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IRS To Begin Laying Off Thousands Amid Peak Tax Season – How It Impacts Your 2025 Tax Refund

IRS employs around 100,000 people in total, and the layoffs will hit several states, including New York, California, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Rise Of Solopreneurs: How AI Could Build A New Breed Of One-Person-Company Billionaires

The foundation of a successful solo venture is identifying a problem and then deploying the appropriate AI tools to solve it.

Kentucky Floods Kill 8, More Extreme Weather Ahead For US

President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for Kentucky on Sunday afternoon, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with relief efforts.

New York State Bans DeepSeek On Government Devices Over Privacy, Surveillance Concerns

Governor Kathy Hochul orders ban, citing national security concerns.

Over 40,000 Federal Workers Opt For Trump-Musk Retirement Offer Amid Fears Of Mass Firings As Deadline Nears

Office of Personnel Management has warned that employees who do not take the deal may face layoffs, restructurings, or reductions in force.

Marco Rubio at his Senate confirmation hearing

Rubio Secures Unprecedented Deal With El Salvador To House Criminals Deported From US

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the deal includes an offer from Bukele to house dangerous criminals who are American citizens or legal residents, within Salvadoran prisons.

USAID Crisis: Musk Says Trump Agreed To 'Shut It Down' After Officials Blocked DOGE Access

The USAID Director of Security John Voorhees and his deputy, Brian McGill believed they were legally bound to deny access to the restricted material, as the inspection team lacked the required security clearance.

OpenAI Targets $340B Valuation In New Funding Round

Global tech investor SoftBank Group is in discussions to lead the round, with plans to contribute between $15 billion and $25 billion.

Federal Unions Urge Workers To 'Say NO' To Trump's Deferred Resignation Program, Lawsuit Filed

Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" email offers federal employees the option to stay on payroll until Sept. 30 without working in person. Workers have until Feb. 6 to decide on the offer.

Trump Administration Says No More Condoms For Gaza, Halts $50 Million Funding

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the expense a "preposterous waste of taxpayer money" and underscored that it did not align with the administration's "America First" policy.

2025 Layoffs: Meta, Microsoft, And BlackRock Join The Trend Amid AI Shift

While workforce cuts raise concerns, the tech sector is poised for significant growth, with jobs in big data, fintech, and AI expected to double by 2030.

Antioch School Shooting: Incident Partially Livestreamed, Students Climbed Over Milk Counter To Escape

A female student died and another student was injured in a shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville. The shooter was identified by police as 17-year-old student Solomon Henderson, who killed himself after shooting his schoolmates.

Florida Faces Rare Snowstorm As Record Snowfall Hits The South

Around 40 million people, mostly in the southern U.S., were under various weather warnings.

Lawmakers Who Supported TikTok Ban Flooded with Angry Comments from

TikTok Is Back, But Marvel Snap, CapCut, Lemon8 And Other ByteDance Apps Go Dark In US

Many users were caught off guard, unaware that these platforms were linked to ByteDance.

Neil Gaiman Faces New Sexual Assault Allegations — Shocking Details Emerge

Scarlett Pavlovich, a former nanny for Neil Gaiman's second wife, Amanda Palmer, and their son, has made allegations of abuse, including rape. In January 2023, she filed a police report detailing the alleged assault. However, the case has since been closed.

How To Keep Your Pets Safe Amid California Wildfires

By preparing an emergency go-bag for your pets and recognizing signs of distress, you can reduce risks and ensure their safety during and after a wildfire.

All Eyes On Final Jobs Report For 2024: What To Expect In 2025

The slowdown in labor market is due to the post-pandemic recovery, job growth in a few industries, high interest rates, tech advances, and uncertainty about the economy, global events, President-elect Donald Trump's potential policies.

Mayor Karen Bass Slammed For Silence And Absence During LA Wildfires

An expressionless Bass declined to respond after being asked by Sky News reporter David Blevins about her initial absence and cuts to the Fire Department budget.

Torched Rifle, Burned ID and Melted Handgun: Images Reveal Items

How Tesla Cybertruck Attacker Used ChatGPT To Plan Blast

Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty Army soldier from Colorado Springs, queried the AI chatbot about building explosives, determining the necessary firing speed to detonate them (rather than just cause a fire), and circumventing laws to obtain materials, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

HMPV Outbreak Escalates: Malaysia Logs Hundreds of Cases, India Confirms Two

In the U.S., HMPV typically circulates during specific seasons, starting in winter and continuing through spring. Health authorities emphasize the importance of early detection and monitoring, especially for vulnerable groups.

Mass Shooting Outside Queens Nightclub: 10 Teens Injured, Gunmen Escape

The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. outside Amazura nightclub in Jamaica, where a group of 15 people, aged between 16 and 20, were waiting to attend a private event.

Google Unveils Whisk: A Fun New AI Tool For Image Creation

The new AI tool, launched in the United States, allows users to effortlessly create images with a simple drag and drop without needing a single line of text.

Staff Sues Apple For Spying, Limiting Free Speech On Social Media

Amar Bhakta, an Apple advertising technology employee since 2020, claims the company used its privacy policies to harm his career by banning him from discussing digital advertising publicly and forcing him to remove his Apple role from LinkedIn.

The dollar surged against its major peers after the strong US jobs data fanned bets on more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes

Salary Negotiation Secrets: 8 Top Benefits You Must Hold On To

A thoughtful negotiation shows that you are not only practical but also invested in the company's success.

Early Discounts Boost Thanksgiving Online Sales by 4%

The rise in sales suggests that shoppers are responding positively to the bolder promotions and price cuts retailers have rolled out earlier this year, signaling a strong demand for holiday deals.

Netflix Prevails In Shareholder Lawsuit Over Account Sharing Impact

The proposed class action lawsuit was filed after Netflix revealed in April 2022 that it had lost 200,000 subscribers in the previous quarter.

Bluesky Faces EU Scrutiny Over Disclosure Failures

The European Commission, the EU's executive body, had contacted the 27 national governments to check "if they can find any trace of Bluesky," including locating an EU-based office.

India's Antitrust Body Rejects Apple's Bid To Halt Competition Violation Report

In November, Apple alleged the primary complainant in the antitrust case, the Indian non-profit Together We Fight Society (TWFS), had not complied with the directive to confirm that the old investigation reports were destroyed, as per an internal order from CCI.

Nippon Steel Makes Anti-Import Vow To Save US Steel Deal Amid New Tariffs

The Japanese steelmaker aims to complete the takeover of United States Steel Corp before President-elect Donald Trump, who had vowed to block the acquisition during his campaign, assumes office in January.

Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected To Travel This Thanksgiving, Setting New Record

International flight bookings have risen 23% compared to last Thanksgiving, and the average cost of tickets has dropped by 5%.