SUMMARY: SharkNinja is recalling over 1.8 million Ninja Foodi OP300 Series pressure cookers due to a burn hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported 106 burn injury cases, with more than 50 involving second- or third-degree burns. The recall affects pressure cookers with a 6.5-quart capacity, which can open while in use, releasing hot contents. Affected models include OP300, OP301, OP302, and others. Consumers are advised to stop using the pressure-cooking feature and contact SharkNinja for a free replacement lid. The company offers support through various channels, including phone, email, and their website.

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(The Center Square) – Taxpayers in South Carolina will face an average tax increase of $2,319 if the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires at the end of the year, says the National Taxpayers Union Foundation.

Results of analysis were released Thursday morning by the nonprofit organization billing itself a “nonpartisan research and educational affiliate of the National Taxpayers Union.” Its two state neighbors were similar: North Carolina ($2,382) and Georgia ($2,680) were each a tick higher.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of eight years ago was a significant update to individual and business taxes in the federal tax code. According to the Tax Foundation, it was considered pro-growth reform with an estimate to reduce federal revenue by $1.47 trillion over a decade.

Should no action be taken before Jan. 1 and the act expire, the federal standard deduction would be halved; the federal child tax credit would decrease; higher federal tax brackets would return; the federal estate tax threshold will be lower; and some business tax benefits will be gone.

The foundation says South Carolina does not adopt full expensing of business investments. Lawmakers could adopt 100% expensing regardless of federal renewal.

An option is also available to avoid state tax increases even though the federal taxable income starting point is automatic with federal tax exclusion, exemption or deduction. To do so, the state could continue current policy on the standard deduction or Section 199A.

The state standard deduction would be significantly reduced if the expanded federal standard deduction expires. The foundation says the Legislature could combat it by “establishing that the standard deduction in their state is the larger of federal law or the inflation-adjusted amount from this year.”

The National Taxpayers Union Foundation also says lawmakers “should at least be conscious of any retroactive provisions when selecting their date of fixed conformity.” South Carolina is among 21 states conforming to the federal income tax base “only as of a certain date” rather than automatically matching federal tax code changes – meaning definitions, calculations or rules.

The foundation said nationally the average filer will see taxes raised $2,955. It estimates an increase for 62% of Americans. The biggest average increases by state are in Massachusetts ($4,848), Washington ($4,567) and Wyoming ($4,493) and the lowest are in West Virginia ($1,423), Mississippi ($1,570) and Kentucky ($1,715).

Individual wages, nationally, are expected to go down 0.5%, reducing economic growth by 1.1% over 10 years.

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Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Center-Right

This article primarily reports on the potential tax increases if the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires, citing analysis from the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, which is described as a nonpartisan research organization but is known for advocating lower taxes and limited government intervention—positions typically aligned with center-right economic policies. The tone is factual and focused on the financial implications of the tax law expiration, without overtly endorsing a political viewpoint. However, the emphasis on the negative consequences of letting the tax cuts expire and the positive framing of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (noted as “pro-growth reform”) subtly reflects a center-right economic perspective that favors tax cuts and limited taxation. The language is neutral in presentation but leans toward a fiscal conservative viewpoint by highlighting the cost increases and suggesting legislative action to mitigate tax hikes.

SUMMARY: Senate Republicans narrowly rejected a Democratic resolution to block tariffs announced by President Trump, giving him a modest win. The tariffs, which affected nearly all U.S. trading partners, were initially imposed on April 2 but later suspended for 90 days after a market downturn. The Senate vote was 49-49, with key absences preventing the resolution from passing. Democrats, led by Sen. Ron Wyden, aimed to reassert congressional power over trade decisions, while Republicans showed unease over the tariffs’ impact. Despite the controversy, some Republicans defended Trump’s trade strategy, citing potential long-term benefits. Democrats argued the tariffs could lead to recession.

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