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Treasury proposes low-cost investment rules for Trump Accounts
The Treasury Department proposed investment guidance for Trump Accounts, a tax-deferred savings program for children, emphasizing low-cost index funds and broad market exposure to maximize long-term returns.
Labor Department to propose expansion of association health plans, which could lower insurance costs for some workers
The Labor Department is preparing to propose expanded access to association health plans through membership organizations, potentially lowering insurance costs for self-employed workers and small businesses amid rising marketplace premiums.
One Customer’s Delay Can’t Hide ADTRAN’s (ADTN) Optical Surge
ADTRAN’s optical networking segment surged with 22% year-over-year revenue growth driven by cloud and hyperscaler demand, though overall second-quarter results missed guidance due to supply constraints and a customer delay.
Popular women’s clothing chain closes 177 stores
Women’s clothing retailer Torrid has completed the closure of 177 underperforming stores, representing approximately 20% of its fleet, as the company shifts toward a digital-first business model.
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Settlers, soldiers, and Israeli impunity in the West Bank
In the West Bank, settlers are allegedly carrying out escalating attacks on Palestinian farmers, with some serving as military reservists and operating with apparent impunity from Israeli authorities.
BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?
India hosts the BRICS summit this weekend as the bloc seeks consensus on the US-led war on Iran, which exposed divisions among member states including the United Arab Emirates.
From hours at security to bulletproof cockpits: How 9/11 changed air travel
Air travel underwent major transformations following the September 11 attacks, with reinforced cockpit doors, enhanced security screening, and new restrictions on carry-on items becoming standard globally.
‘We won’: Pro-Palestine student suspended by UK university resumes degree
A 22-year-old Egyptian student suspended from King’s College London for pro-Palestine activism has been reinstated and will resume his degree studies after the university lifted his suspension.
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The UN voted to promote the Equal Earth map projection over the traditional Mercator map, but India, Japan, and Ukraine raised concerns about how disputed territories are depicted.
Black Axe in South Africa: Six Nigerians Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
Six Nigerians allegedly involved in romance scams targeting over 100 US women and defrauding them of $6 million are being extradited to the United States from South Africa.
Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots
Most European countries levy nightly tourist taxes on overnight stays, with Italy generating hundreds of millions in annual revenue from major cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence.
Friday briefing: Would a wealth tax save our public services or be billionaire repellent?
A UK hedge fund billionaire’s relocation to Greece has reignited debate over whether a wealth tax could address public service funding while avoiding capital flight among the wealthy.
Fascism on the rise in the UK, Anglican bishop says
An Anglican bishop has warned that fascism is rising in the UK, condemning anti-migrant protests and the misuse of Christian symbols by nationalist groups.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows
A pilot aboard an Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami warned repeatedly about excessive speed before it overshot the runway, burst into flames, and killed five people, NTSB data reveals.
Secret son revelation ignites bitter succession dispute in Ugandan kingdom
A Ugandan kingdom faces a succession crisis after its young king died and his family claims he fathered a secret son who should inherit the throne, contradicting the royal committee’s choice of a television news anchor.
Man jailed after threatening to kill son’s teacher in French village
A 47-year-old French man received a six-month jail sentence after threatening to behead his son’s primary school teacher who had disciplined the child in a southwestern village.