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IRS rejects more than 20,000 refund claims for pandemic-related tax credit
The IRS is sending more than 20,000 rejection letters to taxpayers who wrongly claimed the employee retention tax credit. Here's what filers need to know. …
read moreSupreme Court case on ‘income’ could have major implications for taxpayers
The Supreme Court on Tuesday is hearing oral arguments for Moore v. United States, a case that could affect broad swaths of the U.S. tax code….
read moreBiden’s approval among small business owners hits a new low amid nationwide ‘Bidenomics’ struggle
Add Main Street business owners to Americans not buying President Biden's economic message with his approval among small business owners at a new low. …
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PlayStation Will Remove Discovery Shows Despite User Purchase
Sony said that the Discovery shows would be deleted from the devices on Dec. 31, citing “content licensing arrangements with content providers.” …
read moreProtocol Village: Beam to Launch on Immutable zkEVM, Gaming-Focused L2 With Polygon Tech
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 7-Dec. 13, with live updates throughout….
read moreCommercial companies to collaborate for DARPA’s new lunar economy study
Establishing commercial markets on the moon is going to require thinking a little differently. That’s DARPA’s hunch, anyway. DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is the…
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5 Tips to Choose an SEO Agency (That Actually Delivers Results)
Discover how to recognize a good SEO agency with these tried-and-tested tips. …
read more15 Ways Service-Based Businesses Can Stand Out and Thrive in the New Year
Small service-based businesses face the challenge of positioning themselves for success in the upcoming year, and here is what they said. …
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Best 12 Slack Bots for Small Business Users
Acting like hardworking virtual assistants, Slack bots can answer your questions and help you and your team get things done faster. Here are the 15 best…
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Putin Travels to U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia on Rare Trip to Mideast
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia stopped first in the United Arab Emirates and went on to Saudi Arabia. He said the Israel-Hamas war will figure…
read moreIllia Kyva Is Killed Near Moscow
The lawmaker, Illia Kyva, called for Ukraine to surrender after Russia invaded. He was living in Russia, but Ukrainian authorities had sentenced him to prison in…
read moreNew U.K. Asylum Bill Aims to Override Some Human Rights Law
Britain’s prime minister unveiled emergency legislation to salvage a highly contested scheme to deport asylum seekers to the African country. It wasn’t enough for his immigration…
read moreBordeaux Botulism Outbreak: Criminal Charges Announced
One person died and 15 others were sickened in September after eating homemade sardine preserves at an organic wine bar in Bordeaux. Prosecutors say hygiene rules…
read moreIsrael-Hamas War: Conditions Worsen for Gazans Seeking Shelter in South
As Israeli commanders describe house-to-house battles with Hamas in southern Gaza, little aid is getting through and displaced civilians are struggling to find safety. …
read moreAs Political Turmoil Intensifies in Ukraine, Opposition Leader Calls for Unity
Tensions between Ukrainian leaders, including between President Volodymyr Zelensky and his military chief, come as the country seeks emergency aid from Washington. …
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15 Ways Service-Based Businesses Can Stand Out and Thrive in the New Year
Small service-based businesses face the challenge of positioning themselves for success in the upcoming year, and here is what they said. …
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Best 12 Slack Bots for Small Business Users
Acting like hardworking virtual assistants, Slack bots can answer your questions and help you and your team get things done faster. Here are the 15 best…
read moreCalifornia Poultry Supplier Illegally Employed Kids, Stole Wages: Labor Department
Regulators say Exclusive Poultry Inc. had kids as young as 14 working to debone chickens with sharp knives and “operate power-driven lifts to move pallets.”…
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The 14 Best Animated GIF Makers for Your Small Business
If you’re looking for an animated GIF maker, there are plenty available online. Here are 10 for you to consider using at your small business. …
read moreSpotify Axes 17% Of Workforce In Third Round Of Layoffs This Year
The music streaming service hopes the cuts, which amount to about 1,500 people, will help it become profitable. …
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Marketing Automation Software: 9 Options to Take Your Business to the Next Level
Marketing a business, online or off, is time intensive. That’s why many small businesses turn to marketing automation software like these to manage the load. …
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IRS rejects more than 20,000 refund claims for pandemic-related tax credit
The IRS is sending more than 20,000 rejection letters to taxpayers who wrongly claimed the employee retention tax credit. Here's what filers need to know. …
read moreSupreme Court case on ‘income’ could have major implications for taxpayers
The Supreme Court on Tuesday is hearing oral arguments for Moore v. United States, a case that could affect broad swaths of the U.S. tax code….
read moreBiden’s approval among small business owners hits a new low amid nationwide ‘Bidenomics’ struggle
Add Main Street business owners to Americans not buying President Biden's economic message with his approval among small business owners at a new low. …
read moreIt’s TikTok Shop’s first Christmas, and shoppers are torn between hot deals and ethics
As consumers head into the holiday season, a new e-commerce platform has entered the playing field: TikTok Shop. …
read moreIRS delays tax reporting rule change for business payments on apps such as Venmo and PayPal
If you received business payments via apps such as PayPal and Venmo, you will not be subject to a lower threshold for 1099-K tax reporting for 2023….
read moreMore part-time workers to get access to employer retirement plans next year
Changes in the federal law, coupled with a strong labor market and state mandates are opening up employer-sponsored retirement plans to part-time workers. …
read moreTechnology
PlayStation Will Remove Discovery Shows Despite User Purchase
Sony said that the Discovery shows would be deleted from the devices on Dec. 31, citing “content licensing arrangements with content providers.” …
read moreProtocol Village: Beam to Launch on Immutable zkEVM, Gaming-Focused L2 With Polygon Tech
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 7-Dec. 13, with live updates throughout….
read moreCommercial companies to collaborate for DARPA’s new lunar economy study
Establishing commercial markets on the moon is going to require thinking a little differently. That’s DARPA’s hunch, anyway. DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is the…
read moreAs Bitcoin reaches the $44,000 threshold, why the surge and what’s next?
Bitcoin’s price surge into year-end has been exceptionally encouraging, as it has been accompanied by the highest trading volume it has seen since November 2022.
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Your mobile password manager might be exposing your credentials
A number of popular mobile password managers are inadvertently spilling user credentials due to a vulnerability in the autofill functionality of Android apps. The vulnerability, dubbed…
read moreGoogle Updates Bard Chatbot With ‘Gemini’ A.I. as It Chases ChatGPT
After more than eight months of research and development, Google has unveiled its most powerful A.I. so far. But only parts of it are widely available….
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Protocol Village: Beam to Launch on Immutable zkEVM, Gaming-Focused L2 With Polygon Tech
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Dec 7-Dec. 13, with live updates throughout….
read moreCZ’s Guilty Plea Accepted by Judge, Has Yet to Decide If Binance Founder Can Go Home
A federal judge accepted Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s guilty plea to one count of violating the Bank Secrecy Act, but has not yet weighed in…
read moreCrypto Exchange Bitzlato Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to U.S. Money Transmitter Charge
Anatoly Legkodymov, a co-founder of Hong Kong-based crypto exchange Bitzlato, pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitter. Bitzlato was sanctioned by the U.S government in…
read morePro-Blockchain Bill Clears Hurdle in U.S. House
Another crypto bill has cleared the goal posts of a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, with the unanimous approval of legislation that would direct…
read moreWorldcoin Foundation $5M Grants Program Focuses on ‘Equitable Systems’
The grants are supposed to give developers a “focus on building resilient technology and more equitable systems.”…
read moreFirst Mover Americas: Traders Are Turning to Ether
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Dec. 6, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest…
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Here’s what chart analysts say about bitcoin’s path from here to $50,000
Bitcoin broke above $40,000 last weekend and has remained above that level for much of this week – the next stop could be close to $50,000….
read moreIt’s been a ‘buy now pay later’ Christmas: What’s next for these stocks in 2024
The late 2023 rally in stocks like Affirm is thanks to consumers leaning harder on the delayed payment option, but fundamental headwinds remain. …
read moreTD Cowen names this ‘premium’ global sports league a top stock pick for 2024, sees 60% rally
Liberty Media's Formula One remains underappreciated by investors, says TD Cowen. …
read moreGet out of cash in 2024. Here’s where you’ll find attractive income in the new year, BlackRock says
While rising interest rates made 2023 a great year for cash, it's a different story for next year, according to BlackRock. …
read moreETFs to buy and sell as the GLP-1 craze booms
The ripple effects of recent breakthroughs in weight loss treatments can be tricky for ETF investors to navigate. …
read moreWednesday’s analyst calls: Burger stock upgrade, auto racing name a top 2024 idea
Analyst calls on Wednesday include a big upgrade for this burger chain. …
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5 Tips to Choose an SEO Agency (That Actually Delivers Results)
Discover how to recognize a good SEO agency with these tried-and-tested tips. …
read more15 Ways Service-Based Businesses Can Stand Out and Thrive in the New Year
Small service-based businesses face the challenge of positioning themselves for success in the upcoming year, and here is what they said. …
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Best 12 Slack Bots for Small Business Users
Acting like hardworking virtual assistants, Slack bots can answer your questions and help you and your team get things done faster. Here are the 15 best…
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The 14 Best Animated GIF Makers for Your Small Business
If you’re looking for an animated GIF maker, there are plenty available online. Here are 10 for you to consider using at your small business. …
read moreWeb3 Attribution Platform Spindl Teams Up With AppsFlyer to Improve Blockchain Gaming Analytics
The two firms will be integrating their data sets to allow developers to map their user journeys which span Web2 events – like clicks and app…
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Marketing Automation Software: 9 Options to Take Your Business to the Next Level
Marketing a business, online or off, is time intensive. That’s why many small businesses turn to marketing automation software like these to manage the load. …
read moreTravel
14 Holiday Travel Gifts For Anyone On Your List Who Loves A Good Vacation
Gifts for you or your loved ones because travel is all the way back, baby.View Entire Post › …
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Tell Us The Questionable Recipe From Your State That Makes Some Lift Their Nose With Disgust
Mississippi people sure do know what they’re doing in the kitchen.View Entire Post › …
read moreInternational airline group expects a banner year for travel in 2024
Airlines expect record traveler numbers and revenues in 2024 but will continue to be constrained by the high cost of capital and limited capacity, IATA said….
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Before You Jet Off For The Holidays, Here Are 33 Things You Should Have In Your Bag
Useful products that will only make your trip easier.View Entire Post › …
read moreEurope travel giant Tui rallies after it forecasts 25% jump in operating profit
Revenue rose 11% to 8.5 billion euros ($9.17 billion), while investors zeroed in on a forecast for EBIT to increase by at least 25% year-on-year in…
read moreAirbnb Chief Financial Officer Dave Stephenson moves to new role as company reaches ‘inflection point’
Airbnb Chief Financial Officer Dave Stephenson will move to a new role at the company and will be replaced by Ellie Mertz, founder Brian Chesky said….
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Classic Christmas Fails That Are Too Funny For Their Own Good
Classic Christmas Fails That Are Too Funny For Their Own Good …
read moreThankful For These Hysterical Thanksgiving Tweets
Thankful For These Hysterical Thanksgiving Tweets …
read moreHilarious Tweets That Got Me Through This Week
Hilarious Tweets That Got Me Through This Week …
read moreAbsolutely Hysterical Tweets By Parents
Absolutely Hysterical Tweets By Parents …
read moreHalloween Fails That Made Me Cackle Like A Witch
Halloween Fails That Made Me Cackle Like A Witch …
read moreThe organisation transforming derelict homes – and how you can support it
In Leeds, a family becomes homeless every seven hours, while over 4,000 properties lie derelict. This organisation is finding a solution
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