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TL/DR - Negotiations over a potential tax bill remain ongoing in Washington, with lawmakers optimistic about a deal involving an expansion of the Child Tax Credit sought by Democrats and more generous incentives for businesses wanted by Republicans. However, there is uncertainty over whether the deal will be agreed in 2024. A potential agreement…

TL/DR - The article discusses the surge in consumer prices that led to inflation surpassing the targets set by central bankers, resulting in a series of interest-rate hikes. The actions taken by policymakers, with the intention of regaining their credibility in managing monetary stability, risked negatively impacting growth and potentially…

TL/DR - Fans gathered at the Garage Bar in Grand Rapids, Michigan to watch the Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl game. The majority of spectators were rooting for Michigan, though there were some Alabama fans present. This was the sixth time these two teams have met on the football field and the first time the Wolverines have played in the Rose Bowl…

TL/DR - Migrants aiming for New York City are stopping at New Jersey train stations to avoid an executive order from the NYC mayor designed to regulate their arrivals. Over the past month, approximately 14,700 asylum seekers have crossed the U.S. southern border and ended up in New York City via buses. The unregulated arrivals, which often occur…