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☆ 2024 WNBA playoffs: How to watch as postseason gets underway
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —After a long, history-making WNBA season that featured a break for the Paris Olympics, the postseason is finally here. 1 New York Liberty – 1 p.m. It has been on the losing side in the WNBA Finals on five occasions, most recently against the Las Vegas Aces last year. After a spectacular rookie season, Clark will now be tested by the trials and tribulations of the postseason for the first time. Despite winning it all in 2022 and 2023, Las Vegas is certainly not the favorite heading into the postseason and could only manage the fourth seed for the playoffs.

Persons: Tina Charles, “, ”, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Stewart, Ionescu, Kirby Lee, Caitlin Clark, Clark, Emilee Chinn, Christie Sides, Dijonai Carrington, Diana Taurasi’s, Diana Taurasi, that’s, Ross D, Cheryl Reeve, Napheesa Collier, we’ve, ’, Chelsea Gray, A’ja Wilson, Wilson, Steph Chambers, Nneka Ogwumike, Jewell Loyd, Sue Bird – Organizations: CNN, Paris Olympics, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, New York Liberty –, Indiana Fever, Connecticut Sun, Phoenix Mercury, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, Atlanta Dream, Atlanta, New York, Washington Mystics, Liberty, USA, Sports, Reuters, Sun, WNBA, Getty, Mystics, Fever, Chicago Sky, Lynx, Phoenix, Mercury, Franklin, AP Phoenix, Minnesota, LA Sparks, Aces, Storm The Las Vegas Aces, Houston Comets, Seattle Locations: ”, New York, Indiana, ” Connecticut, Las Vegas

☆ A’ja Wilson breaks WNBA single-season scoring record in Las Vegas Aces win
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson set the record for the most points in a WNBA season in her team’s 86-75 road win over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday. Wilson currently leads the WNBA in scoring with 27.3 points per game. Giving @_ajawilson22 her flowers for breaking the single season scoring record for most points in a @WNBA season…..when the love comes from love and loved ones it’s fulfilling enough! “The crown is heavy, but she shows up every day and pours into those around her,” said Las Vegas forward Alysha Clark. Wilson and Co. are looking to make history by becoming only the second WNBA team ever to win three consecutive championships.

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☆ Team USA wins nail-biter vs. France to secure 8th consecutive gold in women’s basketball
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Chantel Jennings | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

PARIS — France was the official opponent; Team USA, its own worst enemy. And against an eager, home-crowd boosted team like France, it sure looked like the U.S. picked a bad game to have a bad game. This was not the kind of game that Team USA had built its reputation on and not the kind of play that looked worthy of eight consecutive gold medals, let alone one. AdvertisementThe chemistry and flow that showed itself in spurts throughout the Olympics seemed to be missing in the most important game. On Sunday night in Paris, Team USA extended its win streak, secured another gold medal and stayed atop the world.

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The WNBA All-Star Game tips off tonight in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Team USA and Team WNBA line-up is one for the books. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch the WNBA All-Star Game, including cable and live streaming options. The WNBA All-Star Game brings the top players from every WNBA team together each year to play in a spirited, best-of-the-best match-up. Team WNBA, following the 2021 game ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, wherein Team WNBA beat out Team USA 93-85. How to watch the WNBA All-Star Game in the USThe WNBA All-Star game will tip off on Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 p.m. on ABC in the US.

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Learn moreThe 2024 WNBA All-Star game is just around the corner, which means that it's almost time to watch the biggest names in the WNBA face off. While original tickets have sold out, there are still a few avenues to explore when it comes to how to buy WNBA All-Star Game tickets. Team WNBA and Team USA previously faced off in 2021 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in an All-Star Game that saw Team WNBA walk away with the win. How to buy WNBA All-Star Game ticketsTickets to the WNBA All-Star Game were originally sold on Ticketmaster but have sold out. How much are WNBA All-Star Game tickets?

Persons: Dearica Hamby, We've, WNBA DeWanna Bonner, Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark, Allisha Gray, Los Angeles Sparks Brionna Jones, Los Angeles Sparks Brionna Jones , Connecticut Sun Jonquel Jones, Los Angeles Sparks Brionna Jones , Connecticut Sun Jonquel Jones , New York Liberty Kayla McBride, Minnesota Lynx Kelsey Mitchell, Dallas Wings Nneka, Seattle Storm Angel Reese, Chicago Sky Team USA Napheesa Collier, Mercury Chelsea Gray, Phoenix, Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm Kelsey Plum, Las Vegas Aces Breanna Stewart, Las Vegas Aces Breanna Stewart , New York Liberty Diana Taurasi, Mercury Alyssa Thomas, Mercury Alyssa Thomas , Connecticut Sun A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces Jackie Young Organizations: Business, WNBA, USA, Team WNBA, Team USA, Tokyo, Ticketmaster, Vivid, WNBA DeWanna Bonner , Connecticut Sun, Indiana Fever, Atlanta, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Sparks Brionna Jones , Connecticut Sun, Los Angeles Sparks Brionna Jones , Connecticut Sun Jonquel Jones , New York, Minnesota Lynx, Indiana, Dallas Wings, Seattle Storm, Chicago Sky Team USA, Mercury, Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces Breanna Stewart , New York Liberty, Mercury Alyssa Thomas , Connecticut Sun Locations: Phoenix , Arizona, USA, WNBA DeWanna Bonner , Connecticut, Boston, Indiana, Los, Los Angeles Sparks Brionna Jones , Connecticut, Los Angeles Sparks Brionna Jones , Connecticut Sun Jonquel Jones , New, Las Vegas Aces Breanna Stewart , New, Mercury Alyssa Thomas , Connecticut

☆ This simple calculation will show if you’re withholding enough taxes from your paycheck
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Witthaya Prasongsin | Moment | Getty ImagesIf your tax refund or bill is bigger than expected, it could be time to adjust your paycheck withholding — and a simple calculation could help, experts say. How paycheck withholdings workWhen you start a new job, you fill out Form W-4, which tells employers how much to withhold from each paycheck for federal income taxes. You calculate your effective tax rate by dividing your total tax (line 24) by taxable income (line 15). If your 2024 earnings are similar to 2023, you'll want your federal paycheck withholdings at roughly last year's effective tax rate, Loyd said. For example, if your gross paycheck is $1,000 and last year's effective tax rate was 12%, you'll want about $120 withheld in federal taxes, he said.

Persons: Witthaya, John Loyd, JoAnn May, —, Loyd, you'll Organizations: Forest Asset Management Locations: Fort Worth , Texas, Berwyn , Illinois

☆ This costly withholding mistake is 'always a surprise,' tax pro says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Guido Mieth | Stone | Getty ImagesAs millions of Americans start filing returns, experts warn that last year's tax withholding errors could trigger an unexpected bill. The IRS requires tax payments throughout the year and many workers do that via automatic employer paycheck withholdings. By contrast, you may see a tax bill if you didn't pay enough. For filers with multiple jobs, withholding issues are "always a surprise," according to certified financial planner JoAnn May, principal at Forest Asset Management in Berwyn, Illinois. If you didn't adjust your withholding to reflect your new single status, you may not pay enough taxes during the year.

Persons: Guido Mieth, JoAnn May, it's, you've, John Loyd Organizations: Asset Management Locations: Berwyn , Illinois, Fort Worth , Texas

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty are bringing their core group back and trying to add another piece with prized free agent Nneka Ogwumike while Seattle signed Skylar Diggins-Smith as WNBA free agency tipped off Thursday. The Liberty, who made it to the WNBA Finals last season before losing to the Las Vegas Aces, met with Ogwumike, according to a person familiar with the situation. Sabally, who was a restricted free agent, averaged career highs in points (18.6), rebounds (8.1) and assists (4.4) last season. They also signed free agent Megan Gustafson. Williams had a stellar season with Chicago last year, averaging 10.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and a career-best 6.3 assists.

Persons: Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, Smith, Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Betnijah Laney, Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Jones, Diggins, Jewell Loyd, “, ” Diggins, Jewell, Noelle Quinn, Satou Sabally, Kalani Brown, Sabally, Brown, Kiah Stokes, Sydney Colson, Megan Gustafson, Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith, Williams, ___ Organizations: New York Liberty, Seattle, Liberty, WNBA, Las Vegas Aces, Associated Press, Nets, Los Angeles Sparks, ESPN, Phoenix Mercury, Notre Dame, Seattle Storm, Dallas, Wings, Aces, Minnesota Lynx, Chicago Locations: York

But Iowa caucusgoers and New Hampshire primary voters also exposed noticeable chinks in Trump’s electoral armor and worrying general election headwinds that he and his campaign will face in the coming months. Yes, Trump handily won a head-to-head matchup in a New Hampshire primary contest that wasn’t limited to just Republicans. “Twenty percent of GOP voters will not vote for him,” the Republican member told CNN. Visibly miffed by Haley’s conviction to continue on after New Hampshire, Trump spent the evening lashing out at her online and trashing her appearance in his victory speech. Of the 30% of New Hampshire GOP primary voters who named immigration as their top concern, nearly 8 in 10 voted for Trump, according to CNN’s exit poll.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma prosecutor is dropping a murder charge against a 15-year-old who was accused in the fatal shooting of another teenager at a high school football game. Carter died after being shot in August during the Del City-Choctaw high school game in Choctaw on the eastern outskirts of Oklahoma City. One was a 42-year-old man who Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III said was shot by one of the two off-duty Del City officers who accompanied the Del City team to the game. Both of those officers were placed on paid leave, Del City police Chief Loyd Berger said at the time. A Del City police spokesperson did not immediately return a message Saturday for comment on the status of the Del City officers.

Persons: —, Cordae Carter, Vicki Zemp Behenna, Behenna, ” Behenna, Carter, Tommie Johnson III, Loyd Berger, Kelly Marshall Organizations: OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State Bureau of, Oklahoma City, Del City, Del City police, Choctaw Police, Choctaw Locations: — An Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Del City, Choctaw, Del

☆ New change to 529 college savings plans has ‘so many caveats,’ advisor says. Here's what to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-03 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Nancy Ney | Photodisc | Getty ImagesThe downsides of 529-to-Roth IRA rolloversThe biggest downside of a 529-to-Roth IRA rollover is the conversion counts toward your annual IRA contribution limit, which may stunt future growth across both accounts, according to Loyd. "If my kids are pulling money from their 529 to make Roth contributions down the road, Daddy's not going to be happy." If my kids are pulling money from their 529 to make Roth contributions down the road, Daddy's not going to be happy. There's a lifetime cap of $35,000 for 529-to-Roth IRA rollovers, which means it would take five years of $7,000 conversions to reach the limit. Generally, it's better to keep the money growing in a 529 plan and contribute to a Roth IRA separately because you can change 529 plan beneficiaries, Loyd said.

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☆ Leaked email: Broadcom CEO says the company is reviewing 'strategic alternatives' for two of VMware's businesses
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Rosalie Chan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan told employees he's reviewing strategic alternatives for two parts of VMware following the acquisition of the cloud software company. Most recently, VMware president Sumit Dhawan became CEO of cybersecurity company Proofpoint. I am very pleased to welcome VMware employees to Broadcom and bring together our engineering-first, innovation-centric teams. We will also continue to support VMware's End-User Computing, led by Shankar Iyer, VP and General Manager, and Carbon Black, led by Jason Rolleston, VP and General Manager, as we review strategic alternatives for these two businesses. As we move forward, we expect there will be growth opportunities for VMware employees within the larger combined company.

Persons: Hock Tan, Tan, CRN, Raghu Raghuram, Krish Prasad, Purnima Padmanabhan, Sanjay Uppal, Umesh Mahajan, Thoma, Sumit Dhawan, •, Shankar Iyer, Jason Rolleston, Mike Gannon, • Regan McGrath, Luigi Freguia, • Sylvain Cazard, Cynthia Loyd, Ricky Cooper, Joan Stone, Mark Nagle, • Bryan Prosek Organizations: Broadcom, VMware, Business, VMware Cloud Foundation, CA Technologies, Thoma Bravo, Symantec, Cyber Security Services, Accenture, HCL Technologies, Broadcom Employees, •, Security, Strategic, Corporate, Asia Pacific, Services

☆ Get into shape along with your dog
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( Melanie Radzicki Mcmanus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Walking your dog is a fantastic way to get in shape, and it benefits both you and your pooch. Biking, for example, is much easier for the human who is peddling than the dog that’s running. “I see people riding bikes with a dog, and the dog is gasping for breath and limping,” Tomasino said. “If another dog is coming at you, for example, that’s dangerous for you and the dog. “Exercising is really good bonding for you and your dog, as long as you stay off your phone,” Celapino said.

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☆ 3 things you can learn about taxes from San Francisco 49ers' Arik Armstead's paycheck
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Arik Armstead of the San Francisco 49ers at the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 29, 2023. While the pay stub showed gross earnings of more than $4 million year to date, experts say it holds lessons for everyday taxpayers. While it's possible to withhold less than you'll owe, you could risk underpayment penalties on top of a sizable income tax bill in April. Max out your 401(k) to save on taxesIn addition to significant tax withholdings, Armstead also maxed out his workplace retirement plan for 2023. But you can reduce your adjusted gross income with pre-tax 401(k) contributions, experts say.

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The Powerball jackpot hit $1.2 billion on Oct. 3, 2023, the third-biggest prize in the game's history. Scott Olson | GettyThe Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.2 billion — the third-largest prize in the game's history — without a winner Monday night. Among the winner's big decisions will be the choice between a lump sum payout worth $551.7 million or an annuitized prize of $1.2 billion. The lump sum payout is 'a mistake'"Virtually everybody who wins the lottery picks the lump sum distribution," said Andrew Stoltmann, a Chicago-based lawyer who has represented several lottery winners. While the lump sum payout could be a good financial move for some winners, he agreed that others may benefit from the spending guardrails of annuitized payments.

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She finished the regular season second in the league in scoring, averaging a career-best 23 points a game. It’s been a lot of amazing basketball going on this year and makes you feel good going into the playoffs.”Stewart narrowly edged Las Vegas' A'ja Wilson by one vote from the 12-member media. It's the fourth time that an Aces player has won the award with Clark joining Dearica Hamby, who won it twice and Kelsey Plum. Joining them on the first-team are Seattle's Jewell Loyd and Las Vegas' Chelsea Gray. AP WNBA POWER POLLNew York finished atop the power poll with Las Vegas second.

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There are several playoff spots still up for grabs in the final week of the WNBA's regular season. The Liberty visit Dallas on Tuesday before hosting Los Angeles on Thursday and Washington on Sunday. Los Angeles caps off the season with road games at Connecticut, New York and Seattle. The Lynx became just the second team to start 0-6 and qualify for the playoffs, joining the 2015 Los Angeles Sparks. Dallas, Minnesota and Los Angeles followed the Sun.

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☆ Mega Millions jackpot hits $940 million. If you win, here's the tax bill
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Mega Millions jackpot grew to $940 million on July 27, 2023. OLIVIER DOULIERY | GettyThe Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $940 million ahead of Friday's high-stakes drawing at 11:00 p.m. The chance of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot is roughly 1 in 302 million. About $113.4 million immediately goes to the IRSBefore collecting a dollar of the Mega Millions jackpot, there's a 24% federal withholding. watch nowHow to calculate federal taxesThe multimillion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot bumps the winner into the top federal income tax bracket, which is currently 37%.

Persons: OLIVIER DOULIERY, John Loyd, Loyd Organizations: IRS, Mega Locations: Fort Worth , Texas

☆ Mega Millions jackpot hits $910 million. Here's the tax bill if you win
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Mega Millions jackpot grew to $910 million on July 26, 2023. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesThe Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $910 million, with the next high-stakes drawing on Friday at 11:00 p.m. The chance of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot is roughly 1 in 302 million. More than $111.4 million goes straight to IRSBefore collecting a dollar of the Mega Millions jackpot, there's a 24% federal withholding. watch nowHere's how federal taxes workThe multi-million dollar Mega Millions jackpot bumps the winner into the top federal income tax bracket, which is currently 37%.

Persons: Tayfun, John Loyd, Loyd Organizations: Anadolu Agency, Getty, Mega Locations: Fort Worth , Texas

If you're 50 or older, you can funnel extra money into your 401(k), known as "catch-up contributions." But starting in 2024, higher earners can only make 401(k) catch-up contributions to after-tax Roth accounts, which don't provide an upfront tax break but the funds can grow levy-free. Fund pretax catch-up contributions for 2023Guarino urges higher earners to fund pretax catch-up contributions in 2023 while they still can because it provides a bigger tax break. Change provides tax diversificationWhile some higher earners will lose a tax break, the catch-up contribution change is "not necessarily a bad thing," according to Dan Galli, a CFP and owner at Daniel J. Galli & Associates in Norwell, Massachusetts. Preparing for the catch-up contribution change

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☆ Winning ticket for Powerball’s $1.08 billion jackpot sold in California — here’s how much the winner will owe in taxes
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The Powerball jackpot reached $1.08 billion on July 19, 2023. Joe Raedle | GettyIt's official: There's a winner for the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot — and the taxman will take a hefty cut. Last-minute ticket sales pushed the jackpot to $1.08 billion from $1 billion. The winner can choose between a 30-year annuitized prize of $1.08 billion or a lump sum payment of $558.1 million. If they choose the $558.1 million cash option, the 24% withholding automatically reduces the prize by about $134 million.

Persons: Joe Raedle, John Loyd, Loyd Organizations: Getty, State Lottery Association Locations: California, Fort Worth , Texas

☆ $1 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs. Here’s what the winner could owe in taxes
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Scott Olson / GettyThe Powerball jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $1 billion, raising the stakes for the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. It's the third-biggest prize in the game's history — falling behind the record $2.04 billion jackpot in November and $1.586 billion prize from 2016, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. More than $124 million immediately goes to the IRSBefore seeing a penny of the jackpot, winners pay a sizable tax withholding. However, Loyd warns the 24% withholding won't cover the entire tax bill because the prize pushes the winner into to the 37% tax bracket. After the 24% federal withholding, the jackpot winner's tax bill depends on several factors but could easily represent millions more.

Persons: Scott Olson, John Loyd, Loyd Organizations: State Lottery Association, IRS Locations: Fort Worth , Texas

☆ Older dogs who sleep badly may have dementia, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

During his snooze, the study team will analyze Woofus’ brain waves to judge the quality of his sleep. John Joyner/NC State Veterinary MedicineTraining the dogs to accept EEGTo find out whether sleep problems in dogs indicate early signs of dementia as they do in people, Olby and her team turned to a group of senior dogs enrolled in an ongoing study testing antiaging supplements. John Joyner/NC State Veterinary MedicineFor the new study measuring a dog’s brain waves during sleep, researchers used a form of electroencephalogram called polysomnography, used in sleep clinics to diagnose sleep problems in people. Jake, a 13-year-old pointer, was one of 28 dogs trained to sleep with EEG electrodes. When sleeping brain waves were compared with a dog’s cognitive testing, researchers found that dogs with greater dementia spent less time in deep and REM sleep, just as people do.

☆ County with high rate of overdose deaths doesn’t use opioid settlement funds for addiction program
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Aneri Pattani | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Greene County, Tenn., resident Nancy Schneck wants opioid settlement funds to be used for addiction and mental health treatment. In Tennessee, 15% of the state’s opioid settlement funds are controlled by the legislature and another 15% by local governments. Greene County, Tenn., is directing some of its opioid settlement money into the county's capital projects fund. Pack, from East Tennessee State, urges them to increase access to medications that have proven effective in treating opioid addiction. Some Greene County residents want to see opioid settlement funds go to local initiatives that are already operating on the ground.

☆ If you need more time for your tax return, do this today or 'miss the opportunity,' pro warns
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Getty ImagesThe federal tax deadline for most Americans is April 18, and there's still time to file for an extension. How to file a federal tax extensionThere are several ways to file a federal tax extension if you can't make the April 18 deadline. You can file Form 4868 electronically via IRS Free File, which provides free guided tax prep software. If you file Form 4868, it's very clear that you know exactly what you're doing. "If you file Form 4868, it's very clear that you know exactly what you're doing," said John Loyd, a CFP and owner at The Wealth Planner in Fort Worth, Texas.

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