Earlier this week, Raisi, who has long been vocally anti-Western and is under U.S. sanctions for human rights abuses, was given the final approval for the presidency by Iran’s all-powerful supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Raisi was elected in June, in a vote many Iranians and Western advocacy groups say […]
Read moreUK musicians hit out at announcement about visa-free EU touring
Trade bodies and unions accuse government of merely confirming arrangements that already exist First published on Thu 5 Aug 2021 03.00 EDT Trade bodies and unions representing British musicians have expressed frustration at a government announcement on European work visas that they say changes nothing. Musicians and performers continue to […]
Read moreHMRC tax receipts rise as more face CGT costs – what to do
Rishi Sunak delivers financial services speech at Mansion House We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rishi […]
Read moreFAA urges airports to help stop alcohol 'to go' amid unruly passenger spike
The Federal Aviation Administration is calling on U.S. airports to help put an end to the recent spike in unruly passenger cases. The FAA is urging airport police to arrest more people who are unruly or violent on flights and asking airport bars and restaurants to stop serving alcoholic drinks […]
Read moreBiden administration to announce actions to decrease climate-warming emissions from cars and trucks
The Biden administration will announce a set of actions on Thursday intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution from cars and trucks, reducing planet-warming emissions from the No. 1 sector contributing to climate change in the U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday […]
Read moreSounds of gunshots traumatize neighborhoods: 'ShotSpotter' CEO
With gun violence on the rise across the country, the trauma extends beyond those hit with bullets to entire neighborhoods suffering the sounds of gunshots, according to a crime prevention company executive. “Just because someone doesn’t get hurt or killed by a bullet, just going to bed to the sound […]
Read moreTencent's WeChat resumes new user registrations in mainland China after suspension
Tencent's WeChat has resumed registrations of new users in mainland China, after suspending them last month to upgrade its security technology. The resumption of new user registrations on China's dominant instant messaging platform was first spotted by social media users on Thursday morning. Tencent confirmed the resumption but declined to […]
Read moreBill Gates says Epstein relationship was ‘a huge mistake’
In an interview on CNN on Wednesday evening, Bill Gates acknowledged that his relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was “a huge mistake,” and he told the host, Anderson Cooper, that his divorce, which became final this week, was “definitely a very sad milestone.” The New York Times reported in […]
Read moreMore Than 110 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Sent Abroad, White House Says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 60 countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Zambia, the White House announced Tuesday. President Joe Biden was expected to discuss that milestone and more later Tuesday in remarks updating the public […]
Read moreSenate votes against GOP resolution requiring analysis on how all spending, tax bills will impact inflation
Biden claims more spending will reduce inflation Former WH strategic communications director Mercedes Schlapp and Fox News contributor Charlie Hurt discuss inflation on ‘Kudlow’ Senate Republicans on Wednesday evening hoped to pass a resolution requiring all spending and tax-related legislation to included analyses on how they will impact inflation, but […]
Read more