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Economy
Iceland Considers Joining The EU
They are now talking about fast-tracking a referendum on reopening EU accession talks in Iceland, possibly as early as this year, accelerating a timeline that was originally expected closer to 2027. The shift is being driven by geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, and a growing debate about adopting the euro versus keeping the krona. What people constantly fail to understand is…
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Life Style
Declutter Before You Move: A Room-by-Room Guide
Moving to a new place is exciting, but getting there can feel overwhelming when clutter piles up fast. Clearing out what no longer fits improves the flow of moving day more than most realize. Less clutter means fewer decisions weighed under boxes. A quieter space waits ahead if sorting happens early enough. A method begins to emerge when sorting items…
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Entertainment
Movie Release Date, Plot, Cast & More – Hollywood Life
Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Leonardo DiCaprio leads the star-studded cast of One Battle After Another, the Warner Bros. political thriller that has emerged as one of the biggest winners of the 2026 awards season. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film claimed Best Picture at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards and went on to score major victories at the…
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Tech
Bengaluru-based Xflow, which facilitates B2B cross-border payments, raised a $16.6M Series A led by GC at an $85M valuation, bringing its total raised to $32M+ (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch)
Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch: Bengaluru-based Xflow, which facilitates B2B cross-border payments, raised a $16.6M Series A led by GC at an $85M valuation, bringing its total raised to $32M+ — Xflow, an Indian fintech startup, has secured backing from both Stripe and PayPal Ventures in a $16.6 million funding round. Source link
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Business
Stablecoins could finally bring cross-border payments into the digital age: XTransfer CEO Bill Deng
Bill Deng, CEO of China-based fintech platform XTransfer, thinks stablecoins can help finally digitize business-to-business transactions, often still stuck in a world of PDFs and emails. Much of cross-border trade now operates around the clock. Ports, airports, and fulfillment centers work at all hours of the day. But “when it comes to money, there’s no 24/7 infrastructure,” Deng complained during…
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Money
9 Frontline Jobs That Are Dominating the Market in 2026 (and Resisting Automation)
GagliardiImages / Shutterstock.com As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workplace, many jobs still require people to be physically present, make judgment calls, and work directly with others. According to Monster’s new Frontline Labor Report, these roles are not only holding steady but driving hiring demand in 2026. Based on an analysis of millions of job postings on Monster throughout…
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Money
Checking in a Second Bag Could Now Cost You More on American Airlines
It pays to plan ahead on American Airlines – and you may pay extra if you don’t. Customers who prepay for checked luggage can now get a $5 discount on their first and second bags for domestic U.S. and select international flights. Prepayment is available up until 2 hours before departure. However, if you wait to pay in person at the airport, a second checked bag will now cost you more on those same itineraries. This specifically applies to flights within the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It…
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Money
Unfair Taxes and the Bill That Aims to Fix It
The Social Security Fairness Act signed at the beginning of 2025 is now unfair, at least when it comes to taxes, according to some representatives in Congress. The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced Social Security benefits for about 3.2 million public-sector retirees who also receive pension income. The law’s effective date was…
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Money
Tax Refunds Are Big This Year, IRS Data Show. Here’s How Big.
The number of tax returns the IRS has received so far this tax season is down from last year, but refunds are up double digits, IRS data show. The average refund through Feb. 6 was $2,290, up nearly 11% from $2,065 at the same time in 2025 while total returns received fell 5.2%. The IRS noted refund numbers should rise…
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Money
6 Low-Stress Side Hustles That Don’t Require a Car or a Degree
You don’t need a master’s degree or a vehicle to build a reliable second income stream. While the gig economy is often associated with driving for rideshare apps or delivering food, some of the best opportunities require nothing more than a reliable internet connection and a bit of spare time. If you are looking to pad your savings or offset…
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