Sheinbaum poised to become Mexico, ’s first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum is set to win a landslide victory to become Mexico’s first female president, with provisional results showing her leading with 59% of the vote.
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French Open order of play on Saturday
The fact described in the text is the order of play on the main showcourts on the seventh day of the French Open.
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Climate change is impacting the Canadian wine industry, with recent events like a cold snap in the Okanagan Valley causing significant damage to grapevines. The industry must adapt to changing environmental conditions by embracing new production methods, technologies, and sustainable farming practices. Policymakers should support the transition to a more sustainable future for the wine industry. Additionally, changing consumer trends, such as a decrease in wine consumption and a preference for quality over quantity, are also affecting the industry. Despite these challenges, there is hope that adaptation strategies and agritech innovation can help mitigate the impacts of climate change and lead to a more sustainable and innovative viticulture sector.
Eurozone, US inflation data to ramp up market volatility
Key data releases include the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) from Eurostat, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, and first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data from Canada.
Global minimum tax (GMT): An overview
Fact: The Global Minimum Tax (GMT) sets a proposed rate of 15% on profits and was approved at the October 2021 Summit in Rome with an effective date of 2024.
Why capital gains changes have some business owners looking at IPPs
Proposed changes to the capital gains inclusion rate in Canada are likely to make individual pension plans (IPPs) more attractive to certain business owners as retirement saving vehicles.
Landmark non-CCPC planning decision released by the Tax Court of Canada
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Trump’s new ‘deal’ could save Big Oil $110 billion in taxes
Donald Trump allegedly offered Big Oil executives 0 billion in tax breaks if they donated billion to his campaign. Congressional Democrats are investigating this potential quid pro quo deal. Joe Biden plans to eliminate these tax breaks for the oil and gas industry if elected. The fossil fuel industry is lobbying to maintain these tax breaks, which are set to expire next year. Some attendees at Trump’s fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago included executives of smaller oil companies focused on fracking and gas exporting. The event was also attended by individuals with controversial backgrounds in the oil and gas industry.
Nations consider vaccinating workers exposed to bird flu
The United States and Europe are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines to protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and lab technicians.
Paphos named most liveable city
Paphos has been named the most liveable small city in the world by Compare the Market AU.