Tom Smith reports back from the recent event at Live Theatre in Newcastle and shares writing advice and tips that he picked up from the weekend.

I often find that putting dialogue onto the page for your characters is one of them ore challenging aspects of all writing.

For those who believe in the conspiracy theory that the NFL is "scripted"—i.e., that league execs decide which teams will see success before the season even starts—Monday was a big day on the internet ...

In July 2025, the 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' was signed into law and several new tax law provisions are set to become effective, impacting federal taxes, credits and deductions. This bill makes ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday proposed eliminating state taxes on tips of up to $25,000 a year, as a law that provides a similar federal tax deduction takes effect for 2025 tax-year filings. "I’m ...

California is among the blue states that won’t be adopting President Trump’s “No tax on tips” policy — and hardworking waitstaff and bartenders in the Golden State aren’t having it. “It would put a ...

Millions of service workers who rely on tips could save big when they file their taxes in 2026 thanks to President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” The legislation included the creation of an ...

Preparing a 2025 tax return is likely to take more time, as workers who received tips or overtime pay in 2025 figure out what qualifies for new tax breaks. IRS gives some very specific examples in ...

President Donald Trump delivered on his promise to exempt tips from taxes but critics say the “Big Beautiful” policy may deliver a smaller advantage than expected — and could hurt the very workers ...

Preparing a 2025 tax return is likely to take more time, as workers who received tips or overtime pay in 2025 figure out what qualifies for new tax breaks. IRS gives some very specific examples in ...

Millions of Americans who receive tips or overtime pay have been issued new guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) clarifying what tax deductions are available to them. On Friday, the IRS ...

“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal hair and career journeys, what they’ve learned ...