World leaders have a chance to raise taxes for rich people like me. I’m begging them to take it | Abigail Disney
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‘The stress is killing me’: I’m 73 and crumbling under $200,000 in debt — and I have no savings. Can anyone help me?
“I’m current with all my bills but barely make minimum payments.”MarketWatch - Business -
At a festival for the super-rich, the argument for higher taxes couldn’t have been clearer | Polly Toynbee
Britain’s jet set insist they will flee if they lose their benefits – but Labour should not be daunted at a time of such inequality. The Elite London, described as the city’s “most exclusive jet-set lifestyle event”, filled Wycombe Air Park with ...The Guardian - World -
Gaël Monfils: ‘I’m getting a little bit old. People forget that I still have it’
The Frenchman has battled with injuries and perceptions to remain one of tennis’s great entertainers at the age of 37. At any tournament in almost any part of the world, one of the certainties over the past 20 years is that whenever Gaël Monfils ...The Guardian - World -
Gen Z bosses on the 6 misconceptions people have about them in the workplace: ‘We see these stereotypes getting in the way’
Some bosses say they don't want to hire Gen Z because they're too difficult. Today's youngest professionals are showing why that's wrong.CNBC - Business -
‘I’m weary of repeating myself’: How do I deal with rich friends who take $22,000 cruises and book $800 hotel rooms? Prices are crazy enough already.
“When one friend made a fuss over wanting to fly business class, I threatened to cancel completely.”MarketWatch - Business -
We are a step closer to taxing the super-rich
What once seemed like an impossibility is now being considered by G20 finance ministersFinancial Times - Business -
‘My goal is to become a millionaire before leaving this world’: I’m retired and in my 70s. I have $768,000, but want $1 million. How do I achieve that?
“When I was young, I did not invest much for it to amount to anything, and then I had to use what I had saved.”MarketWatch - Business -
Mexico eyes tax squeeze on banks to raise revenue
New government will need to plug hole in public financesFinancial Times - World - Mexico -
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Why the World's Leaders Are Getting Older
More than half the world’s population has a leader over age 70. WSJ breaks down the data on why politicians are increasingly older than their constituents—and what it means for policies and political engagement.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tyson Fury: ‘There’s a lot to be said for a normal job. Me? I can’t go anywhere. I’m tortured’
The heavyweight on why he’s happier picking up dog mess than facing life in the limelight before his fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Tyson Fury can be boorish and crass. He can make you squirm and shudder with his outbursts and prejudices. The giant ...The Guardian - World -
I was detained at a US airport and asked about Israel and Gaza for 2 hours. Why? | Ilan Pappé
Border agents asked whether I believe Israel is committing genocide and what I think of popular protest slogans shortly after I landed in Detroit. I’m an Israeli historian living in the UK, best known for my books on the history of Palestine and ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
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 -
Voice Actors Sue Company Whose AI Sounds Like Them
Two voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing. The company denies it did anything wrong.The New York Times - Top stories -
Why an uncertain world needs to take on more risk
Scarring from a series of shocks generates a defensive mindset that is holding back growthFinancial Times - World -
Future Forward super PAC raises eyebrows in Biden World
Allies to President Biden are concerned that Future Forward — the preferred super PAC backing the president's reelection bid — isn’t doing enough in the late spring and summer months to help build a narrative boosting the president and his ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Here's how Disney’s streaming business can work toward Netflix-like profitability
Disney would love to have streaming margins like Netflix, CEO Bob Iger has said. Here are levers Disney can pull to eventually get there.CNBC - Business -
706 people named Kyle descend on Texas town for world record attempt
When 706 people named Kyle in the same place is not enough.CBS News - Top stories -
Meet the AI-Powered Campaign Builder for People Who Don't Like Marketing
Don't know what 'omnichannel' means? A novel marketing tool from Constant Contact could be your new best friend.Inc. - Business -
Trump 'does not like to surround himself with yes people,' says Ben Carson
Ben Carson, who served as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development under former President Trump, said his ex-boss "does not like to surround himself with 'yes' people" when asked about his stance on abortion laws. CNN's Jake Tapper pressed ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground
Chances of restarting formal talks to mend Cyprus’ decades-long ethnic division appeared dimmer as the leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots told a U.N. envoy that he saw no common ground with Greek Cypriots for a return to negotiationsABC News - World -
People in New Caledonia: how have you been affected by the unrest?
If you live in New Caledonia, or have family and friends there, we would like to hear about the situation on the ground. New Caledonia has been convulsed by unrest for a week, sparked by French plans to impose new rules that would give tens of ...The Guardian - World -
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My mother excluded her late husband’s family from her will — and left everything to me. Should I help them out?
“The home they lived in was purchased by my stepfather, but they lived in a community property state — and my mother was married to the man for over 35 years, working and contributing.”MarketWatch - Business -
Fixed income should have more love in a ‘higher and hold’ world
The prospects for returns are much brighter, with bond yields at the highest levels since the global financial crisisFinancial Times - World -
Pietro Beccari: ‘There is no household in the world that doesn’t have [contact with] Louis Vuitton’
The Louis Vuitton chief wants to turn the LVMH-owned luxury brand into a cultural juggernautFinancial Times - Business -
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 -
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Nadler questions Supreme Court ethics after Alito flag debacle: 'None of them have clean hands’
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) brought the question of Supreme Court ethics back to light after Justice Samuel Alito was criticized earlier this week for an upside-down American flag allegedly flying outside of his Virginia home in 2021. “None of them ...The Hill - Politics -
Why data breaches have become ‘normalized’ and 6 things CISOs can do to prevent them
It’s crucial that CISOs and their teams ensure employees are aware of vulnerabilities, and build a system resilient to breaches.VentureBeat - Tech -
I’m 49 and my husband is 59. We have a $2.2 million house and $885,000 saved for retirement. Can we retire by 2030?
“We are homebodies with fairly simple and inexpensive tastes.”MarketWatch - Business -
706 people named Kyle got together in Texas, but it wasn’t enough for a world record
KYLE, Texas — How many people named Kyle can fit in one place?NBC News - Top stories -
Americans are begging for real leadership — it’s time for serious reform
Too often, power is a chess game played by the political parties in charge, and too often, citizens are treated like pawns.The Hill - Politics -
Prof Andrea Mechelli: ‘People who live near green space are less likely to struggle with mental health issues’
The scientist leading a study into how the urban environment affects our wellbeing on the surprising and lasting psychological benefits of even just a small dose of nature. Andrea Mechelli, a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, is professor ...The Guardian - World -
Israeli and Hamas leaders join list of people accused by leading war crimes court
Israeli and Hamas top leaders have joined a list of people accused of humanity's most heinous crimes by the world's top war crimes courtABC News - World - Israel -
What life is like in the world’s happiest country, from a 28-year-old who left the U.S. for Finland
Entrepreneur, content creator and U.S. expat Jade Ventoniemi shares why she loves living in Finland, the world's happiest country.CNBC - Business -
‘Oh my god, I am beautiful’: the people who pay to have their portrait painted
It’s never been easier to take a flattering image of yourself. So why do people commission professional portraits of themselves or loved ones?. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThey’re the artwork the public rarely sees: the custom ...The Guardian - World -
TechScape: The people charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy humanity have left the building
If OpenAI can’t keep its own team together, what hope is there for the rest of the industry? Plus, AI-generated ‘slop’ is taking over the internet. • Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the full article here. Everything ...The Guardian - World -
‘I wonder if he’s on commission’: A psychiatrist online prescribed me Prozac, punched the air in celebration — and suggested I have a beer. Is this normal?
“I processed a $50 copay, and attended my appointment with the psychiatrist. It went fast, and every time I asked a question about antidepressants, he popped a medical study in the chat box.”MarketWatch - Business -
AI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit, nations agree to align work on risks
Leading artificial intelligence companies made a fresh pledge at a mini-summit Tuesday to develop AI safely, while world leaders agreed to build a network of publicly backed safety institutes to advance research and testing of the technologyABC News - Tech