LA to pay $11.8M to man blinded by police projectile during Dodgers celebration

LOS ANGELES — The city of Los Angeles must pay $11.8 million to a man who was blinded by a projectile fired into a crowd by police officers while he was celebrating the Dodgers 2020 World Series win. A federal jury ordered the payment Thursday after a trial brought by 27-year-old Isaac Castellanos, who was … Read more

Harris blames Trump for rising gas prices — after once saying they’re the ‘price to pay for democracy’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Vice President Kamala Harris this week blasted President Donald Trump for the surge in gas prices triggered by the U.S. war with Iran. But four years ago, the then-vice president said that soaring gas prices sparked in part by the Russian invasion of Ukraine were the … Read more

Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here’s what the data shows.

As the April 15 tax filing deadline nears, most Americans say they believe they are paying more than their fair share — a sentiment that is strongest among the nation’s top earners, according to recent polling from the Pew Research Center. That belief has become more widespread in recent years, despite new tax cuts for everyone … Read more

WNBA ushers in new draft class as league approves historic contract bumping players’ pay

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing WNBA ushers in new draft class as league approves historic contract bumping players’ pay 03:56 UP NEXT Zac Brown Band Debuts ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ Theme Song 00:44 Look Back at a Decade of Willie Geist’s Sunday Sitdowns 10:48 … Read more

‘I wouldn’t be here’: Cadets pay tribute to officer who died stopping Old Dominion shooter

The ROTC cadets getting ready to leave their class at Old Dominion University last month had never seen the stranger who entered the room, but thought maybe he was someone early for the next class. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But he seemed nervous when … Read more

Property taxes are rising faster than inflation. See what homeowners pay across the U.S.

Property taxes across the U.S. are rising faster than inflation, with the average homeowner last year paying $4,427, up 3.7% from 2024, according to a new analysis from real estate data firm ATTOM.  By comparison, the Consumer Price Index — a basket of commonly purchased goods and services — rose 2.7% last year. Homeowners in some states have … Read more

What happens if you can’t pay your tax bill by the April deadline this year?

Waiting to deal with your unpaid tax debt can turn a short-term cash crunch into a long-term financial problem. Luliia Pilipeichenko/Getty Images Americans filing their taxes this April are facing a complicated financial backdrop. While inflation has cooled from prior highs, most households are still struggling under the weight of elevated living costs, high-rate (and … Read more

Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown

President Trump on Friday ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay “each and every employee” of the agency, which has faced an almost two-month-long shutdown due to a congressional impasse, leaving thousands without paychecks. The president’s memo directs DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell … Read more

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all employees during shutdown

President Donald Trump on Friday directed the Department of Homeland Security to pay all of its employees amid a record-long shutdown at DHS that’s lasted nearly 50 days. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The presidential memo authorizes paychecks for more than 35,000 employees at places … Read more