By Juan Lozano and David A. Lieb | Associated Press HOUSTON — The National Rifle Association begins its annual convention in Houston on Friday, and leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing up to “reflect on” — and deflect any blame for — the deadly shooting earlier this week of 19 children and … Read more
The Queen has allowed the world to see “the fun behind the formality” of her royal life in home movies that have been released for the first time. The clips, which span her life from being a baby pushed in a pram by her mother to her coronation in 1953 at the age of 27, … Read more
Rishi Sunak announces £5bn windfall tax on energy firms to ease cost of living crisis Guardian News
Brazil’s Federal Revenue now requires citizens to pay taxes on like-kind crypto trades Brazil’s Federal Reserve (RFB) has declared that Brazilian investors in the crypto-asset market must pay income tax on transactions that involve the like-kind exchange of cryptocurrencies; for example, (BTC) for (ETH). The RFB’s declaration was published in the Diário Oficial da União … Read more
Brooks Koepka, Jena Sims Brooks Koepka/Instagram As pro golfer Brooks Koepka and actress Jena Sims make preparations for their upcoming wedding, the two lovebirds are celebrating each other on social media. The couple attended Game 5 of the Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat NBA Eastern Conference Finals in Miami this week, posing for a picture … Read more
Julia Collins Planet FWD Raising venture funding as a Black female founder is, to put it mildly, no small task: Less than 2% of all venture dollars go to women, and Black women get less than 0.5% of all venture funding. Layer atop these statistics a market environment in which funding for all types of … Read more
Premier League duo Manchester United and Crystal Palace are monitoring Derby County youngster Malcolm Ebiowei, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 18-year-old was involved in first-team football for the first time in 2021/22 when breaking through at Pride Park. Derby County Youngster Monitored By Manchester United and Crystal Palace Manchester United and Crystal Palace are keeping … Read more
Some people say Paul McCartney’s voice has waned, that the natural wear and tear make it impossible to thoroughly enjoy his concerts. True, Sir James Paul McCartney, who will turn 80 years young on June 18, can’t hit the high notes like he used to. Still, his 60-plus year discography, showmanship, and influence didn’t stop … Read more
What to do if you’ve been scammed by a contractor. Slate
The unexpected departure of Peter Cowgill as head of UK retailer JD Sports was because of disagreements about governance and succession and was not connected to the delay in publishing its annual results, the company told investors on Thursday. Several people who participated in a call on Thursday morning said they were assured there was … Read more