IRS free file is gone according to agency leader

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The IRS's free Direct File program — a new initiative that allowed taxpayers to complete their taxes using free, guided tax software approved by the federal agency — is no more, following a push by the Trump administration to axe the service as part of his One Big Beautiful Bill.

The move, which was speculated to happen following the bill's passing, was seemingly confirmed earlier this week, after

A tech startup is using IoT sensors and AI to help farmers cut hefty pesticide costs

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Farmers often use pesticides to get rid of bugs and avoid crop damage.

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  • Spotta's IoT sensors and AI-powered monitoring platform can help farmers catch infestations earlier.
  • Early detection can help farmers limit the use of costly and sometimes harmful pesticides.
  • Pest control tech for farming is in its early stages, but the sector is ripe for innovation.

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