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May 23, 2024 #DailyShow #JohnLegend #AghanistanEGOT-winning artist John Legend sits down with Michael Kosta to discuss his new audio documentary “Afghan Star” about a singing competition show that created a cultural movement. Legend relays stories of people who risked their lives for music during Taliban control, the television show that unlocked opportunities for women and re-instilled a love of music in a whole generation. They talk about taking music and voting for granted, and how to channel this newfound appreciation into the 2024 election. #DailyShow #JohnLegend #Aghanistan #MichaelKosta

VIRGINIA — Two cities in Virginia are among the top 150 places to live, according to a new ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.The cities in Virginia named to the2024-2025 Best Places to Live in the U.S.report and their rankings are:Virginia Beach, ranked eighth. While many may think that Virginia Beach is a vacation destination and just another beach town, the city's glorious ocean views, beautiful waterfront homes and award-winning restaurants make it an ideal place to live year-round, the publication said.Richmond, ranked 68th. Virginia's capital city is steeped in American history, but it also has modern-day attractions and amenities to enjoy, such as world-class museums, a vibrant food scene and an array of entertainment options, according to U.S. News & World Report's list.Naples, Florida, topped the list due to its strong job market and high quality of life, U.S. News said. A change in data collection, including a shift from metropolitan area-based data to city-based data — brought some new appearances in the top 25 from the Midwest and South.“The incorporation of city-based data further localizes the Best Places to Live rankings, empowering those looking for a place to call home to consider factors directly impacting the livability and overall experiences associated with a given place,” Erika Giovanetti, a loans expert and reporter for U.S. News, said in a news release.The top 10 places to live in the United States, according to the U.S. News methodology, are:Naples, FloridaBoise, IdahoColorado Springs, ColoradoGreenville, South CarolinaCharlotte, North CarolinaRaleigh, North CarolinaHuntsville, AlabamaVirginia Beach, VirginiaAustin, TexasBoulder, ColoradoThis year, U.S. News also adjusted its scoring weights for stronger considerations of a city’s value and job market.“Rising concerns about career prospects, housing affordability and increased cost of goods and services are reflected in this year’s rankings,” Giovanetti said. “While quality of life remains the top priority for many Americans, a city’s value and job market are becoming increasingly important for those looking for a place to live.”The 2024-2025 Best Places to Live were determined based on a methodology that takes into account the city’s job market, value, quality of life and desirability. These measures were weighted in part based on a public survey of thousands of individuals throughout the U.S. to find what qualities they consider important in a place to live.Data and information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, Sharecare, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other U.S. News rankings were also used in the rankings.

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VIRGINIA - The IRS owes tens of thousands of Virginia residents money from 2020, but people need to act fast to make sure they don't miss out on their unclaimed cash, agency officials said last week.In all, Virginia residents are owed nearly $29 million in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020.The IRS said earlier this year that nearly a million people nationwide haven't claimed their refunds for the 2020 tax year. That includes 25,900 Virginians owed $28,944,600, or about $914 each, according to the IRS.Every year, IRS officials say, about $1 billion to $1.5 billion in refunds goes unclaimed, compared with about $300 billion in refunds paid."We want taxpayers to claim these refunds, but time is running out for people who may have overlooked or forgotten about these refunds," IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said.Under federal law, taxpayers normally have three years to file and claim their tax refunds until that cash becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury.But the deadline was extended for 2020 returns due to the pandemic — taxpayers now have until May 17 to claim 2020 refunds, according to the IRS."People faced extremely unusual situations during the pandemic, which may have led some people to forget about a potential refund on their 2020 tax returns," Werfel said. "People may have just overlooked these, including students, part-time workers and others. Some people may not realize they may be owed a refund. We encourage people to review their files and start gathering records now, so they don't run the risk of missing the May deadline."In addition to making sure the money goes back into one's pocket, taxpayers have another reason to make sure they complete their 2020 returns, the IRS says.Low- and moderate-income workers may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit — which was worth as much as $6,600 for taxpayers with children in 2020.Those who need to file their 2020 returns should request their W-2, 1098, 1099 or 5498 from their employer or bank, or order a free wage and income transcript with the IRS' Get Transcript Online tool, the IRS said.Further instructions are available at the IRS website or by calling 800-829-3676.

Jan 26, 2024Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ew_cECZy After a door plug blew out of a Boeing 737 Max airplane over Portland, Oregon on Jan. 5, The Lever uncovered allegations that workers who made the door plug had repeatedly warned corporate officials about safety problems and were told to falsify records. Following additional Boeing mishaps and The Lever’s ongoing reporting on cost cutting, lax regulations, and dark money lobbying at the plane manufacturer, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced “a bigger picture examination of any and all quality issues” related to Boeing. But airline experts say more needs to be done to ensure passenger safety.

Airlines may be on the verge of losing their fight againstthe Biden administration’s new promise of automatic refunds for canceled or delayed flights. On Tuesday, lawmakers relented to pressure from consumer advocates andreportedly includeda provision guaranteeing the refunds in a must-pass Federal Aviation Administration funding bill, which faces a loomingFriday deadline.How much might this new automatic refund guarantee cost the airlines?Potentially billions, but consumers can’t be sure. For more than a decade, airlines have refused to say just how much in unused tickets they’re sitting on, or how much they make when many of those credits expire.

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