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The IRS unveils higher capital gains tax brackets for 2025

The IRS has unveiled higher long-term capital gains brackets for 2025. Here's what investors need to know.

Business - CNBC - October 22

'Everyone flew through the air': Survivors describe Israeli strike on Beirut that killed 18

Lebanese tell BBC their residential building was brought down on top of them, killing 18 including children.

Flyers Enforcer & Capitals Tough Guy Have Epic Fight

This Philadelphia Flyers forward got right back to fighting in his season debut.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Stoltenberg: Munich Security Conference must stay in Bavarian capital

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Capitals hand the Flyers a 6th consecutive loss, extend their win streak to 5

Connor McMichael scored twice and the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 for their fifth consecutive victory

Sports - ABC News - October 23

Here's how to leverage higher income limits for the 0% capital gains bracket

Bigger earnings limits are coming for the 0% capital gains brackets in 2025. That could offer tax planning opportunities, financial experts say.

Business - CNBC - October 25

In Iran’s Capital, Murals Offer Tributes and Threats Against Israel

In the Iranian capital’s Palestine Square, a series of murals have telegraphed warnings to the country’s enemies.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Boeing’s stock reverses lower after announcing a $19 billion capital raise

.Boeing’s stock knee-jerked higher after a larger-than-expected capital raise was announced, but then quickly resumed its decline.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Building collapse in Nigeria's capital leaves at least 7 dead, authorities say

World - Yahoo News - October 28

How Venture Capital Helped This Founder Secure a ‘Life-Changing Exit’

Moonshots Capital portfolio company eTailPet scaled up and attracted a buyer in just three years.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Tram derails and plows into a shop in Norwegian capital, only 4 lightly injured

Four people were injured when a tram derailed and plowed into a computer shop in downtown Oslo

World - ABC News - October 29

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3

Alex Ovechkin scored twice as the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget mess

World - Financial Times - October 30

‘This is effectively a civil war’: despair in Haiti as gangs step up assault on capital

Fighters wielding guns and machetes have taken a key zone of Port-au-Prince as the beleaguered authorities try to restore order. The storming of Solino began in the dead of night with dozens of ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Do motorway billboards signal the first death throes of capitalism? | Adrian Chiles

The ads come and go so fast you have to speed up to watch them – and before you can see them properly they vanish. I glimpse them in the distance just as the M4 readies itself to peter out into ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Indigenous people march in Brazil's capital against bill limiting land rights

Hundreds of Indigenous people were marching Wednesday in Brazil’s capital, urging Congress to drop a proposed constitutional amendment that has the potential to paralyze and even reverse land ...

World - ABC News - October 30

Boeing’s capital raise provides a breather through next year

Next for Boeing are arriving at an agreement with its striking factory workers and ramping up production.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Serial sperm donors capitalize on lack of regulation, creating risks

Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.

Israel Strikes Near Lebanon’s Capital as Hopes for a Cease-Fire Fade

The Biden administration sent envoys including the C.I.A. director to the Middle East this week, but Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas all appeared far from a deal to end the fighting.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

McMichael, Ovechkin power surging Capitals past Blue Jackets 7-2

Connor McMichael struck twice, Alex Ovechkin scored his 859th career goal and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Saturday night

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Orlov, Necas lift Hurricanes past Capitals, 4-2

Dmitry Orlov scored two goals against his former team and Martin Necas added one goal and two assists to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Sunday

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Ennui is The Thing: welcome to the death-football of late-stage capitalism | Barney Ronay

Manchester United and Chelsea demonstrate that boredom is a key part of the sport and an element of its beauty. Well, something definitely happened there. But what exactly? There is an affectionate ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Facing Outrage, Nigeria Drops Capital Charges Against Minors

Dozens of teenagers had been accused of treason and faced possible death sentences, but indignation over their treatment, including lack of food, has the government backpedaling.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start

Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start, and so are the Washington Capitals

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore

Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to keep government employees at home and close additional schools, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking ...

World - ABC News - 1 hour ago

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".

Flood situation in France gradually easing

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

Video clips show trail of destruction after Spanish floods

At least 158 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain.

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

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