Zahawi Saga Exposes Weak Links in Uk Legal and Tax Systems
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Cyber-attack on voter data to be linked to China
The year-long attacks reportedly led to the personal details of millions of voters being accessed.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Timeline of the Assange legal saga as he faces further delay in bid to avoid extradition to the US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been fighting for more than a decade to avoid extradition to the United States to face charges related to his organization’s publication of a huge trove of classified documentsABC News - World -
UK accuses groups linked to China of two 'malicious cyber campaigns'
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden announces sanctions against Chinese state-affiliated organisations after hacking attacks.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK hits out at Chinese-backed cyber-attacks
Two people and a China-affiliated company will have assets frozen and be subject to a travel ban.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Why the UK’s biscuit tax leaves a bad taste in the mouth
A quandary over whether a flapjack is a cake or a muesli bar reveals an unseriousness at the heart of the UK’s tax systemFinancial Times - World -
Transgender judge seeks leave to intervene in UK court case over legal definition of ‘woman’
Victoria McCloud wants leave to join litigation in supreme court appeal brought by For Women Scotland. The UK’s first transgender judge is seeking leave to join the litigation in a crucial supreme court case that could significantly affect legal ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker
A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender.Wired - Tech -
Kingfisher Warns on Profit, Weak Demand Outlook
Kingfisher said it expected profits to fall this year, flagging weaker consumer demand, and that it would streamline its French business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Kingfisher Warns on Profit, Weak Demand Outlook
Kingfisher said it expected profits to fall this year, flagging weaker consumer demand, and that it would streamline its French business.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Taiwan war game exposes vulnerability of energy grid to a China attack
Table top exercise by experts finds even basic power supplies could be knocked out by Beijing blockade or missile attackFinancial Times - Business - China -
Tesla has had a ‘nightmare’ first quarter amid weak China demand
Wedbush’s Dan Ives trims his stock-price target for Tesla to $300 from $315 after a “perfect storm” of issues.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Boao Latest: China to Fend Off Risk Spillover; Climate Hurdle
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Ronna McDaniel and NBC Saga: The Perks and Perils of Partisan Talk on TV
Why are television news networks so enamored with paid Beltway analysts?The New York Times - Business -
Flaco, Central Park Owl, Died With High Levels of Rat Poison in System
A necropsy conducted by the Bronx Zoo found that life-threatening levels of rat poison and a severe pigeon virus contributed to Flaco’s death last month.The New York Times - Top stories -
Australian Regulator to Conduct First Financial System Stress Test
Australia’s prudential regulator will conduct its first systemwide stress test, as it seeks to better understand potential risks borne by an increasingly interconnected financial system.The Wall Street Journal - World -
These Special South Park-Themed Xbox Series X Systems Are Very Ice
Winter might be over in the northern hemisphere, but Microsoft wants to keep things cool with four special South Park: Snow Day-themed Xbox Series X consoles. The systems--which feature Kyle, Stan, Cartman, and Kenny--are part of an official Xbox ...GameSpot - Tech -
NY Officials Are Grasping for Ways to Protect a Vast Subway System
Three million people a day ride trains in a system with more than 400 stations and 6,000 train cars. Officials hope pouring in more resources and officers can keep them safe.The New York Times - Top stories -
NYC plans to test gun scanners in subway system amid increased crime
New York City plans to test weapons detection technology in the subway system in response to transit crime, the mayor announced Thursday.ABC News - Top stories -
NYC will try gun scanners in subway system in effort to deter violence underground
New York City officials have announced a pilot program to deploy portable gun scanners in the subway systemABC News - Tech -
‘ShadowRay’ vulnerability on Ray framework exposes thousands of AI workloads, compute power and data
For months, this flaw has allowed attackers to exploit AI production workloads, computing power, credentials and other sensitive data on Ray.VentureBeat - Tech -
The weakest links in the global economy are on the mend
Some of the most prominent beleaguered nations are now carrying out radical reformsFinancial Times - Business -
Kate rumours linked to Russian disinformation
Researchers say a co-ordinated campaign deliberately heightened rumours about the Princess of Wales.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Biden campaign calls Trump ‘weak and desperate’ after New York court hearing
Spokesperson for president notes Trump’s Jesus comparisons and lack of campaign events and says US ‘deserves better’. Joe Biden’s presidential re-election campaign labeled Donald Trump “weak and desperate” and “feeble, confused and tired”, after ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Biden, Promising Corporate Tax Increases, Has Cut Taxes Overall
President Biden has called for $5 trillion in new taxes on corporations and high earners. But his record so far is as a net tax cutter.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Tax changes small business owners should be aware of as the tax deadline looms
As Tax Day approaches, there are plenty of things small business owners should keep in mind when filing taxes this yearABC News - Top stories -
Expert on maximizing your tax refund
As the tax season progresses, the IRS reports having received over 71.5 million tax returns, already issuing more than 49 million refunds to Americans. With the average refund amounting to $3,109, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger offers ...CBS News - Top stories -
Why Biden Is Vowing to Raise Taxes
A “yes, new taxes” campaign violates every principle of American politics. But it’s the right choice for this moment.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Vladimir Putin Wants a Tax Hike
To fund the war in Ukraine, the 13% flat rate would give way to a progressive system.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Income Tax Deadline Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about "Tax Day," the annual deadline to file income tax returns in the United States, which generally falls in April.CNN - Top stories -
4 ways to simplify the income tax
Simplification is not an easy proposition. The tax code did not get complicated by accident, and the factors that generate complex tax systems—policy trade-offs, the complexity of families and businesses, the role of lobbyists, etc.—are not going ...The Hill - Politics -
'There's going to be a problem': House Republicans ramp up pressure campaign on Speaker Johnson after budget saga
Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from his post shortly after the House passed the final budget bill.CNBC - Business - Republican Party -
Amid ongoing Shohei Ohtani saga, Dodgers defeat Angels in Freeway Series opener
Bobby Miller looks sharp and the Dodgers drive in four runs off Angels starter Griffin Canning in a 5-3 victory over the Angels at Dodger Stadium.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Ethiopia's biggest bank says it has recouped most of the cash lost during a system glitch
Ethiopia’s biggest bank says it has recouped nearly 80% of the cash it lost during a system glitch that allowed customers to take out more money than they had in their accountsABC News - World -
Google DeepMind unveils ‘superhuman’ AI system that excels in fact-checking, saving costs and improving accuracy
Google DeepMind researchers have developed a new AI system that excels in fact-checking, outperforming human annotators and saving costs, but critics question what 'superhuman' really means in this context.VentureBeat - Tech - Google -
Moscow Attack Suspects Are Linked by Video and Online Profiles
Clothing and other details appear to show a connection between four suspects detained by Russia and the men who carried out the concert hall massacre of more than 130 people.The New York Times - World -
Treasury staff worked at bank linked to China state
The Treasury says the secondment scheme deepens ties with Asia and boosts British business.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Using Computers Strongly Linked to Erectile Dysfunction
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Mulkey threatens legal action ahead of Post story
Kim Mulkey called a planned story by award-winning Washington Post reporter Kent Babb "a hit piece" and threatened legal action if it's published. Babb confirmed he is working on a profile of Mulkey, but he and the Post declined further comment.ESPN - Sports -
Trump tax cuts set to expire – will you be affected?
With many of former President Trump's tax cuts due to expire next year, taxpayers may be wondering if there's anything they should be doing now to prepare.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden Targets Private Jets in Hunt for Tax Revenue
The White House’s new focus on corporate aviation is drawing backlash from an industry that says it supports manufacturing.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden