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IRS hands workers bigger tax break for business expenses in 2026
People who use their cars for work will be able to deduct more money per mile on their taxes in the new year. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced this…
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Elon Musk calls himself a ‘maker,’ slamming politicians like Bernie Sanders: ‘They take’
Billionaire business tycoon Elon Musk described himself as a “maker” in a Tuesday post on X, while reasserting his claim that Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is a taker. “My Tesla…
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Steak ’n Shake touts $2.50 ‘Patriot Milkshake’ to honor America’s semiquincentennial
Steak ’n Shake is offering a $2.50 “Patriot Milkshake” throughout January, promoting the discount as an early nod to America’s 250th anniversary, according to a post from the company’s X…
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Further rate cuts in question as Fed policymakers deeply divided over December cut, minutes show
Federal Reserve policymakers were deeply divided over the decision to cut interest rates at their meeting in December as the U.S. economy faces a challenging combination of risks, according to…
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Boeing secures $8.6B contract to build fighter jets for Israel’s Air Force
Boeing was awarded a nearly $8.6 billion contract to build 25 new F-15A aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, according to the Pentagon. The contract was secured as part of…
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Small business owners remain ‘cautiously optimistic’ heading into 2026 amid rising costs, labor challenges
Many small business owners are betting on growth in the year ahead, even as inflation, labor shortages and economic uncertainty continue to pressure operations, a new survey finds. About 80%…
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US economy expected to grow faster in 2026 despite stagnant job market: Goldman Sachs
The U.S. economy’s resilience in 2025 is expected to carry over when the calendar turns to 2026, with growth expected to accelerate as tax cuts and more favorable financial conditions…
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Musk sounds alarm on silver as China restricts exports needed for critical industrial processes
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is raising the alarm over surging silver prices as China prepares to impose new export restrictions on the precious metal. Musk responded to a post on his…
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This South Carolina community is becoming a housing hotspot
U.S. homebuyers have been flocking to a fast-growing city situated within South Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, according to data from the Census Bureau. The population in Greenville, which has become…
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Two airlines nearly collide taking off from Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport
Two jets narrowly avoided a collision while departing Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport earlier this month, prompting a federal investigation. A Volaris Airlines flight bound for El Salvador made an unauthorized…
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Ground beef recalled in 6 states over possible E. coli contamination
Grass-fed ground beef that was distributed to six states has been recalled over possible E. coli contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The…
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California abandons legal battle to restore $4B in federal funding for long-delayed high-speed rail project
California dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration after it pulled roughly $4 billion in federal funding for the state’s high-speed rail project. Court records show that California Attorney General…