Thus Alexandra Villarreal, writing in the Guardian about Trump 2.0’s first day in office (on Dr. Martin Luther King Day), noted: “He immediately involved the military, ordering the armed forces to ‘seal’ the US’s borders ‘by repelling forms of invasion including unlawful mass migration.’
Author: Carma Henry
As we embark on a new year, here’s a reminder of the significant changes to retirement plan contribution limits and related adjustments for the tax year 2025 announced by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These updates affect a wide array of retirement accounts, including 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, governmental 457 plans, the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), and SIMPLE plans. The changes bring important implications for employees, employers (including government and not-for-profit organizations), and those involved in plan administration, accounting, and financial reporting. Continue reading to learn about these updates and their impact on you and your organization.
As we enter 2025, small business owners are finding a silver lining amidst challenges. The latest JPMorgan Chase’s 2025 Business Leaders Outlook Survey reveals a wave of optimism sweeping through the sector. More than 70% of small business owners express confidence, feeling “optimistic” or “very optimistic” about both their industry’s and their company’s performance in the coming year. Notably, diverse business owners are showing greater optimism about the economic landscape at local, national, and global levels.
Seventh-Day Adventist preacher, Clive Dottin, asserts that the nation’s officials are shielding corrupt multimillion-dollar businesspeople, gang leaders, and killers.
Leonard Corbin was a man of a thousand stories, but few words. It didn’t matter whether it was about iconic Detroit high school athletes from half a century ago, civil rights protests in the 1980s, or obscure music facts from one-hit wonders, he knew at least a little bit about a lot of things and could always add to a conversation with the wisdom and insights he had gained throughout his life.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Experts say the freeze will likely hit red states the hardest, as they are more dependent on federal funding. “Higher-income states produce the majority of the tax dollars that go into the federal government’s pocket,” Kathy Fallon, a human services practice area director at Public Consulting Group
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will honor outstanding educators and employees at the 2025 Caliber Awards Ceremony. The event recognizes the nominees, semi-finalists and finalists for Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year for their exemplary service and dedication to students and schools. The ceremony takes place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 6 p.m., at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center.
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site: They Cannot Be Erased
“The history of Carver Ranches is a silent voice that speaks of the hardship, hope, challenge and unity from a people of courage and faith. They dared to settle a new and unknown land, thereby earning the title of “ Pioneers.” Cynthia Strachan-Saunders from her book, Promises from the Palmetto Bush
As several European nations start to tighten their so-called golden visa policies, one Caribbean nation is adopting a different strategy and launching the first official “citizenship by invitation” program in history.
