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Hate groups’ political influence growing, watchdog says
More than 1,200 hate and anti-government extremist groups were active across the United States in 2022, according to the SouthernPoverty Law Center’s latest report on the nationwide prevalence of extremists who target people of color, LGBTQ people, Jewish communities and other religious minorities.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
Canada wildfires are leading to air-quality alerts in US. Here’s how to stay safe
Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
Flashpoint in Israel: Divide between religious and secular Jews heats up under Netanyahu’s rule
The sound of children and music echoed down a narrow basement hallway in Israel as they scrambled in a pool of balls, climbed on a jungle gym, munched popcorn and laughed.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
Mara Hoffman on the Urgent Need For More Sustainability in Fashion
Mara Hoffman didn’t set out to start a brand. As an artist who began designing clothes in a New York studio apartment, Hoffman just loved to create. And what she created was an innovative, celebratory way of dressing through color, shape, and sustainable principles. “I don’t even know if it was such a conscious thing that I was starting a brand. Even the language of brand didn’t even come into our lexicon until 10 years into it, [in] 2010,” Hoffman, who founded her namesake label in 2000 after graduating from Parsons School of Design, told POPSUGAR. “Before that I was a designer in my studio apartment. It started with me making one-of-a-kind handmade pieces in my apartment when I graduated from school. I was hand dyeing, boutiquing: it was probably more of an art experiment than a clothing brand really.”
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
Rishi Sunak goes to Washington with Ukraine, economy and AI on agenda for Biden meeting
The war in Ukraine was top of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s agenda Wednesday as he started a two-day trip to Washington carrying the message that post-Brexit Britain remains an essential American ally in a world of emboldened authoritarian states.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
Smart Moves: How to Sidestep Capital Gains Tax on Property Gifts. Content Warning.
Introduction: When it comes to gifting property, many people are unaware of the potential tax implications involved. Capital gains tax can significantly impact the value of the gift, but with careful planning and knowledge of the tax laws, you can minimize or even eliminate this tax burden. In this article, we will explore smart strategies to help you sidestep capital gains tax on property gifts and make the most of your generous intentions.
By cheap accountant3 years ago in Journal
FBI warns of increasing use of AI-generated deep fakes in sextortion schemes
The FBI on Monday warned of the increasing use of artificial intelligence to generate phony videos for use in sextortion schemes that attempt to harass minors and non-consulting adults or coerce them into paying ransoms or complying with other demands.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
Liverpool could repeat Robertson & Wijnaldum transfer trick this summer to blow fans away again – opinion
It’s common in high-level football that players from teams who suffer relegation will switch clubs so they don’t drop down a level themselves, and it’s a practice from which Liverpool have benefitted in recent years.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
Florida grand jury involved in Trump documents probe by Justice Dept.
Federal prosecutors are using a grand jury in Florida as part of their investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Palm Beach property, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday night.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
A ‘Payday Loan’ From a Health Care Behemoth
Alex Shteynshlyuger, a urologist with a practice in New York City, feels surrounded by UnitedHealth Group. He has seen the company gobble up private practices and says it’s slow to pay claims. It also started offering cash-flow services that, Shteynshlyuger says, feel a lot like payday loans.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
China trade tumbles in May, adding to signs economic recovery is slowing
China’s exports fell 7.5% from a year earlier in May and imports were down 4.5%, adding to signs an economic rebound following the end of anti-virus controls is slowing as global demand weakens under pressure from higher interest rates.
By Firenews Feed3 years ago in Journal
