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Trust Wins Partial Victory in Pennsylvania Tax Battle

January 23, 2026

A trust recently faced a tough situation with Pennsylvania's tax department. The issue started when the trust filed an updated tax return for 2021. This update led to a higher tax bill. The tax department then added extra charges, including a penalty for not paying electronically and some adjustment

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McDonald’s Mixes Sweet and Savory to Win Over Diners

January 23, 2026

McDonald’s is shaking things up with new menu items to attract more customers. Starting January 27, some locations will offer a hot honey sauce for a limited time. This move is part of a bigger plan to bring in more people by adding protein-rich options. The company is introducing several new sandw

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Byrna Tech Talks: What's Next for Personal Safety Gadgets?

January 23, 2026

Byrna Technologies is all set to spill the beans on its financial performance. This includes both the last quarter and the entire year that wrapped up on November 30, 2025. They'll be sharing the details in a press release before a big conference call on February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. Eastern time.

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Spirit Airlines: A Struggle for Survival in the Skies

January 22, 2026

Spirit Airlines is in deep trouble. The budget airline is talking to Castlelake, an investment firm, about a possible takeover. This comes as Spirit tries to pull itself out of bankruptcy for the second time in a year. Things went downhill fast after the pandemic. Costs went up, and fewer people wan

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Paramount's Bold Move: A Corporate Chess Game Unfolds

January 22, 2026

In the high-stakes world of corporate takeovers, Paramount has made a strategic move. They've extended the deadline for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders to back their hostile bid. Initially set for Wednesday, the new deadline is now February 20. This extension comes after Paramount's CEO, D

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How Europe Holds Economic Power Over the U. S.

January 22, 2026

Europe and the U. S. are deeply connected. Every day, Europeans use American tech, energy, and investments. At the same time, Americans rely on European products like software, wine, and medicines. This huge exchange of goods and services adds up to over $5. 4 billion daily. It shows how much both s

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P&G's Mixed Results: What's Behind the Numbers?

January 22, 2026

P&G, a giant in the consumer goods world, recently shared its Q2 2026 earnings. The news was a mix of ups and downs. On one hand, the company's earnings per share (EPS) hit $1. 88, which was a bit better than expected. But on the other hand, sales were slightly lower than predicted, coming in at $22

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AI Boosts Financial Advisors' Efficiency in New Partnership

January 22, 2026

A new team-up between Jump and Focus Financial Partners aims to make life easier for financial advisors. The goal? To use AI to cut down on paperwork and free up time for advisors to focus on their clients. Jump, a company known for its AI tools, is teaming up with Focus Financial Partners. Focus i

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Prince George's County: A New Era of Fun and Jobs?

January 22, 2026

Prince George's County is looking to shake things up. They want to turn boring old spots into places people want to visit all year round. One big plan is a shiny new entertainment venue near National Harbor. It's not just about having a cool new spot to hang out. It's about changing how people see t

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Cycurion and Kustom Team Up for a Big Deal

January 22, 2026

Cycurion, Inc. made a big move this week. They signed a deal to buy the video-solutions part of Kustom Entertainment, Inc. This deal could be worth between $6. 0 and $8. 4 million. Most of the payment will be in Cycurion's preferred stock, with a smaller amount in cash. The stock part of the deal h