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Apr 09 2026FINANCE

German Law Adds New List of Countries to Global Tax Rules

Germany has drafted new rules that will expand the list of places companies must consider when reporting taxes under the global minimum tax framework. The draft, released by the finance ministry, says that firms will need to check whether a country has a qualified domestic minimum top‑up tax.

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

How Unions Shape Later Life for Older Workers

Workers who joined unions decades ago often look back on their careers with different views than those who entered the workforce just a generation later. A recent look at two groups of older Americans—born 18 years apart—shows how labor unions influenced not just paychecks, but also how people felt

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Apr 08 2026CRYPTO

Big banks are getting serious about cryptocurrency trading

Major financial platforms are stepping deeper into digital money markets. Two new trading options are on the way—one for Avalanche coins and another for Sui tokens—both set to launch in early May. These won’t be small experiments. Buyers can choose between full-size contracts or smaller versions, gi

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Rocket attack sparks protest at Kuwaiti diplomatic site in Iraq

Late on Monday evening, three Iraqi citizens were killed and five others injured when rockets struck a residence in the Khor al-Zubair area near Basra. Authorities suspect the projectiles originated from Kuwaiti soil and arrived within moments, leaving local families trapped under rubble. The sudden

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Apr 08 2026CRYPTO

Why Most Crypto Startups Flopped in Early 2026

In early months of 2026, about one crypto project shut its doors every day. Eighty-six attempts finished—across wallets, NFT shops, finance robots, data tools, even chat add-ons. Some had big names, others were small corners of the market. What seemed like bad luck turned into a wave that swept ever

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Lifestyle photos and pro-regime posts clash in green card drama

Two Los Angeles residents linked to a powerful Iranian figure found themselves in hot water after federal officials discovered a major mismatch between their online posts and their visa claims. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny were taken into custody last week by immigr

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Russia Helps Iran Plan Attacks with Satellites and Cyber Tools

Russia has been using its satellites to take close pictures of many military bases and important places in the Middle East. These images were shared with Iran so it could target U. S. forces and other sites more accurately. A report from Ukrainian intelligence says the satellite work happened

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

Inter Stars Missed the Mark in Italy’s Loss to Bosnia

In a recent match, Italy faced a tough defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving many fans puzzled about the performance of several high‑profile Inter Milan players. A former Fiorentina defender, speaking to a sports outlet, offered his thoughts on why the team fell short. He pointed out that

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Apr 07 2026SCIENCE

How Cells Feel Their Surroundings on Fiber-Based Materials

Scientists often ask: how do cells "know" if a surface is soft or stiff when it’s made of tiny fibers instead of a flat sheet? This question matters because the answer helps design better materials for healing wounds or growing new tissues. The study looks at two common ways to measure this stiffnes

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Iran’s top tech school hit by strikes, sparking global backlash

The recent overnight attack on Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology has drawn sharp criticism from Iranians across political lines. Known for producing top engineers and scientists, the university stands as a symbol of Iran’s academic pride. Founded in 1966, it’s often compared to MIT for its cu

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