Americans are running out of time to claim $1 billion in tax refunds
Taxpayers have more than $1 billion in unclaimed refunds for tax year 2020, but the IRS will hold payments only until May 17.
Florida housing market gets "worrying sign"
The universities said in their report that the soaring housing premiums in the Miami market are "a potential worrying sign for the housing market."
California migrants in one city eligible for $500 monthly payments
In Fresno, the government looks to aid low-income residents with monthly payments of $500.
IRS issues advice to small businesses
The Internal Revenue Service urged small businesses to use its Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center on IRS.gov this week.
Biden's crackdown on taxes benefiting 'white' people slammed
The administration released its 2025 budget proposal, which calls for a significant increase to the top capital gains tax rate.
Senior hit with lifetime Medicare penalty forced to go back to work
"My health is deteriorating, and I feel anxious and resentful," 78-year-old Cynthia Colyer told Newsweek.
Student loan borrowers are running out of time to get debt canceled
Under the Biden administration, student loan borrowers can apply to combine all their federal student loans.
$20 minimum wage backfires as restaurants see orders plummet
The Seattle City Council is deciding whether to pass a new law that would adjust its prior PayUp bill that went into effect in 2022.
Map shows states with Social Security taxes in 2024
Individual taxes will differ by state, as each has its own rules about handling federal retirement benefits.
Taxes hit 50% for some Americans in five states
Biden has outlined a 2025 budget that would call for the highest top capital gains tax in more than 100 years.
Pro-Palestinian protests deal blow to student loan forgiveness
Protests across the country are causing many to pull their support for federal student loan forgiveness.
Medicare refusing to pay for cancer scan sparks warning for patients
Some women will be forced to pay up to $450 if they do end up getting extra scans related to breast cancer.
California has plan for dramatic health care change
The state has previously introduced laws that would bring universal health care to residents, but so far, none have been successful.
Millions of Americans would see taxes cut under new plan
South Carolina is in the middle of approving a budget that would offer a statewide income tax cut.
Gen Z most want to ban talking about sports at work
The workforce survey said 12 percent of Gen Z wished they could ban talking about sports at work, compared to the national average of 9 percent.
School meals to change across America
The changes will go into effect between fall 2025 and fall 2027 and include rules for less sugar and more flexible meal options.
Woman suddenly loses Medicare insurance in middle of cancer treatment
The 67-year-old Charlotte resident said she was undergoing treatment for her stage 4 diagnosis when she received word that her Medicare had been terminated.
America's teens are already planning to get plastic surgery
When surveying a group of teens, one in four say they plan to get cosmetic surgery to combat the appearance of aging.
Major change to airline refunds in US
The Department of Transportation rules airlines must now automatically refund passengers whenever they cancel or delay a flight.
Gen Z are losing jobs they just got: 'Easily replaced'
The report found 78 percent of hiring managers said their company will lay off recent graduates due to artificial intelligence.
SNAP benefit increases to change under new plan
House Committee on Agriculture is considering new farm bill that would adjust how recipients get increases to their SNAP benefits.
Officials warn 70,000 Medicaid users they're losing health insurance
Nevada Health Link, the state's health insurance exchange, sent alerts to the tens of thousands of residents no longer eligible.
Medicaid changes could lead to thousands of deaths, study warns
As the United States looks to reform its Medicaid and Medicare programs, lawmakers have proposed several updates to the healthcare options.
Supreme Court justice asks if city can kill homeless people
Court heard oral arguments in Gloria Johnson v. Grants Pass, focusing on whether homeless people have a right to sleep outside.
State may send out new $1.8 billion in direct payments
If passed, the checks will go out before the end of the year.
Jewish professor says Columbia barred him from campus
Shai Davidai, an assistant professor in the management division of Columbia Business School, claims he has been banned from campus.
Donald Trump's winning over some LGBTQ+ voters
While more supported President Joe Biden, respondents were split on whether his administration is doing better or worse than they expected.
Where will TikTok users go after ban?
Congress voted to ban TikTok in America after concerns over the influential platform being run by Chinese company ByteDance.
Max Azzarello, who lit himself on fire at Trump trial, posted about Swift
Azzarello, a 37-year-old living in St. Augustine, Florida, was confirmed by law enforcement to be the man who set himself on fire outside Trump's trial Friday.
Texas Medicaid shake-up risks upending nearly 2 million people
The state plans to remove some of its largest nonprofit children's health plans from Medicaid.