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State Tax Rates on Long-Term Capital Gains, 2024

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State Tax Rates on Long-Term Capital Gains, 2024

The text discusses the taxation of capital gains at the state level and the impact of inflation on capital gains taxes. It highlights that 32 states and the District of Columbia overtax capital gains income by subjecting them to the same rate schedule as ordinary income. Only eight states apply lower effective individual income tax rates to long-term gains than to ordinary income. The text also emphasizes the importance of considering all layers of taxes on investment income, including corporate income taxes, to avoid overtaxation.

Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

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Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

The parents of a Michigan teen who shot and killed four classmates were sentenced to between 10 and 15 years in prison for manslaughter. The father purchased the handgun as a Christmas present for the teen just days before the shooting, and the parents ignored signs of their son’s deteriorating mental health and potential for violence. The parents were the first to be charged with manslaughter in a school shooting carried out by one of their children, setting a precedent for holding gun-owning parents more accountable for school violence.

Trump loses bid to delay hush money trial pending gag order appeal

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Trump loses bid to delay hush money trial pending gag order appeal

A New York state appeals judge denied Donald Trump’s bid to delay his April 15 trial on criminal charges related to hush money paid to a porn star.

Turning camels into cows: megafarms are being set up to produce camel milk on industrial,  scales

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Turning camels into cows: megafarms are being set up to produce camel milk on industrial,  scales

Camels are increasingly being enclosed in large dairy farms in the Middle East, where they are milked by machine. This industrialized farming model is driven by the growing demand for camel milk as an alternative to cow, sheep, and goat milk. The traits of camels make them resilient to climate change, but there are concerns about the loss of traditional knowledge and cultural heritage associated with mobile camel herders. The camel milk market is expected to grow rapidly, with estimates ranging from US billion to billion by the end of the decade.

Kavindu, Ruwan and Avinash star on busy cricket weekend

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Kavindu, Ruwan and Avinash star on busy cricket weekend

Sri Lanka Lions had a mixed weekend of cricket, beating Amdocs in the BAOFinancial 40 Over Cup before losing to MSN Punjab Lions in a T20 match.

Book Review: Time Travelling with a Tortoise by Ross Welford

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Book Review: Time Travelling with a Tortoise by Ross Welford

Fact: The book “Time Travelling with a Tortoise” features a character named Albert Einstein Hawking Chaudhury who resurrects a time machine built by his father in the 80s and travels through time or across dimensions to rectify disruptions to the universe.

AAP alleges ‘massive’ donations to BJP amid corporate losses – Yes Punjab – Latest News from Punjab, India & World

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AAP alleges 'massive' donations to BJP amid corporate losses - Yes Punjab - Latest News from Punjab, India & World

The Aam Aadmi Party alleged that 33 companies, which incurred losses of around Rs one lakh crore in seven years, have given Rs 450 crore in donations to BJP through electoral bonds or after getting tax exemptions.

Everton docked two points for second financial breach

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Everton docked two points for second financial breach

Everton were docked two more points by the Premier League, their second points deduction this season, for a breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). This leaves Everton in 16th place on 27 points, two above the relegation zone. Nottingham Forest were also penalized with four points deducted for breaking financial rules last season, putting them in the relegation zone.

Outdoor artworks in Paphos disappear

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Outdoor artworks in Paphos disappear

Artworks created and placed in outdoor spaces in Paphos during its time as the European Capital of Culture in 2017 are being denounced by cultural bodies and stakeholders of the city. The Cultural Movement ex-Artis accuses the Paphos Municipality of irresponsibility, claiming that several sculptures are now missing and at risk of being destroyed. Specifically, three sculptures, including works by Rinos Stefani and Herman Pit, are mentioned as missing. Ex-Artis is calling on the Municipality to locate and reposition the missing artworks at their original sites.