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4 Smart Moves to Cut Your 2025 Tax Bill Under New Rules
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made some long-awaited permanent changes to the tax code. It also introduced short-term tax breaks that come with strict limits and phaseouts, and many of them are only available through 2028 or 2029. Here are four ways to get the most out of the OBBBA’s temporary provisions as you file your 2025 ... (full story)
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.
Inflation dropped to 2.4% in January compared with a year earlier, down from 2 ... (full story)
Supreme Court Black History Month Event Highlights Trailblazers, Inspires Future Leaders
The Supreme Court of Ohio celebrated “A Century of Black History Commemorations” during its annual Black History Month Program.
The event highlighted the achievements of notable Black Ohioans in the legal sphere while inspiring future generations of leaders.
“This year’s national theme invites us to r ... (full story)
Taiwan's AI-powered economy soars in the shadow of bubble fears and China threats
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — In Taipei, real estate agent Jason Sung is betting that home prices around a high-tech industrial park in the northern part of Taiwan's capital will soon take flight – because of computer chip maker Nvidia.
The area is where Nvidia plans to build its new Taiwan headquarters as it rapidly expands ... (full story)
Sports
Cleveland Browns continue community impact during Black History Month through their Be The Solution platform
BEREA, Ohio – The Browns will honor Black History Month throughout February with programming centered on entrepreneurship, education, and career development. The team's commitment to advance and champion equitable opportunities through their Be The Solution platform in part of Browns Give Back, aims to drive impact across ... (full story)
Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash
Amazon's smart doorbell maker Ring has terminated a partnership with police surveillance tech company Flock Safety.
The announcement follows a backlash that erupted after 30-second Ring ad that aired during the Super Bowl featuring a lost dog that is found through a network of cameras, sparking fears of a dystopian surveillance ... (full story)
Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual
CHICAGO (AP) — Sports have become a big part of prediction markets. So big that even sportsbooks have moved into the business.
The rapid growth of sports offerings on prediction markets — called event contracts — has captured the attention of the four major North American sports, along with the NCAA and other o ... (full story)
NE Ohio cross country ski conditions considered exceptional
Have you had the hankering over the past several winters to give cross-country skiing a shot, but due to the lack of good skiable snow, closed courses and/or the unavailability of rental gear you could never actually make it happen?
Well, this winter just might be your best opportunity to see what cross-country skiing’s &l ... (full story)