YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP
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Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here’s what’s breaking this morning:
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Young voters shun Trump, polling says. |
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MAGA spotlights "DoorDash Grandma." |
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Is it normal to talk to yourself? |
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The April 15 tax deadline is today.
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Money on the table: The number of tax returns the Internal Revenue Services has received so far this tax season continue to lag last year's pace, but refunds are up more than 11%, IRS data show.
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If you're not ready to file yet: Instead of filing a return by April 15, you can opt to file a short, less than one-page form for an automatic extension until Oct. 15 with no questions asked. Importantly, the IRS reminds taxpayers "an extension to file is not an extension to pay taxes."
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If you want to make Tax Day sweeter: Whether you've already filed your taxes and are waiting on your tax refund , or need to file a tax extension, you get free or discounted treats at places like Subway, Qdoba and Krispy Kreme, among others.
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We want to know: Did Trump's tax cuts help or hurt you this year? Tell us.
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Portland upsets Phoenix in NBA Play-in
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The first game in the Western Conference took place in the desert Tuesday night as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns, 114-110, to earn the No. 7 playoff seed in the Western Conference.
Mark J. Rebilas, Imagn Images
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The NBA postseason continues Wednesday, with two more games in the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament. The night begins with the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the Orlando Magic followed by the Los Angeles Clippers hosting the Golden State Warriors.
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How one family prepares for death
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Bernice Rodriguez, 75, has stage 4 breast cancer. She's beaten cancer before, but this time she knows it's a losing battle. The cancer has spread to her lungs and bones. Teresa Rodriguez, who helped her mother through two-and-a-half months of paperwork and countless doctors' appointments to gain approval for the medical aid for dying, doesn't want her mother to die.
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Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com.
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Networking events that bring women together but sideline men are under fire as Trump's White House intensifies scrutiny of DEI programs.
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When two boys accused Tim Busfield of abuse, it began an investigation that would cover decades and dozens of witnesses.
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Importers of European cheese, a sleeping bag company for infants and a ceramics business are pushing for and against potential new tariffs.
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The Pentagon said its revised policy addressed the court's concerns, but the judge said its "slightly different language" that had the same effect.
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According to executive editor Steven Ginsberg, "clear concerns" grew after the publication of photos showing Russini and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
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In her new memoir, Lena Dunham describes "verbally aggressive" behavior by Adam Driver, including an incident where he allegedly threw a chair.
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Getting a Slurpee may get just a little bit harder for some 7-Eleven fans across the United States.
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Alec Baldwin says the "Rust" shooting and death of Halyna Hutchins makes him want to "stay home with my kids" and retire.
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