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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the standard deduction amounts for the 2026 tax year, and they’re higher than ever. As a result, taxpayers will have more money to claim on their tax returns without needing to itemize deductions. Standard Deduction Amounts for 2026 The standard deduction amounts for 2026 are as follows ¹:…

A widespread outage affected Verizon mobile and internet customers across the United States, with users reporting losing coverage in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to Downdetector, a website that monitors service provision failures, the outage peaked at around 1 a.m. ET, with normal coverage largely restored by 3 a.m. ET. The outage had…

In a recent appearance on Seth Meyers’ “Late Night,” Taylor Swift shared a side-splitting story about her fiancé, Travis Kelce, and his encounter with Greta Gerwig and Hugh Grant’s wife, Anna Eberstein, at one of her Eras Tour shows in London. According to Swift, Kelce was thrilled to meet Gerwig, his favorite director, and was…

Re-Election” is a thought-provoking film that masterfully blends humor and introspection to explore the complexities of personal agency, fate, and the human tendency to dwell on past regrets. Written, directed by, and starring Adam Saunders, this Texas-set comedy-drama follows the story of Jimmy Bauer, a man in his forties who returns to high school to…

A massive fire erupted early Thursday morning at the Caribou Village Shopping Center in Nederland, Colorado, forcing nearby residents to evacuate their homes. The fire, which was first spotted by a Boulder County Sheriff’s Office deputy around 4:30 a.m., quickly spread, prompting an immediate response from local firefighters. Evacuation Orders Issued As a precautionary measure,…

Delta Air Lines is celebrating a stellar third quarter, with the airline’s profit forecast exceeding estimates due to higher fares and resilient luxury travel demand. The Atlanta-based carrier reported adjusted earnings of $1.71 per share for the quarter, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.53 per share. Revenue also rose 4% year over year to $15.2 billion,…

Novo Nordisk Expands into Liver Disease Treatment with $5.2 Billion Acquisition of Akero Therapeutics In a strategic move to bolster its pipeline in the competitive obesity and diabetes market, Novo Nordisk has agreed to acquire Akero Therapeutics for up to $5.2 billion in cash. This marks the Danish pharmaceutical giant’s largest-ever deal under the leadership…

The silver market has witnessed a significant surge, with prices blowing past the $50 mark to reach a record high of $50.40 per ounce. This development has exceeded the 2011 peak and the 1980 intraday record of $50.36. Financial commentator Peter Schiff believes that silver is still undervalued and predicts that prices could climb to…

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match between India Women and South Africa Women at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam was a thrilling encounter that showcased the exceptional skills and determination of the players. India’s women’s cricket team posted a total of 251 runs against South Africa, thanks to Richa Ghosh’s record-breaking knock. Ghosh’s…

Country music fans in Ireland are in for a treat as US country superstar Luke Combs has been confirmed to headline Slane Castle next summer. Combs will take the stage on July 18, 2026, as part of his highly anticipated “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” of Europe and North America. This marks a significant moment…