DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season. The team confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday. Irving was injured in the first quarter of Dallas’ 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. It’s the biggest setback so far…… MORE
Groceries Around The Country Remain Expensive. That’s Why More States Want To Stop Taxing Them
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries is likely to shrink as lawmakers hear complaints about high prices for eggs and other household staples. Arkansas’ governor on Tuesday unveiled details of a plan to eradicate the remaining 1/8th of a cent sales tax on groceries. It joins proposals…… MORE
Zelenskyy Calls Oval Office Spat With Trump ‘Regrettable,’ Says He’s Ready To Work For Ukraine Peace
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says last week’s Oval Office blowup with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump was “regrettable,” and he adds, “It is time to make things right.” His remarks came hours after the White House announced a pause on military aid to Ukraine. In a social media post on X, Zelenskyy…… MORE
The IRS Is Drafting Plans To Cut As Much As Half Of Its 90,000-Person Workforce
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is drafting plans to try to cut its workforce of roughly 90,000 people in half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation and not authorized to speak on the record. A reduction in force of tens of thousands of people…… MORE
Trudeau Slams Trump For Starting A Trade War With Canada While Appeasing Putin
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs “very dumb.” Trudeau also called out Trump for appeasing Russian President Vladimir Putin while launching a trade war against Canada. Trudeau gave a blunt news conference on Tuesday during his final days in office. Trudeau said that Canada will…… MORE