How Americans plan to use their bigger tax refunds this year
Early tax refund data shows the typical check is so far 14% higher than a year ago. Here's what Americans are planning to do with the money.
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Early tax refund data shows the typical check is so far 14% higher than a year ago. Here's what Americans are planning to do with the money.
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
FedEx said it will reimburse customers if the Trump administration provides refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down emergency tariffs.
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Struggling pizza chain Papa John's said it will close 200 restaurants this year and another 100 by the end of 2027.
Cody Roberts agreed to a plea deal that would spare him from going to trial and possibly prison on charges of animal abuse.
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The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 11 states, claimed that the retail giant deceived its employees about pay and the tips they could earn.
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