Angela Alsobrooks, the Democrat Party’s U.S. Senate nominee in Maryland, saved thousands of dollars in taxes by taking tax breaks that she did not legally for, according to a new report. CNN reported that for more than 10 years she claimed a homestead tax exemption on a home she owned in Washington, D.C. — and a home she owned in Maryland — that can only apply to a person’s primary residence, not multiple residences. She also reportedly saved $14,000 in taxes over a 12 year period on her home in D.C. by “using tax exemptions meant for the district’s primary residents, lower income residents and senior citizens,” the report said. By “violating state and local tax relief requirements”, she reportedly cut her tax bill in half. She received a homestead exemption on the property that she owned in Maryland starting in 2008, even though she eventually started renting it out. She is estimated to have saved thousands of dollars in taxes by claiming the homestead exemption, even though she did not qualify for it. An adviser for Alsobrooks claimed that she had no idea of the alleged violations but that her lawyers were working with the relevant authorities to rectify the problem. Alsobrooks’ campaign tried to throw dirt at her opponent, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, claiming that he also got a tax break on his home in 2016 while living in the governor’s mansion. However, the report noted that governors and federal officials are excluded from the residency requirements. The Maryland Republican Party called for an investigation into Alsobrooks over CNN’s report, saying that she may have committed fraud. “Angela Alsobrooks saved thousands in taxes by fraudulently claiming tax deductions that she was not eligible for on multiple properties in Prince George’s County and DC,” the state party said. “Marylanders deserve to have all of the facts about this alleged fraud before they vote. There needs to be a full investigation before the election.”

The contestants on America’s Got Talent often amaze the judges and fans with their incredible talents. To get to the final round of competition, contestants try their hardest to do something the judges have never seen. Week after week, they wow America doing their best to prove they’re deserving of the $1 million prize. To Win “AGT,” Brent Street Needs To Be The Best Of The Best Brent Street, an Australian dance troop, thinks it has what it takes to win it all. They performed an incredible dance to Justin Timberlake’s Cry Me A River, which amazed the judges. After completing their set during the finals on September 17, judge Howie Mandel praised the group, calling them “mesmerizing.” He pointed to their choreographer, Paris Cav, and said, “That lady right there, you are the van Gogh of choreography.” He then looked to the stage and declared, “You are the van Gogh of dancers.” Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell agreed, with each judge complimenting the group. Simon said, “You’re like a machine, and it’s so brilliant. And now, you’ve put yourself in a place where you could walk away winning this show.” Fans of Brent Street loved their performance and the judges’ commentary. Someone wrote, “With so much originality, creativity, the incredible amount of work it takes for an epic show like this… you deserve to win.” This person agreed, giving a shout-out to Paris, “These guys are absolutely incredible. The amount of dedication each artist puts into their craft is mesmerizing. also PARIS CAV. There aren’t enough words to express how incredible this woman’s work is, truly such a genius. easily my favorite dance group in the world!” Here’s another vote for Brent Street to win AGT, “They are unbelievably talented. I’ve seen many professional dance performances in my life, and this group still blows my mind every time. So fresh, original, creative choreography and the execution are phenomenal. Wishing them so much success no matter the results of this competition. They deserve it.” The live finale of America’s Got Talent Season 19 airs Tuesday, September 24 on NBC. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “AGT”: Entrancing Dance Leaves Judges Breathless appeared first on InspireMore.

To the delight of many, Kate Middleton announced on Instagram on September 9 that she’d completed chemotherapy therapy. She wrote in the post that it had been a grueling time in her life. “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown,” she explained. Kate Middleton pictured for first time since giving her cancer battle updatehttps://t.co/9rM37KaDcs pic.twitter.com/usHwoVzROI— MirrorUSNews (@MirrorUSNews) September 22, 2024 After making her announcement, supporters hoped they’d see Kate return to a more typical routine. According to People, the Princess of Wales was spotted on September 22 at Crathie Kirk Church near Balmoral Castle in Scotland with her husband, Prince William, and other members of the royal family. Kate Middleton Appeared Happy & Healthy Per People, Kate smiled at the camera as she got into the car. She wore a dark green wide-brimmed hat and a brown tartan checked coat. King Charles and Queen Camilla were also photographed on their way to church. It has been a challenging year for the royal family after both Kate and King Charles revealed they had cancer. Despite rumors that his health was ailing quickly, Camilla said he was OK. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) During the opening of the Dyson Cancer Center at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, England, she said, “He is doing very well,” per the Mirror. After announcing she was cancer-free, Kate shared her continued support with those who suffer. “The cancer journey is complex, scary, and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you… This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved,” she wrote on Instagram. This story’s featured image is by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Image. The post Kate Middleton Steps Out For First Public Appearance Since Cancer Update appeared first on InspireMore.

Donald Trump’s campaign so far and his recent debate performance against Kamala Harris aren’t building him leads in swing states that will overcome known election vulnerabilities. But Trump still has time to complete a great comeback. Here’s how. Eventually, reluctantly, most humans level with other humans they’ve harmed. But politicians haven’t been leveling with the people they’ve hurt. Why not? Politicians don’t want to, for reasons. People will get upset. Voters might stop supporting them. People will ostracize them. People might even jail them. Except those reasons aren’t true. When a person harms us and we know it, and he levels with us, we normally show the distress we’ve had all along. But we also are immediately relieved and start becoming less and less upset. Many of us are Christians, all of us live in a Christian-formed culture, and all of us have an inborn desire for social interaction. So when a person genuinely and humanly seeks to connect with us, we normally at least support his taking this action and don’t ostracize him. People support justice, so many will back prosecution and punishment. However, when someone who has harmed others confesses, shows remorse, pleads for mercy, and commits to offer restitution, many potential jurors and judges will respond with significant mercy and view the individual’s efforts to make amends favorably. Now is the time when connecting with voters is in politicians’ strongest self-interest. It’s election season. Politicians know they don’t have to level with us. They know they’re difficult to oust. Still, it would be so bleak that it’s inconceivable that most politicians wouldn’t level with others in their personal lives. Humans deeply need to connect, with spouses, children, parents, friends, colleagues, and even mere acquaintances. Connections can’t deepen if we never say, “I’m sorry. I’ll stop it.” And mean it. And do it. Apologizing and atoning are essential human skills. Such skills can’t possibly be lacking in politicians as a group. In fact, it’s politicians’ stock-in-trade to use body language and verbal cues to connect with others. Now is the time when connecting with voters is in politicians’ strongest self-interest. It’s election season. This election season will be Donald Trump’s last. This is his last chance to make substantial amends. Trump has lived through what could make him a changed man. Trump has been known to apologize for one striking statement he made. In 2005, talking privately, Trump “trash-talked” about having been able to sexually touch women inappropriately. This was caught on a hot mic. The Washington Post published the now-notorious "Access Hollywood" tape on October 7, 2016. With his first candidacy at stake, Trump apologized repeatedly and very publicly — first with a written statement on his campaign website, then a day later with a video statement, and then two days later during his debate with Hillary Clinton. Now we’re again in the homestretch of a tight presidential race. Trump could again just level with us. He could say something like this: Just weeks ago, I was left unprotected and I was nearly murdered. It almost happened again the other day. But I got a second chance. I’ve made absolutely horrific mistakes. I’m going to do everything I can to ensure that nothing like these things will ever get done to you again. 1. I’m devastated that I brought about deadly lockdowns. I will recommend and sign full repeal of federal emergency powers. I will recommend and sign legislation that explicitly outlaws emergency powers in every jurisdiction. 2. I’m devastated that I helped create deadly lipid nanoparticle mRNA therapies. I will recommend and sign full repeals of immunity from product liability. 3. I deeply regret that I didn’t use my powers to keep persons from being deprived of life by abortion. I will no longer execute any statutes or opinions that protect abortion. I will recommend and sign legislation making it explicit that legally, life begins at fertilization. 4. I deeply regret that I commanded troops in war, provided military support for war, and supported so-called civilian aid that was used for war, at times when Congress hadn’t declared war and hadn’t passed rules of engagement that would keep persons from being unduly deprived of life. I will command our troops to come home. I will stop sending any aid to either side in any undeclared wars. I will recommend and sign full repeals of all infringements of the right to keep and bear arms. I will stop executing our current unconstitutional war treaties, and I will recommend and sign formal repeals. 5. I deeply regret that I didn’t use my powers to stop the deadly and devastating invasion by illegal aliens. I will stop enforcing unconstitutional laws. 6. I am very sorry I recommended, signed, and executed devastating inflationary spending. I will recommend and sign repeals. I’m determined to end these tyrannies. I ask you to please help me bring these freedoms. This isn’t only an opportunity for Trump. Regardless of what Trump does about his actions, we the people need as many politicians as possible to examine their own actions. We need the apologies and remedies to come soonest and be the most exemplary, from the politicians who are the most prepared to lead by example. Legislators could have sponsored rules and sanctions that stopped the health tyranny cold from the start of the COVID lockdowns and health care abuses by national, state, county, and city government people and their cronies. Legislators could have sponsored rules and sanctions, and summary impeachments, to stop abortion, foreign warmongering, and the invasion by illegal aliens. Legislators could have passed single top-line budget totals that slashed spending and, with it, inflation. It may not be easy to see what you could have done better. I tried to think of what things I could have been doing better, and nothing came to mind. Fortunately, I have a wife. Say “I’m sorry. I’ll stop it.” State exactly what you did and exactly what you will do. Let people reply. Listen. Show that you understand. And assert again. Then if elected, take every action you said you would take.

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Wilgie Mia, known by the Wajarri Traditional Owners as Thuwarri Thaa (the place of red ochre), lies in the Weld Ranges of Australia. It is the largest and deepest underground Aboriginal ochre mine in Australia and the world’s oldest continuing mining operation. Its’ rich red ochre was first extracted more than 30,000 years ago and is still used today in Aboriginal Law, art, ceremony and healing practices throughout the Western Desert and its fringes. Koalas: Dreamtime Legends, Ancient Symbols, and their Dangerous Prehistoric Ancestors The Mysterious Aboriginal Rock Art of the Wandjinas The Rich Ochre Seams of Wilgie Mia Wilgie Mia is characterized by large open-cut pits, excavated caverns and underground galleries that follow ochre seams in red, yellow, and green. But it was the red ochre that was most prized by the Wajarri people.  The lustrous sheen and the ‘glow in the dark’ properties of this particular ochre, made it among the most sought-after ochre in the country, used for thousands of years in ceremonies, rock art, and for trade. Read moreSection: NewsGeneralAncient PlacesAustralia & OceaniaRead Later 

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