Monthly Archives: September 2022

House Republicans want to cancel Biden’s push to make it easier for the IRS to go after tax cheats and send out refunds more quickly

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images House Republicans formally unveiled their policy platform on Friday. They broke with McConnell in an effort to persuade voters to deliver them control of the House. The IRS funding is meant to pursue tax cheats, shorten phone wait times, and issue…

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is a new thriller starring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh — here’s what we know about its streaming release so far

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Florence Pugh as Alice and Harry Styles as Jack in “Don’t Worry Darling.” Warner Bros. Pictures “Don’t Worry Darling” is now playing exclusively in theaters. Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Chris Pine star in the psychological thriller set in the 1950s….

Rick Scott joins Mitch McConnell in rallying around Ron DeSantis’ migrant flight stunt

Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida (back R) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (front L) listen during a news conference after a policy luncheon with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol on September 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Sen. Rick Scott plugs Ron DeSantis’ migrant trafficking project in a new fundraising…

Prepare to pay up to $17,000 over MSRP for these 15 cars with the worst dealer markups, including the Jeep Wrangler and Porsche Cayenne

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Jeep Buying a car has always been a big purchase, but it’s become especially hard on the wallet during the pandemic.  Dealers are asking thousands above MSRP for popular models from Ford, Jeep, and others.  Car-shopping site iSeeCars identified the 15 models with the worst dealer markups.  Almost three years into…

We’re about to see whether all the drama offscreen will help — or hurt — Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ at the box office

Florence Pugh in “Don’t Worry My Darling.” Warner Bros./New Line Cinema “Don’t Worry Darling” arrives in theaters this weekend after months of offscreen gossip. Analysts are bullish about the movie, which is expected to rake in at least $20 million in its debut. But it faces poor reviews and competition in the “Avatar” re-release and…

‘Central Park Karen’ Amy Cooper loses discrimination and defamation lawsuit claiming former employer unfairly fired her after viral incident

Twitter/Melody Cooper Amy Cooper sued Franklin Templeton in May 2021 after the company fired her over her viral Central Park incident. Cooper said the company engaged in race and gender discrimination in terminating her days after she called 911 on Black man. A judge found there was no evidence of discrimination or defamation against Cooper…

With consumers expected to hold back on purchases, Walmart, Target are getting a jump-start on holiday sales

A Walmart store and a Target store. The retail chains are big-box rivals. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images and Michael Siluk/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Walmart and Target are kicking off the holidays early this year. The Washington Post reported that early holiday deals could help offset inflation. In past years, supply-chain issues and online…

These student loan types qualify for up to $20,000 of forgiveness under Biden’s plan

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Federally-held loans are eligible for student-loan forgiveness under Biden’s plan. Paul Bradbury/Getty…