Drugmakers prepare to sue EU over tax to pay for waste water clean up

Drugmakers prepare to sue EU over tax to pay for waste water clean-up

Pharma and cosmetics industries want other sectors to contribute ‘fair share’ towards cost of removing pollutants

Financial Times - 15h

EU reveals plans to hit climate goals by helping dirty industries clean up

European Commission recommits to 90% emissions cut by 2040, and will support steel and cement in transition. The EU executive has insisted it will stay the course on its climate goals, while ...

The Guardian - 5d

EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say

The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.

CNBC - 8h

AP sues over White House access restrictions

The Associated Press sued White House officials Friday for restricting the wire service’s access to the Oval Office and Air Force One over its refusal to use “Gulf of America” in its AP Stylebook. ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

One Hyde Park residents sue over ‘corrosion’

Owners of luxury London development take Laing O’Rourke unit to court for £35mn

Financial Times - 4d

IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes

The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.

ABC News - Feb. 20

Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigation

Italian prosecutors say they are seeking to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement

ABC News - Feb. 19

Norwegian Cruise on Trump’s call to pay U.S. taxes: It’s ‘really, really complicated’

Norwegian’s earnings show the cruise boom continued, but the outlook exposed some cracks and the stock turned lower.

MarketWatch - 4d

Technology is speeding up tax season, but not the audit process

Politicians on both sides of the political aisles should relish giving their constituents a much-deserved psychological rest after completing their tax-return filing duties.

The Hill - 6d

A.P. Sues Trump Officials Over White House Ban

The wire service sued three of them for denying its reporters access to press events. The White House has objected to The A.P.’s references to the Gulf of Mexico in articles.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Associated Press sues three top Trump officials over access restrictions

"The press and all people in the United States have the right to choose their own words and not be retaliated against by the government," the AP said in its lawsuit.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Federal workers sue over Musk's threat to fire if they don't explain accomplishments

Attorneys for federal workers say in a lawsuit billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired

ABC News - Feb. 24

Farmers Sue Over Deletion of Climate Data From Government Websites

The data, which disappeared from Agriculture Department sites in recent weeks, was useful to farmers for business planning, the lawsuit said.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Farmers, green groups sue USDA over 'unlawful purge' of climate data

Farmers and green groups sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday for an “unlawful purge” of climate data from its website. “This lawsuit challenges the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...

The Hill - 5d

Teachers union sues over Trump admin’s DEI warning to schools

The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its warning to schools that they may lose federal funding if they persist with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...

The Hill - 5d

Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.

How to make sure you get what you pay for.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Orbán calls on EU to launch peace talks with Moscow over Ukraine

Hungarian prime minister tells EU Council president Costa that he will oppose any bloc-wide agreement

Financial Times - 2d

Woman pays $6,000 for fake Picasso in pop-up auction scam

Signs luring customers to pop-up auctions with the possibility of getting fancy cars and fine jewelry at bargain prices have been showing up across the U.S., but the goods aren't always what they ...

CBS News - 6d

The Cavs ignored the calls to break up their All-Star backcourt, and it's paying off

Garland became the subject of trade rumors in the offseason after a broken jaw and death of his grandmother derailed his season.

ESPN - 2d

Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts Could Lead to Vast State Shortfalls

Republicans have proposed lowering the federal share of costs for Medicaid expansions, which could reshape the program by gutting one of the Affordable Care Act’s major provisions.

The New York Times - 5d

Warren Buffett calls Trump's tariffs a tax on goods, says 'the tooth fairy doesn't pay 'em'

"Tariffs are actually, we've had a lot of experience with them. They're an act of war, to some degree," Buffett said.

CNBC - 4h

What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?

DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.

NBC News - Feb. 20

‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop

The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper. At this year’s Grammys, as she accepted ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

New York sues vape distributors over Elf Bar and other fruit and candy e-cigarettes

New York is suing several large electronic cigarette distributors for allegedly selling vaping flavors that can appeal to children

ABC News - Feb. 20

LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights

Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Pepperdine University sues Netflix and Warner Bros. over Mindy Kaling's new show

Pepperdine University filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Two passengers sue Delta after plane rolls over during crash-landing in Toronto

At least two passengers have filed lawsuits against Delta Air Lines this week after 21 people were injured Monday when a plane overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Drug compounders sue over weight loss drugs' removal from FDA shortage list

A trade group representing compounding pharmacies has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for removing semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, from its drug ...

The Hill - 5d

DNC sues over Trump order to expand White House control of independent agencies

National Democrats on Friday sued over President Trump's executive order aiming to expand the White House's control over various independent regulatory agencies. The Democratic Party's three ...

The Hill - 3d

Tax war brews over Britain’s charming little getaways by the sea

Second home owners are poised to fight back as Cornwall prepares to impose double council tax – leaving councillors fearing for their budget. Cornwall councillor Steve Arthur is convinced that ...

The Guardian - 1d

Agent's Take: Bengals could pay a much steeper price if they don't heed Joe Burrow's plea to lock up stars

The Pro Bowl QB wants the Bengals to open the vault for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Michigan's last-minute pay law shows the fight over tips and wages is getting more complicated

Michigan’s chaotic resolution of a yearslong battle is the latest compromise effort to satisfy workers, employers and consumers in the absence of federal action.

NBC News - 2d

You can still claim up to $2,000 per kid from the child tax credit, but that amount may drop after 2025—here's what to know

If Congress doesn't address the soon-expiring expanded child tax credit, parents could see a higher tax bill in the coming years.

CNBC - 6d

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