Inflation eating up your paycheck? Blame Trump’s corporate tax cuts

Inflation eating up your paycheck? Blame Trump’s corporate tax cuts

Key provisions of President Trump’s 2017 tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations are set to expire next year, providing an opportunity to recoup money lost to corporate price gouging.

What being a teenage girl in 1960s Britain was really like

What being a teenage girl in 1960s Britain was really like

The 1960s teenage girl is a pop culture icon, but the real experiences of women during that era were more complex. A study conducted on girls growing up in Britain between the 1950s and 1970s revealed diverse experiences, with some enjoying opportunities in London while others faced poverty and limited leisure options. Access to education and professional opportunities for girls was uneven, with many leaving school at 15 without qualifications. The fear of getting pregnant out of wedlock was prevalent, as access to contraception and sex education was limited. Early marriage was common, but easier access to divorce from 1969 provided a way out for some women.

Palestinians mark 1948 Nakba in the shadow of war in Gaza

Palestinians mark 1948 Nakba in the shadow of war in Gaza

Palestinians commemorated the 1948 “Nakba” on Wednesday, marking the time when hundreds of thousands were dispossessed of their homes in the war at the birth of the state of Israel. The Nakba has been a defining experience for Palestinians for more than 75 years, shaping their national identity. This year’s commemoration focused on the plight of around two million Palestinians in Gaza, most living in temporary shelters after being displaced by the Israeli campaign. More than 5.9 million Palestinians are currently registered as refugees in various locations, including refugee camps that have grown into urban townships. Events marking the Nakba anniversary were also held in Ramallah, where a student was killed in a clash with Israeli forces.

Femme Fest returns for third year

Femme Fest returns for third year

The 3rd Festival for the Promotion of Gender Equality, Femme Fest Cyprus, will take place on 18 and 19 May at the Nicosia Municipal Garden. The festival aims to raise awareness on gender equality, promote discussion of gender issues, and give a platform to women from different sectors to share their stories. The event will include discussions on various topics such as women’s reproductive rights, gender-based violence, and workshops on gender stereotypes. Over 50 organizations will participate, and there will be cultural performances, workshops for children, and food and drinks available. Admission and participation in all activities are free of charge.

Trump, ’s lawyers assail estranged fixer Michael Cohen’s credibility at hush money trial

Trump, ’s lawyers assail estranged fixer Michael Cohen’s credibility at hush money trial

Fact: Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former fixer, testified that Trump ordered him to pay adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016 to stay quiet about an alleged 2006 sexual encounter, and then approved a plan to reimburse Cohen through bogus invoices.

From Venice to Cyprus: art for the past and future

From Venice to Cyprus: art for the past and future

Fact: Countess Chiara Modica Donà dalle Rose is an active promoter of the Larnaca Biennale and is deeply involved in the art scene in Cyprus.

Book review: Funny Story by Emily Henry

Book review: Funny Story by Emily Henry

Fact: The novel “Funny Story” by Emily Henry is set in the charming coastal town of Waning Bay, Michigan, and follows the story of Daphne Vincent who finds herself stranded after her fiancé leaves her for his childhood best friend.

Michael Cohen implicates Trump in hush money payment to porn star

Michael Cohen implicates Trump in hush money payment to porn star

Fact: Michael Cohen testified that Donald Trump personally approved a hush money payment of 0,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged 2006 liaison before the 2016 presidential campaign.

Historical fiction to adapt after Shogun

Historical fiction to adapt after Shogun

Constantinos Psillides chooses the best of those ready for film/TV adaptations. The fact described in the text is that “Shogun” is considered one of the best limited series to come out in 2024.

Warren Buffett said he could make a 50% return on $1 million and predicted higher taxes. Here are 14 Q&A nuggets.

Warren Buffett said he could make a 50% return on $1 million and predicted higher taxes. Here are 14 Q&A nuggets.

Warren Buffett said he could make a 50% return on million.