Category: News
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Capital gains tax raid could create one of the world’s most ‘anti-growth’ tax systems
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s upcoming Budget threatens to push the UK towards having one of the least competitive tax systems in the developed world, according to a major new analysis by the US-based Tax Foundation and the UK Center for Policy Studies (CPS). The report warns that if Labor introduces a…
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Ontario workers ready to use the power of many to hold the Ford government to account
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Article content TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the Ontario Legislature resumes after a 19-week summer recess, the Ontario Federation of Labor (OFL) is ready to remind the Ford government that what Ontarians really want is affordability and decent work. , and good public services — not the…
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Israel begins destruction of Hezbollah’s banking system
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This week, the Israel Defense Forces launched large-scale attacks on Hezbollah’s financing pipelines with a focus on Al-Qard Al-Hassan, which helps finance the Lebanese Shiite organization’s terrorist activities. Lebanese media reported attacks over the past day with pictures of the destroyed Al-Qard Al-Hassan Bank branch in the Dahiya neighborhood in…
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Israel begins destruction of Hezbollah’s banking system
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This week, the Israel Defense Forces launched large-scale attacks on Hezbollah’s financing pipelines with a focus on Al-Qard Al-Hassan, which helps finance the Lebanese Shiite organization’s terrorist activities. Lebanese media reported attacks over the past day with pictures of the destroyed Al-Qard Al-Hassan Bank branch in the Dahiya neighborhood in…
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Warren Buffett Says He Wouldn’t Be Successful Today If He Didn’t Take This $100 College Class: ‘I Was That Terrified’
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Warren Buffett says he wouldn’t be as successful today if he didn’t take this $100 college course: ‘I was so terrified’ He is known to be a legendary investor Warren Buffett He answers investors’ questions for hours each year Berkshire Hathaway Company (New York Stock Exchange: brk-a) (New York Stock…
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New Zealand airport puts time limits on hugs
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Do you want to pick someone up for a flight at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand? Officials want you to be quick about this. The airport has drawn attention with a new series of signs limiting hugs in the landing area to three minutes. If you cannot fit your farewell…
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What to eat during cancer treatment
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Alice Mwakini, 52, a breast cancer fighter, has been battling the disease for two years. As she was diagnosed in October 2022, she faced uncertainty about what she should eat during her treatment. Like many patients, she sought advice from her doctor. The response surprised her. “Just eat anything you…
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UK at ‘massive global disadvantage’ over tourist tax, retail bosses warn Rachel Reeves
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Retailers have called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the so-called “tourist tax”, warning that Britain is losing billions in economic growth as tourists choose to shop elsewhere in Europe. In a letter signed by more than 300 chief executives, including leaders from John Lewis, British Airways, Fortnum & Mason…
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US says THAAD anti-missile system ‘in place’ in Israel
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Speaking before a visit to Ukraine, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the advanced THAAD anti-missile system “is present” in Israel. The US anti-missile defense system (THAAD) has been fully deployed in Israel. Speaking before a visit to Ukraine, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the advanced THAAD anti-missile system…
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Microsoft to let clients build AI agents for routine tasks from November
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By Aditya Soni (Reuters) – Microsoft will allow its customers to build autonomous artificial intelligence agents starting next month, in its latest effort to capitalize on the booming technology amid increasing investor scrutiny of its massive investments in artificial intelligence. The company is positioning autonomous agents — software that needs…
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Microsoft to let clients build AI agents for routine tasks from November
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By Aditya Soni (Reuters) – Microsoft will allow its customers to build autonomous artificial intelligence agents starting next month, in its latest effort to capitalize on the booming technology amid increasing investor scrutiny of its massive investments in artificial intelligence. The company is positioning autonomous agents — software that needs…
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Arizona and Massachusetts will decide if the minimum wage should be lower for workers who get tipped
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Mel Nichols, a 37-year-old bartender in Phoenix, Arizona, earns $30 to $50 an hour with tips. But uncertainty about how much you’ll make each day is a constant source of stress. “For every good day, there are three bad days,” said Nichols, who has worked in the service industry since…
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Fuel stations face sanctions over continued high prices
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The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum threatened to clamp down on fuel filling stations that continued to sell fuel at high prices, despite the price drop announced on Tuesday. Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opio Wandayi said some petrol stations are yet to reduce pump prices despite adjustments made by the Energy…
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12 Steps to Improve Road Safety in Your Area
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Improving road safety is essential to ensuring the well-being of residents in any community. To make a difference and reduce accidents, it is important that individuals, organizations and government agencies work together. In this guest post we’ll discuss 12 practical steps you can take to improve road safety in your…
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Q3-2024 Production Results and Operational Highlights
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This section is Partnership Content supplied The content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Breadcrumb Trail Links GlobeNewswire Author of the article: Published Oct 21, 2024 • 20 minute…
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Insurance firms to benefit from banking competition proposals
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The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) insurance index rose last Tuesday by 2.5%, well above the market’s modest gains. The reason for the jump in stock prices was the recommendation of the Supervisor of Banks, Daniel Hahiatishvili, in an interim report of a team he heads, to grant banking licenses…
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Asia shares wobble; bitcoin rallies on ‘Trump trade’
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By Ray Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian shares fell in and out of positive territory on Monday, pressured by weakness in Chinese shares, but bitcoin rose to a three-month high as “Trump trades” continued to rise. Gold hit another record high on conflict in the Middle East and a very…
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Boeing strike: contract vote makes earnings day a cliffhanger
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Kelly Ortberg’s first earnings as Boeing CEO gained an element of suspense as workers vote on the same day whether to accept the plane maker’s latest proposal and end a five-week strike. Boeing and the union representing 33,000 striking members have reached a tentative new agreement for a 35% pay…
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Gachagua discharged from hospital, says he remains Deputy President
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Ousted Vice President Rigate Gachagwa insisted he remains in office citing court orders, even as he claimed his ouster came after two failed assassination attempts. Mr Gachagwa blamed his plight on confronting President William Ruto over problems in government, including the controversial multibillion-shilling deals handed to the Indian conglomerate Adani…
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Gachagua discharged from hospital, says he remains Deputy President
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Ousted Vice President Rigate Gachagwa insisted he remains in office citing court orders, even as he claimed his ouster came after two failed assassination attempts. Mr Gachagwa blamed his plight on confronting President William Ruto over problems in government, including the controversial multibillion-shilling deals handed to the Indian conglomerate Adani…