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The IRS is sending an average of nearly $3,000 to eligible taxpayers. As tax season arrives and the IRS gives refunds to taxpayers who overpaid in 2024, most recipients will get a payment of about $2,945 in their bank accounts. According to the agency, taxpayers can use the IRS’ “Where’s My Refund” portal to find out when they will get a payment.

Who is eligible to get a refund from the IRS?

Per The U.S. Sun, taxpayers may be eligible for a refund if they filed their federal income tax returns between mid-April and May and if they paid back more than they owe. Taxpayers can use the online portal to find out when their return is received, approved or sent. The IRS asks taxpayers to provide their Social Security or individual taxpayer ID number, as well as their filing status and refund amount.

What could cause a delay in getting a refund?

Several factors may cause a delay in taxpayers getting their payments. Some of those factors include how the person filed their taxes or how they want to be paid. In some cases, operational issues can cause delays. Additionally, the recent cuts that have impacted staffing and the IRS budget may cause issues with the system.

People who file a paper tax return as opposed to online are more likely to see delays because the filings are manually checked by IRS agents. Online users normally get their refund processed quickly.

Rihanna is grieving the loss of her father Ronald Fenty, who has died at age 70 after a brief illness.

Fenty died in Los Angeles on Saturday, according to Starcom Network, but the official cause of his death is unknown. Rihanna was present with her father when he died, sources told Starcom.

According to TMZ, obtained photos that showed Rihanna’s brother, Rajad Fenty, arriving at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Wednesday. Rihanna was also in the car when the family went to the hospital, the outlet reported.

What are the details known about Rihanna’s relationship with her father?

According to TMZ, Rihanna had a “rocky” relationship with her father for a while, but the pair appeared to resolve their issues in recent years. In 2023, Ronald told TMZ that he is excited for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky as they’re expecting another child.

Ronald and his ex-wife Monica Braithwaite raised their three children—Rihanna, Rajad, and Rorrey. The pair split in 2002.

When did Rihanna announce that she’s expecting a third child?

While she is grieving the loss of her father, Rihanna is also expecting to soon welcome her third baby. The 37-year-old Fenty Beauty founder announced her pregnancy earlier this month at the Met Gala in New York City.

“I feel a lot better that I don’t have to suck my stomach in anymore,” Rihanna told Access Hollywood at the time.

@accesshollywood #Rihanna knew fans were onto something 🔍 #metgala #awardseason ♬ original sound – Access Hollywood

A source who also spoke to People said Rihanna always wanted a big family and she couldn’t be more excited.

“Rihanna and Rocky are thrilled to be growing their family and they can’t wait to give their boys another sibling,” the source told People. “They wanted to have their children close together in age, so that they could grow up together and share a close bond. They feel so blessed and are so grateful for this next chapter in their lives. It’s a very special time.”

Hannah Cobb, a white woman suspected in the fatal shooting of her Black boyfriend Telvin Osborne, won’t face any charges. On May 23, District Attorney Jared Williams told WRDW that Burke County’s grand jury voted to decline indicting Cobb for involuntary manslaughter regarding Osborne’s death. They returned a “no true bill,” which means they didn’t believe there was sufficient evidence to charge someone with a crime, per Legal Dictionary. At the time, Cobb was out on bail after her case was approved with a $25,000 bond earlier in May. Stipulations of her bond included surveillance and required her to turn in her guns to the local authorities.

Local authorities warn North Carolina residents about protesting after Hannah Cobb isn’t indicted

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office shared a Facebook post warning that anyone who disagrees with the decision should not resort to violence, as they will face consequences. 

“We are aware of rumors circulating on social media regarding potential rioting in Waynesboro tonight following the grand jury’s decision to issue a ‘no bill’ in the case involving Hannah Cobb and the death of Telvin Osborne,” the statement read via WRDW. “It is important to understand that the grand jury is a legal body tasked with hearing all evidence presented in a case before reaching a decision. While we recognize that this outcome may be upsetting or unpopular to some, we strongly urge everyone to refrain from actions that could further harm our community.”

What happened to Telvin Osborne?

The shooting took place in the early morning of Feb. 23, 2025, following the couple’s night out on the town. According to police, the shooting occurred at Cobb’s house. Officers arrived after she called 911 to report the shooting, though Osborne later died from his injuries at the hospital.

Initially, Cobb told the public safety telecommunicator that she was “clearing or cleaning” her 9 mm pistol when it accidentally discharged a shot that struck the 30-year-old victim in his chest. She said she thought the safety was on as she has a gun-cleaning routine. Shortly after the shooting, Sheriff Alfonzo Williams stated there was no proof anyone had been cleaning a gun before the shooting. Additionally, he noted alcohol was involved and said the incident wouldn’t be classified as accidental.

During the March court hearing, new details about the night emerged. Cobb explained that she confronted Osborne about another woman. The inquiry led to an argument at the end of the night that she claimed turned physical. She shared a recording from her Ring camera as evidence to support her story. It caught them in a heated exchange, showing her demanding that Osborne leave. Prosecutors referenced a series of text messages reportedly sent to Cobb after Osborne left, including one that read, “You’d better hide.” According to their account, Cobb escaped his grip and retreated to the bathroom. She allegedly made threats to hurt herself, but when Osborne forced his way in, she fired a single shot in his direction.

According to WRDW, charges can still be filed in the future despite this ruling, but the D.A. will likely fall in line with the grand jury’s decision since he mentioned in a statement that they have “spoken” and “the case is closed.”

Newly obtained court documents have revealed that R&B singer Jaheim was arrested earlier in May and charged with animal cruelty. According to NBC News, court documents stated that six of Jaheim’s dogs did not have “adequate food, water, sanitary conditions and ventilation.” Jaheim, who was charged with six counts of animal cruelty, was released on a $35,000 bond a day later.

How did authorities learn about Jaheim’s alleged animal cruelty?

Animal control officers first met Jaheim on April 27 when they responded to a call about a dog that appeared to be malnourished, as it was seen in a shopping mall parking lot. After the officers spotted the dog tied up to an RV and left alone, Jaheim walked up to the scene and told them they were on private property, Atlanta News First reported.

The animal control officers left the scene without any confrontation, but then returned to the RV with police a day later and once again found Jaheim, who said the officials are harassing him. The R&B star told the officers that his dog is not malnourished but rather young and skinny. Officers, however, determined the dog was “severely emaciated,” and its ribs could be seen. After they decided to return later for the investigation, officers received another report on the next day about another one of the singer’s dogs.

When they went back to Jaheim’s RV with a search warrant, officers found three 10-week-old puppies and an 11-month-old brown hound, along with a 5-year-old pit bull and a brown French bulldog.

What was the condition of the animals in Jaheim’s RV?

The arrest affidavit stated that Jaheim kept the dogs in kennels riddled with urine and feces. Additionally, the dogs were struggling to get air and they had overgrown nails, the document stated. Three of the dogs were severely underweight, officers said. All the dogs are now taken to an animal shelter. Jaheim is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, per Fox 5. The singer’s latest run-in with trouble comes four years after he was charged with third-degree animal cruelty.

As he made an appearance at the White House on Friday for the final time as a special government employee, Elon Musk explained why he has a black eye. The Tesla CEO told reporters that it was his 5-year-old son X who gave him the black eye.

“I was just horsing around with little X, and I said, ‘Go ahead, punch me in the face,’ and he did,” Musk told reporters, per the The New York Times.

While it looked to be a painful punch, Musk said it didn’t hurt much when his child hit him.

“I didn’t really feel much at the time,” he said. “But then I guess it bruises up.”

Sitting at his desk next to Musk, Donald Trump chimed in with his own thoughts on the black eye.

“X could do it,” he said. “If you knew X, he could do it.”

Elon Musk jokes about black eye and Emmanuel Macron

As he joked about his black eye, Musk also took the opportunity to take a jab at French President Emmanuel Macron, who was caught on video this week as he appeared to be getting punched by his wife, Brigitte Macron. Per the Independent, Musk told reporters that he “wasn’t anywhere near France.”

Elon Musk responds to drug use allegations

On the same day he showed up with a black eye, a New York Times report indicated that Musk has been regularly using powerful drugs such as ketamine, ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms and Adderall. When asked about the allegations on Friday, Musk lashed out at the Times.

Why is Elon Musk leaving the White House?

Musk’s exit comes after he criticized Trump earlier this week, saying the President’s “big beautiful bill” diminished the work of DOGE. Trump, however, credited Musk’s DOGE department for helping the government save “extra waste.”

“We’ll remember you as we announce billions of dollars of extra waste, fraud and abuse,” Trump said at Friday’s press conference, per the Independent. “DOGE has installed geniuses with an engineering mindset and unbelievably talented people on computers. I actually asked Elon one time, ‘What’s their primary thing?’ And they have a lot of primary things all having to do with being smart.”