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Biden administration revises controversial proposal to have IRS monitor bank accounts more closely. Here’s how it would work.
Some critics say the changes are not good enough. Read More
The debate over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines has shifted to legal wrangling over ‘sincerely held beliefs’
A college football coach unsuccessfully asked for an exemption, but lost his multi-million dollar job Monday. Read More
For the pandemic, Wendy’s aims to create French fries that don’t arrive at your door wet and soggy
Americans consume 4.5 billion pounds of fries annually. Read More
Gig workers who kept working during the pandemic were rewarded with higher earnings
Median monthly incomes for rideshare drivers, dog walkers and online sellers held steady during the pandemic, even as fewer people worked these jobs, according to a new JPMorgan Chase Institute report. Read More
Everything you need to know to start renting your home on Airbnb
Shunning mass tourism sites, travelers are more frequently turning to small cities, rural communities and national parks. That has big, broad implications for the future of travel and might outlast the pandemic itself. Read More
This is where rents are rising the most. Hint: it’s NOT New York or San Francisco
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, rents are increasing in every major metropolitan area nationwide, according to one report. Read More
Construction on new homes slows as supply-chain woes hit the housing market
The number of housing projects completed in September fell to the lowest level in over a year. Read More
Running on hydrogen, this car set a record of 845 miles between fill-ups
A Toyota Mirai with a full tank of hydrogen managed to set a Guinness World Record with an 845-mile run. Read More
What if I test positive for COVID-19 when I’m traveling abroad?
Before you head home, you’ll have to take a COVID test. But what if it’s positive? The cost of getting COVID abroad—and dealing with it—varies by country. Read More
Strategies to lower your 2021 tax bill — and line up future tax savings
Amid uncertainty about proposed tax increases, these are the tax moves to consider before the end of the year. Read More
