Liverpool, Man Utd launch programme to combat tragedy-related abuse
Liverpool and Manchester United have jointly launched an education programme through their foundations to tackle tragedy-related abuse.
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Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine
Russia has no plans to attack any NATO country, including Poland, the Baltic states, and the Czech Republic. President Vladimir Putin warned that if the West supplies F-16 fighters to Ukraine, they will be shot down by Russian forces.
New Corporate Tax Increase Proposal and Focused IRS Audits – Is the Cost of Business Going Up? | JD Supra
The Biden Administration has proposed corporate tax increases, including raising the corporate tax rate to 28% and imposing a minimum tax on high-income individual taxpayers. They also plan to increase taxes on offshore earnings and corporate aircraft, with a focus on cracking down on corporate jet loopholes. The IRS is conducting audits on corporate aircraft expenses to ensure proper allocation of expenses and income inclusion for personal use.
Israeli strikes on Rafah raise fear assault could begin
Israel bombed at least three homes in Rafah overnight, killing 11 people from a family. Residents fear a ground assault could be coming despite a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire. In the West Bank, three Palestinians were killed and four wounded by Israeli fire during a raid in Jenin. Israeli forces have imposed a blockade on hospitals in Gaza, claiming they have been used by Hamas fighters. Residents report hearing explosions and seeing smoke coming from buildings inside the medical facility.
Helios crash orphans denied state compensation
The Supreme Court rejected a request from two Helios orphans seeking compensation from the government over the plane crash that killed their parents. The siblings had received €1.8 million from the insurance company after the crash, waiving their right to seek compensation from the Republic.
Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the need to protect Palestinian civilians in the war between Israel and Hamas, stating that the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza was worsening.
The…angry Netanyahu and the war crimes
The USA abstained from the first ceasefire resolution in Gaza, angering Netanyahu who wanted Washington to exercise its veto. As a retaliatory measure, Netanyahu cancelled his delegation’s trip to Washington. The ceasefire did not hold as Israel continued its attacks on Gaza. The Security Council’s decision remained on paper, similar to the situation in Cyprus in 1974. The US government claimed there was no reason to believe Israel committed acts of genocide in Gaza. The situation in Gaza is dire, with people facing hunger and desperation. The head of European diplomacy denounced Israel’s use of hunger as a “war weapon” in Gaza. Netanyahu’s actions are seen as trying to save his political career, but the international community’s response allows the occupying power to continue its actions, which is considered a crime.
Today, ’s weather: Hazy and mild
Fact: Wednesday will be intermittently cloudy with dust in the air and temperatures rising to 26C in the interior, 23C on the west coasts, 25C on the remaining coasts and 17C in the higher mountains.
Boeing may turn to outsider CEO to tackle spiraling crisis
Boeing’s board is searching for a new CEO to replace Dave Calhoun, who is stepping down by year-end. Potential candidates include GE CEO Larry Culp, Spirit Aerosystems CEO Pat Shanahan, former Boeing CFO Greg Smith, and Boeing board member David Gitlin. Analysts suggest Boeing may prefer an outsider to bring a fresh perspective and address safety concerns. Unions at Boeing are advocating for the next CEO to be an engineer.
France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine
French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu is prepared to use his powers to requisition industrial capacities or impose priorities on weapon makers to speed up production of arms and shells needed on the battlefield in Ukraine and elsewhere.