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What’s the ‘standard deduction’? An accounting expert explains how it simplifies tax filing and saves most Americans money

What’s the ‘standard deduction’? An accounting expert explains how it simplifies tax filing and saves most Americans money

Filing taxes can be daunting, but understanding your options for reducing your taxable income can help make it easier and save you money. U.S. taxpayers have two main options for reducing their taxable income: taking…

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Governments are pushing teen social media bans – but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science

Governments are pushing teen social media bans – but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science

As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers’ access to smartphones and social media, a fierce scientific debate has erupted over whether these digital technologies actually harm young people’s mental health. The controversy, sparked by an…

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Suptech adoption: strategy and capacity building drives supervisory transformation

Suptech adoption: strategy and capacity building drives supervisory transformation

Michal Piechocki, a founder and chair of the supervisory board at BR–AG, and Anastasia Rudynska, marketing specialist, review the global use of supervisory technology – known as suptech – among central banks for enhanced digital…

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California approves tighter rules for low carbon fuels policy By Reuters

California approves tighter rules for low carbon fuels policy By Reuters

(Reuters) -California regulators voted on Friday to toughen a policy aimed at boosting low-carbon fuels to slash greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector and meet state climate change goals, despite criticism it would increase…

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Boeing workers secure big gains after strike, but the future for organized labor under Trump is uncertain

Boeing workers secure big gains after strike, but the future for organized labor under Trump is uncertain

Striking Boeing machinists approved a new contract on Nov. 4, 2024. It was negotiated between their union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the nation’s largest commercial aircraft manufacturer. Members of the…

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What do people think about smartglasses? New research reveals a complicated picture

What do people think about smartglasses? New research reveals a complicated picture

Smartglasses, a type of wearable device, have evolved rapidly since the pioneering yet ill-fated Google Glass received social backlash in 2013. Early adopters were nicknamed “Glassholes”, and the product never reached commercialisation. No one could…

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US federal energy revenue falls 10% in 2024, but still among biggest years ever By Reuters

US federal energy revenue falls 10% in 2024, but still among biggest years ever By Reuters

(Reuters) – Federal revenue from energy production on public lands and waters fell 10% in the latest fiscal year to $16.4 billion, the U.S. Interior Department said on Friday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The total was…

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Trump’s plans to extend tax cuts and slash red tape will likely spur economic growth − but there’s a cost

Trump’s plans to extend tax cuts and slash red tape will likely spur economic growth − but there’s a cost

The economy was one of their top issues as voters went to the polls this year. So what does Donald Trump’s return to the White House – as well as Republican gains in Congress –…

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our acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who is doing it – and where

our acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who is doing it – and where

Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by wider acceptance from the public. Controversies continue to hit the media, with both public and private sector organisations frequently outed…

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Oil prices fall as Hurricane Rafael expected to start weakening By Reuters

Oil prices fall as Hurricane Rafael expected to start weakening By Reuters

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as the risk that a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico will significantly affect U.S. oil and gas output declined, while the market weighs how President-elect Donald…

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