Businesses in the UK are feeling the pinch, big time! A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that confidence among firms has hit a new low since the infamous "mini-budget" crisis of late 2022. The big worry? Taxes! Over 60% of businesses are fretting over their tax bills, which have
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has given some taxpayers a little more time to file their returns. If you live in one of 14 states hit by severe weather or natural disasters, you might be eligible for an extension. This includes folks in Louisiana, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as
Ever wondered what it'd be like to get a boost on your bets? DraftKings just launched a subscription service in New York that might make you rethink how you play. For just $20 a month, you can get up to a 100% profit boost on your winning parlays. The more legs in your parlay, the bigger the boost.
Basketball star Caitlin Clark isn't shy about her criticisms of the NCAA's transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. She believes the transfer portal has made college sports feel more like professional leagues, where players switch teams mid-season. This can harm the amateur spirit
From 2010 to 2021, a bunch of Pacific Island countries saw changes in their taxes. We looked at how less trade rules affected tax money from trade. As these islands got more open to trade, they collected less money from trade taxes and direct income taxes. Interestingly, they started collecting more
Elon Musk's Tesla has been making promises for years, but many are still waiting. In 2024, the billionaire CEO talked about a $25, 000 electric vehicle, self-driving robotaxis, and humanoid robots called Optimus. He said these would help grow the company and make driving safer and cheaper. But Musk'
Imagine this: Ohio lawmakers might give big-league sports teams like the Bengals and Browns a big tax break next year. This could cost taxpayers millions. Two House members, one from Cleveland and one from Xenia, want to stop lame-duck sessions, where quick decisions are made right before lawmakers
A taxi unexpectedly drove onto a sidewalk in Manhattan's bustling Herald Square on Christmas afternoon. This unfortunate incident, which happened around 4 p. m. , resulted in six pedestrians being hit, three of whom were taken to the hospital. Among the injured were a 9-year-old boy and his 41-year-
Imagine winning the Mega Millions jackpot of $1. 15 billion. Sounds amazing, right? But let's talk about what you'd really take home. The federal government takes a chunk for taxes, and depending on where you live, the state might too. Only eight states don't tax lottery winnings: California, Florid
Hey, let's talk about Stephen Miran! You might remember him from Trump's first term, when he was a Treasury adviser. Well, guess who's back? Stephen's been tapped by Trump to lead the Council of Economic Advisers. This isn't just any job, folks. This three-person team tells the president what's up w
