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"Digital content creators" are among the dozens of occupations that the Treasury Department has deemed eligible for the "no tax on tips" deduction

Golf caddies, blackjack dealers, and house painters are among the occupations covered under the Trump administration’s preliminary list of jobs exempt from paying income tax on tips, following Republicans’ new tax and spending law. The list also includes some less traditional roles—such as podcasters and social media influencers—

US tariff revenue hits $30 billion in August, the highest monthly total ever

President Trump recently suggested that tariff revenues could benefit Americans earning under $200,000—well above the 2023 median personal income—and he hailed the windfall as a potential “External Revenue Service.” However, economists remain skeptical that tariffs can replace income taxes even for middle-income earners. A Council on Foreign

Trump has said that tariff revenue could be used to replace income tax

President Trump recently suggested that tariff revenues could benefit Americans earning under $200,000—well above the 2023 median personal income—and he hailed the windfall as a potential “External Revenue Service.” However, economists remain skeptical that tariffs can replace income taxes even for middle-income earners. A Council on Foreign

Epstein victims and survivors announce that they will be releasing their own "list"

Lawmakers are pushing for a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would force the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related documents. Representative Thomas Massie has filed a discharge petition alongside Democrat Ro Khanna to bring the measure to the House floor. While all 212 Democrats are expected to

The US now has more unemployed people than job openings for the first time since April 2021

U.S. job openings fell more sharply than expected in July as the labor market adjusts to President Trump’s trade and immigration policies. The Labor Department’s JOLTS survey reported 7.2 million open positions, down from 7.4 million in June and below forecasts of 7.3 to

Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates

Florida is moving to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates, expanding Governor Ron DeSantis’ push to roll back health requirements that gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a press event in Valrico, state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo called existing vaccine mandates an “immoral” intrusion on personal rights and

AI was cited as a reason for just over 10,000 job cuts this year, per Challenger, Gray & Christmas

he Great Resignation is quickly fading as more workers choose to stay in their current roles, a trend that’s being described as “job hugging.” The 2025 Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Retention Index suggests this stickiness will persist for at least the next six months. Korn Ferry, which coined the

46% of Gen Z workers dip into their retirement accounts for daily living

More than half of Americans (51%) admit that seeing what others buy on social media motivates them to spend, often out of fear of missing out. About one in ten say they’ve made a purchase in just the past week for this reason, per Empower. The tendency is strongest

Only 18% of US individuals earn more than $100,000

More than half of Americans (51%) admit that seeing what others buy on social media motivates them to spend, often out of fear of missing out. About one in ten say they’ve made a purchase in just the past week for this reason, per Empower. The tendency is strongest

Home prices grow at slowest pace in two years, reflecting ‘extraordinarily weak’ demand

In June, U.S. home prices logged their weakest growth since 2023, rising at a slower pace than inflation and signaling a cooling housing market. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, national home prices increased just 1.9% year-over-year, while the Consumer Price Index advanced 2.7%

Cars are so expensive that buyers need seven-year loans

Seven-year auto loans, once considered unusual, are now becoming commonplace as rising vehicle prices push buyers toward longer financing terms. With average new-car prices nearing $50,000—about 28% higher than five years ago—many consumers are finding that stretching payments over seven years is the only way to make

Epstein subpoened files released

See them all here: https://t.co/oGY6BYcAcO This is a breaking news story. It will be updated with the GOP Oversight findings.

Bessent has said Trump may declare a national housing emergency this fall to address soaring prices and shrinking supply

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the Trump administration is considering declaring a national housing emergency in response to soaring home prices and limited supply. Speaking to the Washington Examiner in a Labor Day interview, Bessent noted that such a move could come as soon as the fall.

U.S. Judge issues sealed decision in Google, GOOGL, online search monopoly case

A U.S. court ruling delivered by Judge Amit Mehta largely favored Google, easing fears of a breakup of its search business. The decision allows Google to keep Chrome and Android, as well as its lucrative default search agreements with Apple and others, though the company must share search data

Robinhood, HOOD, CEO Vlad Tenev has said investing for a living could replace labor in a post-AI world

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev argued that investing is becoming increasingly important as work alone may no longer be enough to secure financial stability in the future. He emphasized the need for individuals to start investing early—even encouraging parents to get their children involved—and suggested that both private companies

Trump's major announcement today "related to the Department of Defense"

The U.S. military carried out what officials described as “a lethal strike” on a suspected Venezuelan drug vessel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas. President Donald Trump previewed the strike earlier in the day during remarks at the White House, telling reporters

70% of Gen Z feels financial FOMO while scrolling social media

More than half of Americans (51%) admit that seeing what others buy on social media motivates them to spend, often out of fear of missing out. About one in ten say they’ve made a purchase in just the past week for this reason, per Empower. The tendency is strongest

Saudi Arabia wants to be world's third-largest AI provider after the U.S. and China

Saudi Arabia is aiming to position itself as one of the world’s leading providers of artificial intelligence, according to Tareq Amin, CEO of the Saudi AI company Humain. Ambition to Compete Globally “Our ambition is very clear. We want to be the third-largest AI provider in the world, behind

Hiring for new graduates in the 15 largest companies fell by over 50% since 2019

As millions of students prepare to graduate this spring, their chances of landing that crucial first job—the one that kickstarts a career—appear increasingly uncertain. Beyond a cooling economy burdened by tariff-related uncertainty, the rise of artificial intelligence is now threatening the entry-level roles that have long functioned as

51% of Americans said they wouldn’t buy a house this year at any mortgage rate

ChatGPT said: Five years after the pandemic-era housing boom, U.S. homeowners appear more reluctant than ever to re-enter the market, according to Bankrate’s 2025 Mortgage Rates Sentiment Survey. The survey found that 51% of homeowners would be uncomfortable buying another home at any mortgage rate this year, a

U.S. tariffs may cool inflation for the rest of the global economy

As American consumers and the Federal Reserve continue to deal with the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on inflation, the global picture looks somewhat different, with some countries actually seeing modest price relief. In the U.S., inflation hasn’t spiked as much as some feared, but it

73% of workers in tech say they feel stuck in their current job

The Great Resignation is quickly fading as more workers choose to stay in their current roles, a trend that’s being described as “job hugging.” The 2025 Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Retention Index suggests this stickiness will persist for at least the next six months. Korn Ferry, which coined the

Bank of America raises gold forecast, noting Trump threat to Federal Reserve independence

Bank of America has lifted its gold price forecast, pointing to mounting concerns about the future independence of the Federal Reserve. In a new outlook, analysts said they now expect gold to hit a record $4,000 an ounce by the first half of 2026, following a rally that recently

Fed's Cook has sued Trump for trying to fire her from the Fed

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over his move to dismiss her, escalating the dispute into a legal fight that could test the limits of presidential authority over the central bank. Cook is asking the court to invalidate Trump’s order, calling it

Uber, UBER, users in Atlanta are canceling rides with human drivers until they match with one of Waymo's self-driving cars

Uber riders are increasingly skipping human drivers in favor of Waymo’s autonomous taxis, often rejecting multiple ride offers until they finally match with a Robotaxi. Some users describe it as a “game,” with one passenger noting he declined more than 20 rides before securing an autonomous trip. Riders say