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How Trump's big bill could affect your taxes
President Trumpβs bill to cut taxes and spending centers on an extension of his previous round of tax cuts, which Republicans slated for expiration at the end of this year back in 2017. As such, it will preserve the status quo on many big parts of the code so that taxpayers wonβt see any change...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:
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Camels with steel stomachs eat thorny invasive weed for lunch
Introduced to prime grazing paddocks in outback Queensland as part of efforts to reduce prickly acacia, camels are making short work of an issue costing farmers millions.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Pro-Palestinian Columbia alumni torch diplomas
Columbia University alumni burned diplomas and police arrested protesters outside a commencement ceremony.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:South African president escapes a Zelensky moment at the White House
South African president escapes a Zelensky moment at the White House Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 20:06 The contentious meeting, at times close to escalating to the level of the infamous Trump-Zelensky argument, was meant to reset relations US President Donald Trump meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on 21 May 2025 (Kevin...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Indian Officials Repress Dissent Following India-Pakistan Hostilities
Click to expand Image Indian army officer Col. Sofia Qureshi (L), India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (C) , and Indian air force officer Wing Commander Vyomika Singh address a press conference after India carried out missile strikes in Pakistan, in New Delhi, India, May 7, 2025. 2025 Manish Swarup/AP Photo The attack was βdriven by an objective of provoking communal discord,βsaid Indiaβs Foreign Secretary Vikram...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Eco-warriors who halted casino near sea lion sanctuary mark 20 years
A group of volunteers who helped end plans for a 156-room casino resort near sea lion habitat in South Australia's Chain of Bays celebrate two decades of work to preserve the region's precious ecosystems.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:World’s supply of clean energy minerals is concentrated in fewer countries, report says
The world's sources of critical minerals are increasingly concentrated in just a few countries, most notably China, leaving the global economy vulnerable to supply cutoffs that could disrupt industry and hit consumers with higher prices, a report said Wednesday.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Trump confronts South African president, NSW floods warning, Spurs claim Europa trophy
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. First it was the turn of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and today it was the turn of the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, to be ambushed in the White House as Donald Trump confronted him with baseless claims about white people being massacred in his country.At home,...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump says U.S. takes refugees of ‘persecution or genocide,’ including Afrikaners
He also repeated false claims that millions of refugees are entering the U.S. from other countries "totally unvetted."
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump tax bill faces fresh hurdles as holdouts meet with Trump at White House
House Speaker Mike Johnson must unify his conference's hard-line conservatives and its moderate Republicans from blue states.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:'Totally unacceptable' that IDF fired shots near Canadians, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's "totally unacceptable" that members of the Israeli army fired shots near a diplomatic delegation, which included Canadians, in the West Bank on Wednesday.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The fight against foreign diseases that could bring beef exports to a 'standstill'
Biosecurity experts and pastoralists have come together in Darwin to wargame their defences to lumpy skin disease, which could halt Australia's beef exports overnight if it was to enter the country.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Canada in 'Golden Dome' talks with US
Canada is in talks with the U.S. to join President Trumpβs proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system, according to the Canadian government. Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said there are βactive discussionsβ between the two countries on existing and new security programs such as Golden Dome, the BBC reported. The Canadian government didn't immediately respond...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Nike will raise prices on a wide range of products as soon as this week
Nike is raising prices on a range of merchandise as it braces for tariffs to hit its profits and tries to carry out a turnaround.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Playing the crime card: do law and order campaigns win votes in Australia?
New research reveals community cohesion, robust social supports and media diversity mean its harder in Australia than the US to exploit crime fears to win votes.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:E-bikes for everyone: 3 NZ trials show people will make the switch β with the right support
These pilot schemes suggest e-bikes can be popular even in non-riding communities. But easy access, infrastructure and local organisation are all vital.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Thousands without power, man found dead as rain continues to lash NSW
More than 5,000 homes and business are without power in NSW as police investigate the discovery of body in a flooded home on the Mid North Coast.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Plapp's breakaway falls short as Carapaz takes stage 11 honours at the Giro
Luke Plapp's bid to earn his second win at the Giro d'Italia falls short as former champion Richard Carapaz announces himself as a contender for the 2025 crown with a terrific late burst to capture the stage 11 honours.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Doctors Without Borders official says Israeli blockade of Gaza a war crime
Doctors Without Borders official says Israeli blockade of Gaza a war crime A Doctors Without Borders official told Channel 4 News on Wednesday that Israel's blockade of Gaza was a war crime. Clare Manera, Emergency Coordinator for Doctors Without Borders, slammed Israel's blockade of Gaza in an interview conducted fromDeir al-Balah in central Gaza. Israel has fully blockaded the enclave since early March. The UN says...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Target cuts sales outlook as retailer blames tariff uncertainty and backlash to DEI rollback
Target missed first-quarter sales estimates and said it was setting up a new office to try to accelerate its turnaround.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump clashes with Ramaphosa in another televised Oval Office stoush
US President Donald Trump confronts his South African counterpart over violence inflicted on white farmers in his country, in an at-times heated White House meeting reminiscent of the February clash involving Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hedge fund Elliott wins two seats on Phillips 66 board
Investment firm has lobbied for sweeping changes at US energy group
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:France plans to send criminals to prison in South America
France plans to send criminals to prison in South America Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 19:09 Expert tells Middle East Eye it is part of a long history of banishing 'undesirables' overseas French Minister of Justice Gerald Darmanin leaves a court building after attending the signing for a Guiana Amazonian park agreement, as part of an official trip to French Guiana, on 19 May 2025 (Ronan Lietar/AFP)...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Ministers to delay UK junk food advertising ban until next year
Marketing of unhealthy products to be barred before 9pm on TV but branded advertising using company names will be allowed
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Honeywell close to securing Johnson Matthey catalyst unit in Β£1.8bn deal
Tie-up would mark the latest acquisition of a UK asset by a US group
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump puts South Africaβs president on the defensive over unproven βgenocideβ claims
The president offered videos and images to support his allegations that white farmers are being systematically targeted.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa with genocide claim
In a tense encounter in front of reporters, Donald Trump stunned Cyril Ramaphosa with a video of claims of a white "genocide" in South Africa. The trip had aimed to salvage strained bilateral ties.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of targeted killing of white farmers
U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpused a White House meeting to forcefully confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing the country of failing to address Trumpβs baseless claim of widespread and targeted killing of white farmers.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers
U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpused a White House meeting to forcefully confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing the country of failing to address Trump's baseless claim of the systematickilling of white farmers.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:UN's Guterres 'alarmed' by Israeli army shooting towards diplomats
UN's Guterres 'alarmed' by Israeli army shooting towards diplomats On Wednesday, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, said UN chief Antonio Guterres was βalarmedβ by reports that the Israeli army fired shots towards a diplomatic delegation visiting Jenin in the occupied West Bank. βIt is clear that diplomats who are doing their work should never be shot at, attacked in any way, shape or form," Dujarric said. He added...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly β Daily update: 21 May 2025
A βhealth financing emergencyβ must drive country-led, data-driven solutionsMinisters from multiple countries hit by the abrupt cuts in external funding for health agreed on the urgent need for country-owned and implemented strategies β and a laser-sharp focus on health data β at a ministerial dialogue co-hosted by WHO and the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation at the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly.Opening remarks...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Daniel Loebβs Third Point Investors in deal to create London-listed insurer
Planned reverse takeover of reinsurer Malibu Life has already met resistance from fund shareholder AVI
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Fact-checking Trump’s claims of white farmer ‘genocide’ in South Africa
White farmers have been murdered in South Africa, but those murders account for such a small percentage of the country's total and do not amount to genocide, experts say.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Judge says Trump administration violated court order by deporting migrants to South Sudan
A federal judge says the Trump administration violated a court order on deportations to third countries with a flight linked to the African nation of South Sudan.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu says Israel will control all of Gaza after offensive
Netanyahu says Israel will control all of Gaza after offensive Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that all of the Gaza Strip would be under Israeli control by the end of its debilitating offensive on the enclave. "All of the Gaza Strip will be under the Israeli army's control" by the end of the current assault, Netanyahu said at a press briefing in Jerusalem. He added that Israel was only...
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