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NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “ no tax on tips ” pledge became a catchphrase for his 2024 campaign. Now it’s inching closer to reality.The idea is firmly planted in the sprawling tax cuts package Republicans are hashing out in the House and aiming to pass in the coming days. And in a surprise move, the Senate voted this week to unanimously approve the idea. The proposal has widespread support from the public, lawmakers in both parties and employers who believe such a law will bring relief to the working class. But many critics say that it would…

KUWAIT: Zain announced its sponsorship of the annual launch event organized by global media group The Business Year, in collaboration with the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA). The event, titled Kuwait’s New Era, featured a series of insightful panel discussions on strategic investment efforts and the latest policies and regulations enhancing Kuwait’s appeal as a regional investment hub.Zain took part in the opening ceremony, attended by Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel, KDIPA Director General Sheikh Dr Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Zain Kuwait CEO Nawaf Al-Gharabally, Chairman of the Kuwait Banking Association Hamad Al-Marzouq, and a prominent lineup…

With just weeks to go until New York City’s mayoral primary, one of the leading candidates, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, finds himself under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. He seems to think it might actually help. In a new advertisement released Wednesday, the Cuomo campaign seized on the investigation as a potential selling point to voters, calling it an attempt by the Trump administration to “interfere with New York City’s election.”“Why? Because Andrew Cuomo is the last person they want as mayor,” the ad says. “If Donald Trump doesn’t want Andrew Cuomo as mayor, you do.”It added that…

KUWAIT: The International Women’s Group (IWG) in cooperation with the ASEAN Committee in Kuwait (ACK), under the chairmanship of Vietnam, successfully hosted a vibrant cultural and tourism evening on May 18, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event brought together members of the IWG and many other distinguished guests from the diplomatic corps and private sector in Kuwait. In her opening remarks, Polina Dlamini, President of the IWG and wife of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Eswatini, warmly welcomed a multitude of guests and emphasized the cultural diversity and growing presence of ASEAN in Kuwait.“The Southeast Asian nations…

Five people have been handed suspended one-year prison sentences for racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.The Provincial Court of Valladolid convicted all five of hate crimes relating to incidents in a match at the Jose Zorrilla Stadium in December 2022.The suspension of their sentences is conditional on the defendants, “who apologised and expressed their remorse in a letter addressed to Vinicius”, not attending football stadia where official sports competitions are held for three years or committing further offences.Fines ranging from 1,080 euro (£913) to 1,620 euro (£1,369) were also imposed.”Thanks to the efforts of LaLiga, which filed the complaint…

KUWAIT: LuLu Hypermarket is delighted to celebrate International Tea Day across all its outlets in Kuwait with a week-long promotion that invites customers to discover the rich and diverse world of tea. This exclusive event brings together over 150 plus premium tea varieties imported from some of the most renowned tea-producing countries, including India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, the USA, Canada, and more. The celebration reflects LuLu’s commitment to offering global tastes under one roof, making it a true paradise for tea lovers.From the boldness of traditional black teas and the comforting spices of masala chai…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House on Wednesday, proclaiming that “lesser teams would have crumbled” during its nail-biting title game victory.“It was looking bad,” Trump said, noting that Houston led by as many as 12 points in a game Florida rallied to win 65-63 in San Antonio in April. ”Did you think you were going to win?” Florida (36-4) delivered four come-from-behind victories in six March Madness wins. The Gators led the finale for a total of 64 seconds, including the last 46 ticks of a contest that…

May 21, 2025, 01:59 PM ETThree clubs are ready to compete for highly promising Benfica defender Tomás Araújo, while Arsenal and Manchester United have been given a boost if they want to sign Victor Osimhen. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January gradesTOP STORIES- Guardiola tells Man City: I want a smaller squad or I’ll quit- Source: Barça keen on Liverpool’s Díaz- Pochettino: Turner risks being replaced as USMNT starterBenfica star Tomás Araújo won his first senior cap for Portugal earlier this…

Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensMay 21, 2025, 01:28 PM ETBarcelona coach Hansi Flick has extended his contract with the club after guiding them to the LaLiga title, signing a new deal until 2027.Flick, 60, was appointed last summer and has led Barça to a domestic treble in his first season in charge, winning the league, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercopa.Barça also made progress in the Champions League, reaching a first semifinal since 2019 before losing to Inter Milan after extra time.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThe former Bayern Munich and Germany coach’s previous deal was due to expire in 2026.Barça would have…

CNN  —  Imagine boarding a flight from Seattle to London, but instead of burning fossil fuel, your plane’s engine runs on fuel created — quite literally — from thin air. It sounds like science fiction, but research labs are already working on making it happen. So far it’s on a very small scale. A new class of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pulls carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and turns it into jet fuel, offering a glimpse into a future where aviation could be virtually emissions-free. The catch? The price tag for these e-fuels is still sky-high. The high cost…