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Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. ...


Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis....


Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of colo...


Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new rep...


These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report....


Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborh...


Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline ...


Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study....


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Will.i.am ‘Proves’ Michael Jackson Pioneered Ad-Libs Used By New Rappers

will.i.am played some background vocals from "Beat It' to prove that Michael Jackson pioneered the ab-libs that rappers do on songs today....


Bas Recruits J. Cole, A$AP Ferg & More For New Album: See The Tracklist

Bas has enlisted J. Cole, A$AP Ferg, FKJ and more for his latest album, 'We Only Talk About Real Shit When We’re Fucked Up," which is right around the corner....


Joe Budden Backtracks 'Lazy, Irresponsible' NBA YoungBoy Criticism

Joe Budden has backtracked on his criticisms of NBA YoungBoy's music and instead issued an apology and admitted he shouldn't have done that....


Timbaland Praises ‘Prophet’ Kanye West For Giving Him ‘So Much Information’

Timbaland had all the praise for 'prophet' Kanye West when he was asked about Ye's prior comments dubbing him the greatest of all time. ...


André 3000 Admits He Doesn't Actually Know What Notes He's Playing On The Flute

André 3000 has opened up about not knowing which musical notes he's playing on the flute but enjoying the surprise and journey of finding new sounds....


Blueface Walks Out Of Funny Marco Interview After Comedian Fails To Name 3 Of His Songs

Blueface walked out of his interview with Funny Marco after the internet personality was unable to prove that he had researched his guest prior to their chat....


YFN Lucci’s RICO Trial Gets Start Date

YFN Lucci's much-delayed trial date has finally been set and will kick off in the early part of next year which will overlap with Young Thug's YSL RICO trial. ...


Tyler, The Creator & Lil Yachty Star In le FLEUR* Season 2 Ad

Tyler, The Creator has called on Lil Yachty and a few more friends to star in the commercial for le FLEUR"s season two collection....


Styles P Defends Fat Joe Over ‘Lie’ Confession: ‘R&B Singers Lie In 95 Percent Of Their Songs!’

Styles P has come to Fat Joe's defense after the Bronx rapper recently claimed to have lied in 95 percent of the songs he's released over his career....


Dres Reflects On Black Sheep’s Early Success & What He’d Have Done Differently

Dres has shared his thoughts on Black Sheep’s early success with 'A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing' and the things he wishes he did differently in retrospect....