Philadelphia has pushed a new Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) onto small owners, even those with sales under $100, 000. The city will charge $1. 41 per thousand dollars in sales and $57. 10 per thousand in profits, a change that was previously exempt for many sole proprietors. About 75, 000
The past year has seen a sharp rise in religious messaging within federal agencies. A notable example began on Easter when the USDA secretary sent a holiday email that praised Christian scripture as the “greatest story ever told. ” One employee described the tone as “grotesque, ” noting it felt more
The rise of the internet has opened new paths for sexual misconduct, turning digital platforms into venues where abuse can happen. Because technology moves so fast, experts struggle to set clear boundaries around what counts as digital sexual violence. Current tools for counting these incident
A former president posted a photo that made him look like a saint. He then said the picture showed him as a doctor or a Red Cross worker, not a religious figure. The claim was quickly deleted after people cried out. He followed the same pattern he’s used before: lie, blame the press, and ke
Georgia has rolled out a sweeping plan that will change where students study and which subjects are taught. The government says the move aims to match job needs and spread universities across the country, but critics say it is a step away from Europe and toward Russia. The new rule, called “one f
A 31‑year‑old woman named Ashly Robinson, who went by “Ashlee Jenae, ” was found dead in a hotel room in Tanzania last week. She had been traveling with her boyfriend, Joe McCann, the founder of a crypto company called Asymmetric Financial. Two days before she died, Joe had proposed to her, and phot
Dearborn Heights officials are keeping a close eye on the weather overnight as a flood watch stays in place across Southeast Michigan until Thursday night. The city is using updates from the National Weather Service while its mayor’s office and communications team stay ready. Residents were already
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, which opened back in 1870 and now displays over 450 000 pieces, has shifted from a quiet gallery to a lively cultural hotspot. Instead of the usual daytime tours, it now offers events that feel more like social gatherings than museum visits. Its flagship prog
Leaders often talk about change but struggle to make it real. They approve budgets, attend meetings, and listen to consultants, yet nothing actually changes in how work gets done. This isn’t because they lack motivation or resources. The real issue is that they don’t have a clear plan to turn big id
A major fuel leak at a military base in Maryland has triggered a cleanup and investigation, raising questions about how well such facilities protect the environment. Over 32, 000 gallons of jet fuel spilled between January and March from a refueling system that was later shut down. A cleanup crew is
