United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday warned of a looming “humanitarian catastrophe” in Afghanistan, calling on member countries to contribute aid to support Afghans in “their darkest hour of need.” The UN head said in a statement that Afghans face a “deepening humanitarian and economic crisis in the country” following the Taliban’s consolidation of […]
Read MoreThe U.S. and Taliban will sign a peace deal by the end of the month, the Taliban reportedly said Monday. Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi, a senior Taliban leader, said in a video shared with journalists that “both sides have initiated the final draft of the peace agreement. Now talks are concluded,” according to The Washington […]
Read MoreThe Tokyo Marathon will limit its number of participants due to concerns over coronavirus, organizers said Monday. The March 1 marathon will now be held only for “marathon elites” and “wheelchair elites,” according to the update. “We have been preparing for the Tokyo Marathon 2020 (Sunday, March 1) while implementing preventive safety measures, however, now that case […]
Read MoreToday is Tuesday. Welcome to Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup. Headed into the upcoming Labor Day weekend, two key federal agencies warned Tuesday that hackers may use the extended weekend to go after U.S. companies, in particular following […]
Read MoreThe IRS has removed guidance from its website that said in-game virtual currency in video games such as Fortnite could be subject to a new reporting requirement on federal tax returns. IRS Chief Counsel Michael Desmond said the video game currencies should not have been included in the guidance alongside bitcoin, according to a report by Bloomberg Tax. He […]
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Read MoreA group of 20 GOP-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over recent guidances that said last year’s Supreme Court decision expanding protections against LGBT discrimination in the workplace could also be applied to transgender workers and students when using bathrooms, locker rooms or joining sports teams. In a complaint filed Monday […]
Read MoreHappy Tuesday and welcome to On The Money, your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup. Today’s Big Deal: How businesses are pushing their employees to get vaccinated by targeting their wallets. We’ll also look at another record-breaking jump in house prices, dwindling Social Security funds, and […]
Read MoreOklahoma Rep. Markwayne MullinMarkwayne MullinGOP lawmaker threatened officials while trying to enter Afghanistan: report Overnight Energy: Update on Biden administration conservation goals | GOP sees opportunity to knock Biden amid rising gas prices | Push for nationwide electric vehicle charging stations GOP sees opportunity to knock Biden amid rising gas prices MORE (R) allegedly threatened […]
Read MoreHundreds of millions of gallons of toxic sewage have spilled into bodies of water and roads off the Atlantic coast of Florida, killing fish and sea creatures as well as leaking into residential houses and buildings. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis (D) plans to discuss requests for state and federal aid as more than 211 million […]
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