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US tax filers could face citizenship question under new proposal

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:15:46 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Nearly all U.S. taxpayers would have to disclose their citizenship or work authorization status to the Internal Revenue Service under a Trump administration proposal that could also change eligibility for refundable tax credits.

A draft of the 2026 Form 1040 asks filers whether they, and their spouse if filing jointly, are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or an alien lawfully authorized to

Nashville SC, eyeing Supporters' Shield, face surging Austin FC

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:55:19 GMT

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Nashville SC will attempt to extend their march toward one of the best records in MLS history when they travel to square off with feisty Austin FC on Saturday in a late-season interconference fixture.

The Coyotes (18-3-6, 60 points) have been far and away the best team in MLS this year, with the Supporters' Shield in sight as well as a chance to set the record for most points b

Red Bulls attempt to improve home form against San Diego FC

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:55:13 GMT

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With seven games remaining, the New York Red Bulls are clinging to one of the final Eastern Conference playoff spots.

Their standing would be stronger if the Red Bulls performed better at home, and they will attempt to stop a four-game home winless slide when they face San Diego FC on Saturday in Harrison, N.J.

New York (9-12-6, 33 points) begins the weekend in eighth

Fresh off final game with Argentina, Messi leads Miami vs. D.C. United

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:40:29 GMT

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Lionel Messi said his farewell to the Argentine national team earlier this week when he played his final match for his country.

Messi's next task will be to break Inter Miami out of their five-match winless skid in MLS league play when they host D.C. United on Saturday night.

Inter Miami (12-5-10, 46 points) sit in third place in the Eastern Conference despite being tied in

Padres ace Michael King has option decision to make

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:40:30 GMT

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After an impressive postseason, San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King faces a decision that could determine whether he returns to the team in 2027.

The 31-year-old has made it clear that he would welcome another season in San Diego.

King has two seasons remaining on a three-year, $75 million contract and he holds a player option for each of the remaining seasons.

MLB roundup: Rays, Dodgers, Brewers wrap up division series

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:55:13 GMT

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Rookie Victor Mesa Jr. belted a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays earned a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep of their American League Division Series.

The Rays are headed to the AL Championship Series for the third time in club history and will host the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians in

Brewers KO Padres in Game 4, set up NLCS rematch vs. Dodgers

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:40:31 GMT

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Jackson Chourio delivered the tiebreaking single and Garrett Mitchell robbed a potential game-tying homer in the eighth inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers advance to the National League Championship Series with a 3-1 road victory over the San Diego Padres in Game 4 on Wednesday night.

Aaron Ashby (1-0) tossed three innings of scoreless, hitless relief for the Brewers, who halte

Andy Pages' clutch hit sends Dodgers past Braves, into NLCS

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:25:14 GMT

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ATLANTA -- Andy Pages' two-run single in the seventh inning broke open a pitchers' duel and helped the Los Angeles Dodgers close out their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves with a 4-1 win in Game 4 on Wednesday.

The Dodgers, who won the series 3-1 and are looking to be the first National League team to win three straight World Series, await the winner of

Padres closer Mason Miller returns from paternity list for Game 4

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:05:12 GMT

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The San Diego Padres activated All-Star closer Mason Miller from the paternity list prior to Wednesday night's Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Miller was placed on the list Tuesday, hours before the Padres recorded a 4-3 victory to remain alive in the best-of-five series. Starting pitcher Michael King filled Miller's closing role with

Padres turn to Walker Buehler vs. Brewers in Game 4

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:40:29 GMT

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The San Diego Padres staved off elimination and now have their sights set on forcing a decisive Game 5.

The third straight one-run margin in the National League Division Series finally went San Diego's way, but Game 4 rates as another must-win contest when the Padres and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers collide again on Wednesday night.

'We had our backs against the wall, we

Brewers, Padres determining starting pitchers for Game 4

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:40:28 GMT

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The San Diego Padres staved off elimination and now have their sights set on forcing a decisive Game 5.

'We had our backs against the wall, we

Padres come up with clutch efforts, beat Brewers to force Game 4

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:40:24 GMT

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Jake Cronenworth hit a tie-breaking homer in the fifth inning and Michael King registered a six-out save as the San Diego Padres staved off elimination with a 4-3 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

Cronenworth led off the bottom of the fifth by jumping on a first-pitch sweeper by JoJo Romero (0-1) and sen

Awarded in America, Built in India: Greenwater Scientific's greenwaterHOME uses algae to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen in sealed rooms

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:57:46 GMT

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Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 6: The idea originated in California in 2022. An Indian undergraduate at the University of California San Diego began working on a question about the air inside closed rooms. The technology that came out of it had been recognised by a sitting U.S. Congressman, won the Grand Prize at UC San Diego's campus-wide environmental innovation competition, and was chosen as on

Riding 9th-inning magic, Brewers shoot for NLDS sweep of Padres

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:40:25 GMT

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The ninth inning has been forgettable for the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series, while it has been quite memorable for the Milwaukee Brewers.

That one frame has the Brewers in position to wrap up the best-of-five series, with the Padres facing elimination, in Game 3 at San Diego on Tuesday.

The Brewers reached the NL Championship Series last season be

Mariners' Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor undergo procedures

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:40:21 GMT

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and infielder Josh Naylor underwent surgery Saturday and are expected to be fully recovered before spring training, the team announced Monday.

Raleigh, 29, had a debridement procedure on his left shoulder, while the 29-year-old Naylor underwent surgery on his right wrist.

Following a historic 2025 season in which he hit a major league-le

Around the NFC South: Division power shifts in Week 4 prime time

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:51:47 GMT

It was an NFC South heavy prime time slate in Week 4 as teams put on a show and shook up the middle of the division standings.

CHARLOTTE Three of the four teams in the NFC South got to suit up for prime time in Week 4, and by the end of the week, another team will hit the field on Thursday night.That'sa lot of NFC South craziness on the national stage.

Two teams faced off in an emotional prime time annive

Cade Otton Rising Up Bucs' Tight End Ranks | Data Crunch

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT

Cade Otton is now in sole possession of third place in franchise history for receptions by a tight end, while rookie LB Josiah Trotter continues to produce and S Antoine Winfield produces another big play

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneerslost to the Green Bay Packers, 17-14, in Week Four, in the process dropping to 0-4 in a season for the first time since 2013. Dating back to last season, the Buccaneer

Trump's words on presumed Iranian attacks on L.A., San Diego spark backlash in California

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:15:17 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's statments on the idea of possible Iran attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego have sparked fierce condemnation from California government leaders, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Speaking at a campaign rally in Nebraska on Monday, Trump brought up the war with Iran and said he wanted to "see a tremendous victory" in the November election.

"It

Families confront San Diego smuggler sentenced in kidnapping, killings

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:40:52 GMT

SAN DIEGO (CN) - The family members of a young woman and a father of four who were kidnapped for ransom and killed by smugglers in Mexico addressed one of the men responsible Friday.

U.S. District Judge Janis Sammartino