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Will ‘no tax on tips’ make tipping culture even more taxing for Americans?
A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a bill to do away with taxes on tipped income. The legislation comes as Americans are already tipping less as prices rise, along with tipping fatigue. Cruz and his cosponsors promised this bill would offer financial relief for those who need it most.… -
Even if they won’t admit it, parents do have a favorite kid
Everyone with a sibling knows it can feel like their parents have a favorite. It turns out they do, at least according to a new study. Researchers at Brigham Young University looked at the results of more than 30 studies including more than 19,000 participants and found parents do, indeed, treat their children differently. For… -
Will Trump really lower your grocery bill? Most Americans doubt it
President-elect Donald Trump said he won the presidency on the promise he would lower the cost of groceries. But days before he takes the oath of office, most Americans remain skeptical he can deliver on that promise. More than three in five Americans are slightly or not at all confident Trump will lower the cost… -
John Deere blames politics for FTC lawsuit on farmers’ right to repair
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against John Deere, accusing it of boosting profits by forcing farmers to use authorized dealers for repairs. But the tractor giant called the lawsuit “meritless,” and pointed out it was filed in the final days of the outgoing Biden administration. The FTC, along with Illinois and Minnesota,… -
How Trump’s tariffs on day one might impact car prices and auto industry
The automotive industry is bracing for Monday, Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. Back in November 2024, he promised to place 25% tariffs on neighboring Canada and Mexico as one of his “many first executive orders.” “Think about this, 70% of all the auto parts we make in Michigan go directly to… -
Pope Francis injured in fall at his residence: Vatican
Pope Francis, 88, injured himself during a fall at his residence at the Vatican on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Vatican issued a statement saying the pontiff injured his forearm at the Santa Marta house but did not suffer any fractures. The Vatican press office released a photo of the pope with his right arm in… -
Canada weighs own tariffs, oil export limits to US in response to Trump threat
Canada is considering its own tariffs on U.S. goods in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threat. As part of a potential retaliatory move, Canada could impose tariffs on up to $150 billion worth of U.S. products. The possibility of limiting oil exports to the U.S. is also reportedly under consideration. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,… -
Former LAFD official: Resources should have been in Palisades prior to fire
The Palisades Fire has become the most destructive fire ever recorded in Los Angeles. As firefighters continue to battle the historic blaze, which was only 19% contained as of the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 15, questions about the fire’s origins persist. According to Los Angeles Fire Department officials and a review of internal documents by… -
‘Big 3’ pharmacy benefit managers marked up drugs by $7.3B: FTC
The nation’s three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) made significant markups to “lifesaving” medications at pharmacies they owned, the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday, Jan. 14. The preliminary report comes as PBMs face increased scrutiny and bipartisan legislation to rein them in. The “Big 3” pharmacy benefit managers marked up generic drugs filled by their… -
Inflation rises 2.9% in 2024 as consumer prices heat up heading into 2025
Inflation continued to head in the wrong direction in December. Consumer prices rose 2.9% on the year, hotter than the 2.7% rise in November. On the month, prices rose 0.4%, the highest monthly rise since February. In November, prices rose 0.3%. It’s the third month in a row the key inflation gauge rose. It’s now… -
Olympians say medals from Paris 2024 games deteriorating
Several athletes who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics reported their medals deteriorating just months after the games ended. The French government minted more than 5,000 medals for the 2024 Olympics, including those awarded at the Paralympics. However, several Olympians have raised concerns about their medals, reporting that they have become chipped, faded and tarnished.… -
Apple pushes back against pressure to end DEI policies
At least one Big Tech company is pushing against pressure to roll back policies on diversity, equity and inclusion, also known as DEI. Apple’s board is recommending investors reject a proposal to cease DEI efforts at the company. Rebuffing calls to unwind DEI would go against a recent trend seen in tech. Meta announced during… -
New poll shows Andrew Cuomo could be poised for a political comeback
A new poll shows former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could be poised for a political comeback if he chooses to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in the Democratic primary to be the next mayor of New York City. Politico obtained the poll from Progressives for Democracy that showed Cuomo as the favorite to win, if…
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