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A Global Tax on Billionaires? Janet Yellen Says 'No'
The Treasury secretary came out against the proposed global levy, which proponents say would stop the rich from shifting wealth into countries where they can avoid paying the tax.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bet on the middle class and M&A with these stocks as Dow nears 40,000, says value manager
Ariel Investments’ vice chairman Charlie Bobrinskoy tells CNBC that as the Dow nears 40,000, there are bargains to be found in the value space.MarketWatch - Business -
The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state—it's close to $200,000 in 2 of them
In several states, a six-figure income qualifies as 'middle class,' per GoBankingRate's analysis. Here are the middle-class income ranges for every state.CNBC - Business -
The U.S. opposes a proposed global wealth tax on billionaires, Treasury Secretary Yellen said, rejecting an idea floated by Brazil, France and other countries.
The U.S. opposes a proposed global wealth tax on billionaires, Treasury Secretary Yellen said, rejecting an idea floated by Brazil, France and other countries.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Zelensky
Moscow continues to make military gains in the Kharkiv region as Ukraine struggles with resources.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Hunter Biden attorneys ask for delay in tax case
Hunter Biden’s attorneys have asked the judge overseeing his tax case in California to delay the trial, which is set for June, until September or later. Earlier this week, Biden lost his attempt to delay his federal gun trial in Delaware, with the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Middle East Crisis: Biden Declares Israel’s Military Operation in Gaza ‘Is Not Genocide’
The president, speaking at a Jewish heritage event in the Rose Garden, criticized the decision of an international prosecutor to seek arrest warrants for top Israeli officials on war-crime charges.The New York Times - World - Joe Biden -
Gates says campus protesters "don't know much of that history" in Middle East
"What has gone on, transpired between Israel and the Palestinians going back decades is very complex, very difficult," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on "Face the Nation."CBS News - Top stories -
Will home equity levels increase again this spring? What experts say
If you own a home, you're likely to see your home equity levels rise further this year. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden's proposed tax hike would crush workers and the economy
Biden is eager for more hard-earned money from U.S. taxpayers, and he is willing to drive businesses overseas again by raising corporate tax rates.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
'No financial room,' German minister says as tax revenues drop
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Scholz says budget consultations 'on track' after lower tax estimate
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Does a Smash Hit Like ‘Lion King’ Deserve a $3 Million Tax Break?
Broadway is still recovering from the pandemic. A state tax-credit program has helped, but watchdogs say it aids some shows that don’t need a boost.The New York Times - Top stories -
Middle East Crisis: Israel Says It Will Send More Troops to Rafah, Defying International Pressure
“This operation will continue,” the defense minister said after meeting with commanders in the area.The New York Times - World - Israel -
IRS whistleblowers ask judge to toss Hunter Biden lawsuit against the tax agency
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Our adviser put 50% of our holdings in individual stocks, but now we fear a big tax hit by switching to index funds
Changing investment strategies midstream can lead to significant capital gains when you sell.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump hits Biden for blaming 'disaster' inflation on shrinking size of Snickers Bars
Former President Trump criticized President Biden's handling of inflation in a late-night social media rant, joking that he is blaming his "economic disaster" on the shrinking size of Snickers Bars. In back-to-back Truth Social posts late Friday ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
White House hits back at Stefanik after she blasts Biden in Israel
The White House hit back against House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) speech before the Israeli government’s legislative body on Sunday, when she attacked President Biden for his policy approach to Israel and the war in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
May 17 is your last chance to claim your 2020 tax refund — the median payment is $932, IRS says
There is no late filing penalty if you're owed a tax refund. Roughly 940,000 taxpayers could surrender their 2020 refund payment if they don't file by May 17.CNBC - Business -
Neuroscience Says 6 to 10 Minutes a Day Can Make You Smarter, More Focused, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain
Surprisingly, one study shows that even two minutes of this type of activity provides clear cognitive benefits.Inc. - Business -
Crockett says she doesn't regret comments hitting back at Greene
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Sunday that she does not regret insulting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) after the two lawmakers clashed during a House committee hearing last week. "I don't, because here's the thing. I signed up to be a ...The Hill - Politics -
Maryland governor says ship that hit Baltimore bridge will be removed 'within days'
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Sunday that the Dali container vessel that slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March will be removed from the bay "within days." A container vessel hit the Baltimore bridge in late March, causing the ...The Hill - Politics -
Post-Brexit border system hit by delays and IT glitches, watchdog says
UK project faces ‘major challenges’ as costs spiral, National Audit Office warnsFinancial Times - Business -
Janet Yellen's Risky Debt-Management Business
Her overreliance on short-term borrowing sets taxpayers up for a painful economic reckoning.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The graduating class of Morehouse College heard Biden call for an immediate cease-fire to address a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and appeal to Black voters after a season of unrest across U.S. campuses.
The graduating class of Morehouse College heard Biden call for an immediate cease-fire to address a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and appeal to Black voters after a season of unrest across U.S. campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden taints Title IX with gender ideology; women, children, religious freedom hardest hit
The Biden administration’s tangled web of federal rules and guidances, designed to force-feed progressive fantasies about gender, go beyond our schools.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Hunter Biden says Fox News trying to 'dehumanize' him
Hunter Biden, the president's controversial son who has been a magnet for scandal and GOP scrutiny, says Fox News has taken things too far and tried to "dehumanize" him over his drug addiction. “I’m not saying my addiction is an excuse for my bad ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden says it's 'outrageous' ICC is seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israeli leaders
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor he would seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Biden says his heart is "broken" over Gaza in Morehouse speech
President Biden made his pitch to Black voters in the battleground states of Georgia and Michigan over the weekend. During his commencement address at Morehouse, a historically Black college, the president said his heart is "broken" over Gaza. CBS ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Israel-Gaza live updates: Biden says what's happening in Gaza 'is not genocide'
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Yellen urges Europe to join US in crackdown on Chinese exports
Treasury secretary rejects Brussels claims of protectionist lurch by WashingtonFinancial Times - Business -
Islamic Jihad leader killed in West Bank and 70 targets hit in Gaza, says Israel
IDF says ‘senior terrorist operative’ Islam Khamayseh was killed in strike on the city of Jenin. Israel says its jets have struck 70 targets across Gaza in the past 24 hours, while an airstrike in Jenin killed a “significant” Islamic Jihad figure ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
$9 billion travel tech firm Navan on track to hit profitability this year and 'not far' from IPO, CEO says
The boss of travel and expense management platform Navan told CNBC he's preparing the company to get its business into shape for an IPO this year.CNBC - Business -
Death of Iranian President adds to tensions in Middle East
Also in this newsletter: ICC seeks Israel and Hamas arrest warrants, Taiwan president’s tough task, US female executive numbers fallFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Sex offender head teacher ‘ran class with terror’
Former pupils and colleagues describe bullying campaigns and violence under Foden's leadership.BBC News - Top stories -
The High-Class Problem That Comes With Home Equity
You may feel richer as you pay your mortgage down and home values go up. Using that equity is another matter entirely.The New York Times - Top stories -
America’s class of 2024 graduates into an uncertain job market
US employers say they will cut their hiring of freshly-minted graduates by 5.8% this yearFinancial Times - Business -
Gold's Global Rally Is Sparking a New Investor Class
Gold is hitting record highs— bucking long held trends for the commodity. WSJ breaks down the factors behind its rally and why that’s bringing in a new class of investors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use?
Contrary to expectation, a major study found that weed use among minors was lower in states where the drug was legal.The New York Times - Health -
Cyberattacks on water systems are increasing, EPA warns
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.CBS News - Top stories