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Analysts Say Cuba's 'Opaque' Power Structure Makes Post-Regime Transition Hard to Predict: 'Cuba Is Not Venezuela'

Analysts say the highly centralized and opaque structure of power in Cuba makes it difficult to identify who could lead a political transition on the island, even as Washington signals talks with figures inside the government.

Latin Times · Mar 12

'Let there be as much outrage': Zohran Mamdani reacts to criticism after hosting first iftar at New York City Hall

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani reacted to the barrage of hate that he received after he hosted his first iftar at New York City Hall. Mamdani was called the enemy inside and in reply, the first Muslim mayor of NYC said there should be similar outrage from politicians in…

The Times of India · Mar 12

Washington Teacher Accused of Rape—Parents Call for Accountability at School

A Washington teacher was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a student. Parents are demanding transparency and accountability from the school

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

Starbucks Founder to Flee Washington With $3.5B Fortune After State Passes Millionaires Tax

The founder of Starbucks announced he was moving to Florida just as Washington state Democrats voted to create the state's first income tax, targeting those who make more than $1 million a year.

International Business Times · Mar 12

Starbucks Billionaire Howard Schultz Leaves Seattle for Florida the Same Day Democrats Pass Income Tax Bill

Starbucks founder Howard Schultz decided to move to Miami from Seattle after Democrats passed an income tax bill for Washington to levy a 9.9% tax on households earnings $1 million annually.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

Israel and the US are fighting Iran together. Are they on the same page though?

The differences between what Trump and Netanyahu want out of this war are starting to show and complicating how it will end

The Guardian - US · Mar 12

Keir Starmer 'Knew' About Mandelson's Ongoing Epstein Relationship — Files Reveal Ignored Warnings

The 147-page dossier reveals that internal due diligence reports flagged Mandelson's 'particularly close relationship' with Epstein.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

Illinois and Pennsylvania Quietly Decouple From Federal Tax Law — What It Means for Businesses and Revenue

You have likely spent months planning your business strategy around the new federal tax incentives passed in Washington. You expect those deductions to lower your liability and free up cash for new equipment or hiring. However, a major shift is happening at the state level that could completely erase those…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 11

What the Mandelson documents reveal – and what we still don’t know

What have we learned from release of files relating to former peer’s appointment – and sacking – as UK ambassador to Washington?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

Billionaire Starbucks former CEO moves to Florida after 40 years in Washington following 'millionaire tax': 'Retirement phase'

Howard Schultz, the billionaire former chief executive of Starbucks, announced that he and his wife have moved from their longtime home in Seattle, Washington, where they lived for 40 years, to Miami, Florida.

The Times of India · Mar 11