Vidhya Ck

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Selling TikTok: Could a US Sale Affect Your Online Security and Wallet?

As TikTok Ban Looms, Chinese App RedNote Races To No. 1 Spot On Apple App Store

The situation has become increasingly ironic, with users flocking to a Chinese app even as the U.S. government seeks to ban TikTok over concerns of data theft by China. Users are laughing at the paradox of trying to avoid one Chinese app by embracing another.

Jan 14, 2025 8:14 AM EST

Millions Face IRS Deadline: Late Payment Could Cost Hundreds

Tax Season Alert: Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Risks

A new IRS report highlights ongoing issues, including the agency's "unconscionable" delays in addressing identity theft cases.

Jan 13, 2025 7:34 AM EST

Unemployment Tumbles as US Adds Tons of Jobs, Is a Recession Off the Table?

All Eyes On Final Jobs Report For 2024: What To Expect In 2025

The slowdown in labor market is due to the post-pandemic recovery, job growth in a few industries, high interest rates, tech advances, and uncertainty about the economy, global events, President-elect Donald Trump's potential policies.

Jan 10, 2025 5:43 AM EST

Mayor Karen Bass Slammed For Silence And Absence During LA Wildfires

An expressionless Bass declined to respond after being asked by Sky News reporter David Blevins about her initial absence and cuts to the Fire Department budget.

Jan 09, 2025 4:57 AM EST

Enron's Satirical Comeback: Meet The 'Enron Egg' And The Fake At-Home Nuclear Reactor

The extravagant launch video featured a fictional CEO, Connor Gaydos, known for "Birds Aren't Real," who humorously claimed that the reactor could power homes for a decade.

Jan 07, 2025 7:23 AM EST

IRS Targets Wealthy Taxpayers in Loophole Crackdown, Aims to Raise $50 Billion

IRS To Send Out Special 'Stimulus' Payments To 1 Million Taxpayers

Special payments — up to $1,400 per person — will be automatically deposited into taxpayers' bank accounts or mailed as paper checks, in the coming weeks.

Dec 23, 2024 7:29 AM EST

Congress Strikes Temporary Truce, Avoiding Financial Cliffhanger

Government Shutdown Looms: Will You Still Get Your Social Security Benefits?

Here's what you need to know about whether recipients will continue to receive their much-needed checks during this uncertain time.

Dec 20, 2024 7:38 AM EST

Amazon Scams on the Rise: How to Protect Yourself as a Seller

Amazon Workers Strike: How It Could Impact Your Holiday Deliveries

The strike follows Amazon's failure to meet a Dec. 15 deadline to negotiate contracts that would secure better wages and working conditions.

Dec 19, 2024 9:14 AM EST

How Could This Year's Shopping Season Be Different Among the Previous Years

Holiday Spending Secrets: Master The Art of Gift Shopping Without Breaking The Bank!

The 2024 Holiday Shopping Report by Simon-Kucher offers a detailed look into the state of holiday retail this season, providing valuable insights for retailers, business leaders and curious consumers, with plenty of ways to save.

Dec 16, 2024 7:20 AM EST