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USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersJust days before the April 15 tax deadline, the Internal Revenue Service released final rules and clarifications for the jobs and situations that qualify for the so-called “no tax on tips” deduction. Taxpayers were given some prior guidance on “no tax on tips” businesses in the preliminary list released in September. The list is long, but so are the reasons you may – or may not – qualify…

Pope Leo XIV answers questions regarding recent statements by US President Donald Trump during a flight to Algeria in Algiers, Algeria on April 13, 2026. Matteo Pernacelli | Vatican Pool getty imagesUS President Donald Trump again took aim at Pope Leo XIV, suggesting he was unaware of Iran’s repressive actions against its own people and basking in his criticism of the Catholic pontiff.”Will someone tell Pope Leo that Iran has killed at least 42,000 innocent, completely unarmed protesters over the last two months and that Iran having a nuclear bomb is absolutely unacceptable,” Trump said. satya social post Just before…

Source: Notion, “AI Transformation Model” The most advanced wealth and tax AI in wealth management, available in every advisor workflow and included for all clients at no extra cost Phoenix, April 14, 2026–(business telegram)–wealth.comThe industry-leading estate and tax planning platform today announced that its proprietary AI platform, Aster IntelligenceEntering a new era, expanding from document and planning intelligence to a fully integrated intelligence layer for modern wealth management. Aster Intelligence initially transformed how advisers interact with property documents – extracting, structuring and summarizing complex legal information. Today, it extends far beyond that foundation, synthesizing property documents, tax returns, balance sheets,…

reutersThe Federal Reserve may be a few steps closer to finding a new chair, as the Senate Banking Committee plans to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Wersh next week. Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, who chairs the committee, said Warsh is likely to assume the role “in the next few weeks.” Scott’s comments come as his colleague on the committee, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina…

USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersEconomy travelers will be able to enjoy fully flat beds on Air New Zealand from later this year, when its Sky Nest bunks enter service on flights between New York and Auckland. “We really hope this starts a bit of a revolution in economy class travel, where sleep becomes available to more customers,” Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravi Shankar told USA TODAY at Sky’s preview.

Oil tankers and cargo ships queue up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Altaf Qadri AP The US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is not only pressuring Iran but also putting pressure on its two most important relationships in Asia – India and China.About 98% of Iranian oil exports are bound for China, and with a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping just weeks away, Washington’s maximum pressure campaign on Iran risks destabilizing the delicate relationship the administration has carefully cultivated with Beijing.…

Gemini/GoogleThe closing date for one of Macy’s 14 stores in the coming months has been confirmed, leaving some shoppers with less than two weeks to go before the doors close forever. The Macy’s store located in the Pittsburgh Mills Mall in Tarentum, Pennsylvania is set to close on April 26, according to local outlets TribLive and WTAE. The store is one of 14 locations Macy’s has said it will close over the next few days…

Gemini/GoogleConsumers may be able to get up to 75% back on their Whirlpool fridges due to a class-action settlement. According to a settlement website, Whirlpool reached a settlement regarding certain side-by-side refrigerators with in-door ice makers, ice dispensers, and water dispensers manufactured from 2018 to 2021. Refrigerators may include some branded Whirlpool, Maytag…

USA TODAY NETWORK/ReutersSome MSC cruise passengers can expect to see higher charges on their accounts later this spring. The cruise line will raise its hotel service charge gratuity rates for Caribbean and Alaska sailings starting May 11. According to MSC’s website, passengers booked at MSC Yacht Club will pay $23 per night, up from $20, while rates for guests in other accommodations will increase from $16 to…

Gemini/GoogleGetting a Slurpee may be a little difficult for some 7-Eleven fans across the United States. In its recent earnings report, 7-Eleven’s parent company, Seven & I Holdings Inc., said it will close 645 7-Eleven locations in North America in the 2026 fiscal year. The fiscal year, which runs between March 1 and February 28, 2027, will see the company’s store footprint reduce…