The IRS released its “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2026 filing season to warn taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals about the tactics used to commit identity theft and other forms of fraud. IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said in a statement released earlier this month on “Slam the Scam Day” that the list and other efforts to raise awareness provide “a great opportunity to remind everyone to remain vigilant and watch out for scams because thieves continuously adjust the pitches they use to take advantage of honest taxpayers.””For more than two decades, the IRS has used the Dirty Dozen list to…

Roughly half of Americans fall short of the annual income needed to cover their basic needs, according to new research.A U.S. family with children needs about $145,000 in income to be considered economically secure, according to a March 16 report from the Urban Institute. About 49% of Americans live below that financial threshold, the nonpartisan think tank found.In 2024 (the latest available data), the median household income for married couples in the U.S. was $128,700, U.S. Census data shows. Ingredients for economic security According to Urban’s analysis, economic security today includes having enough money to pay for:Adequate foodClothingHousing Health careChild careTransportationPostsecondary education Student loan repaymentsSavings…

Joseph Duggar and his wife, Kendra Duggar, were reportedly last seen in a family holiday video released mere weeks before his arrest on child molestation allegations. Footage from the Duggar family’s annual Christmas costume party was included in Joseph’s sister Jessa Seewald’s “Holiday Festivities” vlog, which was published on February 9. In the video, Joseph, 31 wears a black bodysuit covered in festive lights and Kendra is decked out like a Christmas tree for the holiday gathering. “She’s a Christmas tree and I’m the lights going on her Christmas tree,” Joseph explains in a brief clip. Us Weekly confirmed on…

A major airline is canceling flights due to soaring fuel prices. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) said it will be canceling 1,000 flights in April due to the rising oil and jet fuel prices amid the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. “We are canceling a couple of hundred flights during March, but are trying to protect our traffic as much as possible,” SAS CEO Anko van der Werff told Swedish daily newspaper Dagens Industri. Most of the canceled flights in March were domestic routes in Norway, with a few affected Sweden and Denmark, according…

Gas savings are just one reason people are intrigued by electric vehicles (EVs).In our series Driving into the Future, sponsored by Electric for All, we look at how EVs also come with lower maintenance costs.Drivers behind the wheel of electric vehicles often praise their smooth acceleration.RELATED: A look at electric vehicle charging options for home and on the road”I feel like it’s quicker to merge onto the freeway,” electric vehicle owner Alysia Wiebe said. “That feels a little safer. And then, it’s almost too quiet sometimes.”In addition to the quiet ride, people who drive EVs are pleasantly surprised by the…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 19, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:         2026 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award Finalists Revealed by Chloe Rabinowitz The American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association revealed six finalists for the 2026 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of NYC in 2025.. (more…) Free Enrollment Opens for HINTON BATTLE – DAY OF DANCE 2026 by Stephi Wild BLACK BROADWAY MEN’s Anthony Wayne in association with BLACK…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! While you may have been busy watching (and rewatching) Taylor Swift’s new music video for “Opalite” to find Easter eggs, we had ulterior motives. In one scene, the megastar wore a yellow cat sweatshirt with a red collar sticking out — and a bedazzled, flower claw clip. Hey, we can’t help it if our eyes like shiny things! So, we hunted down a similar flower claw clip that can add sparkle to an everyday look. Bonus: It’s only $9 on…

As American airports and travelers continue to suffer the impacts of the DHS shutdown — and as TSA officers continue to go without paychecks — some European countries are warning those who would potentially visit the U.S. The United Kingdom, for example, updated its foreign travel advice for those looking to travel to the U.S. — calling out the “travel disruption.” Its advisory says, “There could be longer than usual queues at some U.S. airports due to a partial US government shutdown.” It goes on, “Check with your travel provider, departure airport or airline for the latest guidance.” The delays are occurring because Transportation…

  19m ago Iran foreign minister says Americans can thank “Netanyahu and his lackeys in Congress” for war’s spiraling cost Iran’s top diplomat said Thursday that the American public could thank Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu “and his lackeys in [the U.S.] Congress” for the soaring costs to the U.S. of the war launched against his country on Feb. 28.   Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared a story from the Washington Post, which CBS News has not confirmed, saying the U.S. Defense Department would seek $200 billion in funding for the Iran war, and calling it the “tip of the iceberg.””We’re only…

The Real Housewives of Miami has been put on pause for the second time in its history. A source confirmed to Us Weekly on Wednesday, March 18, that Bravo is not moving forward with an eighth season of RHOM at this time. The most recent seventh season wrapped up in October 2025 with a shocking three-part reunion where “friend of the housewives” Adriana de Moura accused costar Julia Lemigova of cheating on her wife, Martina Navratilova, with a “Haitian mortician.” (Lemigova, 53, subsequently admitted that she’d already told Navratilova, 53, about having “a certain situation” prior to the season 7…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog chief says Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles remain largely in place and its nuclear infrastructure — much of it buried deep underground — cannot be fully eliminated by airstrikes, underscoring the limits of military action.The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog suggested to reporters Wednesday that Iran’s nuclear program is unlikely to be eliminated through military force, warning that ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes cannot fully dismantle Tehran’s capabilities.Asked directly whether the program could be resolved militarily, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said he…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Just moments after Venezuela defeated the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic final, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to send a simple one-word post that divided American fans. “STATEHOOD!!!” Trump wrote, only adding his initials. The post came a day after Venezuela beat Italy in the WBC semifinal, when Trump sent an initial post that teased statehood for the South American country if it were to win the championship.  “Wow! Venezuela defeated Italy tonight, 4-2, in the WBC (Baseball!) Semifinal. They are looking really great. Good things are happening to Venezuela lately!…

Hit your 40s and suddenly find yourself seeing red over slow walkers, dishes in the sink or even your partner’s breathing? Blame it on the change. “It is not just ‘being moody,’ and it is not a personality flaw,” Dr. Michelle Sands, a licensed naturopathic physician who specializes in women’s hormone health, told The Post. “It is a very real symptom tied to the hormonal upheaval of perimenopause.” Experts call it “perimenopause rage,” a common but often misunderstood phenomenon that can blindside both women and those around them. Sound familiar? Sands breaks down what’s happening beneath the surface — and…

Thursday, March 19, 2026 5:55AMMISSION VIEJO, Calif. () — As people search for the cheapest gas, there will be another option in Orange County by this summer.Costco will be opening its first standalone gas station in the U.S. in Mission Viejo. It’s expected to open by late June, according to city officials.It will be more than 17,000 square-feet with 40 fueling positions and, of course, only available to Costco members.The new station will compete with nearby convenience stores like Circle K, Chevron and BP.In addition to Mission Viejo, Cosco is also building a standalone gas station in Hawai’i, which is…

A new production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will be led by Gillian Anderson as Martha, Billy Crudup as George, Josh Dylan as Nick, and Phoebe Horn as Honey. The production, directed by Marianne Elliott, will run @sohoplace theatre from 21 September until 19 December 2026, with press night on Wednesday 30 September at 7pm. Set in the round, this fierce new production draws every spectator right into the eye of the storm. In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the…