Author: Annelyn Russ

IRS Announces Tax Filing Deadline For Some Taxpayers

For taxpayers who did not pay enough tax this year, they must act by January 16th to avoid possible penalty.

The IRS has released a filing deadline for some taxpayers. For most people, taxes are withheld from paychecks throughout the year automatically. However, people who are self-employed or independent contractors are responsible for sending their own tax payments each quarter to the IRS during the year. For taxpayers who did not pay enough tax this year, they must act by…

Quaker Oats Recalls Several Products Due To Foodborne Illness Risks

The company placed the recall on over 40 granola bar and cereal products because they could be contaminated with salmonella.

Quaker Oats has issued a recall on dozens of products due to risks of foodborne illness. The company placed the recall on over 40 granola bar and cereal products because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The affected foods include the classic Chewy granola bar variety pack, the chocolate-covered Chewy Dipps bars, puffed and protein cereals, and even granola bars…

BP Temporarily Pauses Shipments Through The Red Sea Due To Attacks

The rebels are targeting ships using the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with the pro-Hamas group seeking to disrupt ships set for Israel.

Oil giant BP announced it is suspending shipments through the Red Sea due to lack of security. In recent weeks, Iranian-backed Houthi militants have stepped up attacks on vessels traveling through the Red Sea. The rebels are targeting ships using the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with the pro-Hamas group seeking to disrupt ships set for Israel. BP said, “In our trading…

Congress Could Reach Border Policy Agreement Before End Of Year

It was reported that the GOP controlled House will not agree to anything without coming to a bipartisan solution.

A potential Senate deal on the border could come this week. Senate negotiations surrounding the border have been ongoing for weeks. Senators signaled optimism last week that the discussions were making progress and the upper chamber plans to return this week in hopes of reaching an agreement before the end of the year. Republican lawmakers have said they will not…

North Korea Tests Launch Of Missile That Could Reach All U.S. Territory

This marks the fifth time this year that the country has launched long-range ballistic missiles.

Early Monday morning, North Korea launched a possible intercontinental ballistic missile. The ISBM-class missile could have a flying range of over 9,300 miles, meaning all of the U.S. territory would be within range. Japanese authorities reported the missile flew at a high trajectory for over an hour and to an altitude of 3,700 miles and a distance of nearly 620…

Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into President’s Motorcade Vehicle

After an investigation, the driver of the Sedan was not considered a serious threat to the president. The 46-year-old man has been charged with DUI and Inattentive Driving.

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are safe after a two-vehicle crash involving his motorcade in Wilmington, Delaware. On Sunday night, a car slammed into a parked SUV that was guarding the president’s motorcade while he was leaving his campaign headquarters. The U.S. Secret Service vehicle was blocking off an intersection near the headquarters when a Sedan ran into…

New Child Care Center Opens In Surfside

Coastal Kidz Early Learning Center is now accepting enrollment for kids two and a half to five years old.

A new child-care center is open in Surfside Beach. Coastal Kidz Early Learning Center is now accepting enrollment for kids two and a half to five years old. Over the next few months, the center also plans to unveil an infant room, catering to little ones aged six weeks through 29 months. Coastal Kidz Early Learning Center is located at…

Brazil To Host Regular Season NFL Game

The game will take place in the 49,000-seat Corinthians Stadium, usually the home of Brazilian top-flight soccer club Corinthians.

Football is continuing to go global. The NFL has announced that São Paulo, Brazil, will host a regular season game next year. The NFL reportedly has 38 million fans in Brazil, where the sport is popular among younger fans due to a strong social media presence. The game will take place in the 49,000-seat Corinthians Stadium, usually the home of…

FDA Says Recalled Applesauce Pouches Could Have Been Tainted On Purpose

A spokesperson shared, so far all of the signals the agency is getting, lead to an intentional act by someone in the supply chain and they're trying to sort it out.

Applesauce pouches that have sickened many children may have been contaminated on purpose. The FDA recently placed a recall on cinnamon applesauce pouches sold under Weis, WanaBana and Schnucks. The pouches tested positive for high levels of lead. All three of the brands are linked to a manufacturing facility in Ecuador. The FDA says it is conducting an inspection of…

House Passes Critical Defense Policy Bill

The new National Defense Authorization Act increases pay for members of the U.S. military by 5.2%, which marks the largest raise for troops in over 20 years.

The House voted to pass a critical defense policy bill on Thursday. The new National Defense Authorization Act increases pay for members of the U.S. military by 5.2%, which marks the largest raise for troops in over 20 years. The bill also sets the policy agenda and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense annually. In addition, the law authorizes…