Elon Musk derides Donald Trump’s tax bill as ‘a disgusting abomination’

EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra warned that climate change could "quadruple" the likelihood of conflict over scarce resources, highlighting concerns raised by military officials regarding the impact of environmental issues on security. He emphasized the connection between resource access and warfare, noting that climate-related challenges are already affecting military operations in Europe and the US, including increased demand for military assistance during extreme weather events. Hoekstra called for a balance between military capabilities and greener...

A significant oil spill of at least 2,000 gallons has occurred in Baltimore Harbor, prompting ongoing cleanup efforts. Maryland officials are set to provide an update on the situation, which is attributed to a leak from a pipeline at Johns Hopkins Hospital, though investigations are still underway. Responders are using containment equipment and Coast Guard personnel are monitoring the cleanup to ensure environmental standards are met, with the spill currently contained in a defined area...

Summary King Charles visited the inaugural SXSW festival in London, braving the rain while engaging with key figures in the creative arts and technology sectors. He highlighted a sustainability-themed immersive art installation called "Grounding" by artist Damien Roach and participated in a panel titled 'Love the Earth.' The festival, running from June 2 to June 7, features various prominent speakers and performers, including Idris Elba and Erykah Badu, marking a historic cultural moment for the...

On February 4, 2022, former Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell was informed of a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers and a tax assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) claiming over $1.2 million in additional income tax on inducements he received from the Raptors. Powell is appealing the CRA's decision, arguing that his nearly $7 million in signing inducements should be taxed at 15% under a Canada-U.S. tax treaty, rather than at over 50%....

Tripoli’s Government of National Unity (GNU), led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, faces significant challenges amid public unrest triggered by the killing of militia leader Abdulghani Al-Kikli on May 12. Protests erupted demanding Dbeibah's resignation, leading to three ministerial resignations and the House of Representatives seeking a replacement for the prime minister. Despite a temporary lull in demonstrations, the UN has proposed that the GNU be replaced to facilitate national elections within a new 24-month transitional...

The AFL's handling of Lachie Schultz's concussion incident has led to apologies from CEO Andrew Dillon and commentator Kane Cornes to the four umpires involved. Dillon spoke with the umpires after the AFL admitted to a failure in the process regarding Schultz's on-field management following a collision. Cornes, who initially accused the umpires of misleading the AFL about the incident, retracted his statements and apologized unreservedly, acknowledging that the umpires had indeed seen the incident...