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Black Americans are up to five times more likely to have their federal tax returns audited than taxpayers of other races, according to a new study released this week.  With the IRS now accepting tax returns, the study provides evidence that some Americans have a greater risk of seeing an audit, …

Across the country, there’s a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: tipping. Some fed-up consumers are posting rants on social media complaining about tip requests at drive-thrus, while others say they’re tired of being asked to leave a gratuity for a …

Smaller U.S. towns in the Northeast have the most affordable options for young adults looking to buy their first home, according to new real estate data.  Communities such as Somersworth, New Hampshire, and Windsor Locks, Connecticut, are ever more attractive to 25-to-34-year-olds because they offer plenty of restaurants and are …

Nurses at two of New York City’s largest hospitals walked off the job Monday in a dispute over pay and staffing levels after a weekend of negotiations failed to produce deals for new contracts, with talks falling apart overnight, CBS New York reported. The walkouts began at 6 a.m. and involve …

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose only slightly last week — a sign the labor market remains strong despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the economy. Applications for unemployment aid for the week ending December 24 climbed 9,000 to 225,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week average of …

More job seekers will soon be able to tell how big or small a paycheck they can expect for listed openings. Part of an effort to reduce pay disparities for women and minorities, four states — California, New York, Rhode Island and Washington — have salary transparency laws taking effect …

Although the soaring cost of a bachelor’s degree in the U.S. is often blamed for students racking up a record $1.6 trillion in debt, the problem may begin even before someone enrolls in college. The reason: Nine in 10 schools fail to provide Americans with an accurate estimate of the …

Twitter will no longer enforce its policy against COVID-19 misinformation, raising concerns among public health experts that the change could have serious consequences if it discourages vaccinations and other efforts to combat the still-spreading virus. Eagle-eyed users spotted the change Monday night, noting that a one-sentence update had been made …

In unwelcome news for those already suffering from “Zoom fatigue,” the app company behind the teleconferencing boom says motorists will soon be able to attend remote meetings from their Tesla vehicles. A Zoom executive on Tuesday told an annual conference that the ability to attend a virtual meeting from a …

Major League Baseball will promote products from cannabis company Charlotte’s Web during games and on its social media platforms under a $30.5 million partnership between the organizations, they announced Wednesday.  The three-year deal makes Colorado-based Charlotte’s Web the “official CBD of Major League Baseball,” the company said. About 180 million baseball fans …