Corporate ‘excess profits’ tax? The federal budget could still hold some surprises
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Trump returns to New York criminal court for jury selection
Fact: Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.
Five years for Paphos man who robbed kiosk
A 25-year-old man from Paphos was handed a five-year prison sentence for carrying out two armed robberies at the same kiosk. During a search of his apartment, police found a dummy gun, a black balaclava, black gloves, €195 in cash, a pair of shoes, and black clothes.
Court releases man on bail in money laundering case
The Court of Appeal has decided to release a 43-year-old man facing money laundering charges on conditions, including a €30,000 cash deposit, surrendering travel documents, being on a travel ban list, and reporting to the police. The case originated from a complaint by a woman who was robbed of €420,000 in Limassol, implicating the man in the crime. Defense lawyers for the man are Antonis Demetriou, Marinos Kaoullas, and Andreas Demetriou.
LILLEY: Trudeau budget expected to have job-killing tax hikes in it
The fact described in the text is that the NDP plans embraced by Trudeau will involve tax increases on high-income earners and corporations, rather than the middle class.
Opinion: Why do you pay higher taxes than Citibank? – New Jersey Globe
– Millions of Americans file their tax returns by April 15 as a civic responsibility
– Giant corporations like Nike and FedEx find ways to pay less in taxes despite earning record profits
– New Jersey is proposing to reverse a corporate tax cut for companies making over million in annual profits
– Many large corporations pay lower tax rates than the average household, with some even avoiding taxes entirely
– Corporations use tax avoidance strategies to hoard wealth for shareholders and executives
– New Jerseyans oppose the expiration of a Corporate Business Tax surcharge on profitable corporations to help pay for NJ Transit
– States need to challenge corporate tax avoidance and invest in core infrastructure
– Corporations prioritize maximizing profits over the public good through tax avoidance
– New Jersey legislators are urged to reinstate the full surtax on profitable mega corporations and close tax loopholes to ensure corporations pay their fair share in taxes.
Trump faces criminal trial, a historic first for a former US president
Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to stand trial in Manhattan court on charges related to a hush-money payment to a porn star. The trial is expected to last through May, with 12 jurors and six alternates selected from Manhattan residents. Trump pleaded not guilty to falsifying records to cover up the payment. If convicted, he could still hold office, but a guilty verdict may impact his prospects in the 2024 White House race. The case is seen as the least consequential of the four criminal prosecutions he faces, but it is the only one guaranteed to go to trial before the November election. The payment to the porn star was part of a “catch and kill” scheme to suppress negative information about Trump before the 2016 election.
Trump makes history with New York hush money criminal trial
Fact: Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to stand criminal trial in a Manhattan court on charges related to a hush-money payment to a porn star.
What to look forward to at the cinema
– The American National Association Theatre Owners wrapped up a three-day event called CinemaCon where major production studios showcased upcoming features and trailers.
– Gladiator II, a sequel to the movie Gladiator, was unveiled at CinemaCon, featuring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington in lead roles.
– A sneak peek of the upcoming Deadpool movie was shown at CinemaCon, featuring Wade as a used car salesman and setting up the next phase of the MCU.
– Remakes of Naked Gun and Scary Movie were announced at CinemaCon, expected to debut in 2025 and 2026.
– A preview for the animated movie Transformers One was shown at CinemaCon, starring Chris Hemsworth as Optimus Prime and exploring the relationship between Prime and Megatron.
Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike
Puma is focusing on speed at the Olympic Games and partnering with Jamaica’s sprint champions to boost sales of performance products like running shoes and soccer cleats.