A bill that would raise the threshold on Oregon’s estate tax and increase taxes on estates above $3 million was approved by the Senate on Feb. 24 and referred to the House. The bill moved on a 22-5 vote. Democrats on the Revenue committee approved Bill 1511 on a 3-2 vote Feb. 13, which would…
YouTube has something for just about every member of the family, whether you want to watch clips of your favorite shows, how-to videos, sports and gaming content, ASMR, or literally anything else your heart desires. The only trouble is when an ad pops up, and you’re forced to sit through commercials like you’re watching, gasp,…
This sprawling roadside convenience store is the size of a mega supermarket with a large cult following to match. Inside, bathrooms glisten, workers yell that fresh barbecue is ready to tempt shoppers, and bakeries overflow with housemade pastries and breads. And for the people working there, pay starts at $18 an hour and goes up to over $200,000…
FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing to replace the Mitchell Boulevard Bridge in Florence, a project that will bring significant traffic disruptions for drivers for some time to come. Construction on the $7.2 million project is expected to begin on Monday, March 2, and will involve demolishing the aging…
If you’ve ever felt a little too confident towing a boat down the highway, Ford has some humbling news for you. Ford Motor Company has announced a recall covering more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs across the United States, all tied to a software glitch that can cause trailer brakes and exterior lights…
About 200 community members — some in suits, some with kids and some fresh from class — packed into a ballroom at USF Sarasota-Manatee’s Atala Hall on Wednesday evening. They had the same mission: Keeping the campus part of the University of South Florida. Last week, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill that…
Afghan authorities said they are conducting strikes against Pakistan in response to Pakistani airstrikes carried out days earlier, AP reported. This is the latest flare-up of fighting between Pakistan and its northern neighbour, Afghanistan. (Representative Image/AFP) “To retaliate for the air strikes by Pakistan in Nangarhar and Paktia… the border forces… in the eastern zone…
The East India Company was once a force to reckon with, wielding immense economic influence and political might that paved the way for the British colonisation of India. Now, the company has shut down again, its most recent incarnation having operated as a luxury retailer in London. The East India Company had been revived in…
(NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Louisiana taxpayers are filing under a new income tax system for the first time this year, and state leaders say many families could see the difference when refunds arrive. The changes were passed during a 2024 special legislative session and include a lower flat tax rate and a larger standard deduction….
The restauranteur brought a corner of Italy to the town in 2021, but appointed liquidators on Feb 25 (Image: Getty) A restaurateur who brought a corner of Italy to a popular Scottish town in 2021, has appointed liquidators despite welcoming over 4,400 diners in less than two months. Alex Kirkbride’s two restaurants, The Rav and…