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Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
52+ min ago (536+ words) Chancellor Friedrich Merz had repeatedly complained that the rate of sick leave is too high in Germany, harming productivity. The 34 measures include cuts to income tax for low- and middle-income families, an overhaul of the creaking pension system, tougher rules…...
EU's top court says Russia media ban reaches donation-funded bloggers
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (610+ words) The European Court of Justice said people running free, donation-funded websites can qualify as "operators" under the EU's Russia sanctions, even if they are not traditional broadcasters. (CN) " Sharing videos from Russia's state TV can land even a donation-funded blogger…...
Brazil scrutinizes betting ads during World Cup broadcasts
52+ min ago (1164+ words) Caz'TV, the country's largest sports channel on You Tube, drew inquiries from Brazilian regulators over promotions that highlighted odds and encouraged viewers to wager during matches. RIO DE JANEIRO (CN) " During Brazil's World Cup opener last month, the broadcast by…...
New York trip scandal triggers biggest political crisis yet for Argentina's Milei | Courthouse News Service
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (737+ words) Manuel Adorni, one of the president's top aides, recently resigned after a whirlwind of corruption scandals, undermining the libertarian promises of beating the political caste. BUENOS AIRES (CN) " For Javier Milei's government, the biggest political crisis of its presidency began…...
New York trip scandal triggers biggest political crisis yet for Argentina's Milei
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (737+ words) Manuel Adorni, one of the president's top aides, recently resigned after a whirlwind of corruption scandals, undermining the libertarian promises of beating the political caste. BUENOS AIRES (CN) " For Javier Milei's government, the biggest political crisis of its presidency began…...
June jobs report misses big, while unemployment falls
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (602+ words) The economy added less than half the number of jobs expected last month and saw fewer gains in April in May than first reported. MANHATTAN (CN) " Only 57, 000 jobs were added to the U. S. economy last month, well short of the 115, 000 expected…...
ICE must release Pakistani detainee
19+ hour, 30+ min ago (181+ words) ALEXANDRIA, La. " A federal court in Louisiana granted habeas relief to a Pakistani citizen who has been detained by ICE for 365 days, or nearly one year and nine months. The U. S. has been unable to find a third country to take…...
Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
20+ hour, 42+ min ago (1059+ words) According to church law, consecrating a bishop without a papal mandate incurs the harshest penalty in the Catholic Church. The'Society of St. Pius X, which opposes modernizing reforms in the Catholic Church, went ahead with the five-hour ceremony at its…...
Four men stole $1. 1 M of MREs
19+ hour, 22+ min ago (65+ words) Courthouse News Four men stole $1. 1 M of MREs EL PASO, Texas " A former Army soldier and three co-conspirators were convicted of stealing $1, 120, 000 in meals-ready-to-eat from Fort Bliss in 2020. The fraudsters kept more than 200 pallets of MREs in a warehouse, where…...
Former CIA Director John Brennan sues DOJ over dual criminal probes
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (679+ words) President Donald Trump has heavily leaned on the Justice Department to target foes he blames for his political woes, such as Brennan's conclusion that Russia colluded in 2016 to boost Trump's candidacy. WASHINGTON (CN) " Former CIA Director John Brennan in a…...