A shorter, digital SAT test: What you need to know about changes to the college entrance examination

Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.

Expecting a 2022 tax refund? Tips for getting your money back faster

The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.

Tax expert gives tips on filing your taxes as the IRS begins accepting returns through April 18

Whether you’re ready or not, tax season kicked off on Jan. 24 and the IRS is accepting and processing 2021 tax returns through April 18. A tax expert is giving us some tips to help us have an easy filing season.

N95 masks: Where to find them for free

What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.

What you should know about desalination, proposed by Gov. Doug Ducey as a solution to Arizona's water crisis

During his final state of the state address on Jan. 10, Gov. Doug Ducey talked about plans to invest $1 billion towards desalination efforts as a way to solve Arizona's water crisis. Here's what you should know about the technology.

What is a tsunami and what causes them?

All coastlines around the world are vulnerable to tsunamis, so it's important to know your community's hazard and evacuation plans in case they're needed.

Monthly child tax credit to stop this weekend: What families should know

Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation. 

What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained

The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”

Child tax credit 2021 payments: How to know if you owe, IRS letter to watch for

Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: What's behind the recent tensions?

Here’s a look at the roots of the Russia-Ukraine standoff, Russia’s latest military buildup and more background on the tensions.