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Ministers of Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Spain: why we need a global tax on billionaires
Finance chiefs say higher taxes for the super-rich are key to battling global inequality and climate crisis. Billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministersWhen the governors of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ...The Guardian - World -
Snap’s 2024 plans are showing signs of paying off, and shares soar 25%
Shares of Snap Inc. rocketed higher after hours on Thursday after the social-media platform forecast second-quarter sales that were better than expected, as it attracts more users and tries to strengthen its advertising business.MarketWatch - Business -
South African democracy: Did the 'get-out-of-jail' vote live up to the hype?
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Why you should get a home equity loan before May
If you're thinking about getting a home equity loan, you may want to do so before May. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
2024 NFL Draft rumors: Here's why Sean Payton feels as strongly about Bo Nix as he did Patrick Mahomes
The Broncos selected Nix at No. 12 overallCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
How to Set Up a VPN on Your Router to Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network
Add extra security and privacy to your smart home gadgets, streaming boxes, and every device in your house by running a virtual private network on your router.Wired - Tech -
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2003 tabloid deal came up at Trump's hush-money trial
The former publisher of the National Enquirer brought up a deal he had made with then-gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger during former President Trump's trial.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Donald Trump -
Salesforce Co-Founder Parker Harris on Why AI Keeps Him Up at Night
The entrepreneur says he and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff are racing to catch up with OpenAI-powered rival Microsoft.Inc. - Business -
15 Looks That Did the Most at Coachella
The music festival had plenty of memorable fashion. Most (but not all) of it was ostentatious.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Did Richard III Kill the Princes in the Tower?
Philippa Langley devoted years to the search for Richard III’s remains. Now, she’s trying to crack a 15th-century cold case: Did he really assassinate his nephews?The New York Times - Top stories -
Billionaire tax to bolster Social Security popular in swing states
Voters in swing states are overwhelmingly supportive of taxing billionaires to support Social Security benefits, a new survey found. More than three-fourths — 77 percent — of voters across seven key swing states approved of the idea of raising ...The Hill - Politics -
Weekly quiz: What did the Spice Girls sing at Posh's party?
Test how closely you have been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.BBC News - Top stories -
'Unhoused': Without a Home but Without the Stigma
An alternate for ‘homeless’ is gaining popularity among advocates as a less pejorative termThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Billionaire Jeff Yass linked to $16m in donations to anti-Muslim and pro-Israel groups
The TikTok investor is also linked to funding challenges to progressive politicians and against Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. Top Republican donor and TikTok investor Jeff Yass is connected to over $16m in funding to anti-Muslim and pro-Israel groups ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
World’s billionaires should pay minimum 2% wealth tax, say G20 ministers
Brazil, Germany, Spain and South Africa sign motion for fairer tax system to deliver £250bn a year extra to fight poverty and climate crisis. ‘Why we need a global tax on billionaires’. . . The world’s 3,000 billionaires should pay a minimum 2% ...The Guardian - World -
A Billionaire Tech CEO Is Throwing the Most Epic Wedding Ever in Egypt —And He Nearly Missed It! (Exclusive)
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A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and it’s five times the size of Paris
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Thyssenkrupp agreed to sell a 20% stake in its steel business to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP for an undisclosed sum.
Thyssenkrupp agreed to sell a 20% stake in its steel business to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP for an undisclosed sum.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Snap shares soar 23% as company beats on earnings, shows strong revenue growth
Snap reported first-quarter results that beat analysts' estimatesCNBC - Business -
Colts snap record streak of 14 straight offensive players taken in NFL draft with UCLA DE Latu
UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu was the first defensive player selected in the NFL draft, going No. 15 overall to Indianapolis to snap a record streak of 14 straight offensive players takenABC News - Sports - NFL -
Snap shares rocket 28% after company reports unexpected profit, better-than-expected revenue
Snap shares soared on Friday after the company provided uplifting results, suggesting its online ad business is getting back on track.CNBC - Business -
Alec Burleson snaps power drought with a 3-run homer, leading Cardinals past Mets 4-2
Alec Burleson hit his first homer in almost nine months, a three-run blast that powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the New York MetsABC News - Sports - MLB -
MLB-worst White Sox snap 7-game skid with their 4th win of the season, 9-4 over Rays
Light-hitting Martín Maldonado hit a three-run homer, Eloy Jiménez added a two-run-shot and the MLB-worst Chicago White Sox snapped a seven-game losing streak with their fourth win of the season, a 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday nightABC News - Sports - MLB -
Capt Sir Tom's family home on sale for £2.25m
The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived in with his family is now on the market.BBC News - Top stories -
Police officers deny assaulting care home amputee
The officers were called to an incident at a care home in St Leonards-on-Sea in June 2022.BBC News - Top stories -
Buying a home is more expensive than ever
Presented by BP — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story It's more expensive than ever to buy a home A new report from real estate company Redfin found that the median home price has hit a record high in ...The Hill - Politics -
Home and Away star arrested after Australian manhunt
The actor was taken into custody on Thursday after failing to front court on assault charges.BBC News - Top stories -
The FTC is banning noncompete agreements. Did your job search just get easier?
The regulator voted to ban the controversial agreements that block millions of workers from going to a rival employer. Here’s what it all means for workers.MarketWatch - Business -
'Did you see us panic? - Ten Hag hails 'composed' Man Utd
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praises his side's "composure" after they came from behind twice to beat Sheffield United 4-2.BBC News - Top stories -
David Pecker testifies Michael Cohen said Trump ‘furious’ over refusal to pay Stormy Daniels – live
Ex-National Enquirer publisher emphasizing in testimony that he refused to pay off any more people for Trump when Stormy Daniels looked to sell her affair. A guide to Trump’s hush-money trialWho is David Pecker, key witness in Trump’s criminal ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
England’s Marlie Packer: ‘I’d give my son the world – dad did none of that for me’
Captain reflects on her mum being a ‘rock’ and the Red Roses’ new coach as they chase another Six Nations grand slam. ‘We’re in France and the crowd is going to be hostile,” Marlie Packer says as she looks ahead to Saturday’s Six Nations grand ...The Guardian - World -
How did your team do? First round NFL Draft grades for all 32 picks
A record night for offensive selections looks great on paper for at least a dozen NFL teams. That's the good news. The bad news? Two clubs earned a dreaded F.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
How much did #MeToo change for women? Let’s ask Harvey Weinstein today – or Donald Trump | Marina Hyde
Both were pilloried, but that was then. Today, one has beaten a rape conviction, the other may return as president. According to his representatives, former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is still digesting the overturning of his rape conviction ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
US probes whether Tesla Autopilot recall did enough to make sure drivers pay attention
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla’s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the roadABC News - Top stories -
Did 49ers draft Brandon Aiyuk's replacement? Here's how WR reportedly reacted to team taking Ricky Pearsall
Aiyuk is up for a contract extension and has been the subject of trade rumorsCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Fantasy women's basketball 6-team mock draft: How early did Caitlin Clark go?
Where did Caitlin Clark get picked? Here's how our first fantasy women's basketball mock draft played out.ESPN - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Why is it so cold this week?
Why has the weather felt so wintry recently, and when can we expect a change to something warmer?BBC News - Top stories -
Why Israel is dominating the news
In a deeply polarized nation, violence makes news.The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Why bats are vital to the ecosystem
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.CBS News - Top stories -
Inflation picks up
Presented by BP — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story Inflation picks up in March The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up slightly in March as many Americans saw bumps in their paychecks ...The Hill - Politics - Inflation