‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A faction of the 'Ndrangheta based in Toronto allegedly relied on relationships with staff at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected leader, was targeted in a large-scale organized crime investigation where charges against him and his associates were eventually dropped.
- Through internal police reports, wiretap summaries, and court records, it was revealed how Figliomeni and his allies allegedly infiltrated two major Canadian banks.
- Investigations uncovered that Figliomeni and his group may have laundered their proceeds from illegal activities through the banks, although the charges were ultimately not pursued in court.
Seth MacFarlane Foundation Teams With Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation To Restore Its First-Ever Collection Of Animated Pics
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Quick Glance: Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese Restore Vintage Animated Shorts
- Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese join forces to restore vintage animated shorts, with some set to premiere at the TCM Classic Film Festival.
- Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese have teamed up to fund the restoration of historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s to 1940s.
- The restored animated shorts mainly come from Max and Dave Fleischer, best known for their work on Superman, Popeye the Sailor, Betty Boop, and Koko the Clown. Funded by the Seth MacFarlane Foundation, the restorations used unique original pre-print elements and/or print sources, mostly nitrate, held at UCLA Film & Television Archive.
- Martin Scorsese is a strong advocate for restoring forgotten films and emphasizes the importance of preserving cinematic heritage. Some of these restored shorts will premiere at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival, with Seth MacFarlane providing a personal introduction.
Fed's Bostic: open to a rate hike if inflation progress stalls: Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic on Thursday said that if inflation does not ...
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Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year
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Quick Glance: Tesla Shares Plummet Below $150, Erasing Year's Gains
- Tesla's stock tumbled below $150 per share, erasing all gains made in the past year, reflecting falling sales and deep discounts to attract buyers.
- Shares of Tesla have fallen by 12.4% this week and over 39% this year, accompanied by a global staff reduction of 10% amounting to around 14,000 jobs.
- Tesla's stock hit an all-time high in November 2021 but sales plummeted last quarter due to increased competition and failed price cuts to bolster demand.
- Anticipated lower first-quarter earnings for Tesla raise concerns about potential catalysts to reverse the stock decline amidst uncertainties surrounding the release of a new affordable electric vehicle and strategic shifts within the company.
Elections USA: If Trump wins, conservative revolution expected: In a “PRO Global” series, the NZZ wants to show what consequences a second US presidency of ...
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A Texas appellate court upheld a decision to reject attorney disciplinary charges against Donald Trump ally Sidney Powell ...
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Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine: House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead toward a vote later this week on a package of Ukraine funding ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
US stocks closed near the unchanged mark on Thursday, as investors sifted through latest corporate earnings, while economic data and comments from Federal ... Show more www.reuters.com/markets/us/futures-rise-chip-stocks-bounce-back-after-sell-off-2024-04-18/
Trump campaign asks GOP candidates using Trump’s name and likeness in fundraising to give it a cut
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Quick Glance: Trump campaign seeks share of candidates' donations
- The Trump campaign asks Republican candidates using his name and image in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.
- The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.
- Trump is struggling to catch up to Biden's fundraising and aims to boost his campaign account with the help of donors.
- The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.
Fee for platform X: Musk: new users should pay: Anyone who sets up a new account on X will have to pay in future. Elon Musk wants to beat annoying bots with a ...
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Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Elective surgery wait times almost double in 20 years as patients wait longer in emergency
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US to spend $1 billion on food aid abroad amid global hunger crisis: The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Agency for International Development will ...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secures ballot access in Michigan: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has secured a place on the ballot in the ...
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Quick Glance: Kennedy Family Backs Biden Over RFK Jr.
- President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine former President Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family endorsement more than six months from Election Day is an indication of how seriously Biden's team is taking the threat of the long shot bid potentially using his last name’s lingering Democratic magic to siphon off support from the president.
- The Kennedy family's support was expected, given the known political differences with Robert Kennedy Jr., who originally challenged Biden in the Democratic Party and is now running as an Independent.
- Following the official endorsement, Biden and Kennedy family members intended to engage with supporters at a campaign event and were planning outreach efforts on behalf of Biden.
Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system: Aerospace and defense company Northrop Grumman is working with SpaceX ...
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From Breakingviews: Tesla is asking investors to re-ratify Elon Musk’s court-voided $40-billion pay package, which Jonathan Guilford explains ... Show more reut.rs/4cWUc4d
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Yellen calls Republican delays in approving Ukraine aid inexcusable: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday underscored the Biden administration's ...
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Columbia University calls in police to break up pro-Palestinian protest: Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus ...
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Higher interest rates pose risk to renewable sector, hurting energy transition, say analysts
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Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...
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Fed to cut rates in September and maybe once more this year - Reuters poll: The U.S. Federal Reserve will wait until September to cut its key interest rate ...
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls a whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
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Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Tesla tries legal 'Band-Aid' to revive Musk's huge pay deal: Tesla and Elon Musk are seizing upon an obscure provision in corporate law to attempt to restore ...
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Slow clean power generation growth hits Texas power sector: Maguire: Drops in power generation from wind farms, hydro dams and nuclear reactors has forced the ...
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Joe Biden takes his first jab at Donald Trump over hush-money trial: With the slightest of jabs Wednesday, President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged former ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
BREAKING: The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop advisory for all Alaska Airlines' mainline and subcarrier flights and that flights for ...
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Tesla seeks to award Elon Musk $56bn pay package: The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
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Scorsese Eyes Sinatra Biopic With DiCaprio and JLaw To Star: The aging director wants to make a movie about Frank Sinatra’s life, but he’ll have to go through ...
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Quick Glance: Scorsese Plans Sinatra Biopic with DiCaprio and Lawrence; Spielberg Plots UFO Film
- Martin Scorsese is planning a Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Tina Sinatra's approval is pending.
- 'A Life of Jesus' is scheduled to film in Italy, Egypt, and Israel this year. Steven Spielberg is working on a UFO film.
- Andrew Garfield and Miles Teller are being considered for 'A Life of Jesus'. Spielberg opts for a UFO film over Bullitt.
- David Koepp will pen the script for Spielberg's UFO film. The psychological components will be significant post 'Fabelmans'.
Toobin: Trump social media post ‘clearly’ violated gag order: Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin said Wednesday that former President Trump’s recent social media post ...
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'This is a criminal cover up': Ed Pierson, a former senior manager at Boeing, said the company continues to 'conceal the truth' about the safety of their ... Show more reut.rs/49HU4T2
Morning Bid: Recoiling oil and dollar sow calm as tech earnings loom: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
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Asian finance officials raise ‘serious concerns’ over strong dollar: Emerging-market currencies have been under pressure from shifting US interest rate ...
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Trump tempts the court to find him in contempt: Intentional or not, the former president might wind up in serious trouble.
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Wall Street wants answers from Elon Musk on Tesla's Model 2 car: Elon Musk has kept investors hanging since he issued cryptic social posts following an exclusive ...
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Job cuts at Tesla: Elon Musk would love to be a visionary: The Tesla boss wants to be special and save the world. But the current employee layoffs are neither ...
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Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation: Thousands of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers will vote in May to determine if they want United Auto ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee
- This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.
- The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.
- The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.
- Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.
Tesla asks shareholders to reapprove huge Musk compensation package: The proposals come amid a difficult stretch for Tesla, whose shares have fallen 37 percent ...
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Twelve jurors have been picked in Trump's hush money trial: A jury of 12 people has been seated in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University: The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress ...
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Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
An NPR editor who wrote a critical essay on the company has resigned after being suspended
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Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
"Gender pay gap" in basketball: super-talented Caitlin Clark's salary causes outrage
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Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit record high; Japan holdings rise, data shows
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SpaceX loses latest bid to keep lawsuit against NLRB in Texas: A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected rocket maker SpaceX's latest bid to keep a ...
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Yellen warns of more sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activity: “Treasury will not hesitate to work with our allies to use our sanctions authority ...
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Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
LIVE: US Senate committee hears testimony from Boeing whistleblower on safety culture report
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No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel
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Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Elon Musk's wealth crashes $160 billion from peak amid Tesla troubles: Tesla stock has tanked by more than 60% since late 2021, slashing Elon Musk's fortune from ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
🔊 US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell tightens the screws on cash-strapped countries. Find out the latest on Reuters World News podcast
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US Republican Kari Lake tells supporters: 'Strap on a Glock' as election nears: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of former ...
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OK, she’s worth $1 billion, but can Taylor Swift write poetry? We ask the experts.
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Ringgit opens higher despite greenback strength: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today although the greenback’s appeal as a ...
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Adidas on front foot after exiting Kanye West deal: The Samba, Gazelle and Campus shoe maker expects to make €700m (£598m) operating profits in 2024.
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🔊 US Fed chair Jerome Powell signals interest rate cuts are further off than planned. Listen to @Dan___Burns on the Reuters World News podcast explain why his ...
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Fed Chair Powell says there has been a 'lack of further progress' this year on inflation
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Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Interior Department Rejects Ambler Road Project in Alaska: A mining company wants to build a 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to reach a large ...
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Biden gives Samsung $6.4 billion in grants to boost Texas chip output: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South ...
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Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
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Former President Trump complained on day one of his hush money trial that Judge Juan Merchan would not let him attend his son’s graduation ... Show more
Trump's social media posts follow him to courthouse: New York prosecutors argue that he should be held in contempt over his Truth Social posts.
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Donald Trump’s Truth Social Unveils Streaming Platform, Stock Tanks Anyway: Look out, Netflix. The company plans to focus on content that is otherwise being ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Trump Launches Streaming Platform, Stock Plummets
- The parent company of Truth Social revealed a new plan for a streaming service featuring religious, family-friendly, and suppressed content.
- Following the announcement, Trump Media & Technology Group's stock dropped over 12 percent, now down 65 percent since late March.
- The company plans to roll out the streaming platform in three phases, emphasizing the importance of providing a platform for discriminated content.
- Despite significant losses last year, expanding offerings will be crucial for long-term survival.
The shadow of war darkens on the global economy: Short-term performance has been surprisingly good but policymakers are walking on eggshells
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Streaming offer planned: Trump's media company crashes on the stock market: Around three weeks after the brilliant stock market debut of Trump's media company ...
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US and China defence ministers in first significant contact since 2022: Pentagon says Lloyd Austin stressed importance of freedom of navigation in call with Dong ...
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Tesla will lay off more than 10% of global workforce: Read the Elon Musk memo: Tesla will lay off more than 10% of its global workforce, according to a memo sent ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla to Cut 14,000 Jobs, Elon Musk Aims for Lean Brand
- Tesla is laying off more than 10% of its global workforce, equivalent to at least 14,000 roles, in response to slowing demand and price pressure.
- Elon Musk announced the 'difficult decision' in a memo, mentioning that Tesla had experienced role and function duplications in certain areas due to rapid growth in recent years.
- The job cuts follow a difficult start to the year for the electric carmaker, citing production problems caused by unforeseen factors and a decline in global demand.
- Tesla recorded a gross profit margin of 17.6% in the fourth quarter, the lowest in over four years, attributed to repeated price cuts and increased competition in China.
Fed should not act urgently to cut rates unless required, Daly says: There is "no urgency" to cut U.S. interest rates, Mary Daly, the president of the San ...
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A recent survey found that inflation and fewer donations are squeezing animal sanctuaries across the United States
JPMorgan CEO Dimon sells about $33 mln shares, completes planned sale
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Tesla will lay off more than 10% of global workforce: Read the Elon Musk memo: Tesla will lay off more than 10% of its global workforce, according to a memo sent ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla to Cut 14,000 Jobs, Elon Musk Aims for Lean Brand
- Tesla is laying off more than 10% of its global workforce, equivalent to at least 14,000 roles, in response to slowing demand and price pressure.
- Elon Musk announced the 'difficult decision' in a memo, mentioning that Tesla had experienced role and function duplications in certain areas due to rapid growth in recent years.
- The job cuts follow a difficult start to the year for the electric carmaker, citing production problems caused by unforeseen factors and a decline in global demand.
- Tesla recorded a gross profit margin of 17.6% in the fourth quarter, the lowest in over four years, attributed to repeated price cuts and increased competition in China.
How investment firms shield the ultrawealthy from the IRS - ICIJ: An ICIJ investigation examining hundreds of leaked tax forms offers a glimpse into the huge ...
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Quick Glance: How Investment Firms Shield the Ultrawealthy from Tax Authorities
- In 2015, the U.S. Department of Treasury hired economist Owen Zidar to help government officials examine the growing use of complex company structures and trusts by the ultrawealthy. These new investment schemes, often referred to as 'large partnerships,' are pervasive in private equity funds and similar investment firms.
- Following years of budget cuts, it was evident to Owen Zidar, now a professor of economics at Princeton University, that the IRS was not effectively enforcing tax laws for the ultrarich.
- With a significant infusion of funding, the IRS is now making efforts to penetrate these opaque bastions of wealth. An investigation by ICIJ sheds light on the challenges faced by the tax authority in untangling the secretive structures of the ultrawealthy.
- Partnerships play a crucial role in U.S. tax law and have become a focal point for large fortunes, contributing to a poorly understood aspect of growing economic inequality. Despite additional funding for the IRS, addressing large partnerships remains a formidable task.
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