Jay Tarife 
Holidays can bring tax season thoughts. This article answers 13 common tax season questions about filing dates, income brackets, and deductions. What You Need to Know Before Filing in 2024 1. 2024 tax deadline: Monday, April 15. 2: Tax season starts in late January. As of January 23, 2022 tax returns were accepted by the … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover and Ingenuity chopper celebrated their 1,000th sol on Mars. They continue their journey by exploring the mysterious Jezero Crater and its geological history. Exploring Jezero’s Ancient River Delta and Collecting Vital Samples for Mars Sample Return The robotic duo just completed a detailed exploration of Jezero’s ancient river delta, finding evidence of … Read more
The Wall Street Journal reports that Senator Kyrsten Sinema is trying to negotiate a major bipartisan immigration compromise in her newest electoral effort. Sinema has shaped important infrastructure, climate, same-sex marriage, and gun laws while leaving the Democratic party a year ago. Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s Key Immigration Deal Challenge Political sensitivity, complexity, and urgency characterize … Read more
In the last week of December, people may receive stimulus checks for up to $1000 for economic relief. This government funding boosts economic activity, jobs, and financial relief during economic hardships like the COVID-19 epidemic. December Stimulus Checks: Understanding Payments and Year-End Economic Relief Direct payments to individuals, prolonged unemployment benefits, infrastructure funding, tax credits, … Read more
A fatal Saturday morning incident is being investigated by the Kent Police Department (KPD). Fatal Kent Crash: Stolen Truck and Excavator Involved in Irresponsible Incident, Suspect Evades Pursuit A stolen truck with an excavator trailer was involved. The truck driver was irresponsible on South 234th Street in Kent around 7 a.m. An extended truck boom … Read more
In 22 states, the minimum wage is rising to $17, giving millions of Americans a New Year’s pay rise. 22 States to Bring New Year’s Salary Increase for Millions The minimum wage adjustments in these states take effect January 1, 2024. Maryland, New Mexico, and New York are boosting the minimum wage to $15 per … Read more
President Biden told Netanyahu that he did not propose a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in a recent call. President Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Israel-Hamas Conflict Amid Calls for Cease-fire The demand came amid growing international pressure on the U.S. and Israel to support a cease-fire. The battle has killed over 20,000 Palestinians and caused … Read more
Weather delays plagued Firefly Alpha’s fourth Fly the Lightning trip. Firefly Alpha’s Fly the Lightning Mission Faces Setback with Anomaly in Fourth Flight The launch occurred from Vandenberg Space Force Base’s SLC-2W at 9:32 AM PST on December 22, 2023. Firefly’s first dedicated commercial mission deployed Tantrum into a retrograde orbit. After the scheduled second-stage … Read more
After the federal justice minister reversed their 1984 murder convictions on December 22, fresh Brunswickers Robert Mailman and Walter Gillespie will appear in court on January 4 to decide if a fresh trial will begin. New Brunswick Men Await New Trial Decision After Murder Convictions Overturned A new trial is expected to be announced by … Read more
Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel may be delayed by U.S. politicians and labor organizations, investors worry. Concerns Mount Over Nippon Steel’s U.S. Steel Acquisition Amid Political Scrutiny Despite the market’s forecast of over 70% possibility of the merger going through, the widening difference between the agreement value and U.S. Steel’s market price … Read more