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Silicon Valley Billionaires' Secret Chat Revealed Amidst California Tax Fight
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Silicon Valley Billionaires' Secret Chat Revealed Amidst California Tax Fight

A private Signal chat involving billionaires like Sergey Brin and Marc Andreessen, who discussed strategies to combat California's proposed 5% wealth tax, has been revealed. Their efforts, including backing candidates and attempting to buy signature-gathering companies, have largely failed, with the tax measure polling strongly and legislative action pending.

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Times of India
Wes Streeting proposes 'wealth tax that works' by equalising CGT with income tax
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Politik·21.05.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Wes Streeting proposes 'wealth tax that works' by equalising CGT with income tax

Wes Streeting, a former Health Secretary, has proposed a "wealth tax that works" by equalising Capital Gains Tax (CGT) with income tax rates (20%, 40%, 45%). He estimates this could raise £12bn annually and aims to encourage investment while closing loopholes. Tax experts have offered mixed reactions, with some calling it a necessary reform and others noting it's not a new idea and the "devil is in the detail."

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BBC Business
Zack Polanski says he was wrong to call himself a Red Cross spokesperson
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06.05.2026

Zack Polanski says he was wrong to call himself a Red Cross spokesperson

Green party leader also accuses rightwing media of politically motivated attacks as popularity growsZack Polanski has said he was wrong to describe himself as a British Red Cross spokesperson, and that intensified media scrutiny of the Green party reflected fears of its rising popularity and support for wealth taxes.Polanski described himself as a British Red Cross spokesperson while campaigning for the party leadership, the Times revealed. The claim was also mentioned on his personal website in 2020 when he said he was “really proud of the work we do”. Continue reading...

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Guardian UK