A former waiter at London's Metropolitan Mayfair casino is suing for a fairer share of tips, alleging managers received a disproportionate amount of cash tips and service charges. The case highlights concerns over transparency in tip distribution following new legislation.
As 2026 hits its midpoint, the box office sees "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" surpass $1 billion, while "Project Hail Mary" and horror films "Backrooms" and "Obsession" also perform strongly. Critics highlight "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" and "The Sheep Detectives" for their depth and originality.
While taxing billionaires' wealth might seem appealing, California's proposed one-time 5% tax on fortunes over $1bn may not be the most effective solution. Instead, closing loopholes in the current tax system, restoring fairness to income taxation, and reforming the estate tax could generate more revenue without the practical and political risks associated with wealth taxes.
Amy Hunt defended her British 100m crown in Birmingham with a season's best of 11.01 seconds, narrowly beating rival Dina Asher-Smith. In the men's 100m, Romell Glave won his first British title with a personal best of 9.98 seconds, dipping under 10 seconds legally for the first time.
The US Congress is considering a bill that would impose annual registration fees on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners to fund road maintenance. The proposed fees, which would increase over time, have drawn criticism for potentially burdening EV owners and reducing investments in charging infrastructure.
Hong Kong's SFC is increasingly using monetary settlements, totaling HK$2.5 billion recently, to address financial misconduct. This aligns with global trends, prioritizing compensation for investors over lengthy legal battles and jail terms.
Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttges gibt die Forderung nach einem 'Fair Share' an US-Technologieriesen wie Google und Netflix auf, um stattdessen Partnerschaften zu suchen, nachdem politische Unterstützung fehlte.
A version of the British Parliament has been around since 1265 in one form or another, and has survived murderous kings, civil and world wars, lord protectors, skirmishes that inspired the Game of Thrones Red Wedding, and one lettuce that briefly became a constitutional actor. It has seen its fair share of entertaining characters.
Advocates are proposing a flat 25 per cent tax on gas exports, but representatives say the industry is being unfairly targeted.
An inquiry into the taxation of gas resources has heard from proponents for a tax, who believe Australians are being robbed of their fair share of wealth from the nation's natural resources, and opponents, who argue touching tax settings would spook investors.
An inquiry into the taxation of gas resources has heard from proponents for a tax, who believe Australians are being robbed of their fair share of wealth from the nation's natural resources, and opponents, who argue touching tax settings would spook investors.
Kodak CEO Jim Continenza details the company's turnaround since 2019, highlighting the resurgence of film in Hollywood, financial recovery, and a focus on long-term growth.
