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IRS To Send Out Special 'Stimulus' Payments To 1 Million Taxpayers

Special payments — up to $1,400 per person — will be automatically deposited into taxpayers' bank accounts or mailed as paper checks, in the coming weeks.

Dec 23, 2024 7:29 AM EST


'It's Vaporware': Crypto Users Troll Tether's $775M Bet On Rumble

Crypto users blasted Tether over the weekend after it invested $775 million into Rumble, with many saying it might have been a bad deal for Rumble due to business allegations around the $USDT issuer.

Dec 23, 2024 6:55 AM EST


Trump Warns Europe: Buy More U.S. Oil and Gas or Face Tariffs

Trump warned the EU to buy more U.S. oil and gas to reduce trade deficits or face tariffs. The ultimatum raises trade tensions, impacting energy markets and transatlantic economic relations.

Dec 20, 2024 1:46 PM EST


The Fall Of Assad And The Disruption Of The Captagon Trade

The fall of Assad's regime disrupted Syria's $10 billion Captagon trade, exposing its deep involvement. The drug network's collapse impacts regional markets, but future trafficking risks and instability persist.

Dec 20, 2024 1:33 PM EST


Ajman, Ireland Discuss Boosting Economic Ties, Investment Opportunities

Attendees highlighted opportunities for collaboration in agriculture, real estate, construction, information technology, and the food and beverage industries. They also stressed the importance of sharing information and statistics to support development efforts.

Dec 20, 2024 7:42 AM EST


Government Shutdown Looms: Will You Still Get Your Social Security Benefits?

Here's what you need to know about whether recipients will continue to receive their much-needed checks during this uncertain time.

Dec 20, 2024 7:38 AM EST


After Amazon, Starbucks Baristas Strike Just As Holiday Rush Begins

Hundreds of Starbucks baristas are going on a 5-day strike in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, citing unfair labor practices and stalled negotiations with the company.

Dec 20, 2024 6:14 AM EST


Craig Wright Is Still Wrong: UK Judge Finds Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto In Contempt Of Court

Craig Wright was found in contempt of court for continuing to insist that he is Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of the Bitcoin – he has also been sentenced to one year in jail.

Dec 20, 2024 3:37 AM EST


From Big Lots To Empty Lots: Retailer Announces 'Going Out Of Business' Sales Amid Bankruptcy Woes

Following its bankruptcy filing, discount retailer Big Lots is liquidating 963 locations nationwide. Nexus Capital Management was the intended buyer of the company's assets, however the transaction fell through.

Dec 20, 2024 3:34 AM EST


What To Know About A Blockchain Measure Included In The Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Bill

Congressional leaders unveiled a 1,547-page stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown that could have kicked off Saturday, and squeezed into the bill is a measure that specifically tackles the deployment of blockchain technology.

Dec 19, 2024 9:16 AM EST


Amazon Workers Strike: How It Could Impact Your Holiday Deliveries

The strike follows Amazon's failure to meet a Dec. 15 deadline to negotiate contracts that would secure better wages and working conditions.

Dec 19, 2024 9:14 AM EST


Fed Cuts Interest Rates For Third Time: What It Means For You

For the third time in a row, the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates by 25 basis points. Find out how this choice impacts credit cards, student loans, auto loans, savings accounts, and mortgage rates.

Dec 19, 2024 7:12 AM EST