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India builds Brics without breaking up with US

TOI correspondent from Washington: It’s a club MAGA boss Donald Trump loves to hate -- one that New Delhi not only refuses to leave but wants to lead. As India hugged Brics without breaking up with America, presiding over a geopolitical game of musical chairs where nobody gets eliminated, reviews…

The Times of India · Sep 13

In 1813, iconic newspaper first used term 'Uncle Sam' to refer to the United States, the nickname was linked to local meatpacker, after over 200 years later President Donald Trump is on name-changing spree

Samuel Wilson supplied meat to the U.S. Army in barrels marked "U.S.", meaning United States. According to the traditional story, workers and soldiers associated those initials with Wilson, who was locally known as "Uncle Sam".

The Economic Times · Sep 7

‘Habibi, come to Iran’: Tehran mocks Uncle Sam with Minesweeper game post over Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s embassy in Sierra Leone on Thursday challenged the US to “come to Iran” with an animated Minesweeper-style video set over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India · Sep 4

Federal appeals court releases its own ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ video to explain what it does - and, yes, it’s cringeworthy

The clip, posted to YouTube, features a monkey riding a rocket and judges waving glow sticks under a disco ball

The Independent UK · May 20

Chief Judge Moore Commissions Bizarre AI Cartoon About The Federal Circuit Without Judge Newman

Kimberly Moore may rival Neal Katyal for the most cringey YouTube video in recent memory.

Reason · May 19

The 'Take That Uncle Sam' Quiz: Are You Overpaying in Retirement?

Test your retirement tax knowledge with our short quiz.

Kiplinger · May 16

60% of Americans Agree Taxes Are Too High. Here Are 4 Other Reasons To Hate the Tax System.

A noncomprehensive list

Reason · Apr 15

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your 2026 Tax Refund

With record amounts expected to be returned to taxpayers this year, having a plan for the money in advance is key.

Kiplinger · Mar 31

6 “Harmless” Financial Moves That Could Trigger IRS Attention

Ever wonder how an everyday financial habit could suddenly have Uncle Sam knocking on your door? You might think depositing cash, claiming a minor deduction, or juggling accounts is completely innocent, but the IRS has a keen eye for patterns it doesn’t like. Even perfectly legal moves can raise red…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Mar 28

Avoid These Estate Tax Errors That Could Ruin Your Legacy Plans

No parent wants to leave half their estate to Uncle Sam rather than their children or grandchildren.

GOBankingRates · Mar 1