December 6, 2023
For the first time since record keeping began, Earth has surpassed a critical temperature threshold that scientists have long warned could unleash the worst effects of climate change. On Friday the planet soared 2.07 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, or the 1850 to 1900 average, according to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Aggressive and impactful
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When the Angels put six players on waivers earlier this week, many around baseball speculated about the benefits of doing so. Offloading various contracts represented a salary dump for the Angels. But if they could have gone back under the Competitive Balance Tax threshold to avoid paying a luxury tax bill after this season, it
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Remuneration received by individuals from X (formerly Twitter), as part of its advertisement revenue sharing plan, will be treated as supply under the GST law and will be subject to 18 per cent tax, experts said. The tax will kick in if the total income from various services, including rental income, interest on bank fixed
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Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) said on Friday that it has lowered the eligibility threshold for ad revenue sharing with users. “We’ve lowered the eligibility threshold for ads revenue sharing from 15M to 5M impressions within the last 3 months. We’ve also lowered the minimum payout threshold from $50 to $10,” the platform’s official
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Shortly thereafter, representatives from Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India), Prosus (formerly Naspers) and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative confirmed their departure from the board of Byjuedtech released a statement saying it had “constructive discussions” with investors about the reinstatement of the board of directors, including the introduction of independent directors. “The need for recovery
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As Europe’s largest economy, Berlin has previously been accused of having no reason not to fulfill its obligations to NATO. Germany will meet NATO’s target of devoting 2% of its annual GDP to military spending “as early as next year,” Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the Bundestag on Thursday. “We will ensure that the federal army
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“Supervolcano” in a densely populated area Italy Researchers warn it could be on the verge of the first eruption since 1538. Experts say the Campi Flegrei volcano near Naples in southern Italy has become weaker and more prone to rupture, making it more likely to erupt. Located about nine miles (14.5 km) west of Naples,
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First results for close attention presidential elections in Turkey shows that support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has fallen below the majority needed to win, signaling a likely runoff later this month. According to the state Anadolu Agency. His main rival, opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, scored 44.4% of the gap between the two ratings. Turkish
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CNN — Records elected MP George SantosThe campaign filed with the Federal Election Commission shows 37 spending on office supplies, hotels, the Uber app, restaurants and more for the same amount: $199.99. Campaign finance experts say these expenses, reported by New York’s elected representative, are singled out for a key reason: they are one penny
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On Saturday, Innocent Maela will look to add his name to the history books of the Orlando Pirates’ trophy-lifting club captains as the Bucks take on Amazulu in the MTN8 Finals. ALSO READ: Former PSL prosecutor Nande Becker dies The Buccaneers and AmaZulu are ready to battle for silver at Moses Mabhida Stadium. One of
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