LONDON (AP) — The British government said Tuesday it will ease coronavirus quarantine rules for thousands more essential workers — including prison guards, veterinarians and garbage collectors — in an attempt to end staff shortages that are hobbling … [Continue reading] about UK spares key workers quarantine as staff shortages bite
Man gets life for killing woman who mistook his car for Uber
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for the 2019 abduction and murder of a 21-year-old college student who mistook his car for her Uber ride. The jury took a little more than an hour to find Nathaniel … [Continue reading] about Man gets life for killing woman who mistook his car for Uber
EXCLUSIVE: Biden mileage rule to exceed Obama climate goal
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step against climate change, President Joe Biden is proposing a return to aggressive Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years, according to industry and government officials briefed on the plan. He’s then … [Continue reading] about EXCLUSIVE: Biden mileage rule to exceed Obama climate goal
3 tech giants report combined profits of more than $50B
Three tech companies — Apple, Microsoft and Google owner Alphabet — reported combined profits of more than $50 billion in the April-June quarter, underscoring their unparalleled influence and success at reshaping the way we live. Although these … [Continue reading] about 3 tech giants report combined profits of more than $50B
Pay taxes like the millionaire you (probably) are!
Regular followers of the news learned (again) and in great detail what most of us already knew. Many if not most millionaires — and especially billionaires — don’t pay taxes. Period. Or, if they do, they pay a much smaller percentage on their income … [Continue reading] about Pay taxes like the millionaire you (probably) are!