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Awful Announcing 12h
Mike Breen, Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson pay tribute to Cassidy Hubbarth at the end of her final NBA broadcast on ESPN.
Republicans consider increasing taxes on the rich in break from party orthodoxy : Republicans in Congress are considering increasing taxes on the rich as a part ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/5252583-republicans-tax-hike-rich/
Trump administration plans to end IRS free tax filing program, sources say: The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program ...
apnews.com/article/irs-direct-file-tax-returns-free-trump-4bb0bca02fab9b3d06ae6f45ac67b7ab
Key Facts: Trump Administration Moves to End IRS Free Filing Program
14h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS Direct File program, which allows free electronic tax filing.
- Users praised the program, developed during Biden's presidency, for its simplicity, but it faced opposition from Republicans and tax preparation companies.
- Development of the program was halted when IRS staff were instructed to cease work on it.
- Critics claim this decision disregards taxpayers’ needs and may lead to a return to costly tax preparation services.
"Trump and Musk want to take that away."— Senator Elizabeth Warren, a proponent of building out Direct File, stated this in response to the elimination of the program.
‘I’m buggered if I understand this Dutton call’: COMMENT
news.com.au/national/politics/dumb-dumb-and-dumber-the-moment-peter-dutton-jumped-the-shark/news-story/e654fd19b9add491dc476f8174909246
Proposed tourist tax could raise €12m for Dublin city: A tax on hotel rooms in Dublin is being developed by a county-wide local authority team ...
rte.ie/news/dublin/2025/0417/1508161-dublin-hotel-tax/
The mother of Rachel Morin, the mom of five who was murdered by a man from El Salvador, spoke in the White House, accusing Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen of ... Show more
CNA 9h
GE2025: Workers' Party calls for GST exemptions, minimum wage and wealth tax in wide-ranging manifesto
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ge2025-workers-party-election-manifesto-5071121
As Albanese and Dutton fought it out, these were the questions they couldn’t answer
smh.com.au/politics/federal/as-albanese-and-dutton-fought-it-out-these-were-the-questions-they-couldn-t-answer-20250416-p5lsd6.html
Obama blasts Trump administration's 'unlawful' Harvard demands: Trump hinted the university should lose its tax-exempt status on Tuesday.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/obama-praises-harvard-rejecting-white-house-demands-trump/story
Key Facts: Harvard Faces Pressure Over Foreign Student Enrollment
52m · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security threatens Harvard with the loss of its ability to enroll foreign students if it fails to meet demands from the Trump administration.
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the termination of two grants totaling over $2.7 million to Harvard.
- The Trump administration has frozen $2.3 billion in funding for Harvard and is considering revoking the university's tax-exempt status.
- Human rights advocates have raised concerns about free speech and academic freedom in response to the government's actions.
With a $53.2 billion endowment, Harvard can fund its own chaos - DHS won't.— Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, commented on the financial implications for Harvard.
Dutton thinks he can sell tax deductible housing to young voters. Good luck with that
theage.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-thinks-he-can-sell-tax-deductable-housing-to-young-voters-good-luck-with-that-20250415-p5lrw8.html
Trump Admin ‘Tried Every Trick’ to Scuttle Neil Young’s U.S. Citizenship, Daryl Hannah Says
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/neil-young-citizenship-hindered-trump-daryl-hannah-1235319007/
The Trump administration named a political ally who raised concerns about Hunter Biden’s taxes as the new acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service ... Show more
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How to file for an extension, and other Tax Day advice: If you’ve waited till the last minute to file your taxes, don’t panic. You still have time to get it done ...
apnews.com/article/tax-day-tax-tips-d9812f7eb700cc1d074bb57f1bcd7b7e
upnorthlive.com 17h
Senate committee heard House Republican's $3.2 billion plan to fix Michigan roads
upnorthlive.com/news/local/senate-appropriations-committee-house-republicans-road-plan-michigan-economy-infrastructure-taxes-whitmer-hall-bills-lansing
The 90 x 90 project.
A contemporary tribute to Gucci’s silk legacy, the 90 x 90 project invites nine visionary artists to reinterpret five enduring ... Show more
Als zeitgemäße Hommage an die traditionsreichen Seidenaccessoires des Hauses lädt das 90 x 90 Projekt neun visionäre Künstler ein, die Seidentücher von Gucci anhand von fünf zeitlosen Themen neu zu interpretieren.
Als zeitgemäße Hommage an die traditionsreichen Seidenaccessoires des Hauses lädt das 90 x 90 Projekt neun visionäre Künstler ein, die Seidentücher von Gucci anhand von fünf zeitlosen Themen neu zu interpretieren.
Trump threatens Harvard’s tax exempt status: President Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of revoking Harvard University’s tax exempt status ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/5249387-trump-harvard-tax-exempt-status-funding/
Key Facts: Harvard Resists Trump: A Turning Point in Education
10h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Harvard University decided to reject the Trump administration's demands despite a looming freeze of over $2 billion in federal funding.
- University leaders viewed the demands as a serious threat to institutional independence and chose to fight for their principles.
- The Trump administration responded swiftly with the funding freeze, placing Harvard in one of the gravest confrontations in its history.
- Harvard's decision is regarded as a pivotal moment in the confrontation between higher education institutions and the government, prompting significant reactions across academia.
"The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights."— Dr. Alan M. Garber, President of Harvard, in an open letter rebuffing the Trump administration's demands.
Hawley says working-class Americans should get payroll tax cut: Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who could emerge as a key vote on President Trump’s agenda ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5249484-sen-hawley-tax-relief-proposal/
Ute Man is the Coalition's favourite political figurine but he's a fraught mascot
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/utes-fuel-efficiency-tax-coalition-excise-dutton-election/105174100
Little sign that tax rise for employers will mean mass job losses, data shows: No dramatic shakeout so far, but jobs data may yet look like a snapshot of the ...
theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/15/little-sign-that-tax-rise-for-employers-will-mean-mass-job-losses-data-shows
Labor and the Coalition are promising more housing supply and first home buyer help. What will it mean?
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/what-will-housing-promises-do-to-the-market/105179262
CBS News Apr 15
IRS could cut up to 40% of workforce, memo indicates: The IRS's Reduction in Force plan states the agency could go from 102,000 employees to a target of 60 ...
cbsnews.com/news/internal-revenue-service-rif-plan-cut-workforce-memo/
Key Facts: IRS in Turmoil Amid DOGE Data Controversy
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- IRS career officials struggled to protect sensitive taxpayer data from demands by Trump officials and DOGE staff for access to assist immigration agencies.
- The agency faced internal upheaval, leading to the demotion of senior legal advisors and a mass exodus of experienced personnel.
- A recently signed data-sharing agreement with ICE may enable the use of sensitive taxpayer information for tracking immigrants, undermining confidence in the IRS.
- Experts warn of potential revenue losses as many undocumented immigrants hesitate to file taxes out of fear of deportation.
It’s hard to think of anything positive that will come from the amount of uncertainty and turbulence at the IRS right now.— Former IRS commissioner Danny Werfel on the uncertainties and turbulence at the IRS.
Family pay tribute to 'kind and caring' grandad who died in Plymouth crash
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/family-tribute-man-died-crash-10109721
Gov. Mike Braun wants more Hoosiers to get married. His solution? More tax breaks
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/14/indiana-mike-braun-tax-breaks-marriage-executive-order/83081840007/
Time 100 list: Get an exclusive early look at the star-studded honorees: USA TODAY is exclusively revealing some of the celebrity names for the 2025 Time 100 ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/04/16/time-100-list-2025/83097319007/
Deportation Fight Escalates, and America’s New Meth Crisis: Plus, “The Great Moose Migration.”
nytimes.com/2025/04/16/podcasts/the-headlines/deportation-fight-trump-meth-moose.html
“NO ONE can dictate to me where I can or cannot travel. I will go to Moscow to pay tribute to the thousands of Red Army soldiers who died liberating Slovakia ... Show more
Britain's labour market weakened before this month's tax hike on employers, data showed on Tuesday, but wage growth remained strong ... Show more
Trump wants Harvard to ‘apologise’, threatens school’s tax-exempt status: The US president’s new threat came after the Ivy League university defied demands to ...
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3306672/trump-wants-harvard-apologise-threatens-schools-tax-exempt-status
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MSNBC.com Apr 15
Tax Day is a scary reminder of the rigged nature of America's tax code : While most of the country spends Tax Day occupied with the stress of W2s ...
msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/tax-day-scary-reminder-rigged-nature-americas-tax-code-rcna201196
Andrew Cole and Wayne Rooney pay tribute to the late, great Kevin Campbell. ❤️ 💙
The Life, Loss and Legacy of Kevin Campbell documentary is now available to ... Show more
‘Silicon Six’ accused of avoiding almost $278bn in US corporation taxes over 10 years
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/15/silicon-six-accused-of-avoiding-almost-278bn-in-us-corporation-taxes-over-10-years
Reeves urged to raise basic rate of income tax for first time in 50 years: Institute for Fiscal Studies boss Paul Johnson warned Donald Trump’s trade war is ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/income-tax-rise-ifs-paul-johnson-budget-b2733068.html
Keir Starmer paid £54,718 in tax last year: The prime minister, his deputy and the chancellor publish summaries of their taxes for 2023/24.
bbc.com/news/articles/cvgnvqvx7dvo
Voters back Albanese over Dutton on tax and housing plans: Voters gave the government a narrow victory on key cost-of-living questions, despite the policies from ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/voters-back-albanese-over-dutton-on-tax-and-housing-plans-20250415-p5lrzk.html
Australians tell ABC's Your Say they are struggling more than ever with housing costs
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-15/abc-your-say-federal-election-2025-housing-policies/105175180
After Harvard says no to feds, $2.2 billion of research funding put on hold: The university also turned its homepage into a tribute to research.
arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/harvard-says-feds-research-funding-demands-amount-to-a-takeover/
Taxes: | "The wealthier you are, the greater your influence": Norbert Walter-Borjans was the former Finance Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia and SPD leader ...
stern.de/capital/steuern---je-vermoegender--desto-groesser-ist-der-einfluss--35623294.html
Workers in Republic pay twice as much tax as those in North but are still better off, says ESRI report
irishtimes.com/business/economy/2025/04/15/workers-in-republic-pay-twice-as-much-tax-as-those-in-north-but-are-still-better-off-says-esri-report/
We're paying too much in taxes. I want Trump to fix it. | Opinion: Happy tax day, America! You're being robbed. But President Trump has promised relief is coming ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/04/15/trump-tax-cuts-government-spending-economy/83079722007/
Live updates: Tax Day arrives as Trump continues to face questions about wrongly deported man
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SAVE plan blocked; married student-loan borrowers' payments may surge: The Trump administration said married couples filing separate tax returns would have their ...
businessinsider.com/save-plan-blocked-married-student-loan-borrowers-higher-monthly-payments-2025-4
Carney has renounced his British and Irish citizenships, pays his taxes in Canada: campaign
cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-citizenship-taxes-1.7509618
Friedrich Merz questions announced tax cut: Friedrich Merz sows doubt about key announcements in the coalition agreement. The promised reduction in income tax is ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/friedrich-merz-stellt-angekuendigte-steuersenkung-in-frage-35636710.html
Key Facts: Coalition Agreement Focus: Minimum Wage and Reforms
Apr 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- Friedrich Merz is set to be elected as the new Chancellor on May 6.
- The SPD’s youth organization has rejected the coalition agreement with the Union, demanding improvements, especially regarding the targeted minimum wage of 15 euros by 2026.
- Various associations express concerns over potential negative economic impacts of the proposed minimum wage increase and call for the independence of the minimum wage commission.
- Criticism arises over planned cuts in development aid and climate policy, while the Union insists on a prompt implementation of social reforms.
"The right to asylum cannot be limited to a specific number of asylum seekers - especially not at a time when more people than ever before are fleeing worldwide."— Oliver Müller, Head of International Affairs, Migration, and Disaster Relief at the German Caritas Association, in response to an inquiry from the KNA news agency.
President Murmu pays tribute to BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary at Prerna Sthal#droupadimurmu #Ambedkar #Birthanniversary #PrernaSthal
UK slashes some tariffs against US amid Trump's tariff war: 'No country off the hook'
foxbusiness.com/politics/uk-slashes-some-tariffs-against-u-s-amid-trumps-tariff-war
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new tax deduction at the Labor election campaign launch in Perth.
It's an instant $1 ... Show more
Federal Election 2025 Australia - Latest News & Live Coverage
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UK property prices surge to new record high: The record comes despite recent changes to stamp duty regulations
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/property-prices-uk-record-high-b2732567.html
Election campaign housing policy offers from Labor and Coalition carry risks: It's rare to see a calm, smart and measured former mandarin angry ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-14/housing-policy-parkinson-reckless-5-per-cent-deduct-interest/105170716
EWN Apr 14
Godongwana spells taxpayers’ nightmare after decision not to adjust personal tax brackets
ewn.co.za/2025/04/14/godongwana-spells-taxpayers-nightmare-after-decision-not-to-adjust-personal-tax-brackets
MSNBC.com Apr 15
On Tax Day, America's wealthiest have the most to gain due to Trump: President Donald Trump's attacks on the IRS will encourage the wealthy to cheat on their ...
msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-irs-attacks-wealthy-tax-cheats-rcna199082
France wants to make one-off wealth tax permanent: France's debt rose by 202.7 billion euros to 3.3 trillion euros ($3.55 trillion) last year ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/04/13/france-wants-to-make-one-off-wealth-tax-permanent_6740186_4.html
Conservative Group Sues Trump for ‘Unprecedented Power Grab’ Over Tariffs: A libertarian group representing five small business owners across the country is ...
thedailybeast.com/conservative-group-sues-trump-for-unprecedented-power-grab-over-tariffs/
Tax Day 2025: How to get food freebies and discounts: Multiple restaurants are offering customers a sweet break with free or discounted food and drink offers on ...
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/tax-day-2025-food-freebies-discounts-120790250
Spotlight shifts to Medicaid, a make-or-break issue for Trump: The adoption of the Republicans’ budget bill has thrown a spotlight onto the hot-button issue that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/5245534-medicaid-division-republicans-budget/
Trump can help fix Dutton’s slump, but only if he keeps schtum: Peter Dutton’s had a poor campaign so far. But a less conspicuous Trump, as improbable as that ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/trump-can-help-fix-dutton-s-slump-but-only-if-he-keeps-schtum-20250413-p5lrd3.html
Albanese and Dutton’s signature policies risk inflaming housing crisis: The two leaders drew swift criticism for promising tax breaks and deposit guarantees that ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-and-dutton-s-signature-policies-risk-inflaming-housing-crisis-20250413-p5lrdh.html
Gov. JB Pritzker rips Trump tariffs on first Fox News appearance, calls them ‘taxes on working families’
chicagotribune.com/2025/04/13/gov-jb-pritzker-rips-trump-tariffs-on-fox/
Sky's Nick Martin reports on the ongoing Birmingham bin strike. This comes as a waste management company estimated that the total cost of the clean-up from the ... Show more
Coalition unveils plans to let first home buyers deduct mortgage payments from taxes
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-13/coalition-first-home-buyers-mortgage-taxes/105170766
Coalition pledges mortgage interest rate relief, tax cut during campaign launch: Dutton unveiled his plan to allow first-time homeowners of newly-built ...
9news.com.au/national/federal-election-2025-peter-dutton-liberal-party-promises-cost-of-living-tax-relief/d5cb2c5f-eb18-4ca1-86e5-4c1b1e2215cb
Femi Otedola pays tribute to Christian Chukwu’s “enduring legacy”: In 2019, when news emerged that Chukwu was battling prostate cancer and required urgent ...
premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/787622-femi-otedola-pays-tribute-to-christian-chukwus-enduring-legacy.html
Between light and shadow, silk tells its story. The Keep It Gucci: The Art of Silk campaign is a tribute to a quintessential Gucci accessory ... Show more
The Art of Silk: Foulard Silk Scarves | GUCCI® DE
The Art of Silk: Foulard Silk Scarves | GUCCI® DE
IRS: All of Tennessee qualifies for disaster tax relief following severe weather: The tax relief is for individuals and businesses in the entire state affected ...
newschannel5.com/news/irs-all-of-tennessee-qualifies-for-disaster-tax-relief-following-severe-weather
Who is Anthony Albanese?
He’s one of the most powerful people in the country but how much do you actually know about him?#ABCParliament #AnthonyAlbanese #AustraliaVotes Get all the ... Show more
Federal Election 2025 Australia - Latest News & Live Coverage
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