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Mexico eyes tax squeeze on banks to raise revenue
New government will need to plug hole in public financesFinancial Times - World - Mexico -
Hunt hints at another National Insurance tax cut
Jeremy Hunt promises further tax cuts, as he launches an attack on Labour's plans ahead of an election.BBC News - Top stories -
You Made a Mistake in Your Taxes. Now What?
The rules around amending a return can get complicated. Here’s what you need to know.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
Chicago Won't Tax Its Way Out of This Mess
Chicagoans consistently rank taxes neck and neck with public safety as their top concern.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
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 -
California is imposing a new tax on guns. Will it impact sales?
Beginning July, state will become the first to charge an 11% excise tax, on top of federal and sales taxes, with an aim to reduce gun violence. Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ...The Guardian - World - California -
Slow: the Lithuanian asexual romcom that raises ‘a lot of questions’
Marija Kavtaradze’s new film is a love story with a truly radical approach to intimacy. She reveals how she made a will they/won’t they tale that strays into little-known territory. They meet cute in a dance rehearsal studio. She’s a contemporary ...The Guardian - World -
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Linklaters raises junior lawyer pay to £150,000
‘Magic circle’ firm matches Freshfields’ recent move as talent war heats upFinancial Times - Business -
Haley protest votes raise red flags for Trump
The tens of thousands of primary votes cast in favor of Nikki Haley over the last several months are underscoring the apparent discontent many Republicans feel with former President Trump as their presumptive nominee, raising alarm for his ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Ex-Employees Raise Concerns About Safety at OpenAI
Former employees of the ChatGPT maker raised concerns that it isn’t doing enough to make sure its products don’t pose a threat to humanity.The New York Times - Business -
Proud to Serve Israel, but Not Its Government
Some reservists in the Israel Defense Forces who have returned home from war have joined the growing calls within Israel for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition to step aside.The New York Times - World - Israel -
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US green energy push expected to generate $47bn market in tax credits
Oil companies, banks, private equity and others partner with renewables developers to offset liabilitiesFinancial Times - World -
Here are some options to reduce taxes on your savings interest this year
Here's how to reduce income taxes on your savings interest amid rate uncertainty from the Federal Reserve.CNBC - Business -
Hunt to claim only Tories will cut UK tax burden after the election
Chancellor to attack Labour in keynote speech after canvassing tech bosses’ views on growth measuresFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Private Equity Warms Up to Clean-Energy Tax Credits
Private-equity firms are beginning to tap a nascent market for clean-energy tax credits, betting on a boost to returns from helping project developers get better terms for the tradable credits.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hunt signals pre-election tax cut as Tories move on to campaign footing
UK chancellor accuses Labour of ‘a lie’ and funding ‘black hole’ in political speechFinancial Times - Business -
Voters want to tax outrageous CEO pay. Are lawmakers listening?
A new poll reinforces my informal findings: Americans across the political spectrum are fed up with overpaid CEOs — and want something done about it.The Hill - Politics -
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Youngkin Vetoes Measures to Remove Tax Breaks for Confederate Heritage Group
The Virginia governor rejected efforts by the state’s Democrats to reshape the Commonwealth’s relationship with its Confederate past.The New York Times - Top stories -
Virginia governor allows Confederate groups to keep tax exemptions
Republican Glenn Youngkin also vetoed bills related to maintaining access to contraception, saying they were ‘not ready’. Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed two bills that would have stripped tax exemptions for the United Daughters of the ...The Guardian - World -
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 -
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Yelp for government contracting? Procurated launches Canary
Canary seeks to empower both state governments in evaluating suppliers, and suppliers in evaluating their performance.VentureBeat - Tech -
The public does not share government hostility to international students
These individuals enhance and enrich the economy and the British university experienceFinancial Times - World -
Israel’s Wartime Government Frays as Frustration with Netanyahu Grows
Benny Gantz, a centrist member of leadership, presented the prime minister with an ultimatum that demanded a plan for the future of Israel’s war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
TikTok influencers file lawsuit against U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Calls to Pause Slovakia’s E.U. Election Campaigning Raise Questions
At least one party, the opposition Progress Slovakia, said it would suspend its campaign, in a move to help “end the spiral of attacks and blame.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Walmart Posts Sales Growth, Raises Earnings Outlook for the Year
In the U.S., more people shopped at Walmart and bought more products, but the average amount spent per visit was flat compared with the same quarter last year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walmart’s shares hit record high as retailer raises its earnings forecast
Company continues to benefit from consumers seeking the best deals amid persistent inflationFinancial Times - World -
Why the post-Fed stock-market rally is raising fresh inflation questions
The issue is whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks on May 1 — in which he said the central bank’s next move is “unlikely” to be a rate hike — are now easing financial conditions by so much that this ends up stalling progress on ...MarketWatch - Business -
Republican Jewish Coalition commits to raising $5M for Trump reelection
A major Republican grassroots Jewish group is pledging to raise at least $5 million for former President Trump's reelection campaign, calling it the organization's "largest effort" to shore up Jewish support. The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Param Labs raises $7M to fund gaming ecosystem development
Param Labs announced it's raised $7 million in its latest funding round to fund its modular gaming ecosystem.VentureBeat - Tech -
GameSquare spins off creator-focused FaZe Media, raising $11M
GameSquare has spun off FaZe Clan’s creators and non-esports assets into FaZe Media and welcomed DraftKing’s Matt Kalish as an investor.VentureBeat - Tech -
Chubb raises dividend 5.8% after Berkshire-related stock boost
Chubb on Thursday raised its dividend 5.8%, which the company said marked its 31st consecutive hike.MarketWatch - Business -
Walmart Posts Sales Growth, Raises Earnings Outlook for the Year
In the U.S., more people shopped at Walmart and bought more products, but the average amount spent per visit was flat compared with the same quarter last year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Deadly Clashes in New Caledonia Raise Fears of Civil War
France has sent troops to quell violence in New Caledonia, where Paris is seen as backtracking on promises of self-determination.The New York Times - World