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Legislators propose 15% to 25% tax rate for new states adopting internet gambling
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling,...
Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission.Trump...
Austrian court rules that Ukrainian businessman Firtash can't be extradited to the US
VIENNA -- An Austrian court has ruled that Ukrainian businessman Dymitro Firtash can't be extradited to the U.S. in a long-running legal saga...
US senators are set to grill officials from 5 airlines over fees for seats and checked bags
A U.S. Senate panel planned to take aim at airline executives Wednesday for the carriers' growing use of fees for early boarding, better...
Mexico raises its minimum wage by 12%, but it marks no increase in dollar terms
MEXICO CITY -- Mexico announced Wednesday that it will increase its still strikingly low daily minimum wage by 12% next year. But because...
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years, the global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras...