Govt&#039;s Groundhog Day sees nine more weeks of tax confusion:

smh.com.au/politics/federal/australians-flattened-by-biggest-tax-increase-in-world-20240425-p5fmgf.html

Apr 25

Australians flattened by biggest tax increase in world: Bracket creep and the end of the low- and middle-income offset delivered the biggest tax hike in the ...

77

Apr 24

ArcaneDoor hackers exploit Cisco zero-days to breach govt networks: Cisco warned today that a state-backed hacking group has been exploiting two zero-day ...

bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/arcanedoor-hackers-exploit-cisco-zero-days-to-breach-govt-networks/

4 similar articles

5

2

IndieWire 11h

'Happy Death Day 3' Is in the Works, Says Star Jessica Rothe: Jessica Rothe confirmed that director Christopher Landon is still trying to get 'Happy Death ...

indiewire.com/news/general-news/happy-death-day-3-in-the-works-1234978215/

13

Apr 25

Supreme Court will decide if Trump has immunity in election case: The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute ...

apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-capitol-riot-prosecution-immunity-72c885c07c77970d4380206f87b2d8ca

Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order

Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.

30

Apr 22

Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers

apnews.com/article/supreme-court-ghost-guns-regulation-1a29729cf1bee46590d82ac46ab7b8f4

77

Apr 24

About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds

apnews.com/article/aarp-older-adults-retirement-savings-prices-c4f1353d97e8c0a9973c9c67a8eab800

52

Apr 21

UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...

premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/687965-utme-2024-nigerians-lambast-jamb-over-examination-7-a-m-exam-schedule.html

90

Apr 22

Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing

apnews.com/article/nursing-homes-minimum-staffing-rules-harris-wisconsin-6dbc7bee56d321ddf012fcadf30dfe15

Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes

The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.

The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.

Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.

The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.

34

Apr 23

South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...

democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/south_korean_youth_activists_take_government_to_court_over_climate_crisis

61

Apr 20

Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline

apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-81e991c9f82e77b2fe13f8a3e0e25349

58

Apr 23

Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/russia-threatens-to-intensify-strikes-on-ukraine-over-us-aid

1

Apr 22

Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...

bbc.com/news/uk-68871847

66

Apr 16

Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday

gulfnews.com/uae/government/rains-in-sharjah-remote-work-for-government-departments-extended-till-april-17-1.102191005

116

Apr 18

As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...

aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems

758

Apr 17

Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.

nation.africa/kenya/news/education/performing-arts-to-be-compulsory-in-cbc-syllabus-says-machogu--4591304

227

Apr 21

62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/62-of-uganda-s-forensic-experts-untrained-ag-report-4598246

104

Apr 17

Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...

thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/

220

Apr 19

Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/modi-urges-strong-government-amid-global-unrest-india-votes

2

Apr 19

Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.

bbc.com/news/articles/cv2dqll2nn0o

117

Apr 15

Bidens release tax return that shows they made almost $620,000 in 2023: President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden earned $619,976 in 2023 ...

cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/bidens-2023-tax-returns/

590

Apr 13

Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...

wsj.com/finance/currencies/do-kwon-lost-to-the-sec-the-u-s-is-piling-up-other-crypto-wins-too-6c12bdde

9

Apr 19

Fact check: Biden makes false and misleading claims during Pennsylvania campaign swing

cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/fact-check-biden-pennsylvania-campaign-swing/

4 similar articles

73

942

totalfilm Apr 17

The Ready or Not horror movie sequel script is an "absolute f***ing banger": Ready or Not 2 has had a promising update from its creators who have confirmed that ...

gamesradar.com/ready-or-not-2-sequel-script-is-a-banger/

8

Apr 17

Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...

apnews.com/article/biden-china-steel-tariffs-union-workers-0399b0450b67086ca86edc43ac45e5e9

Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel

US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.

33

Apr 11

Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations

apnews.com/article/japan-philippines-trilateral-kishida-marcos-biden-03e6288c5b5155af1bb693a464de875d

Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

79

Apr 12

What are the financial pros and cons of retiring in Minnesota?: The state has higher taxes. But it is also important to look at the "whole picture."

startribune.com/retirement-minnesota-financial-planning-taxes-social-security/600358313/

217

Apr 23

MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mps-summon-minister-babalanda-over-caliber-of-newly-appointed-assistant-rdcs-4600606

43

31

Associated Press

A-

Apr 11

Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...

apnews.com/article/biden-australia-assange-wikileaks-2cd31cf5a9983f3523a7c3de72b5078e

Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.

There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.

71

Apr 21

Our aging and low-income workforce needs a broader tax break: The earned income tax credit is a policy proven to boost economic stability for low-income workers ...

thehill.com/opinion/finance/4600577-our-aging-and-low-income-workforce-needs-a-broader-tax-break/

55

Apr 12

Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party

ft.com/content/fcca4a8f-2de2-479f-b242-786f1bd2d512

Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case

Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.

Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.

She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.

Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.

12

Apr 12

House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...

apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-6798869fa141a13329c24245c64fd14f

54

Apr 14

Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...

apnews.com/article/iran-israel-attack-hamas-biden-8ffb1a81e6769bb1d27c849e6108da36

126 similar articles

30

47

The Wall Street Journal

B

Apr 11

The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...

wsj.com/economy/housing/housing-affordability-taxes-insurance-costs-rise-bca64df1

184

Apr 16

Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.

bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68831697

72

Apr 12

Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...

itv.com/news/channel/2024-04-12/detective-series-bergerac-confirmed-for-return-featuring-jersey-locations

218

Apr 13

‘Petrified’ non-doms poised to flee UK over Labour’s tax plans, say experts: Prospect of party closing Tory ‘loopholes’ if elected prompts some wealthy ...

theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/13/uk-non-doms-uk-labour-tax-plans

178

Apr 12

First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...

news.com.au/technology/science/animals/first-photo-of-instafamous-molly-the-magpie-as-it-is-set-to-be-returned-to-family-under-a-few-conditions/news-story/d666cd8e1bffb9e8e1847bde949da377

99

Apr 11

Portugal to roll out $1.6 bln tax cut for middle class to boost economy: Portugal's new minority government will approve tax cuts for the middle class worth 1 ...

reuters.com/world/europe/portugal-roll-out-16-bln-tax-cut-middle-class-boost-economy-2024-04-11/

readysteadycut.com/2024/04/06/movies-like-the-tearsmith/

15

8

Ready Steady Cut Apr 07

Top 10 Teen Romance Movies to Watch If You Loved ‘The Tearsmith’: Here are 10 teen romance movies like The Tearsmith that should definitely seek out if you ...

1

Apr 14

How far back can the IRS audit you? Here's what might trigger one.: What does an audit mean? In 2022, the odds were 0.38%. Take these steps to avoid an audit by ...

usatoday.com/story/money/taxes/2024/04/12/what-triggers-an-irs-audit/73292403007/

91 similar articles

57

101

Collider Apr 21

This Psychological Horror Thriller Makes Time Loops a Lot More Terrifying: Triangle, which stars Melissa George and Liam Hemsworth, puts a twisted take on time ...

collider.com/triangle-horror-movie/

apnews.com/article/abu-ghraib-lawsuit-caci-virginia-contractor-torture-47bca65df10c62b672944692a139e012

0

Associated Press

A-

Apr 12

Abu Ghraib survivors bring their torture claims to a US court: Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling U.S. soldiers guarding them at ...

35

Apr 09

Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37: Father-of-two Mr Harris becomes Ireland's youngest and 15th taoiseach as he succeeds Leo ...

news.sky.com/story/simon-harris-approved-as-irelands-next-prime-minister-by-parliament-13111368

Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister

Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.

74

Apr 10

Judge in Trump’s classified files case agrees to protect witness identities: The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former ...

apnews.com/article/donald-trump-maralago-jack-smith-justice-department-bad5cb148471724b76e4aced04e0337f

Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case

The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.

The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.

The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.

In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.

27

Apr 08

Coping with Famine: Never throughout history has there been a time when there has not been a devastating famine in some part of the world. In our lifetime ...

foreignaffairs.com/articles/coping-famine

10

NPR

Apr 11

Five things to know as the tax deadline looms: April 15th, the deadline to file your income taxes, is just around the corner. Filings so far this year are on ...

npr.org/2024/04/11/1242535266/taxes-irs-filing-money

Quick Glance: Gender Pay Gap in UK Supermarkets and Income Impact

UK supermarkets are closing gender pay gap, with Morrisons experiencing a rise.

Ocado and Lidl show the most improvements, while Morrisons has the largest gap.

Hourly pay differences are reported by government service.

Equality initiatives and workplace improvements at M&S and Co-op.

135

Apr 09

How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs: The federal government awards approximately $700 billion per year in federal contracts; what if the Biden ...

commondreams.org/opinion/biden-economy-layoffs

abc.net.au/news/2024-04-08/financial-sovereignty-and-why-some-think-ato-is-not-real/103578948

14

9

ABC

B

Apr 07

The rise of financial sovereignty — and why some Australians believe they don't have to pay tax

145

Apr 17

Gov. Newsom and California show why liberals can't be trusted with the economy: It was only a matter of time before California's economy reacted to failed tax ...

usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/17/california-minimum-wage-gavin-newsom-economic-failure/73337780007/

28

Apr 11

Bankruptcy documents detail how GOP NC governor nominee Mark Robinson failed to file federal income taxes for 5 years

abcnews.go.com/US/bankruptcy-documents-detail-gop-nc-governor-nominee-mark/story

73

Apr 22

10 Rom-Coms That Will Never Get Old, Ranked: Movies may come and go, but these timeless rom-coms prove that some pictures will truly never get old.

collider.com/rom-com-timeless-ranked/

1

Apr 11

Do you actually need $1.46 million to retire comfortably?: Discover what financial planners think about whether Americans really need over $1 million to retire ...

simplemost.com/do-you-actually-need-1-46-million-to-retire-comfortably/

9

Apr 15

Tax Day 2024: Where's my refund and why not everyone in Michigan must file by April 15

freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/15/irs-april-15-june17-michigan-storms-when-to-expect-tax-refunds/73324464007/

3

Apr 08

Made (or lost) money on bitcoin or other crypto last year? The IRS wants details: If you’re a crypto investor or have been paid in bitcoin or other ...

cnn.com/2024/04/08/success/taxes-crypto-digital-assets-bitcoin/

41

Apr 14

Irish super-rich on the rise as 200 more join elite club with €20m : The number of super-rich people in Ireland has increased by 200 in the past two years ...

independent.ie/irish-news/irish-super-rich-on-the-rise-as-200-more-join-elite-club-with-20m/a1556218213.html

3

Apr 24

HMRC targeting 'two million' married couples in new tax raid: The taxman is targeting two million married couples and civil partners who claim Marriage Allowance ...

nottinghampost.com/news/cost-of-living/hmrc-targeting-two-million-married-9243905

0

Apr 26

The spin on inheritance tax: The economic justification for levying it in India isn’t compelling enough.

financialexpress.com/opinion/the-spin-on-inheritance-tax/3468718/

5 similar articles

0

The Local

thelocal.at/20240223/explained-the-tax-benefits-that-parents-and-families-receive-in-austria

Apr 22

EXPLAINED: The tax benefits that parents and families receive in Austria: Austria's social system is financed by its heavy tax burden, but certain benefits ...

63 similar articles

0

The Local

thelocal.de/20240425/families-in-germany-to-see-next-child-benefit-hike-in-2025-says-finance-minister

Apr 25

Families in Germany to see next child benefit hike in 2025, says finance minister

0

1h

140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot, but the program’s future is unclear

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/26/irs-tax-direct-file-pilot/

1 similar article

0

Reuters

A

8h

Former Moody's top lawyer pleads guilty in tax case: A former longtime general counsel to Moody's has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to file federal income ...

reuters.com/legal/government/former-moodys-top-lawyer-pleads-guilty-tax-case-2024-04-26/

0

11h

Old vs New Tax Regime: Who should move to the New Tax Regime from the old one?: Transitioning from the old tax regime to the new one primarily hinges on key ...

financialexpress.com/money/income-tax-old-vs-new-tax-regime-who-should-move-to-the-new-tax-regime-from-the-old-one-3467156/

0

The Local

thelocal.dk/20240426/how-does-income-tax-work-in-denmark

16h

How does income tax work in Denmark?: Denmark is an expensive place to live, which makes understanding taxes even more important.

1 similar article

0

5

thedailystar.net Apr 25

IMF calls for smaller budget amid low revenue receipts: The IMF mission suggested that the upcoming budget, which will be unveiled in the first week of June ...

thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/imf-calls-smaller-budget-amid-low-revenue-receipts-3594611

2 similar articles

0

The Daily Progress

dailyprogress.com/news/community/greenenews/virginia-budget-youngkin-torian-lucas-general-assembly-special-session/article_0b2e55e6-82f6-50fb-a679-dcfda8ae01fc.html

Apr 21

The key to a Virginia budget deal is state tax collection trend: Tax collections so far are up dramatically, which could open a path to a budget compromise in a ...

27 similar articles

0

Entrepreneur

B

4h

Don't Start a Business Until You Consider These 5 Things: Thinking about starting a business? Here's what you need to know before you get registered ...

entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/dont-start-a-business-until-you-consider-these-5-things/472442

0

Apr 25

Income Tax : पुराना फ्लैट बेचने से हुए मुनाफे पर कितना लगेगा टैक्स, नया घर खरीदने पर क्या मिलेगी छूट?

hindi.financialexpress.com/investment-saving-news/income-tax-liability-after-selling-old-flat-and-buying-new-residential-property-indexation-benefit-under-section-48-and-section-54-ltcg-4473867

0

Orlando Sentinel

rss.tribunecontentagency.com/websvc-bin/rss_story_read.cgi

8h

The Savings Game: Holding alternative assets in IRAs invites trouble: The potential problems of holding alternative assets in IRA accounts.

0

Financialexpress

financialexpress.com/money/commercial-property-is-ideal-for-leverage-your-rental-income-can-help-get-you-a-loan-3469759/

8h

Commercial property is ideal for leverage: Your rental income can help get you a loan

0

Morningstar, Inc.

morningstar.com/retirement/im-65-still-working-should-i-enroll-medicare

Apr 25

Should I Enroll in Medicare if I Have Employer Insurance?: How to decide if it’s the right time to sign up for Medicare and the costs of late enrollment.

0

The Kansas City Star

kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article288047805.html

13h

KS House votes to overturn Kelly’s tax cuts veto, with many Democrats joining Republicans