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U.S. targets ultranationalist Israeli minister confidant in new round of sanctions
axios.com/2024/04/19/us-third-round-sanctions-settlers-occupied-west-bank
Houston IRS Office closes after fight between waiting taxpayers: Houston police were called to the local IRS office in Alliance Tower Saturday morning after ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/houston-irs-office-monitored-police-amid-reports-19401418.php
Banks face steep fines in terror financing war: Commercial banks and officials face steep fines for facilitating terrorism financiers.
nation.africa/kenya/business/banks-face-steep-fines-in-terror-financing-war--4560388
FIITJEE slammed for controversial 'belittling' Ad: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu, IRS officer Katyayani Sanjay Bhatia react | Mint
livemint.com/news/trends/fiitjee-slammed-for-controversial-belittling-ad-zohos-sridhar-vembu-irs-officer-katyayani-sanjay-bhatia-react-11710731603810.html
Iranian Allegedly Used Encrypted App to Hire Contract Killers in US: While using the encrypted app Sky ECC, Iranian Naji Sharifi-Zindashti conspired with a Hells ...
pcmag.com/news/iranian-allegedly-used-encrypted-app-to-hire-contract-killers-in-us
Iranian charged with hiring Canadian hitmen to kill exiles in Maryland: The Justice Department accused Iranian Naji Sharifi Zindashti of recruiting two Canadians ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/01/30/maryland-murder-for-hire-iran-canada/
Quick Glance: Iranian, Canadians Charged in Murder Plot
- Naji Sharifi Zindashti, 49, in Iran, solicited Canadian Damion Ryan for an assassination.
- Ryan, a Hells Angels member, recruited Adam Pearson, currently in prison.
- Zindashti agreed to pay Ryan and Pearson $350,000 plus $20,000 in travel expenses for the murder-for-hire.
- US officials say Zindashti operates a criminal network targeting Iranian dissidents on behalf of the Iranian government.
Why Didn’t Scot Peterson Try to Stop the Parkland Shooter?: Why would an armed officer stand by as a school shooting unfolds?
theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/03/parkland-shooter-scot-peterson-coward-broward/677170/
DOJ charges Iranian, Canadians in plot to kill Maryland residents: Two Canadians and an Iranian man were charged as part of a murder-for-hire plot against two ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4439249-doj-charges-iranian-canadians-in-plot-to-kill-maryland-residents/
Biden team looks to jolt EV charging: The White House is scrambling to ensure EV adoption doesn't lose its charge amid some signs of slowing momentum.
axios.com/2024/01/19/biden-administration-tax-breaks-ev-adoption
Biden orders sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank: The action goes much further than a directive issued by the State Department in December imposing visa ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/biden-orders-sanctions-on-israeli-settlers-in-west-bank-20240202-p5f1tn.html
Quick Glance: Challenges for Palestinians in the West Bank
- Daily struggles: Crossing through the Qalandiya checkpoint in the West Bank.
- Obstacles: Difficulties for Palestinians to travel from the West Bank to Jerusalem.
- Impact of restrictions: Violence, tensions, and Israeli limitations in the West Bank.
- Reduced accessibility: Shortened operating hours and fewer lanes at the checkpoint between the West Bank and Jerusalem.
The US and UK have imposed sanctions on a group targeting Iranian opposition activists for assassination under Iran’s orders ... Show more aje.io/uuebbk
Rape allegation: The mystery needs to be solved: Unraveling the Mystery of the Alleged Rape and Abduction Incident in Khulna: A Call for Justice and Safety
en.prothomalo.com/opinion/editorial/4yujyg6aij
After Caleb Slay’s death, his family is fighting to hold the DEA accountable: Those who have lost loved ones in shootings involving federal officers have little ...
nbcnews.com/news/investigations/caleb-slay-death-federal-officer-shooting-dea-accountable-rcna124242
After Caleb Slay’s death, his family is fighting to hold the DEA accountable: Those who have lost loved ones in shootings involving federal officers have little ...
nbcnews.com/news/investigations/caleb-slay-death-federal-officer-shooting-dea-accountable-rcna124242
Treasury’s Janet Yellen Visits Mexico as Part of Anti-Fentanyl Offensive: A U.S. strike force will target financial networks used by drug traffickers ...
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There is no escaping the long arm of the law - Guyana Chronicle: Burke, no doubt, feeling secure in the US, mocked the law-enforcement efforts of the GPF; ...
guyanachronicle.com/2023/12/22/there-is-no-escaping-the-long-arm-of-the-law/
Stablecoins Such as Tether May Be in U.S. Sights, Top U.S. Treasury Official Warns
coindesk.com/policy/2023/11/29/stablecoins-such-as-tether-may-be-in-us-sights-top-us-treasury-official-warns/
The NRA Is Decreasing Spending on Education and Training: The NRA is slowly abandoning its original mission to teach Americans how to handle guns ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/nra-decreasing-spending-education-training-1234876989/
Exclusive: Trucking firm prepares long-shot bid for Yellow, seeks US Treasury support
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/trucking-firm-prepares-long-shot-bid-yellow-seeks-us-treasury-support-2023-10-30/
Is Crypto Financing Terrorism?: A report that terror groups raised more than $130 million in crypto during recent years has set off a debate in Washington and ...
nytimes.com/2023/10/28/business/dealbook/is-crypto-financing-terrorism.html
Cryptocurrency firm Binance used by Hamas, other terror groups to funnel money: US Treasury Department
wionews.com/world/cryptocurrency-firm-binance-was-used-by-hamas-other-terror-groups-to-funnel-money-treasury-department-661684
Russia Suspended From Global Financial Intelligence Group Egmont: Russia has been suspended from the Egmont Group of financial intelligence units.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-19/russia-suspended-from-global-financial-intelligence-group
IRS to offer a new option to file your tax return: The much-anticipated free tax filing software created by the government will only be open to users in certain ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/17/irs-free-tax-filing-eligibility/
Pa. set to pay out settlement of sexual harassment claim against former Shapiro cabinet member
post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2023/11/16/mike-vereb-sexual-harassment-claim-settlement/stories/202311160125
Why Microsoft’s $29 billion tax bill could be the knockout punch in a decade-long fight with the IRS
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US urges Zelensky to focus on fighting corruption: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to focus on fighting ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/10/12/7423804/
Monday marks the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, where nearly a quarter million people gathered to bring attention to voting rights and police brutality
axios.com/2023/08/28/march-on-washington-60th-anniversary-photos
JPMorgan allegedly processed more than $1bn for Epstein over 16 years: Lawyers for US Virgin Islands claimed the bank reported the transactions as suspicious to ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/31/jeffrey-epstein-jpmorgan-1-billion-us-virgin-islands
Quick Glance: JPMorgan handled more than $1 billion for Epstein, as per US Virgin Islands
- JPMorgan Chase Bank observed in New York City
- Over 16 years, JPMorgan processed more than $1 billion for Epstein
- No comment from a JPMorgan spokesperson
- JPMorgan was a customer of Epstein from 1998 to 2013
IRS agent fatally shot during training: An agent with the IRS was shot and killed during a firearms training exercise in Phoenix, the FBI confirmed Friday ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4158479-irs-agent-fatally-shot-during-training/
Trabuco Hills football wins tough battle with Crean Lutheran: A sack-fumble leads to the go-ahead touchdown by Trabuco Hills in the fourth quarter.
ocregister.com/2023/09/01/trabuco-hills-football-wins-tough-battle-with-crean-lutheran/
Ohio QB Kurtis Rourke Leaves First Game Back From Torn ACL With Apparent Injury: The reigning conference player of the year went to the locker room after limping ...
si.com/college/2023/08/27/ohio-qb-kurtis-rourke-leaves-first-game-back-from-torn-acl-with-apparent-injury
How accounting is taking on the challenges of fraud : IRS warnings about a "wave of summer scams" and new business rules designed to combat fraudulent claims for ...
accountingtoday.com/list/how-the-accounting-profession-is-taking-on-the-challenges-of-fraud
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What are Justin Fields’ most important checkpoints in 2023? Setting goals for the Chicago Bears QB in 7 categories.
chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-justin-fields-goals-20230905-r5mncxcgj5cu7fb2poyvel54yy-story.html
Mama Hooch rapists' dad Michael Jaz owes $234,000 after company liquidated: Michael Jaz was the sole director of Jaz Holdings Limited.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/497427/mama-hooch-rapists-dad-michael-jaz-owes-234-000-after-company-liquidated
IRS is ending unannounced visits to taxpayers to protect worker safety and combat scammers
apnews.com/article/irs-tax-scams-revenue-service-treasury-8d4129b20366eedb828abd80c404834d
Quick Glance: US IRS ends unannounced visits to taxpayers
- The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ending its policy of unannounced visits to taxpayers by agency revenue officers.
- The change aims to reduce public confusion and enhance safety measures for taxpayers and employees.
- There will still be a few situations where unannounced visits will occur, such as in service of summonses and seizures.
UK cancer death rates fall by a quarter since 1980s: The chance of dying from cancer has fallen by one quarter since the 1980s thanks to a “golden era” of ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/uk-cancer-death-rates-fall-medical-breakthroughs-2023-p7mfbvd88
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Costa Rica Faces Deadliest Year as Killings Surge: The latest news and information from Costa Rica including breaking news, weather, travel, events ...
ticotimes.net/2023/09/05/costa-rica-faces-deadliest-year-as-killings-surge
For still-mourning Virginia, a lopsided loss to Tennessee feels like a win: Virginia lost, 49-13, in its first game since three players were killed in an ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09/02/virginia-tennessee-first-game-after-shooting/
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Those Contributing to Conflict Escalation in DR Congo
allafrica.com/stories/202308250118.html
Yellen visits Vietnam to build US ties and push supply chain diversity to offset tensions with China
apnews.com/article/yellen-vietnam-china-energy-semiconductor-b5cebf1996995fc32726862832c673f4
Yellen calls for China cooperation on climate finance: It's 'critical' to combat the 'existential threat'
foxbusiness.com/politics/yellen-calls-china-cooperation-climate-finance-critical-combat-existential-threat
Snoop Dogg once had pet roach called 'The Gooch': Snoop said the roach "just kept getting bigger and bigger" and eventually "grew to the size of about a whole ...
insider.com/snoop-dogg-once-pet-roach-named-the-gooch-2023-7
Gilgo Beach murder suspect owed hundreds of thousands in taxes: At one point, Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann owed nearly half a million dollars to the ...
insider.com/gilgo-beach-murder-suspect-owed-hundreds-of-thousands-in-taxes-2023-7
Odey Asset Management dumps stakes in UK companies: Hedge fund is under pressure to meet investor withdrawal requests as it reels from sexual assault allegations ...
ft.com/content/0e7c27d5-0d6b-4fc4-bccf-50641a9000d2
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Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. overcomes shooting woes during the Finals to come up big when needed in Game 5
gazette.com/sports/denver-nuggets/nuggets-forward-michael-porter-jr-overcomes-shooting-woes-during-the-finals-to-come-up-big/article_140d4e7e-6d62-5794-90f9-60bad64f4b26.html
What if Mike Pence is killing it in Iowa?
politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2023/06/28/what-if-mike-pence-is-killing-it-in-iowa-00104100
Republicans jump to Trump’s defence as charges add volatility to election : Indictment raises political tensions in US ahead of ex-president’s court appearance ...
ft.com/content/9ed23841-f6d8-4f1e-a831-9c9ff7211a40
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10 things you need to know today: July 3, 2023: Israeli army launches airstrikes in West Bank, Janet Yellen to go to China, and more
theweek.com/briefing/daily-briefing/1024734/10-things-you-need-to-know-today-july-3-2023
US Imposes sanctions on South Sudanese officials for Conflict-Related sexual violance
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/06/20/US-Imposes-sanctions-on-South-Sudanese-officials-for-Conflict-Related-sexual-violance
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray: Meditation fueled historic 23-point fourth quarter: Jamal Murray saved 23 of his 37 points for the fourth quarter to forge a 2-0 lead over ...
denverpost.com/2023/05/18/nuggets-jamal-murray-meditation-fueled-historic-23-point-fourth-quarter
Jokic leads Denver Nuggets past LeBron's Lakers 113-111, into their first NBA Finals
apnews.com/article/nba-playoffs-2023-nuggets-lakers-9f7a28f73a56c431672d840c93185b60
Quick Glance: Denver Nuggets: 3 Keys to Victory Against Lakers in Game 4
- Winning the first quarter is crucial for the Nuggets' confidence.
- Lakers fans feel uneasy about the current situation.
- Jokic needs to step up his game for the Nuggets to win.
- The Nuggets have the opportunity to make history.
Ukraine says inspections found nearly a quarter of its air-raid shelters locked or unusable
apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-shelter-missile-kyiv-civilian-killed-488e2453e77b13a17e9a2de28031ec7e
Soaring price tags and supply issues could kill consumer appetite for EVs - Done Deal
businesspost.ie/news/soaring-price-tags-and-supply-issues-could-kill-consumer-appetite-for-evs-as-demand-rises-by-35-per/
Korea end Flying Eagles U-20 World Cup dream: The Flying Eagles’ quest to win their first-ever U-20 World Cup ended in the quarter-final stage on Sunday ...
punchng.com/korea-end-flying-eagles-u-20-world-cup-dream/
'Zero revenue': More event centre details expected Monday as criticism of deal grows
calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/zero-revenue-more-event-centre-details-expected-monday-as-criticism-of-deal-grows
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Bank of England’s surprise rate hike spurs U.K. recession fears: The size of the Bank of England's 13th hike in a row was somewhat of a surprise ...
globalnews.ca/news/9785917/recession-fears-uk-bank-of-england-interest-rate/
Quick Glance: Bank of England under fire as Rees-Mogg calls for review of inflation target
- Politicians across parties criticize Bank of England as it prepares to raise interest rates again this week.
- Bank is legally bound to target a 2% inflation rate and has been raising interest rates at every meeting since late 2021 to achieve this.
- Sir Jacob, the former business secretary, suggests that revision of the inflation target is 'probably overdue'.
- How much will my mortgage increase? Implications of next Bank of England interest rate decision on payments.
Dave Hyde: How do Heat recover from that Game 6 haymaker for one more fight?: When the San Antonio Spurs watched Ray Allen’s miracle shot go in in Game 6 of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/28/dave-hyde-how-do-heat-recover-from-that-game-6-haymaker-for-one-more-fight-2
Investors go shopping for Ocado on Amazon takeover bid rumours: Ocado Group shot to the top of the FTSE 100 leaderboard yesterday as investors bought into ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/investors-go-shopping-for-ocado-on-amazon-takeover-bid-rumours-zd6xtjfzf
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Quadriplegic Ontario mother says her only option is assisted suicide due to lack of support
nationalpost.com/news/canada/quadriplegic-ontario-mother-maid-assisted-suicide
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Under a third of sexual harassment cases end up in conviction, shows data: Sexual Harassment: POCSO cases also show few convictions, high pendency
business-standard.com/india-news/low-conviction-rate-in-india-s-sexual-harassment-cases-shows-ncrb-data-123061800561_1.html
NBA History: On May 24, 2004, Tayshaun Prince hustled back on defense to block the shot with 17 seconds left in the 4th quarter vs. IND!
Lucas: TikTok … China must have the dirt on Biden clan: If the Republicans in Congress really want to get the goods on Joe Biden, they ought to contact the ...
bostonherald.com/2023/05/27/lucas-tiktok-china-must-have-the-dirt-on-biden-clan/
Accomplices to Crime? North Macedonia’s Domestic Violence Victims Feel Betrayed by Institutions
balkaninsight.com/2023/05/23/accomplices-to-crime-north-macedonias-domestic-violence-victims-feel-betrayed-by-institutions/
Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. opts in to final year of contract: Raptors’ Trent exercises player option worth US$18.5-million
theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-raptors-guard-gary-trent-jr-opts-in-to-final-year-of-contract-2/
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Australia news LIVE: Dutton dumps David Van from Liberal Party room after Lidia Thorpe makes sexual assault allegation against senator
theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-lidia-thorpe-withdraws-comments-accusing-senator-of-sexual-assault-katy-gallagher-blasts-liberals-over-higgins-claims-20230614-p5dgl8.html
Child abuse, a silent endemic: As beautiful as having children is, raising them can be hard.
punchng.com/child-abuse-a-silent-endemic/
16% elderly women of Bengaluru have faced some form of abuse by sons, relatives, daughters-in-law: Survey
indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/elderly-women-faced-verbal-physical-abuse-survey-8665026/
Four more motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes - RSU: Of the six people who died in motor vehicle crashes during the week ending Friday, May 26 ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/four-more-motorcyclists-killed-in-traffic-crashes-rsu/
Nick Taylor snaps Canadian Open curse with unreal 72-foot winning putt: Another drought is gone this season as Nick Taylor wins the RBC Canadian Open with an ...
sbnation.com/golf/2023/6/11/23757371/pga-news-nick-taylor-72-foot-winning-putt-rbc-canadian-open
Nuggets win their first NBA title, defeating Heat in five games : The Nuggets capped a spectacular run through the playoffs and captured the franchise’s first ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/06/12/denver-nuggets-nba-champions/
Evening Update: Families wait for news about loved ones in Manitoba bus crash that killed 15
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-evening-update-families-wait-for-news-about-loved-ones-in-manitoba-bus/
One third of Canadians fine with prescribing assisted suicide for homelessness: Roughly the same number told a poll they were fine with approving MAID for ...
nationalpost.com/news/canada/canada-maid-assisted-suicide-homeless
Paid articlePaid The tone-deaf boards awarding executives massive pay rises: Businesses that have been fighting calls to raise workers’ wages to match inflation are cavalier when ...
theage.com.au/business/companies/the-tone-deaf-boards-awarding-executives-massive-pay-rises-20230614-p5dgja.html
Seung-yul Noh shoots 60 at 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson despite cracking driver mid-round
golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/05/11/seung-yul-noh-60-2023-at-t-byron-nelson-cracked-driver/
How To Hit A Pitching Wedge: Getting highly proficient with your pitching wedge is a great way to either make or save or your score
golfmonthly.com/tips/short-game-tips/how-to-hit-a-pitching-wedge
Callahan: Joe Mazzulla’s failure to solve Celtics’ season-long problems is haunting them against Miami
bostonherald.com/2023/05/19/callahan-celtics-season-long-problems-coming-back-to-haunt-them-against-miami/
Czech Government Prepares New Legal Definition of Rape: The Czech government is preparing to change the definition of rape to explicitly include the absence of ...
balkaninsight.com/2023/06/05/czech-government-prepares-new-legal-definition-of-rape/
Michael Porter Jr.’s double-double more than offsets poor shooting night: “I could have scored zero points, I don’t care. We won a championship.”
denverpost.com/2023/06/12/michael-porter-jr-double-double-nuggets-game-5-championship/
Pinterest sees 1,403% increase in child abuse material in 2022, but majority of reports come from Facebook
ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/pinterest-sees-1-403-increase-in-child-abuse-material-in-2022-but-majority-of-reports-come-from-facebook-1.6389771
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