FILE – This April 13, 2014, file photo shows the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters building in Washington. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File) The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments…
A man rides a motorcycle taxi past Christmas decorations on a street in Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) Deadly stampedes reveal the devastating impact of Nigeria’s economic crisis as some families risked everything for basic holiday aid. Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the…
In a touching moment at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York City, Pauletta Washington celebrated her husband Denzel Washington‘s baptism and licensing as a minister in training. The “Reasonable Doubt” actress reflected on their 45-year journey together and God’s influence in their relationship in footage from Washington being laid in the…
FILE – Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Trump’s decision to inject himself into the budget debate a month before his inauguration foreshadowed that his second term…
Luigi Mangione is escorted into Manhattan Criminal court for his arraignment on state murder and terror charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Accusations of political interference and dual prosecutions dominate the high-stakes murder case in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. The man…
Photo: AdobeStock Looking for last-minute gift ideas for a young child in your life? Consider some basic items that can help encourage their speech and language skills. If you’re looking for last-minute gift ideas for a young child in your life, you may want to consider some basic items that can help encourage their speech…
Photo:AdobeStock Spending time with family can be a beloved part of the holiday for some, but a stressful occasion for others. The holidays can be a time for friends and family to come together. But if festivities in the upcoming days leave you dreading tension-filled conversations and disagreements at the dinner table, head to your…
Two Black teachers at Beverly Hills High School in California filed a formal complaint with the school district alleging harassment and racial discrimination, including claims that Black students and teachers are regularly subjected to racist slurs, threatening comments and disparate treatment. The complaint was filed on Dec. 9 with the Beverly Hills Unified School District…
Illustration depicting Francois Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture participating in the successful revolt against French power in St. Dominique (Haiti). | Source: Bettmann / Getty During the era of slavery in the Americas, enslaved men, women and children also enjoyed the holidays. Slave owners usually gave them bigger portions of food, gifted them alcohol and provided extra…
A female Amazon customer’s outlandish tantrum has Reddit users buzzing. The screaming Karen’s diatribe got progressively worse, ending with a racist crescendo that’s sure to haunt her for years. A video screenshot of a woman going on a racist tirade against an Amazon delivery driver. (Tiktok/coconutwheelie) The video starts with the woman being informed by…
