Democrats target tax avoidance before cuts expire in 2025
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Financial Times - Business
Thames Water seeks extension to debt terms to avoid nationalisation
The troubled UK utility is going to the High Court to request a deal with its creditors2 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
BioWare Wants To Avoid Only Having A Single Canon In Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Almost everyone's experience in the Dragon Age games varies depending upon the choices they make while playing them. And according to BioWare, the team behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard wants to ...3 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Doctors overwhelmed by blast injuries as civilian impact of device explosions sparks outcry
BEIRUT — Hospitals in Lebanon are packed with people whose hands and eyes have been dealt serious injuries.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
What to Know About Trump Media Stock and Shareholders as Lockup Expires
Donald J. Trump, the company’s largest shareholder, has said he won’t sell when a lockup agreement expires on Thursday. But other large investors could.5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Don Lemon: 'I'm not a Democrat'
Former CNN pundit Don Lemon says he considers himself an independent but is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for president this fall. “I'm not a Democrat," he said during an appearance on ...6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Sweden cuts tax on flying despite admitting it would increase emissions
Campaigners criticise decision to scrap tax introduced in 2018 amid rise of ‘flight shame’ movement. Campaigners have accused the Swedish government of doing “everything in its power to stop ...6 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Could North Carolina be in play for the Democrats?
Also in today’s newsletter, Teamsters opts against presidential endorsement and what the Fed’s rate cut means for the election7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats bullish on flipping New Hampshire governor's mansion
Democrats in New Hampshire see their best opportunity in years to flip the governor’s mansion in what is shaping up to be among the most competitive races for a state executive position this cycle. ...10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats seek public’s help in learning about Project 2025 launch plan
House Democrats are seeking outside help in deciphering conservatives’ plans for launching their Project 2025 agenda under the next Republican president. Leaders of the Democrats’ Project 2025 task ...10 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
How to Avoid Cancellations on Short-Term Rentals
A family reserved an eight-night Vrbo in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but the owner canceled the day before the trip. Finding a comparable place was stressful and cost over $4,000 more; Vrbo wouldn’t ...11 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Norges Bank Holds Key Rate, First Cut Seen at Beginning of 2025
Norway’s central bank held its key policy rate at 4.5%, a level that is expected to remain unchanged until the end of the year as a weak krone continues to threaten efforts to bring inflation down.11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Trump Floats an Array of Expensive Tax Cuts to Win Votes
Whether he is speaking to retirees, corporate executives or tipped workers, former President Donald J. Trump has made a habit of promising tax cuts that could cost trillions.16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Trump Media stock closes at new postmerger low on eve of 'lockup' expiration
Shares of Trump Media reached new all-time closing lows the day before "lockup" restrictions on selling company stakes expires.22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - Top stories
Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuit
The U.S. Justice Department is suing the owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapseYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Republican House speaker floats deregulation and tax cuts — not tariffs — to pay for Trump proposals
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson is hours away from a House vote on his six-month funding bill, less than two weeks away from a partial government shutdown.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
House to vote on Mike Johnson's spending plan to avoid a government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is confident about a vote on his proposal to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate will likely block the plan if it passes in the House of Representatives. CBS ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Key OceanGate Employee Says Titan Wreck Could have Been Avoided
The company's former operations director, David Lochridge,testified that theOccupational Safety and Health Administration received his complaint, but did not pursue concerns about the submersible's ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Watch: House Democratic leaders hold briefing
House Democratic leaders held a press briefing Wednesday morning as the chamber prepared for a rescheduled vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) stopgap funding plan later in the day. House ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
Project 2025 Would Drastically Cut Support for Carbon Removal
The Heritage Foundation’s plan for a potential Trump second term has little time for schemes to suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats target tax avoidance before cuts expire in 2025
Democrats are going after tax avoidance from big companies and wealthy individuals as the debate on taxes heats up ahead of tax code expirations scheduled for next year. A new set of proposed rules ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Harris avoids getting too detailed as she battles with Trump
Vice President Harris has avoided getting into the nitty-gritty of detailed policy positions as she seeks to win over centrist voters from former President Trump. While the vice president has ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) has introduced the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act to eliminate federal taxes on tips and subminimum wages for tipped workers.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans block Senate Democrats' IVF bill
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have created a right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and mandated that insurance plans cover the practice, deriding the vote as a ...2 days ago - Republican Party -
CBS News - Top stories
What to know about buying a home before the Fed cuts rates
The Fed's rate cut this week could have an impact on the homebuying process. Here's how.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Your inherited individual retirement account could trigger a 'tax bomb,' advisor says. How to avoid it
If you've inherited a pretax individual retirement account since 2020, you could face a sizable tax bill without proper planning. Here's what to know.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Make this last-minute money move before the Fed’s interest-rate cut
Plus, tips for how savers and spenders can prep for the first interest-rate cut since 20202 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Now is your last chance to lock in a guaranteed 5% return before the Fed cuts rates, investing experts say
The Federal Reserve is expected to reverse course this week and begin cutting interest rates. It may make sense for savers to lock in a high interest rate now.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Easterby to be Ireland interim head coach in 2025
Simon Easterby says it will be a "huge honour" to lead Ireland on an interim basis next year.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘My mom still has his original will’: A few months before he died, my father went online and made a secret will, cutting off my mother. Can he do this?
“His new will leaves his estate to my two nieces, nephew, my sister and me.”2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump blaming Democrats' rhetoric for apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are blaming the rhetoric of Democrats and Kamala Harris for Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against Trump. CBS News campaign ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
London’s ailing junior stock market cannot withstand a tax raid
Abolition of Aim would make it harder to stimulate investor interest in smaller companies2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Do I owe UK tax on my crypto assets?
I’ve had a letter from HMRC; does this mean I've made a mistake on my last tax return?2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Revolut prepares for India launch next year
Fintech has not previously offered app or currency cards in country despite having 4,000 staff present2 days ago - India -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Giants need dramatic change to avoid becoming embarrassment after loss to Commanders
The Giants' defense didn’t allow a touchdown while their offense scored three on Sunday. They still lost, 21-18, to the Washington Commanders.3 days ago - NFL -