The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it is ending the practice of sending agents to make unannounced visits to taxpayers’ homes and businesses. According to the agency, agents have been making the visits for decades “to help taxpayers resolve their account balances by collecting unpaid taxes and unfiled tax returns.” In a news release announcing…

Inflation fell to its lowest annual rate in more than two years during June. The consumer price index, which tracks inflation across multiple sectors, increased 0.2% in June on a monthly basis and was up 3% from a year ago, which is the lowest level since March 2021. So is it time for the Fed to…

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is now striking alongside the Writers Guild of America (WGA), which started its strike back in May. The two guilds are advocating for better pay, increased royalties, better pension and health plans and guardrails on the use of AI in the industry. Straight Arrow…

The U.S. turns to its allies amid ongoing threats from North Korea. Plus, more on the U.S. soldier who fled across its border. And where you’ll find the cheapest Domino’s pizza in the world. These stories and more highlight the rundown for July 20, 2023.  North Korea silent on American soldier as U.S., Japan, South…