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EU to Extend Russia Sanctions as Hungary Drops Opposition

EU to Extend Russia Sanctions, Hungary Lifts Opposition; Syria Sanctions Decision Pending

Central Bank Independence Under Scrutiny as Political Pressure Mounts

ECB President Lagarde warns that political influence over central banks could undermine their ability to control inflation, citing recent demands by Trump to lower interest rates.

Los Angeles Rains Bring Relief and Landslide Risk

First rains in months bring flood risk to fire-scarred Los Angeles, with rainfall of up to 2 inches recorded and a flood watch in place.

Colombia Tariffed, Sanctioned by Trump for Migrant Plane Ban

Washington imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refused to accept a deportation flight.

Los Angeles Rain Brings Fire Relief but Landslide Risk

Los Angeles receives its first rain in months, aiding wildfire containment but raising landslide risk. Heavy downpours may trigger mudslides in recently burned areas, prompting flood watches and potential warnings.

Perplexity AI Proposes U.S. Government Ownership of TikTok

New proposal from Perplexity AI would give U.S. government 50% ownership of new entity merging TikTok's U.S. business.

9 States That Will Tax Social Security Benefits in 2025

Find out which nine states will still tax Social Security benefits in 2025 and three truths about the future of the program.

2025 Social Security Taxable States

Only nine states will tax Social Security benefits in 2025: Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and West Virginia. Residents in the other 41 states, plus Washington, D.C., will not pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits.

Trump Touts Tax Cuts on Tips, Pledges $7.5 Trillion in Cuts if Re-elected

President Donald Trump is capping a frenzied first week back in office with a stop in Las Vegas to talk about cutting taxes on tips.

TikTok, Tariffs, and the Art of the Deal

TikTok's fate becomes entangled with the president's tariff policy. Experts speculate on the interplay between TikTok, tariffs, and the complex US-China relationship. President Trump's recent softening toward China and Xi Jinping raises questions about the outcome. Despite Trump's initial security concerns, he now downplays the issue. Longtime focus on tariffs suggests Trump's flexibility may be limited, but dynamics remain fluid.