A recent decision by the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) has left a taxpayer feeling victorious. The BFR told the Department of Revenue to take another look at the taxpayer's account and lower the tax bill. The big question was whether the taxpayer was actually living in Pennsylvania
In December 2023, over 300 people gathered at the First United Methodist Church in Richardson, Texas. They were there to honor loved ones lost to violent crime. This event, called the Tree of Angels ceremony, has been happening for 28 years in Dallas County. It started in 1991 by Verna Lee Carr, a v
Crypto is growing up. It's not just about making money fast anymore. Now, the big talk is about privacy and who's watching. Governments and regulators are paying close attention to how crypto works and how to keep an eye on it. A big meeting is happening soon. It's not just any meeting. It's a chan
Stablecoins are shaking up the way money moves around the world. They mix the speed of blockchain with the steadiness of regular cash. This could be a big deal for sending money across borders, making it faster and cheaper. Right now, sending money internationally is slow and expensive. It often ta
People who have gone through tough times with mental health issues can make a big difference in how services are designed. This is not just about giving advice. It is about using personal stories to shape better care. A recent study looked at how this works in real life. Six people shared their exp
The U. S. House Republicans have rolled out a healthcare plan that skips over a big issue: the end of Obamacare subsidies. These subsidies, which have been helping millions of Americans afford health insurance during the pandemic, are set to expire at the end of December. Without an extension, premi
In the heart of western Washington, the Skagit River has been pushing its limits, testing the strength of levees that have stood since the last big flood in 2021. The river, swollen by relentless rain, reached a record height of nearly 38 feet, putting the town of Burlington and its 9, 200 residents
In a small town like Palmer Lake, Colorado, politics can be intense. Recently, three officials stepped down from their roles. One of them, Michael Boyett, a former trustee, said his heart doctor told him to quit politics. Boyett had a heart procedure in November. He believes the stress from his job
In a quiet neighborhood of Sunset Hills, a grim discovery was made. A woman, later identified as 64-year-old Melissa Anderson, was found dead in the basement of a home. The circumstances surrounding her death have shocked the community and raised many questions. A man, Joseph Michael Marino, 30, ha
A man in Mississippi, Marcus Taylor, has been freed after spending a decade behind bars for a crime that should have only kept him there for half that time. The governor, Tate Reeves, stepped in and said enough is enough. He pointed out that the sentence was clearly against the law, as the maximum p
