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The IRS says the deduction generally applies to the overtime premium, not every dollar earned during extra hours.
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A July 24 open letter from 25 technology companies and organizations urges U.S. policymakers to avoid broad restrictions on open-weight AI models as Washington weighs competition, cybersecurity and China-related concerns.
Business
The Health Over Wealth Act would expose private-equity debt, curb hospital asset stripping and require money to keep care running. Congress should pass it.
Health
OTC hearing aids can be useful for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, but shoppers should check labels, return policies, symptoms, and red flags before buying.
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Trump ordered an immediate investigation into EU fines on U.S. tech companies and threatened a substantial tariff after Brussels penalized Google.
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Rocky Mountain National Park visitors should check the August 1 release, the Bear Lake Road split, two-hour entry windows and the $2 Recreation.gov fee before planning a September trip.
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Bahrain and Kuwait sent warplanes to hit military sites inside Iran earlier in July, the Wall Street Journal reports, with UAE intelligence and defensive support.
Personal Finance
The FTC says unexpected demands to pay only by bank transfer, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, payment app or gift card are a major scam warning sign. Here is how to slow down before money is gone.
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Digital Realty shares surged nearly 15% after record bookings and backlog, strong renewal pricing and a raised 2026 core FFO outlook.
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LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a reported two-year, $8 million deal with a player option for his record 24th NBA season.
Personal Finance
Several states have late-July and August 2026 back-to-school sales tax holidays. Check the dates, price caps, online-order rules and exclusions before you shop.
Personal Finance
The IRS Automatic Exemption from Penalty can remove some failure-to-file, failure-to-pay and failure-to-deposit penalties without a request, but it is not a blanket waiver.
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Congo's 2026 Ebola outbreak has passed 1,200 deaths, and health agencies say the Bundibugyo strain, security gaps and incomplete contact tracing are making control harder.
WorldNew
The U.S. completed a 13th night of strikes on Iran as Trump said he was close to deciding on a larger attack, while retaliation spread across the Gulf and Red Sea.
World
California's June 2 primary saw 148,241 vote-by-mail ballots rejected, with late arrivals, signature problems and missing signatures leading the list.
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The House passed H. Con. Res. 89 on July 23, 2026, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. Here is what the vote changes and what still has to happen.
Travel
A new State Department pilot lets eligible B-visa applicants at participating posts pay $750 for an earlier interview slot. Check the limits, refund rules and timing before paying.
Sports
The WTA's new eligibility policy took effect July 21, 2026. Here is what the SRY gene test rule changes for players, privacy and appeals.
Personal Finance
The CFPB's August 10 mortgage-disclosure deadline matters for borrowers because it targets the paperwork, waiting periods and cancellation rights that shape refinancing and closing decisions.
Personal Finance
A Howard University enrollment dispute shows why families should confirm payment plans, outside scholarships and account balances before a college tuition deadline.