Registration for annual Mae Hart Thanksgiving Dinner closes Nov. 15
This special meal is a long-time tradition thanks to the generosity of Mae Hart, the Hart family matriarch, who promoted community spirit and believed no one should eat alone on Thanksgiving Day. The Hart family has continued her tradition since 1988. (Courtesy photo)
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November 05, 2024 09:55 UTC
Capital gains tax reduced to 15pc for current, upcoming fiscal years
The budget approved for the current fiscal year by the previous parliament had kept the tax rate on capital gains unchanged at 30 per cent. The interim government has taken a number of steps with regard to the capital gains tax, including reducing the surcharge on the net assets of the investor. “The commission had previously urged the government and the NBR to reduce the capital gains tax as a reasonable measure. Including the surcharge and the capital gains tax, the total tax rate on stock market income could go as high as 40.50 per cent. The new tax rate will be applicable for the current and next fiscal year.
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November 05, 2024 09:23 UTC
US voters head to polls
In the 2020 election, President Biden won this county by 2.2 percentage points while former President Donald Trump won the county by almost 3 percentage points in 2016. In 2016, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton carried Cobb county by just 2 percentage points and lost the state to Trump. In 2016, Trump won this county by 2 percentage points. In 2020, Trump won this county by 11 percentage points. Voters here will need to vote for Trump again at similar levels in order for Republicans to win back the state that Biden carried in 2020.
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November 05, 2024 08:39 UTC
Islamic rally at Suhrawardy Udyan halts Dhaka traffic
Devotees have converged on Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan in droves for an Islamic conference led by Tablighi Jamaat scholars. By 10am, roads around Suhrawardy Udyan were closed, with police placing barricades at Shahbagh. Earlier this week, tensions simmered after two Tablighi Jamaat factions announced duelling events at Suhrawardy Udyan. “The area from Suhrawardy Udyan and nearby locations, including Gulistan to Shahbagh, Kakrail, and Farmgate, is packed. Assistant Commissioner (Traffic) Shah Mostafa Tariquzzaman of the Dhanmondi Zone, said that hundreds of buses have been arriving from outside Dhaka since morning.
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November 05, 2024 07:20 UTC
Police rescue 12 Rohingya refugees headed to Malaysia, four held
Police have rescued 12 Rohingya refugees from Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar during an attempt to traffic them to Malaysia by sea. Teknaf Police Station chief Muhammad Gias Uddin said the rescue operation took place in the tourist market area of Lambari in Teknaf Sadar Union early on Monday, reports bdnews24.com. The rescued Rohingya include three women and nine teenage girls. The four were nabbed and 12 others were rescued in a raid conducted there afterwards. A case has been filed at the police station against those arrested, and steps are under way to hand over the rescued Rohingya to the camp management authorities, he said.
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November 05, 2024 05:54 UTC
Threat of harm closes Berlin public schools; person responsible not publicly ID'd
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November 05, 2024 05:36 UTC
Do we overhype the US election?
Every four years, the international media works itself into a frenzy over the fate of the US presidential race. The election determines the US president, often seen as one of the most influential leaders in the world. However, while the US election symbolises democratic norms, other American polls, like the midterm election of Congress's lower house – the House of Representatives - hold less significance and do not substantially impact international politics. When India held its 19th election last May, there was some stir in the realm of international politics. Despite the scope and competitiveness of the polls, the international media attention given to the Indian election is much more limited than the US polls.
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November 05, 2024 05:18 UTC
Field Hockey Ends the Season in Boston
Field hockey suffered a tough loss to No. The Red wrapped up the season at Boston University on Sunday with a 2-1 win over the Terriers. Both goals were credited to freshman forward Uma Käding, giving her a team-leading six goals on the season. But with so many young underclassmen gaining experience this season against tough teams, the Red is confident that it will perform next season. Cornell will return to the field in the fall of 2025 with seven starters, 12 letter winners and a new opportunity to showcase its talent.
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November 05, 2024 04:27 UTC
Israeli strikes kill at least 16 people in Gaza, keep up pressure on north
REUTERSA Palestinian woman carries her child near the ruins of a house destroyed in the Israeli military offensive, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, November 4, 2024. Another strike killed four people in Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip while five more were killed in separate strikes in central and southern parts of the enclave, medics told Reuters. An Israeli government spokesman said no limit had been imposed on aid entering Gaza, with 47 aid trucks entering northern Gaza on Sunday alone. Israeli statistics reviewed by Reuters last week showed that aid shipments allowed into Gaza in October remained at their lowest levels since October 2023. Later, a Hamas commander in Lebanon - killed in an Israeli strike - was found to have had an UNRWA job.
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November 05, 2024 03:37 UTC
Ambani's Reliance Jio IPO set for 2025, retail debut much later
Reliance Industries' boss Ambani hasn't updated his IPO timelines after saying in 2019 that Reliance Jio and Reliance Retail would "move towards" a listing within five years. The two sources said Reliance has now firmed up plans to launch the Reliance Jio IPO in 2025 as it internally believes it has achieved a stable business and revenue stream in becoming India's No. But the retail business IPO is not expected until after 2025 as the company first needs to address some internal business and operational challenges, said the first source. Reliance, however, aims for the 2025 Jio IPO to be India's biggest ever, overtaking Hyundai India's record $3.3 billion IPO this year, said the first source. Reliance Retail sold around a 12% stake to foreign investors over the same period and raised $7.44 billion.
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November 05, 2024 03:15 UTC
Meta to extend ban on new political ads after US election
In response to the rampant spread of misinformation during the previous presidential election, tech firms are maintaining heightened scrutiny this yearMeta to extend ban on new political ads after US electionThe logo of Meta Platforms' business group is seen in Brussels, Belgium December 6, 2022. REUTERSThe logo of Meta Platforms' business group is seen in Brussels, Belgium December 6, 2022. REUTERSMeta Platforms will extend its ban on new political ads after the US election, maintaining the suspension until later this week, the Facebook-parent said in a blog post on Monday. During the restriction period, Meta will disallow new political ads. Last year, Meta barred political campaigns and advertisers in other regulated industries from using its new generative AI advertising products.
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November 05, 2024 03:15 UTC
Rohingya Refugees Face Perilous Journeys And Ongoing Struggles
Rohingya Refugees Face Perilous Journeys And Ongoing Struggles Recent efforts highlight the urgent need for international aid and comprehensive support for Rohingya communities across Southeast AsiaGlobal displacement issues continue to intensify, significantly highlighted by the plight of the Rohingya refugees. On November 5, 2024, Bangladesh's Teknaf region witnessed police intervention when authorities rescued 12 Rohingya refugees attempting to flee to Malaysia. Meanwhile, across the sea, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reiterated its commitment to Rohingya refugees residing in Indonesia. Abdu Rahman, one of the Rohingya refugees residing in Aceh, raised concerns about growing hate speech targeting the Rohingya community, which erupted on social media during late 2023, demonstrating the fragile living conditions these refugees encounter. This environment of hostility adds to the multitude of challenges faced by Rohingya refugees, who are seeking normalcy after enduring extreme violence and deprivation back home.
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November 05, 2024 00:59 UTC
Election 2024: What Flagstaff should know going into Election Day
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November 05, 2024 00:53 UTC