The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. But there are still many no-cost filing options available, ...

You can talk to the chatbot like it's a friendly acquaintance, and it'll help you get a lot done. Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and ...

A Midvale man who used to run princess-themed events for children has been sentenced to federal prison for producing child ...

The federal Coalition has split for the second time in less than a year after Nationals leader David Littleproud announced on Thursday morning that the junior Coalition party would quit the ...

People who interact with chatbots for emotional support or other personal reasons are likelier to report symptoms of depression or anxiety, a new study finds. The researchers from Mass General Brigham ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

They’re harnessing it to help directors prepare, debate, and decide. by Stanislav Shekshnia and Valery Yakubovich In 2014 Hong Kong–based Deep Knowledge Ventures formally appointed an algorithm to its ...

Mug shot of Jeffrey Epstein, 2019. Mug shot of Jeffrey Epstein, 2019.Kypros—Getty Images Reporter More than a month has passed since the deadline for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all its ...

Stock splits do not change the value of your existing shares. Amazon initially outperformed the S&P 500 post-split, then fell behind over time. Shopify's share price trended down significantly after ...