Live Updates: Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate

The Secretary-General of the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon, Sheikh Naim Qassem, said in a statement Monday that the group’s leadership “categorically reject direct negotiations” that the U.S. has been brokering between Israel and Lebanon’s government.  “Those in the position of authority must know that their actions will not benefit Lebanon nor themselves. What the … Read more

Should you use AI to file your taxes? Experts warn it can lead to costly mistakes.

Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the technology can deliver outdated or inaccurate guidance, raising the risk of costly mistakes. About 26% of people are now using AI to file their 2025 tax returns during the current tax season, up … Read more