IRS increases 2026 business mileage rate by 2.5 cents
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Iran appoints new central bank governor after record currency fall and mass protests
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Wednesday appointed a new governor to the central bank after the former one…
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
NEW YORK — By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for anyone concerned about freedom…
US military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat accused of…
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said.…
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
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Iran’s pres. says answer to attack would be harsh in response to Trump warning
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said his country’s answer to an attack would be…
The year’s first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies
NEW YORK — The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the…
Trump says the US ‘hit’ a facility along shore where he says alleged drug boats ‘load up’
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has “hit” a dock facility along…
Swiss economic sentiment continues to improve according to KOF barometer
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Tyler Perry’s accuser sent messages of gratitude and friendship years after alleged assault
LOS ANGELES — Text messages show that Tyler Perry and “Boo! A Madea Halloween” actor Mario Rodriguez, who…
Surging silver and gold slide after CME raises margin requirements
Silver and gold futures are falling sharply after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, one of the world’s largest trading…