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A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.…
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These workers don’t take the holidays off : NPR
Many folks enjoy a few days off for the end-of-the-year holidays, but there are some workers who don’t take the…
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Amazon workers at Staten Island warehouse join nationwide strike against retailer amid busy holiday season
Frustrated workers at Amazon’s largest facility in Staten Island walked out on the job Saturday morning, joining a nationwide strike…
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Netflix will air NFL on Christmas just weeks after live fight fumble : NPR
A television camera operator is dressed as Santa Claus during the Baltimore Ravens and San Diego Chargers game on Dec.…
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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Nearly 3 million Americans will receive full Social Security benefits under legislation passed in the waning hours of the current…
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Planned Starbucks strike in 3 cities could spread nationwide during crucial holiday shopping season
Workers at Starbucks stores plan to go on a five-day strike starting Friday to protest lack of progress in contract…
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How Wally Amos Made His Cookies — and Himself — ‘Famous’
Before the answers to life’s questions fit in our pocket, you used to have to turn a dial. If you…
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Billionaire Frank McCourt reveals his plan to revamp TikTok in bid for app
US billionaire businessman Frank McCourt is crafting a fundamental overhaul of TikTok’s business model as part of a plan to bid…
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Government shutdown; Russia-Ukraine war; Syria : NPR
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A government shutdown could occur on Dec. 21. Here’s what services and payments could be impacted.
With one federal spending bill now scrapped and a revised version still up in the air, the U.S. faces a possible government shutdown…
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