UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack
The United Nations said Friday that Sudanese militias were besieging Darfur’s only unoccupied capital, warning that an attack would have “catastrophic consequences” for the city’s 800,000 residents. . At the same time, the United Nations said the rival Sudanese military “appears to be entrenching its position.” Sudanese conflict expands into major humanitarian safe zone U.N. […]
Rangers, Capitals have plenty of playoff history in nation’s capital
WASHINGTON — As I entered the cramped visitor locker room after Friday morning’s optional skate hour ahead of Game 3 between the Rangers and Caps, my mind’s eye saw me in the first stable on the right. I could see Chris Drury sitting there. I never imagined Drury, the club’s current general manager. Instead, I […]
“Absolutely out of control taxation” Biden IRS capital gains
President Biden and the IRS can’t get enough of taxing Americans. The president reportedly seeks to raise the capital gains rate to what some are calling the “official federal capital gains high” in his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal, raising capital gains to 44.6%. . “Capital gains are what you get after you pay income […]
Biden’s capital gains tax proposal could crush the economy, experts say
President Biden’s latest proposal to raise capital gains tax rates to the highest level in more than 100 years has come under sharp criticism from experts who warn that such a step could have a significant negative impact on the U.S. economy. ing. The president’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal would raise the top marginal […]
Haiti transitional government takes power as gangs hold capital ‘hostage’
Haiti’s Transitional Council took power in a ceremony on Thursday, formalizing the resignation of former Prime Minister Ariel Henry as the Caribbean nation seeks to establish security after years of gang violence and chaos and misery. did. Henri’s finance minister, Michel-Patrick Boisvert, will serve as caretaker prime minister until the transition council appoints a new […]
Biden’s capital gains tax: What’s at stake for Bitcoin holders like you? – AMBCrypto News
Biden’s 44.6% capital gains proposal has raised questions in the cryptocurrency community about its impact. Views differ on Mr. Biden’s tax increases, with some concerned and others indifferent. With the US election just around the corner, all eyes are on President Biden’s 2025. budget proposal. Mr. Biden proposed raising the capital gains rate to a […]
Colombia’s capital announces new measures to cut water consumption as dry weather persists
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) – The mayor of Colombia’s capital Bogotá announced new measures Monday to reduce water consumption in the city of 8 million people. Due to the El Niño-induced drought, authorities are already rationing water in most areas and asking residents to change their showering habits. In a statement broadcast by local media, Bogota […]
Colombia’s Capital Begins Water Rationing, Asks Couples to Bathe Together
Colombia’s capital Bogotá will begin phasing out water rationing for at least a year starting Thursday, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán announced on Monday. Garan claimed Limited access to running water It aims to alleviate drought caused by the El Niño weather pattern, which has seen water levels in reservoirs supplying Colombia’s capital drop to “alert” […]
Fans welcome UConn’s repeat champs back to the ‘Basketball Capital of the World’
UW’s men’s basketball team returned Tuesday night to the campus that the school bills as the “Basketball Capital of the World.” Fans lined the streets of eastern Connecticut and cheered as the team bus passed by on the hour-long journey from Bradley International Airport to Gampel Pavilion. Thousands of fans waited inside the arena as […]
Pantera Capital posts 66% gain for crypto fund last quarter, despite selling Bitcoin: Bloomberg – The Block
Market • April 6, 2024, 1:08 PM EDT issued 1 minute ago upon Pantera Capital, a $5.2 billion asset management firm that first focused on blockchain technology and digital assets, recorded a 66% return on its Liquid Token Fund in the first quarter of 2024. According to Bloomberg, the rally was led by Solana as […]