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Liberty Tax settles 'cash in a flash' lawsuit brought by DC 01/10/2024 02:15pm • Virginia Beach-based Liberty Tax, the third-largest tax preparation company in the country, has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed last fall by the D.C. Office of the Attorney General, which accused the company of deceiving taxpayers who used its tax prep service with upfront cash incentives. Liber Maryland Senate president wants to ���prioritize��� investments during 2024 session 01/10/2024 10:45am • Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) expressed cautious optimism for the Senate���s legislative priorities in the upcoming General Assembly session,��even in a challenging state budget year, during an interview in his State House office Monday. ���There are a lot of places to make sm US adults across racial groups agree the economy is a top priority, AP-NORC and AAPI Data polls show 01/10/2024 09:37am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Americans of various racial backgrounds largely agree that the government should focus on the economy and foreign policy issues in 2024, but recent polling shows that views among racial groups diverge on some high-profile topics, including racism and immigration. About 7 in 10 U. 3-day union strike brings train traffic to a near standstill across Germany 01/10/2024 07:36am • BERLIN (AP) ��� A union representing many of Germany���s train drivers started a nearly three-day strike early Wednesday in a rancorous dispute with the country���s state-owned main railway operator over working hours and pay. Train travel across the country and in many cities came to a near stands Edmunds compares the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV and 2024 Tesla Model Y 01/10/2024 06:41am • The new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is one of the most intriguing electric vehicle debuts this year. It���s about the same size as Chevy���s midsize gas-powered Blazer SUV but otherwise has nothing mechanical in common. With roomy seating and lots of the latest technology features, it could appeal to p Carbon pollution is down in the US, but not fast enough to meet Biden's 2030 goal, new report says 01/10/2024 05:04am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Climate-altering pollution from greenhouse gases declined by nearly 2% in the United States in 2023, even as the economy expanded at a faster clip, a new report finds. The decline, while ���a step in the right direction,'' is far below the rate needed to meet President Joe Biden' Today in History: January 10, Thomas Paine publishes 'Common Sense' 01/10/2024 12:00am • Today in History Today is Wednesday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2024. There are 356 days left in the year. Today���s Highlight in History: On Jan. 10, 1776, Thomas Paine anonymously published his influential pamphlet, ���Common Sense,��� which argued for American independence from British rule. On thi Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds focuses on education, health care in annual address 01/09/2024 09:29pm • DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) ��� Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds focused on education and health care in an expansive agenda laid out for legislators Tuesday evening, calling for substantial revisions to how special education is provided in schools and how mental health and substance use are treated across the stat Matsui looks forward to key relief role with Padres as well as being teammates with Darvish 01/09/2024 09:12pm • SAN DIEGO (AP) ��� New San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui says he's not expecting to come in and become the closer right away but is looking forward to pitching in big late-inning situations. The 28-year-old left-hander is one of two new Padres relievers who will compete to replace All-Star close How to File Taxes When You're Self-Employed 01/09/2024 07:00pm • Key Takeaways-- If you're self-employed, you'll need to file taxes throughout the year, typically via quarterly payments.-- The self-employment tax is 15.3%, a combination of Social Security and Medicare taxes.-- There are other taxes you might have to pay, such as federal, state and local.-- Prepar Once in Va. Gov. Youngkin's position, Tim Kaine says agreement can be found with divided government 01/09/2024 05:46pm • For Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., starting a new year with a divided government in the state is a familiar situation. It's no surprise, since Democrats swept control of both the House of Delegates and the Senate in November. Kaine served as Virginia's governor from 2006 through 2010, working with a Hous As crucial House elections near, New York governor outlines agenda 01/09/2024 05:08pm • ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) ��� New York Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined her agenda for 2024 in a State of the State address on Tuesday, with the Democrat focusing on public safety and housing ahead of a pivotal election season in a state whose races could determine control of Congress. Among the proposals announc NRA lawyer says gun rights group is defendant and victim at civil trial over leader���s big spending 01/09/2024 04:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� A National Rifle Association lawyer acknowledged in court Tuesday that some former executives and outside vendors may have ripped off the influential gun rights group with lavish spending and self-dealing. But, in an opening statement at a New York civil trial scrutinizing the orga Mississippi governor, in second inauguration, says he wants young people to stop leaving the state 01/09/2024 04:30pm • JACKSON, Miss. (AP) ��� Republican Gov. Tate Reeves used the theme ���Mississippi Forever��� on Tuesday as he was inaugurated for his second term, saying he wants to curb the trend of young people leaving to pursue careers elsewhere. ���For too many decades, Mississippi���s most valuable export has Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers deal prompts California controller to ask Congress to cap deferred payments 01/09/2024 12:42pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) ��� California Controller Malia M. Cohen wants Congress to change the tax code to cap deferred payments, a change that could ensure the state is owed more money from Shohei Ohtani. Cohen made the request four weeks after the two-way star and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to