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Africa: Nigeria Tops Africa's Highest Capital Gains Tax - Report
[Daily Trust] Nigeria now has the highest headline capital gains tax rate among selected major African economies and one of the continent's broadest regimes for taxing indirect transfers of Nigerian assets, according to a new report by PwC Nigeria.
Couples' coping skills help reduce depression in GI cancer survivors
Dyadic coping is a potentially modifiable protective factor in the psychological health of middle-aged and older gastrointestinal cancer survivors, according to a study recently published in the European Journal of Cancer.
Trump vows 'tremendous' economic costs on Iran partners
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening "tremendous" punishment on any country that helps or does business with the Islamic republic. The intensified economic pressure campaign comes as the war nears
Scientists discover learning and memory formation in model membranes
A decades-long collaboration between two scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is reshaping how we understand learning.
Africa: Sparing a Moment for Humanitarian Workers
[This Day] We must protect workers committed to alleviating the sufferings of vulnerable communities
Modern consumption patterns traced back to WWII mobilization
Research in the International Journal of Sustainable Development has examined eight nations involved in World War II, both Allied and Axis countries, and shows how that period of history helped set societies on the path to the resource-intensive modern economies of today. The
Sustainability commitments have serious consequences
Amid increasingly stiff competition for capital, one way for a business to stand out is to make strong social impact pledges. For example, companies can voluntarily commit to environmental impact goals in hopes of attracting sustainability-minded investors and lowering the cost
Hayden Panettiere’s Death: DEA Joins Investigation
The Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death, according to ABC News. The DEA is entering a joint effort with South Carolina’s Greenville Police Department and the local coroner’s office, according to TMZ. Panettiere died Sunday
China tax crackdown forces wealthy investors to assess their offshore trusts
In late July, Chinese authorities overhauled rules to impose a 20 per cent income tax on offshore trusts.
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Climate change is rewriting England's 'green and pleasant' story
In 1804, William Blake wrote in his poem Jerusalem of England's "green and pleasant" land. This idealized vision of English pastoral has resonated through two centuries, fusing the character of the nation with its landscape—those "mountains green" and "pleasant pastures."
Angie Nixon on division between progressive, establishment Democrats: 'It's not about labels'
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), who defeated President Trump whistleblower Alex Vindman in the Sunshine State's Democratic Senate primary, said Wednesday the divisions in the party were not important. “It's not necessarily a socialist message or a progressive message. It's
Australia ‘outraged’ over Israel decision to close probe into aid worker killings
The worker was one of the World Central Kitchen staff killed by an Israeli air strike in April 2024.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to Britain after six years in U.S.
The prince and his wife have been estranged from the royal family but are now returning to England with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5.
Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran
President Trump announced Wednesday evening the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER” against Iran amid negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading waterway that has been effectively closed since early March. “This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation
32 Years Later, The Best 'Calvin and Hobbes' Quote About Why Work Sucks Is Still Painfully Accurate
Calvin and Hobbes on working to live, vs. living to work
Perovskite-based sensor detects ammonia leaks at concentrations as low as 1 ppm
A team led by principal researcher Myungkwan Song of the Energy & Environment Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) has developed an ultrasensitive ammonia gas sensor using an environmentally friendly, lead-free perovskite material.
Fan’s Cause of Death at Goose’s Madison Square Garden Concert Determined
Paul Keuker, 51, accidentally fell during the show and transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead
French Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Debuts Gold Nike Cleats on Heels of World Cup Golden Boot Award Win
The World Cup may be over but the merch and apparel rollout continues this month with the launch of a limited-edition pair of soccer cleats from French star and 2026 Golden Boot Award winner, Kylian Mbappé. The Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 reimagines the brand’s bestselling
California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires
Regulations that would block sale of older tires praised by environmental groups amid rightwing backlash California has become the first state in the nation to mandate that replacement tires be energy efficient, a major auto industry regulation set to block the sale of older
Changing bacterial feedstock unlocks flexible biopolymers with stronger antibacterial effects
Changing the carbon source used during bacterial fermentation—essentially, what bacteria are fed—can significantly influence the properties of the sugar polymers they produce, known as bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPSs).
Supramolecular nanofibers paired with nanohole substrate improve exciton transport in organic solid
Self-assembling, anthracene-based supramolecular nanofibers can enable excitons to migrate hundreds of nanometers, according to a new experimental finding by researchers at Science Tokyo. Coupling these nanofibers with a plasmonic gold nanohole substrate further doubles exciton
Kim Jong Un's sister 'unaware' of talks between US, North Korea
Kim Yo Jong, a top adviser and sister of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, denied knowledge of discussions between the country’s leader and President Trump in a message shared by state media on Wednesday. Trump told reporters earlier in the day that the country’s leader had
Charley Crockett Takes Aim at Jack White, Again
The Clovis singer posted another fiery takedown Wednesday — keeping the already dragging feud alive
India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.
The Marvel Movie That Killed Sony's Spider-Man Universe Is Coming to Disney Plus
Sony's Spider-Man Universe is on hold, in part thanks to 2024's disastrous Kraven the Hunter, which is finally coming to Disney Plus.
Kyoto's gardens provide habitats for local amphibians
Where they could once hop and amble freely, urbanization is diminishing amphibians' habitats. Yet small-scale water bodies managed by people—such as those found in the gardens of Japan's temples, shrines and schools—remain within urban areas, providing oases for our moist
Foreign tariffs made U.S. whiskey cheaper... depending on where you live
A new study finds that one side effect of Trump-era trade wars has been cheaper whiskey in much of the United States. But if you live in whiskey hubs Kentucky or Tennessee, your prices actually went up.
Dane Cook’s Brother Stole $12 Million From Comedian, Hid Bricks of Cash in Pasta Sauce
Uh oh, Spaghetti O’s! Dane Cook’s brother stole $12 million from the comedian and hid bricks of cash inside pasta sauce, a new documentary reveals. Premiering on Sept. 29, “Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story” delves into the financial drama that absorbed the blockbuster comedian
Federal Reserve officials hint rate increase may be necessary
Multiple Federal Reserve officials indicated the central bank may need to raise interest rates later this year, according to newly released minutes of the Fed’s July meeting. While most participants at the joint meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and the Fed’s
Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ Dad Calls Out ‘Predatory’ Paparazzi Who ‘Hunted’ Her and the Press Who Asked ‘Misogynistic’ Questions When She Was a Teen
Jack Coleman, the “Heroes” actor who played the father of Hayden Panettiere’s Claire Bennet, posted an emotional tribute to his late co-star following her death this week at 36 years old. “I’m heartbroken. I couldn’t begin to put my thoughts into words until now, and they will
I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.
In China, rocket launches fuel tourism and space-age dreams
WENCHANG, China, Aug 20 - On a sweltering August night, thousands on China's Hainan island thronged the beaches around the Wenchang Space Launch Site, phones raised, waiting for a show.
Bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk targeted for politics, prosecutors say
Prosecutors allege the engraved bullet used to kill conservative commentator Charlie Kirk show alleged shooter Tyler Robinson targeted the commentator for his political beliefs. “Most importantly, Defendant ignores that he engraved one of the cartridges in his grandfather’s
US debt crosses $40T after doubling under Trump, Biden — sparking new warnings of fiscal crisis
Budget watch dogs warn that a full-blown debt crisis could erupt unless lawmakers confront an unsustainable fiscal outlook and raise taxes, cut spending or both.
Paramount CEO David Ellison eyes Austin as potential new base after threatening to ditch California during antitrust battle
As an antitrust battle threatens his Hollywood empire, Paramount boss David Ellison is eyeing a new base in Austin, Texas, The Post has learned.
Legacy of colonial biodiversity exploitation explains poverty in biodiversity-rich countries
Nature provides resources to society, and the diversity of species (think of pollinators, for example) is expected to underpin human economies. So why are the poorest countries also those richest in wildlife, containing a high number of different species? The reason, according
Rye reference genome uncovers diversity that could strengthen wheat breeding
Rye is not only a hardy and high-yielding crop, but also possesses a valuable gene pool for wheat breeding. An international research team led by the IPK Leibniz Institute has significantly improved the foundations for research and breeding by publishing a high-quality
‘Lucky’ Creators on Deciding Who Dies in the Finale, Why the Show Really Is Over and Not Knowing About Drew Starkey’s ‘Avid’ Fandom ‘Until We Killed Him’
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “All Good Things,” the finale of Apple TV’s “Lucky.” Luciana “Lucky” Armstrong (Anya Taylor-Joy) has just pulled off one last con on the most important person left in her life: her formerly incarcerated father, John
Trump administration plans crackdown on some immigrants' alleged tax refund 'abuse'
The Treasury Department and the IRS on Wednesday proposed stronger restrictions on certain immigrants’ ability to claim refundable tax credits — the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to curb access from non-U.S. citizens to federal benefits. The department suggested
Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia's foreign minister says she will summon the Israeli ambassador over 'insulting' Zomi Frankcom decision.
Trump eyes Keystone XL revival
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump says he wants to revive controversial pipeline President Trump indicated late Tuesday that a trade deal with Canada could involve a revival of the Keystone XL. © Dominika Zarzycka, NurPhoto via Getty
Defense minister talks are bigger than just India and Japan
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to India on Thursday, August 20, 2026, could well mark the beginning of a structural transition in Asian security architecture, shifting major bilateral relationships into cross-border defense-industrial frameworks. Koizumi’s
Blueberry recall over deadly E. coli fears hits FDA’s highest-risk level — with 12 sickened, 4 hospitalized
That innocent-looking bag of frozen blueberries may be the one thing you definitely don’t want to blend into your morning smoothie.
Solar panels can cool crops—and workers
Photovoltaic technology, most commonly seen as bulky solar panels used on solar farms, is expected to become a dominant energy source by 2050. But these panels are often installed on land that might otherwise be used to grow crops and feed a burgeoning population.
3D-printed ceramic waveguide lasers could surpass the power of glass fiber lasers by 10 times
At the bottom of the ocean, optical fibers transmit telecommunications and internet data around the world. Waveguides make that feat possible by channeling and amplifying the light—and therefore the data within—over enormous distances.
Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?
HoverAir drones always have intriguing gimmicks. This one folds flat to fit in your pocket. This one can land on water. Another can charge inside its carrying case. But the brand's latest trick might be its riskiest: it's attempting to sneak a drone past the FCC. In December
National debt marks new milestone
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story National debt marks new milestone The U.S. national debt crossed $40 trillion on Tuesday, according to newly released data from the Treasury Department. © AP