IRS Shifts 401(k) Catch-Up To Roth
A new Internal Revenue Service rule is reshaping retirement saving for higher earners. Workers with pay at or above $150,000 who make 401(k) catch-up contributions must now route those dollars…
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Illegal Gold Mining Expands In Peru’s Amazon
Illegal gold mining is pushing deeper into Peru’s Amazon, raising alarms over deforestation, mercury exposure, and the safety of remote communities. Environmental monitors and health researchers say the advance is…
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Rare Twin Gorillas Born In Virunga
Virunga National Park has announced the birth of rare male twins, a hopeful start to…
President Boosts Argentinian Beef, Angers Ranchers
A recent policy move to expand imports of Argentinian beef has placed the White House…
Billionaire Named 1,000 Times In Epstein Files
A fresh wave of scrutiny has landed on a high-profile billionaire after recent records tied…
Wes Moore Leans Into Trump Clash
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is embracing a public confrontation with former President Donald Trump, turning…
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Pima County 911 Overwhelmed By Misuse
Pima County’s 911 center has been flooded with calls in recent days, straining a system meant for life‑threatening emergencies. An…
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Regulator Affirms Markets After Super Bowl Bets
A key gambling regulator affirmed the integrity of recent sports wagering markets after a surge of bets tied to the…
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Airlines Waive Fees Amid Winter Storm
Major U.S. airlines moved quickly to protect travelers as a new winter storm threatened to snarl flights across key hubs…
Solid GDP, But No AI Boom Yet
Economic growth looks steady heading into the latest fourth-quarter report, but the long-promised surge from artificial intelligence is not expected…
January Diet Trends Face Stereotype Backlash
Each January, diet trends surge as people rush to reset after the holidays, but a growing pushback warns that one-size-fits-all…
Researchers Expose Methods to Mislead AI
Amid growing use of chatbots at work and home, a researcher says it is still possible to push modern AI…
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Home Cocktails Surge As To-Go Expands
As dining rooms closed and kitchen tables turned into bars, at-home cocktails soared, reshaping how Americans drink and how restaurants…
Darren Hayes Details Severe Head Injury
Darren Hayes, the Australian singer best known as the voice of Savage Garden, said doctors found skull fragments in his…
Bri McNees Explains Pod Decision
Bri McNees shed new light on a key choice from Love Is Blind, revealing that Connor Spies topped her list…
Jason Oppenheim And Jessica Vargas Split
Jason Oppenheim and Jessica Vargas have ended their relationship less than a year after going public, the pair confirmed on…
Lockdown Mode Thwarts Federal iPhone Access
Apple’s most extreme security setting is back in the spotlight after it reportedly stopped U.S. federal authorities from accessing a…
NYU Langone Moves To End Transgender Youth Program
NYU Langone Health is moving to end its transgender youth program, citing pressure tied to federal funding and a changed regulatory climate. The decision lands amid a national fight over…
Frustration Mounts Over Software Woes
A short complaint from a user captures a wider problem facing buyers of new apps and tools. “Wish someone warned me about the software.” The remark, posted after a disappointing…
US and Taiwan Sign Chip Trade Deal
The United States has reached a trade agreement with Taiwan aimed at strengthening domestic semiconductor manufacturing, a move designed to secure supply chains and reduce reliance on overseas production. The…
Indonesia Prepares Troops For Gaza Mission
Indonesia signaled readiness to support relief and stability efforts in Gaza, saying it can deploy up to 8,000 troops for a potential humanitarian and peace mission if conditions allow. The…
Lindsey Vonn Set To Fly Home
Lindsey Vonn is preparing to fly home a week after a violent head-over-heels crash in the Olympic downhill, according to the chief of the U.S. Ski Team. The update signals…
PMI Revenue Miss, Shares Drop 5%
Philip Morris International shares fell in premarket trading on Tuesday after second-quarter revenue missed analyst expectations, pressured by slipping cigarette volumes and an industry-wide decline in tobacco use. The maker…
Women Press Trump For Transparency
Eight women have gone public with a call for full transparency from the Trump administration, using a high-profile advert timed ahead of America’s most-watched TV event. The message, delivered as…
Odido Reports Massive Data Breach Impact
Odido, the telecom company that emerged from T-Mobile’s Dutch business, disclosed on Thursday that personal information tied to more than six million accounts was exposed in a hack in the…
Kallas Rebukes Rubio at Munich Forum
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claim that Europe is a “weak ally,” setting off a sharp exchange at the Munich Security…
Cleveland, Seattle Trade Lessons On Renewal
A pointed exchange between Cleveland’s mayor and a guest columnist set off a wider debate over how U.S. cities should learn from each other as they rebuild downtowns, grow jobs,…
EPA Weighs Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Finding
The Environmental Protection Agency is considering scrapping the federal determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare, a move that could reshape U.S. climate policy. The shift would target…