Social issues
Biden announces a new program to help Ukrainian refugees enter the U.S.
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Washington. Evan Vucci | AP WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced a new program Thursday that will expedite the U.S. asylum process for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion. The “Unite for […]
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Supreme Court rules Congress can deny federal disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico
A cyclist rides in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, March 15, 2022. Emily Elconin | Reuters The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Congress is not required to extend a federal disability benefits program to residents of Puerto Rico. The court ruled 8-1 that because Congress treats Puerto Rico residents differently […]
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Hit with an unexpected tax bill? It’s time to adjust your withholdings
Georgijevic | E+ | Getty Images If you had a surprise tax bill this filing season, it may be time to adjust your withholdings, financial experts say. Whether you’re a W-2 employee or self-employed, the IRS expects an ongoing piece of your income, paid through withholdings or quarterly payments. As of April 8, nearly 68% of […]
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Failing to get top grades at college could cost you £3,800 a year, new British study reveals
IFS research found that both men and women who graduated from a U.K. university with a lower second class degree in 2013 were earning £3,800 less on average a year before tax, five years later. baona | E+ | Getty Images Failing to achieve a top grade at college could mean earning around £3,800 ($4,946) […]
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Atlanta Apple store is the first to file for union election
An employee arranges Apple iPhones as customer shop at the Apple Store on 5th Avenue shortly after new products went on sale in Manhattan, in New York City, March 18, 2022. Mike Segar | Reuters An Apple retail store in the Cumberland Mall in Atlanta, Georgia, has filed for a union election, the Communication Workers […]
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DOJ announces $150 million in Covid health fraud, bogus vaccination prosecutions nationwide
Signage is seen at the United States Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., August 29, 2020. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday announced criminal charges against two people in California in a scheme that allegedly made $144 million in false and fraudulent health claims to federal programs for unnecessary […]
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What we learned from the Biden, Harris tax returns, according to experts
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden signed H.R. 55, the “Emmett Till Antilynching Act,” in Washingtonon March 29, 2022. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have released their 2021 tax returns, and there are a few key takeaways for the average American, experts […]
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William Husel, Ohio doctor accused in 14 high-dose fentanyl deaths, acquitted of murder
William Husel stands during a short break in his trial on Tuesday., Feb. 22, 2022 at the Franklin County Common Pleas Courthouse in Columbus, Ohio. Fred Squillante | The Columbus Dispatch via AP An Ohio doctor was acquitted Wednesday of hastening the deaths of multiple critically ill patients by ordering large doses of the powerful painkiller fentanyl. […]
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Here’s how to choose a health insurance plan that fits your budget and life
Most Americans struggle to figure out which health insurance plan will save them money. It is a process that can be confusing, time-consuming and costly. A study of almost 24,000 employees at a major Fortune 100 company found that 61% of them chose the wrong plan for their needs. The average employee could have saved […]
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Soaring inflation is hitting retirement savings hard. Here’s how best to manage yours
Brianajackson | Istock | Getty Images As inflation soars to record highs, retirement savings are feeling the pinch, making it even more important to make sure yours is working for you. U.S. inflation rose 8.5% annually in March to hit a fresh 40-year high as the war in Ukraine pushed up energy costs, the latest […]
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