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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse. Following Executive Order 14249, “Protecting America’s Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and…
The AAA national average price for regular gas is back above $4 again amid the U.S. war with the Islamic Republic of Iran. As of July 21, the AAA national average for regular fuel is $4.019, up from yesterday’s average of $4.003, the week-ago average of $3.859 and the month-ago…
The financial math behind fleeing high-tax states for a Florida paradise is hitting a major roadblock. While the absence of a state income tax in the Sunshine State remains a powerful draw for transplants, a combination of rising property taxes, soaring property insurance premiums and everyday inflation has pushed Miami’s…
Manufacturers say GOP tax law protected jobs, preserved wages and economic growth across every state
A group representing America’s manufacturers on Tuesday released a report marking one year since the enactment of the 2025 tax law that includes examples of the legislation’s impact on the manufacturing sector in all 50 states. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was passed by Republicans in Congress and…
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said on Monday that an initial finding from an investigation into a broken window incident earlier this month suggested “foreign object damage” and that the problem was caused by the aircraft’s age or servicing conditions. “Initial indication would suggest it looks like a foreign object damage…
Americans who are looking to buy a home for the first time are seeing some gradual improvement in affordability, though the market remains far more challenging than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic – particularly in some parts of the country. A new analysis by Realtor.com finds that the cost…
Burger King is making a major push to improve customer satisfaction, announcing Monday that it will remake any unsatisfactory Whopper for free and offer guests a complimentary Whopper on their next visit. The fast-food chain said the “Whopper Guarantee” initiative will launch alongside a new team of employees called “Your…
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the global aerospace company has begun early work on a possible new airplane design but is not yet ready to move forward. Ortberg, who became president and CEO in August 2024, said Boeing is spending “time and money” evaluating its options and preparing to introduce…
The Trump administration on Monday announced it will impose a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports, citing what officials called trade “discrimination” against American businesses. The duties will target specific Canadian goods and are set to take effect on Aug. 19 under the Tariff Act of 1930.Officials said Canada’s current…
Let me quote from Truth Social, a very important quote from the president: “Every time Iran kills an American soldier, they will pay for that killing many times over.” The president adds that “This directive has been passed on to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs…














