Tourism tax 'could stop schools visiting Wales'
A few extra pounds in taxes could stop some children being able to enjoy trips in Wales, Scouts warn.
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Deep joy: Wales embraces ‘hwyl’ in tourism campaign to rival Danish ‘hygge’
‘Hwyl can raise the heartbeat or relax the body; it’s your own particular form of happiness,’ says Welsh psychologist. The Danish word hygge , which summons a feeling of cosy, fire-crackling ...The Guardian - 2d -
Senate GOP fears landmines in House could derail Trump's tax agenda
Senate Republicans fear that President-elect Trump’s tax agenda could be derailed in the House by several potential landmines, including calls by some GOP lawmakers to raise corporate taxes and to ...The Hill - 4d -
IRS: Missing final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment could trigger 'unexpected penalties'
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Playoff predictions: Chiefs could 3-peat, but one team is a favorite to stop them
Fourteen teams are left standing, but only one will hoist the Super Bowl LIX trophy next month. Take a look at some mock brackets before the chaos kicks off.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Tax bracket changes could mean your paycheck is slightly bigger in 2025 — here's what to know
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Tax bracket changes could mean your paycheck is slightly bigger in 2025 — here's what to know
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‘You’re gonna find this creepy’: my AI-cloned voice was used by the far right. Could I stop it? | Georgina Findlay
It was chilling to hear ‘my voice’ repeating lies – and to discover that deepfake audio is a growing threat to democracy. Georgina Findlay is a writer and presenter at the YouTube channel TLDR ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
As the Taliban open their doors to tourism, they are closing windows on women | Catherine Bennett
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Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Terror Attack?
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Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident in Wales ends
Bosses urge people to be mindful of calling 999 unnecessarily amid "significant pressures".BBC News - Jan. 1
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