An economic analysis of the far-right Project 2025 agenda crafted by at least 140 former Trump administration officials shows that the plan would result in higher taxes on working-class Americans and “corporate welfare” for the rich and large businesses. Conducted by the Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), the new analysis notes that Project … Read more
Politics / June 25, 2024 Yes, they disagree on Gaza. But the Democratic primary rivals are also far apart when it comes to taxing billionaires and multinational corporations. Ad Policy Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer during a debate on May 13, 2024.(News12) Media coverage of Tuesday’s Democratic primary battle between US Rep. Jamaal Bowman—the progressive … Read more
Michael Welu worked at the IRS for decades as a specialist in helping agents identify and investigate possible tax crimes. In an agency known for offices working in their own silos, Welu had the rare ability to move between divisions, dissecting and learning each office’s particular customs and procedures. But that experience had its own … Read more
Limassol police are investigating an assault on four 29-year-old men in Germasogeia early on Sunday. The victims were leaving a nightclub when their car was allegedly attacked by the occupants of another vehicle after honking their horn. Three of the men required surgery for injuries sustained in the assault, with two sustaining fractures. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts being made to secure witness testimonies and review CCTV footage. The suspects are described as young men in their 30s with beards, speaking Greek, and driving a dark-colored Mazda vehicle.
The “All eyes on Rafah” campaign is gaining traction in Western Europe, Australia, and India, aiming to raise awareness about the conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 36,171 Palestinians. Israeli forces have intensified their assault on Rafah, prompting global attention and support for the residents seeking refuge from the violence. Social media, including platforms like TikTok and Instagram, has seen a massive outpouring of support with millions of users sharing the hashtag #AllEyesOnRafah. The campaign has coincided with international condemnation of Israel following airstrikes that resulted in civilian casualties. Israeli military operations in Rafah have continued despite the heightened scrutiny and criticism.
The British ambassador to Mexico, Jon Benjamin, was removed from his post after pointing an assault rifle at a local embassy employee in a car.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs settled a lawsuit brought against him by his then girlfriend Cassandra Ventura, accusing him of sexual and physical violence over more than a decade.
The Israeli military has lifted a ban on the sale of food to Gaza from Israel and the occupied West Bank amid international aid choking as a result of the battlefield offensive. Gaza traders have been given permission to resume purchasing food such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy products from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers. The deliveries are vetted by the Israeli military at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, with only products for sale allowed and no charitable donations permitted. The flow of deliveries has been inconsistent, with prices often too high for cash-strapped families in Gaza.
Israeli tanks continued to raid Rafah for a second day, defying the World Court’s order to end attacks on the city. The United States did not believe a major ground operation was underway, despite Israel’s incursion into Rafah. Residents reported Israeli tanks entering various areas before retreating towards the border with Egypt. The Palestinian health ministry called for immediate healthcare assistance in Rafah and northern Gaza, where hospitals had stopped functioning. UNRWA reported that around a million Palestinians had fled after Israeli evacuation orders. The Red Crescent Society evacuated medical teams due to ongoing bombardments. The World Court criticized Israel for not ensuring the safety and well-being of the evacuees from Rafah. Israel proposed a ceasefire and hostage release to Qatar, but Hamas insisted talks were pointless unless Israel ended its offensive on Rafah. Over 36,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions of people are facing worsening hunger.