We know that “privately, Trump has told allies that he is keenly interested in cutting corporate tax rates again,” according to The Washington Post, even as corporate profits hit near record highs in 2023. The Post also reported that “Trump’s advisers…have discussed proposals to make deeper cuts to the overall corporate tax rate, potentially to … Read more
What are common nootropics and what effect will they have? By Nenad Naumovski, Amanda Bulman and Andrew McKuneHumans have long been searching for a “magic elixir” to make us smarter, and improve our focus and memory. This includes traditional Chinese medicine used thousands of years ago to improve cognitive function. Now we have nootropics, also … 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
Real Madrid won their 15th European Cup by defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final.
There is a strong tendency among the electorate to vote punitively, with a segment of society refusing to vote for parties they see as part of the establishment. This anger is fueled by economic hardship, the state’s inability to provide basic services, and the rise of far-right parties like ELAM. The political system is perceived as weak and unable to address societal problems, with politicians focusing more on their image and social media presence. Society’s choices reflect a desire for revenge on the establishment, but this also leads to disengagement from politics. The responsibility for these choices lies with society, which must find answers to its own problems before the next elections.
Manchester United upset Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final, with goals by Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo securing the win for United. This victory deprived City of the double they were aiming for.
Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of Britain’s Labour Party, announced he will run as an independent candidate in the upcoming general election on July 4. Labour suspended Corbyn in 2020 due to handling of anti-Semitism complaints. Despite not being included in the shortlist for candidates for his Islington North seat, Corbyn decided to run independently, stating that members of Islington North Labour were denied the right to choose a candidate.
Fact: Michael Cohen testified that he stole money from Trump’s company as a form of “self-help” during Trump’s hush money trial.
– The opposition proceedings in the case brought against auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides by attorney-general George Savvides were filed by Odysseas’ team of lawyers.
– The opposition is based on two points: the application of the AG to the constitutional council is groundless and the AG does not have the authority to seek the sacking of an independent state official.
– Odysseas’ camp is applying pressure on the president to publicly side with him.
– The head of the anti-corruption authority demanded criminal charges against the drug squad chief, possibly linked to the Odysseas-Savvides clash.
– Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah urged Syrians to head for Cyprus and Europe to pressure Brussels to give Lebanon more funds for Syrian refugees.
– Parents were upset over the difficulty of questions in modern Greek exams for secondary school students.
– State hospital nursing unions are threatening industrial action if more nurses are not hired.
– The president announced the decision to appoint two criminal investigators before the cabinet approved it.
Fact: Donald Trump falsely claimed that he won the 2020 presidential election in Minnesota and stated he would win this year in a state that has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate in over 50 years.