New global rules on firms’ tax disclosure urged by economists – BBC News
The economists – who include almost 50 professors from British universities including Oxford and the London School of Economics – argue the UK’s position as summit host as well as its sovereignty over what it says is a third of the world’s tax havens makes it “uniquely placed” to take the lead. Related Topics UK […]
Former Officer Charged With Murder For Maryland Shooting Spree
By Ian Simpson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal officer was charged on Saturday with first-degree murder after a two-day shooting rampage that killed his wife and two apparent strangers and wounded three others, police said. The suspect, Eulalio Tordil, a 62-year-old police officer with the Federal Protective Service, was arrested on Friday in Silver Spring, […]
Will Obama’s tax loophole crackdown strike fear into evaders’ hearts? | Chris Lehmann
Following the Panama Papers leak, Obama has promised to close tax loopholes. One can only hope he follows through Just as the Republican party has all-but officially named economic nationalist Donald Trump to head its 2016 presidential ticket, Barack Obama has helpfully sketched out a handy quasi-populist crusade for Democrats to adopt in this intemperate […]
Comeback kids: the Jayhawks ride again
Combining melancholia with sunshine choruses, alt-country pioneers return to their best. Life is dark, but with a beautiful melody, says founder Gary Louris Perseverance is a virtue many bands run out of after they reach a modicum of success. Divorces, money squabbles, drug problems, boredom these are the usual culprits cutting bands short before their […]
How To Help Teachers Forced To Buy Supplies With Their Own Money
Amid school budget cuts and slim resources nationwide, it’s no secret many teachers are forced to pay out-of-pocket for classroom supplies. But this week, they’re getting a little something in return. For Teacher Appreciation Week, GoFundMe is giving $100 to any newly launched campaigns that raise money for a teacher or their classroom. “Teachers are […]