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A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The special payments announced by the IRS are being sent to those taxpayers who filed a 2021 …

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A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

India Today

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the Internal Revenue Service in the coming weeks. The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The special payments announced by the IRS are being sent to those taxpayers who filed …

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3 days, 2 hours ago

Inside Lena Dunham's colourful London home: Girls actress gives a glimpse inside 'cozy' space full of 'sustainable and unique pieces' - after moving from $2.8M bungalow in LA

Daily Mail

Lena Dunham gave a glimpse inside her stylish and colourful London home as she took to Instagram with a new post on Thursday. 'The process of finding pieces that live in harmony and building rooms that allow us to make art - and also find calm - is a joy Lena Dunham gave a glimpse inside her stylish and colourful …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

'Incredibly disturbing': Judges are pushing back on Republicans' Jan. 6 rhetoric

Raw Story

Reacting to claims from Donald Trump that he is seriously thinking about blanket pardoning all of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists on the same day that he is sworn in next January, federal judges are increasingly becoming more vocal about the threat he presents to the rule of law. The report notes that U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia …

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Bumrah-Akashdeep's match-saving partnership reminds Ravi Shastri of Lords 2021

India Today

Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri reflected on India's draw vs Australia in the 3rd Test at The Gabba, Brisbane. The match-saving partnership between Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah reminded Shastri of the Lords 2021 match. In that contest, Bumrah paired alongside Mohammed Shami to share an unbeaten stand of 89 runs, which remains India's highest 9th wicket partnership in Tests. …

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5 days, 23 hours ago

Pope Francis survived two assassination attempts in 2021. Here's what we know

Firstpost

Pope Francis, who turns 88 today, revealed the details of the two assassination attempts in his autobiography Hope — of which an extract was published by the Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera. The attempts were made during Francis’ landmark trip to Iraq in 2021 – the first ever visit to that country by a Pope. The attempts occurred during Francis’ …

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6 days, 5 hours ago

Pope in autobiography reveals an apparent bombing plot during his 2021 visit to Iraq

Associated Press

ROME — Pope Francis turned 88 on Tuesday and marked the occasion with revelations that he almost didn’t make it. Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Tuesday ran excerpts of “Hope: The Autobiography,” written with Italian author Carlo Musso, which is being released in more than 80 countries next month. In the Italian excerpts, Francis recalled his historic March 2021 …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

How the WA Labor government has wielded its absolute power since its thumping 2021 election win

ABC

At the last election, WA Labor redefined the idea of a landslide by obliterating the already wounded opposition. Fast facts: More than 20,600 West Australians are on the public housing wait list More than 20,600 West Australians are on the public housing wait list Perth is now considered to be the least affordable capital city in Australia Perth is now …

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Pope Francis reveals two attempts on his life during 2021 visit to Iraq

CNN

CNN — Two attempted attacks on Pope Francis, including one by a suicide bomber, were foiled during his landmark trip to Iraq in 2021, the pontiff has revealed in an autobiography. Francis added that he was told a van “had also left at high speed with the same intention.” Francis, who turns 88 on Tuesday, made the remarks in a …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

The Gabba boost: Have India found their Sydney 2021 moment in Brisbane Test?

India Today

India may not win the Gabba Test from here on, but after how the dressing room celebrated what the team achieved on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, it certainly looked like they were no less than winners. As the Indian dressing room erupted in jubilant celebrations, with star batter Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Pope in autobiography reveals an apparent bombing plot during his 2021 visit to Iraq

LA Times

Mosul and Aqra Archbishop Najib Mikhael Moussa waves as he stands next to Pope Francis at a gathering to pray for the victims of war at Hosh al-Bieaa Church Square in Mosul, Iraq, in March 2021. Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Tuesday ran excerpts of “Hope: The Autobiography,” written with Italian author Carlo Musso, that is being released in …

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1 week, 2 days ago

50,000 complaints filed on Air Sewa app since Jan 2021: Mohol

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The civil aviation ministry’s grievance portal, Air Sewa, received 50,620 complaints against airlines and resolved 50,539 of them from January 1, 2021 to December 3, 2024, minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol told the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Thursday. Minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol Responding to a question by Thoothukkudi …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Republican-led U.S. Congressional report findings on COVID’s origins explained

The Hindu

The story so far: A U.S. Congressional committee led by Republican Brad Wenstrup has concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic was the result of the spread of a virus that likely leaked from a research facility in Wuhan, China. For example, it quotes an unclassified factsheet from January 2021 published by the U.S. State Department that said: “The U.S. government has …

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Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

Deccan Chronicle

Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump’s second term, has said that Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump’s economic plans. Google donated $285,000 each …

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Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump’s second term, has said that Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump’s economic plans. Google donated $285,000 each to Trump first inaugural and …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Watchdog finds FBI intelligence missteps before Jan. 6, but no undercover agents at riot

LA Times

Rioters storm the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. That was a step, the report concluded, “that could have helped the FBI and its law enforcement partners with their preparations in advance of January 6.” The watchdog found that 26 FBI informants were in Washington for election-related protests on Jan. 6, and though four …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Durbar move will be restored in Jammu & Kashmir: CM Omar Abdullah

New Indian Express

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the disbanded Durbar Move will be restored. Darbar move, an age-old practice under which the civil secretariat and other government offices used to function six months each in Srinagar and Jammu during summer and winter, respectively. The Durbar Move, which was introduced by Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1872, was …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Divided States TG, AP Unite in Increasing Forest Cover

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have fared better as individual states in terms of the growth in forest cover, compared with how they performed as part of the undivided state. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest ‘Handbook of Indian States’ released on Monday, the forest cover in Telangana rose from 19,854 square kilometres in 2015, to 21,214 sq …

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1 week, 6 days ago

With the Fall of the Syrian Govt, India Has Lost a Key Partner in West Asia

The Quint

In November 2021, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Damascus, and in 2022, Assad made his historic trip to the UAE – his very first to an Arab country since the outbreak of the Syrian war. Last year, Assad even travelled to and was warmly welcomed in Saudi Arabia to attend the Arab League Summit after his …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Fact Check: No, Actor Tom Hanks Has Not Been Arrested, Viral ‘BBC Report’ Screenshot Is Fake

ABP News

The Verdict A BBC spokesperson confirmed to Logically Facts that the image is fake. Social media users have circulated a purported screenshot of the BBC News homepage featuring an article headlined: "Live: Tom Hanks arrested on 135 counts of child porn possession." A reverse search of the two images led us to BBC news articles published on June 18, 2021. …

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1 week, 6 days ago

81.35 Crore People Getting Food Ration, Says Union; More Could Benefit Had 2021 Census Been Done, Petitioners Tell Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court yesterday heard the matter pertaining to giving free ration cards to "28 crore" migrant workers and unskilled labourers found registered under the e-Shram portal.Before a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Manmohan, intervenor Prashant Bhushan reiterated that 6 orders have been passed by the Court for providing rations to all those eligible under the e-Shram. The Supreme …

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1 week, 6 days ago

6 charged with human smuggling in deadly 2021 Mexico truck crash

NPR

6 charged with human smuggling in deadly 2021 Mexico truck crash toggle caption STR/AP AUSTIN, Texas — Six Guatemalans were arrested in Guatemala and in Texas Monday on human smuggling charges linked to a 2021 semitrailer truck crash in Mexico that killed more than 50 migrants, authorities said. According to an indictment unsealed Monday in Laredo, Texas, Guatemalan authorities arrested …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Australia vs India: When Team India breached 'Australia's Fortress Gabba' in 2021

India Today

Australia endured their first-ever Test defeat at the Optus Stadium in Perth during the series opener, losing by a massive 295 runs as Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli delivered stellar performances for India. India's last outing at The Gabba was the fourth Test of the 2020-21 series, a match that epitomized resilience and team spirit. Mohammed Siraj emerged …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Abu Dhabi T10 league's former assistant coach banned under anti-corruption

India Today

Sunny Dhillon, a former assistant coach of a franchise team in the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League, has been banned from all forms of cricket for six years. The violations include: Article 2.1.1 : Being involved in an attempt to fix, contrive, or improperly influence matches or aspects of matches in the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021. : Being involved …

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A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Inside Lena Dunham's colourful London home: Girls actress gives a glimpse inside 'cozy' space full of 'sustainable and unique pieces' - after moving from $2.8M bungalow in LA

'Incredibly disturbing': Judges are pushing back on Republicans' Jan. 6 rhetoric

Bumrah-Akashdeep's match-saving partnership reminds Ravi Shastri of Lords 2021

Pope Francis survived two assassination attempts in 2021. Here's what we know

Pope in autobiography reveals an apparent bombing plot during his 2021 visit to Iraq

How the WA Labor government has wielded its absolute power since its thumping 2021 election win

Pope Francis reveals two attempts on his life during 2021 visit to Iraq

The Gabba boost: Have India found their Sydney 2021 moment in Brisbane Test?

Pope in autobiography reveals an apparent bombing plot during his 2021 visit to Iraq

50,000 complaints filed on Air Sewa app since Jan 2021: Mohol

Republican-led U.S. Congressional report findings on COVID’s origins explained

Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund

Watchdog finds FBI intelligence missteps before Jan. 6, but no undercover agents at riot

Durbar move will be restored in Jammu & Kashmir: CM Omar Abdullah

Divided States TG, AP Unite in Increasing Forest Cover

With the Fall of the Syrian Govt, India Has Lost a Key Partner in West Asia

Fact Check: No, Actor Tom Hanks Has Not Been Arrested, Viral ‘BBC Report’ Screenshot Is Fake

81.35 Crore People Getting Food Ration, Says Union; More Could Benefit Had 2021 Census Been Done, Petitioners Tell Supreme Court

6 charged with human smuggling in deadly 2021 Mexico truck crash

Australia vs India: When Team India breached 'Australia's Fortress Gabba' in 2021

Abu Dhabi T10 league's former assistant coach banned under anti-corruption