Congress passed a bill including a temporary tax exemption for tips, allowing a $25,000 annual deduction from taxable income for most tipped workers. Those earning over $150,000 will still see tipped income taxed. The provision, part of a larger spending and tax package, is slated to expire in...
A fatal multi-vehicle crash and subsequent fire on I-70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel has caused a major closure of westbound lanes. Authorities are urging holiday travelers to avoid the area and delay their departure from Denver. The crash involved a semi-truck and a Ram truck, resulting in the...
Leaked information reveals Google's upcoming Pixel 10 series accessories. New Pixel Buds 2a will be available in four colors: Hazel, Strawberry, Iris, and Fog Light. A new Pixel Buds Pro 2 color, Sterling (gray), is also anticipated. The Pixel 10 phones will offer various storage options and...
Amidst paused US weapons shipments to Ukraine, President Zelenskyy met with European leaders in Denmark to discuss filling the gap. The US halt affects crucial munitions like Patriot missiles, impacting Ukraine's defense against Russian attacks. Europe is stepping up, with Denmark, holding the EU presidency, pushing for increased...
Four people died and eighteen were injured in a mass shooting outside a River North restaurant during a drill rapper's album release party late Wednesday. Police believe the venue was targeted, and are investigating a possible motive related to gang rivalries. The attackers, in a dark vehicle, fired...
A former security contractor for Gaza's Israel- and US-backed aid distribution sites alleges colleagues fired on unarmed Palestinians, including women and children, at multiple locations. The contractor, who spoke anonymously, claims guards shot at people moving too slowly, resulting in at least one fatality. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation...
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper acknowledged a "serious failing" by MI5 after a High Court ruling revealed the intelligence agency provided false evidence to multiple courts in a neo-Nazi case. The court rejected two previous internal inquiries and ordered a further, independent investigation under Sir Brian Leveson. Cooper expressed...
A 5-year-old girl fell overboard from a Disney Dream cruise ship and her father jumped in to save her. Security footage confirms the family's account. The incident occurred on deck 4 as the ship returned to Fort Lauderdale from the Bahamas. A 'man overboard' alert triggered a swift...
The EPA placed 144 employees on administrative leave and launched an investigation after they signed a letter criticizing the Trump administration for politicizing the agency. The employees used their official titles in the letter, which the EPA deemed a violation of its zero-tolerance policy against undermining the administration's agenda....
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a new $111 billion two-year budget, reached through a rapid bipartisan compromise with Republican lawmakers. The budget includes tax cuts, changes to driver's licensing fees, and increased funding for education and childcare. Its swift passage was driven by the need to secure federal...
