Day: October 23, 2023
A global effort to stop billionaire tax evasion could earn $250 billion: study
By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) – Governments should open a new front in the international clampdown on tax evasion with a global minimum tax on billionaires, which could raise $250 billion annually, the EU Tax Observatory said on Monday. If levied, t…
Outdoor security cameras (wired) recommendations
I’m after a recommendation on wired outdoor security cameras. Currently have Nest Outdoor IQs which worked well but they mysteriously died recently and I want to move to a completely new brand. An integrated floodlight would be nice to have. I also wan…
China urges Gaza ceasefire, willing to do whatever needed to end violence
Touring the Middle East, Beijing’s special envoy Zhai Jun expresses concern about risk of widening conflict.
Cougars rewind: Cameron Ward faces some pocket presence questions as OL improves
Cougars QB Cameron Ward has developed a strange propensity for hanging in the pocket a touch too long — and thinning his team’s chances at converting first downs.
Argentina heads to runoff as economy minister leads far-right outsider
Sergio Massa and Javier Milei will face-off next month after stronger-than-expected showing by ruling coalition.
NSW treaty will not progress beyond consultation until after election, Chris Minns says
The premier walks back reconciliation plans after voice defeat, saying whatever the state’s year-long consultation recommends will be taken to votersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free a…
California Law Limits Bitcoin ATM Transactions to $1,000 to Thwart Scammers
One 80-year-old retired teacher in Los Angeles lost $69,000 in bitcoin to scammers. And 46,000 people lost over $1 billion to crypto scams since 2021 (according to America’s Federal Trade Commission).
Now the Los Angeles Times reports California’s ne…
China crackdown on cyber scams in Southeast Asia nets thousands but leaves networks intact
Regional and Chinese authorities have netted thousands of people in a crackdown of scammers in Southeast Asia, but experts say they are failing to root out the local elites and criminal networks that are bound to keep running the schemes.
Only a fraction of risk leaders are prepared for GenAI threats
While 93% of companies recognize the risks associated with using generative AI inside the enterprise, only 9% say they’re prepared to manage the threat, according to Riskonnect. The research reveals a profound AI risk management gap: To date, only 17% …