IRS Free File Program Sees Increased Usage, Extended Through 2029
The IRS Free File program, a public-private partnership offering free federal tax filing to those with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 or less in 2024, processed 2.9 million returns through May 11, 2025, a 7.3% increase from the same period in 2024; the program will continue through 2029.
IRS Free File Program Sees Increased Usage, Extended Through 2029
The IRS Free File program, a public-private partnership offering free federal tax filing to those with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $84,000 or less in 2024, processed 2.9 million returns through May 11, 2025, a 7.3% increase from the same period in 2024; the program will continue through 2029.
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48% Bias Score
Cramer's Trust Adjusts Portfolio: Sells Coterra, Honeywell; Buys Eli Lilly
Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will sell 200 shares of Coterra Energy, 45 shares of Honeywell, and buy 10 shares of Eli Lilly on Tuesday, adjusting its portfolio weighting based on profit-taking, fundamental concerns, and long-term growth prospects.
Cramer's Trust Adjusts Portfolio: Sells Coterra, Honeywell; Buys Eli Lilly
Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will sell 200 shares of Coterra Energy, 45 shares of Honeywell, and buy 10 shares of Eli Lilly on Tuesday, adjusting its portfolio weighting based on profit-taking, fundamental concerns, and long-term growth prospects.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Plans Over 50 Executive Orders, Border Emergency Declaration
Donald Trump plans to sign over 50 executive orders on his second term's first day, including a national emergency declaration at the U.S.-Mexico border and cuts to climate-related funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, potentially defying the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Trump Plans Over 50 Executive Orders, Border Emergency Declaration
Donald Trump plans to sign over 50 executive orders on his second term's first day, including a national emergency declaration at the U.S.-Mexico border and cuts to climate-related funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, potentially defying the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Delayed, Perplexity AI Bids for U.S. Operations
President-elect Trump's announcement to delay a TikTok ban via executive order has led to the platform's service restoration in the U.S., while a concurrent bid by Perplexity AI to merge with TikTok's U.S. division and ByteDance introduces a new player into the equation.
TikTok Ban Delayed, Perplexity AI Bids for U.S. Operations
President-elect Trump's announcement to delay a TikTok ban via executive order has led to the platform's service restoration in the U.S., while a concurrent bid by Perplexity AI to merge with TikTok's U.S. division and ByteDance introduces a new player into the equation.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons Amid Concerns of Political Retribution
President Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, members of the January 6th committee, and others, hours before President-elect Trump's inauguration, citing concerns about politically motivated prosecutions.
Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons Amid Concerns of Political Retribution
President Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, members of the January 6th committee, and others, hours before President-elect Trump's inauguration, citing concerns about politically motivated prosecutions.
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44% Bias Score
Yuan Depreciation Amidst US-China Monetary Divergence
The Chinese yuan is weakening against a strengthening U.S. dollar due to diverging monetary policies and China's economic challenges, prompting the PBOC to prioritize exchange rate stability over further monetary easing to prevent a sharp currency fall.
Yuan Depreciation Amidst US-China Monetary Divergence
The Chinese yuan is weakening against a strengthening U.S. dollar due to diverging monetary policies and China's economic challenges, prompting the PBOC to prioritize exchange rate stability over further monetary easing to prevent a sharp currency fall.
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52% Bias Score
Mixed European Markets React to Trump Orders, Orsted Loss
European markets opened mixed Tuesday; Orsted reported a $1.7 billion loss; UK wages rose 6% but payrolls fell; Trump may impose tariffs; Davos hosts global leaders.
Mixed European Markets React to Trump Orders, Orsted Loss
European markets opened mixed Tuesday; Orsted reported a $1.7 billion loss; UK wages rose 6% but payrolls fell; Trump may impose tariffs; Davos hosts global leaders.
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36% Bias Score
Tesla's Brand Value Plunges 26% Amidst Musk Controversy
Tesla's brand value dropped 26% to $43 billion in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of decline, primarily attributed to an aging vehicle lineup and CEO Elon Musk's controversial public image, negatively impacting consumer perception and potentially future sales.
Tesla's Brand Value Plunges 26% Amidst Musk Controversy
Tesla's brand value dropped 26% to $43 billion in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of decline, primarily attributed to an aging vehicle lineup and CEO Elon Musk's controversial public image, negatively impacting consumer perception and potentially future sales.
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48% Bias Score
Global Reactions to Trump's Return: Allies Concerned, Others Optimistic
A global poll reveals contrasting reactions to President-elect Trump's return; while traditional U.S. allies express concern, nations such as Russia and China show optimism, with 60% and 46% of respondents respectively viewing his return positively, despite potential trade conflicts.
Global Reactions to Trump's Return: Allies Concerned, Others Optimistic
A global poll reveals contrasting reactions to President-elect Trump's return; while traditional U.S. allies express concern, nations such as Russia and China show optimism, with 60% and 46% of respondents respectively viewing his return positively, despite potential trade conflicts.
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48% Bias Score
Perplexity AI Bids to Merge with TikTok U.S.
Perplexity AI bid to merge with TikTok U.S. and new capital partners was submitted to ByteDance on Saturday; the deal, valued at over $50 billion, would integrate video into Perplexity and maintain most ByteDance investor equity.
Perplexity AI Bids to Merge with TikTok U.S.
Perplexity AI bid to merge with TikTok U.S. and new capital partners was submitted to ByteDance on Saturday; the deal, valued at over $50 billion, would integrate video into Perplexity and maintain most ByteDance investor equity.
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32% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion Amid Stagnant Global Poverty
Oxfam's 2025 report reveals a $2 trillion surge in billionaire wealth to $15 trillion in 2024, the second-largest annual increase on record, while global poverty remains unchanged since 1990, with 44% of the population living below $6.85 per day; Oxfam attributes 60% of billionaire wealth to inherit...
Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion Amid Stagnant Global Poverty
Oxfam's 2025 report reveals a $2 trillion surge in billionaire wealth to $15 trillion in 2024, the second-largest annual increase on record, while global poverty remains unchanged since 1990, with 44% of the population living below $6.85 per day; Oxfam attributes 60% of billionaire wealth to inherit...
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56% Bias Score
Solana's SOL Token Surges 12% Following Launch of Trump-Linked Meme Coin
Solana's SOL token price increased by 12% to $247.76 on Saturday after the launch of a Trump-linked meme coin, "Official Trump," on the Solana blockchain, which quickly gained a market cap exceeding $5 billion. The event followed the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., and coincided with the end of Gar...
Solana's SOL Token Surges 12% Following Launch of Trump-Linked Meme Coin
Solana's SOL token price increased by 12% to $247.76 on Saturday after the launch of a Trump-linked meme coin, "Official Trump," on the Solana blockchain, which quickly gained a market cap exceeding $5 billion. The event followed the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., and coincided with the end of Gar...
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40% Bias Score