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'Bear with me,' Trump says as both farmers and consumers brace for tariff effects
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Farmers and meat producers across the U.S. can expect the new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China and the retaliatory action from those countries to hurt their bottom lines by billions of dollars if they stay in place a while, and consumers could quickly see higher prices for produce and ground beef.
But ... (full story)
IrS offers assistance doing taxes
The IRS recently announced that its Free File Guided Tax Software will be available for taxpayers beginning Jan. 10, ahead of the official opening of tax filing season later in January. Available services vary based on income levels.
For those with adjusted gross incomes (AGIs) of $84,000 and up, Free File Fillable Forms are av ... (full story)
More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work
NEW YORK (AP) — It took five years for Crystal Burke to put a name to the symptoms that haunted her.
Heart palpitations. Insomnia so severe she slept only two to four hours a night. A newfound struggle to make decisions in her job as a nurse. Confusion when dealing with statistics, which she used to handle with ease.
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DOGE threat: How government data would give an AI company extraordinary power
(THE CONVERSATION) The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has secured unprecedented access to at least seven sensitive federal databases, including those of the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration. This access has sparked fears about cybersecurity vulnerabilities and privacy violations. Another con ... (full story)
State
These nuns advocated for immigrant rights for 40 years — now in their 90s, they're not slowing down
CHICAGO (AP) — At age 90 and 95, this Catholic nun dynamic duo have been "peacefully and respectfully" fighting for immigrant rights for over 40 years. And they never take no for an answer.
Faced with the latest moves by the Trump administration, which has challenged the sanctuary of churches, begun stripping som ... (full story)
As many top Democrats stay silent on Cuomo mayoral run, an accuser feels betrayed
NEW YORK (AP) — Lindsey Boylan helped drive Andrew Cuomo from office in 2021 when the former aide came forward as the first woman to accuse the governor of sexual harassment.
At the time she had allies in high places: Every New York Democrat in Congress, the state's legislative leaders and then-President Joe Biden all cond ... (full story)