Tax Day food deals, freebies
It's Tax Day, and if you're feeling the pinch after writing that check some freebies and deals could help soften the blow.
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Powerball to expand to U.K.
The Powerball Lottery game is expanding to the United Kingdom this Summer.
Snapchat owner to cut 16% of staff
Snap, the owner of social media platform Snapchat is eliminating about 1,000 full-time jobs.
Tariff refunds begin this month
Tariff refunds are on track to start processing next week, according to a trade court judge.
Trump's budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending
An effort to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones will require a massive upfront investment, President Donald Trump's budget director told a House committee Wednesday.
Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action.
Six charged in Midlands trafficking conspiracy
According to the US Justice Department, a federal grand jury returned a multi-count indictment against six Midlands residents for their alleged roles in trafficking cocaine, crack, meth, fentanyl, and marijuana.
Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran in move to ease tensions and arrange more US-Iran talks
Pakistan’s army chief arrived Wednesday for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war.
It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline
It's Tax Day on Wednesday.
Subcommittee holds public hearing on total abortion ban bill
Should it pass, the bill would eliminate existing exceptions for rape, incest, and fatal fetal anomalies -- as well as criminalize women who have an abortion and their healthcare provider.
Raffle winner left stunned after scooping a $1M Picasso with a $117 ticket
People look at the Head of a Woman by Pablo Picasso, painted in 1941, in Paris, Friday, April 10, 2026, ahead of a lottery in which the painting is being raffled off to raise money for…
Atlanta Airport ranks #1 as World's Busiest Airport in 2025
The world’s busiest airport rankings for 2025 are out, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is still on top.
UPS introduces new package tracking technology
UPS is investing $100 million to make sure your packages don't get lost.
Roblox announces age-based accounts
Roblox has announced some updates to its popular online gaming platform in an effort to improve safety for young users.
Amazon buys Globalstar for $11 billion
Amazon is making a move to rival Space-x's Starlink Service by buying satellite operator Globalstar.
Wholesale inflation hit 3-year high
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows wholesale inflation hit a 3-year high last month.
Deputies: Man accused of following girl to restaurant bathroom, assaulting her
Richland Co. deputies say a man is accused of following a girl into a restaurant bathroom and sexually assaulting her.
Columbia Police investigating suspicious death, victim identified
Investigators say a body was found Monday afternoon on Howell Court near Farrow Road.
Barron Trump announces flavors for new drink company
Barron Trump's beverage company is announcing its first two flavors.
Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying
Most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls, even after last year’s tax law fulfilled several of President Donald Trump’s tax-related campaign promises.
