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How Utah is Changing Tax Rules for Small Businesses and Rentals

March 26, 2026

Utah has updated how it handles taxes for certain businesses and rentals. One big change makes a special tax rule for pass-through entities permanent. These are businesses where profits go to owners instead of being taxed at the company level. Now, those owners can keep using this tax setup without

politics

Pentagon’s Move Against Anthropic Sparks Legal Battle

March 25, 2026

A federal judge in San Francisco criticized the Pentagon’s recent decision to label Anthropic, a U. S. AI company, as a “supply chain risk. ” This move is the first time the government has applied such a designation to an American firm, effectively putting Anthropic on a blacklist that limits contra

environment

Back‑to‑Basics Farming Wins in Nebraska

March 25, 2026

Nebraska farmers are turning to simple, low‑cost methods that keep the soil alive and the profits steady. Because feed costs are high, crop prices low, and debt rising, many growers look for ways to cut expenses while staying productive. Cover crops, no‑till practices, and varied crop rotation

politics

San Diego Pushes for Film‑Industry Boost

March 25, 2026

A group of union members, producers and filmmakers gathered on the lawn outside the San Diego County Administration Building to ask for more money and support for local film work. They held a press event before speaking at the county budget meeting. Their main requests are: a film commission,

finance

French Finance Minister Warns Taxes Won’t Stop Energy Inflation

March 25, 2026

The French government is not ready to lower fuel taxes or give big subsidies after the price spike caused by the Iran war. Finance Minister Roland Lescure told lawmakers that cutting taxes would not help the shortage of energy supplies and could make inflation worse. Opposition parties want lo

religion

Why the Bible Has Stayed in Schools

March 24, 2026

The debate over putting the Bible back into classrooms has grown louder. Some people say it is only a Christian push and that other religions should be added too. They even suggest putting the Quran, the Satanic Bible or Egyptian prayers on school speakers. This argument ignores what history and the

technology

U. S. and Ukraine Team Up to Fund a Drone Tech Startup

March 24, 2026

A new joint fund from the U. S. and Ukraine will put money into a Lviv company that builds navigation software for drones. The investment is part of a larger plan to help rebuild Ukraine after the war. The fund was created by the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation and the Ukraini

politics

Energy Aid in the UK: Helping Families While Balancing Budgets

March 24, 2026

The UK government plans to give money help for households that are paying more for power because of the war in the Middle East. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said this will not ruin the country’s plans to fix its money problems. She reminded lawmakers that past actions caused trouble. The

finance

Japan’s Finance Minister Signals Readiness to Act on Oil Market Moves

March 24, 2026

The Japanese government is ready to take action on any market disruptions, says Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. She was asked about a recent report that Japan might step in to curb sharp rises in crude oil futures. Katayama did not confirm that intervention will happen, but she emphasized t

politics

Future‑Ready Kids: A New Tech Alliance

March 24, 2026

A new global meeting kicked off to help kids learn about technology safely and well. More than forty‑five world leaders, from France to Kenya, gathered to talk about how artificial intelligence and digital skills affect children today. The host, a former first lady, said the meeting was histor