TLDR NY Rep. Nydia Velázquez introduced the “Fair Taxation of Digital Assets in Puerto Rico Act” The bill aims to close loopholes allowing crypto investors to avoid federal taxes in Puerto Rico Critics claim crypto investors have driven up housing costs without helping the local economy Puerto Rico could lose $4.5 billion in revenue betweenContinue Reading

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No claim of responsibility but police call it ‘terror attack’ by rebels under intensifying military crackdown in region., No claim of responsibility but police call it ‘terror attack’ by rebels under intensifying military crackdown in region. Armed men opened fire on a group of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, with someContinue Reading

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What will Pope Francis be remembered for? Al Jazeera’s Virginia Pietromarchi looks at his legacy., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives In PicturesContinue Reading

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Many of us are angsting these days about the mounting repression coming from the White House.  In my community, many are worried about rumors of possible executive orders targeting climate and other nonprofit groups. The concern is well-founded. As Bloomberg reports, these executive orders — expected on Earth Day — would tryContinue Reading

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Attack on Hezbollah ally one of two deadly strikes as Lebanon PM under pressure to dismantle armed groups., Attack on Hezbollah ally one of two deadly strikes as Lebanon PM under pressure to dismantle armed groups. A top commander of the armed wing of the Lebanese party al-Jamaa al-Islamiya hasContinue Reading