2021. This update led to a higher tax bill. The tax department then added extra charges, including a penalty for not paying electronically and some adjustment
Alaska's acting attorney general, Stephen Cox, has been in office for a short time, but his actions have raised eyebrows. He seems more focused on making a name for himself in national politics than on serving the people of Alaska. Cox's first move was to bring in an attorney from Indiana to be his
Taxpayers in Pennsylvania recently won a significant victory in their fight for fair treatment regarding multistate taxes. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) ruled in their favor, acknowledging that they should receive credit for taxes paid to other states. The issue began when the Depa
In the southern U. S. , young women often face hurdles when it comes to making their own choices about birth control. A recent study shed light on this issue by looking at how different people in their lives influence these decisions. The study focused on young women, both Black and White, and how t
Emmanuel Macron's recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos took an unexpected turn, not because of his words, but because of his choice of eyewear. The French president sported a pair of dark, reflective aviator sunglasses indoors, sparking a wave of reactions online. The sunglasses, late
In the heart of the West Bank, a new Israeli settlement named Yatziv has emerged, marking a significant victory for the settler movement. This transformation from a small outpost to a fully recognized settlement happened astonishingly fast, within just a month. The area, overlooking the Palestinian
A judge has told Lindsey Halligan, a prosecutor who supports former President Donald Trump, to stop calling herself a "U. S. Attorney. " This comes after a court found that her appointment was not legal. Judge David Novak, who was appointed by Trump, said that Halligan's continued use of the title i
Nomi Beauty, a tech startup, has taken Estee Lauder to court. They claim that the beauty giant stole their ideas. Nomi Beauty says Estee Lauder used their secrets to make billions. They say this happened after Estee Lauder stopped honoring their contracts in 2018 and 2020. Nomi Beauty's technology
The German and French finance ministers have made it clear that Europe will not back down to threats from the U. S. over Greenland. They stated that blackmailing allies is not acceptable, especially when these allies have been friends for centuries. An emergency meeting is planned in Brussels to di
