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Barron's senior writer Al Root, reporter Carleton English, and deputy editor Ben Levisohn discuss social security and the potential for revenue to be boosted by increasing taxes on earners above $400K.

Career enablers such as flexi-timing and remote working play a crucial role in women’s workforce participation, a study by leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) solutions company Avtar group has said. However, workplace enablers extended by employees alone cannot ensure women’s sustained employment; it requires significant investment from the city and state, as per the second edition of ‘Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI)’ index. The index ranks Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, and Hyderabad as the top five cities for women in India. The scores are based on three parameters – social inclusion, industrial/workplace inclusion, and citizen experience (safety, etc).

Dia Mirza has called upon the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to address the pressing issue immediately. Renowned for her vocal stance on climate change and environmental concerns, Mirza took to social media to express her distress and advocate for decisive measures. Her plea was conveyed through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where she drew attention to the alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 200.

Ranbir Kapoor recently stepped into the shoes of a police officer for an upcoming project with renowned director Rohit Shetty. While fans were initially thrilled by the prospect of seeing RK in a cop avatar, it turns out that the much-talked-about venture is an insurance ad, not a full-fledged film. The ad, which has garnered attention for its entertaining content, features Ranbir Kapoor trolling Rohit Shetty in a light-hearted manner.

ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok aims to grow the size of its US ecommerce business tenfold to as much as $17.5 billion this year, according to people familiar with the matter, posing a bigger threat to Amazon.com Inc. The 2024 merchandise volume goal for the US version of TikTok Shop — which melds online entertainment with impulse buying — was discussed in internal meetings in recent weeks and may still change depending on how the business goes, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing private information.

Whales Market, a new OTC decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Solana blockchain, has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its decentralized application (Dapp) and the introduction of its native token, $WHALES, on Mainnet. This launch marks the latest venture from the LootBot team, which is highly regarded for its innovative airdrop automation Telegram Bot. Building on this foundation, the LootBot team has strategically developed Whales Market, specifically targeting the OTC trading landscape within the Solana ecosystem.

Jeffrey Epstein, Wednesday, revealed scandalous that involved the names of former US President Bill Clinton, and Britain's Prince Andrew among others. A federal court in New York made confidential documents related to Epstein public yesterday. The latest disclosure is part of a defamation proceeding between Ghislaine Maxwell (Epstein's former mistress), sentenced in 2022 to 20 years in prison, and a plaintiff against the duo, Virginia Giuffre.

Bruce Willis has kept his family very close to him, during a troublesome year. His family has continued to support the actor of 'Die Hard' during his battle with dementia, sharing some special moments with him on social media. Scout, his daughter began the New Year by contemplating 2023, posting a series of significant pictures which include one where she is tightly holding onto her father.

Jimmy Kimmel had strong words for New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers after the NFL player suggested the late-night talk show host’s name would appear on a much-anticipated list of Jeffrey Epstein‘s associates.

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marriage. The divorce filing was made by Abasolo at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday, citing «irreconcilable differences» as the reason for their separation. The couple, who had been living separately since Sunday, made the announcement through Abasolo's Instagram statement. He expressed, «After more than 4 years of marriage, Rachel and I have made the difficult decision to part ways and start anew. Sometimes loving yourself and your partner means you must let go.» Lindsay, on the other hand, has not directly addressed the matter on her social media platforms but hinted at a challenging year in a New Year's Eve post.

It’s a new year, and there’s a new rent cap in Nova Scotia.

REC Ltd has entered into an MoU with Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) to extend loans up to ₹35,000 crore to finance multi-modal infrastructure projectsto be executed by RVNL over the next 5 years. These projects constitute multi-modal logistics hub projects, rail infrastructure projects, road, port, and metro projects bring developed by RVNL, a power ministry statement said.

Social reformer. Trailblazer. Although it did not include any bloodshed or body count, the revolution led by Savitribai Phule is no less monumental than India’s struggle for Independence.

With U.S. Federal Reserve officials expecting to cut interest rates in 2024, there are steps investors can take now to prepare.

India's conservation efforts, 'Aasha,' the cheetah named by Prime Minister Modi, has given birth to a litter of cubs inside Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Officials have confirmed that Aasha has delivered three cubs, bringing renewed hope for the resurgence of cheetahs in India. This momentous event is seen as a beacon of hope for the restoration of the cheetah population in the country, according to officials. An officer stated, «Aasha's successful delivery is a significant milestone in the ongoing conservation initiatives led by wildlife authorities and environmentalists across the nation.» The Prime Minister had chosen the name 'Aasha,' which means 'hope,' for the cheetah. Authorities are closely monitoring Aasha and her newborn cubs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for their growth and development. Union Minister Bhupendra shared the news of the arrival of the new cubs on social media, saying, «Purrs in the wild! Thrilled to share that Kuno National Park has welcomed three new members. The cubs have been born to Namibian Cheetah Aasha.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh to pay Rs 1 lakh in damages to former Uttar Pradesh minister Mahendra Singh in a defamation case. In an order, Civil Judge (Senior Division) Kamla Kant Gupta directed the AAP MP to pay the damages within two months, following which an interest of six per cent will be imposed on the amount.

Adani group, which is redeveloping Dharavi slums, plans to finance the entire project via internal accruals and possible sale of equity in the special purpose vehicle (SPV) set up for the project, according to sources. Earlier this week, the company had appointed three companies, including noted architect Hafeez Contractor, as city planners to present a draft development plan for the Asia's largest slum cluster. In a statement, the group, which has promised to invest Rs 21,000 crore in the project, said it roped in design firm Sasaki, consultancy firm Buro Happold as design planners for the project as well as some experts from Singapore Housing Development Board. The statement did not mention any timeline for the project. The Adani group had in November 2022 won the bid to redevelop Dharavi, with an initial equity investment of Rs 5,069 crore. Hafeez Contractor is known for revolutionary social housing and slum rehabilitation authority projects in the city, while Sasaki is an interdisciplinary design firm from the US and Buro Happold is a consultancy from England known for its creative and value-driven infrastructure solutions. When asked about the media reports that the company was about to reach financial closure for the project with two lenders agreeing to fund it, a source in the know said the tender conditions are very clear, we cannot raise any debt to fund the project. We will dip into our own finances and look at other innovative financial instruments.

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test Day 1: India made a powerful comeback against South Africa on Wednesday as the Proteas registered their lowest Test finish against Men in Blue on the score of 55. It all happened with lightning speed as India's star pacer Mohammed Siraj unleashed his wrath and destroyed South Africa's top order with 6 wickets. Using the bounce of the pitch of Newlands Cricket Ground, Indian pacers didn't allow any South African pacer to spend much time on the crease.

Blockchain firm CertiK recently issued a high-priority warning to users of the OKX Wallet, particularly those using the iOS application. The alert, communicated via social media and other channels in December 2023, stressed the urgency for users to update their applications due to a critical security flaw discovered by the firm.

7RCC, an ESG-conscious company, has recently applied for a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), marking a significant stride in the fusion of cryptocurrency investment with environmental sustainability. This innovative financial instrument aims to cater to investors who are increasingly focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in their investment decisions.