Lawmaker: Budget likely to increase little cigar tax
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Taxes on a type of cigar that looks like a cigarette may be going up in Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Taxes on a type of cigar that looks like a cigarette may be going up in Wisconsin.
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The NHL Playoffs are filled with traditions and superstitions, some stranger than others. But maybe none are as strange as the tradition during Nashville Predators playoffs games where fans throw gigantic catfish on the ice.
The latest came courtesy of Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan.
The Predators advanced to their first Stanley Cup Final with a 6-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 on Monday night. The big goal came with about six minutes to go when Colton Sissons netted his third of the game.
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The mayor of New Orleans called on the city's residents to let go of a "false narrative of history" after four of the city's Confederate monuments came down last week.
In a speech at New Orleans' Gallier Hall, Mayor Mitch Landrieu said that the city's monuments were "not just innocent remembrances of a benign history."
The Democratic mayor first pushed to remove four of the city's Confederate-era monuments after Dylann Roof murdered nine people at an African American church in Charleston... Читать дальше...
If the Warriors were riding high after sweeping unbeaten into the NBA Finals, at least one member of the squad was given a humbling reminder not to get too — dare we pun — big-headed.
The former One Direction member transcends the “former boy-bander” label by not giving a shit about the “former boy-bander” label.
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Both side's squeezed through their respective semi-finals, despite heading into the second-leg leading the tie. It is Jose Mourinho's side, however, that are the favourites among the bookmakers.
Both side's squeezed through their respective semi-finals, despite heading into the second-leg leading the tie. It is Jose Mourinho's side, however, that are the favourites among the bookmakers.
BERLIN — Germany’s defense minister says no decision has been made whether to pull troops out of an air base in Turkey, but that there are alternatives. Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday she has just visited an alternative base in Jordan, and “it is an interesting alternative.” But she says there will be more
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The border tax is causing a stir in the retail industry, as politicians and executives clash on how to fix a "broken" system.
"Under the new border adjustment tax, American families — your constituents — would pay more so many multinational corporations can pay even less," Target CEO Brian Cornell testified in a House of Representatives committee meeting on Tuesday.
Cornell called the US's current tax code "broken." However, he said the proposed border adjustment tax, which taxes imports 20% while exempting exports... Читать дальше...
Spanish mountaineer Kilian Jornet has set a record for the fastest ascent of Mount Everest without fixed ropes or supplementary oxygen, climbing the world's highest peak in just 26 hours, his team said Tuesday.
BAMAKO, Mali — Authorities say two United Nations peacekeepers from Chad have been killed when their foot patrol was ambushed in the Kidal region of northern Mali. The U.N. mission known as MINUSMA said in a statement they were killed early Tuesday outside Aguelhok. A third peacekeeper was wounded. There is no immediate claim of
US President Donald Trump telephoned Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday to assure her of America's "unbreakable commitment" in the wake of a suicide bombing in England that killed 22 people.
AirBuddy is a floating, battery-powered air compressor that delivers freshly pressurized surface air to a diver so they don't have to wear heavy scuba gear. Read more...
Читать дальше...BORMIO, Italy — Tom Dumoulin’s overall lead in the Giro d’Italia was drastically reduced in the race’s toughest stage Tuesday after the Dutchman stopped to answer the call of nature at the foot of the last of three major climbs. Defending champion Vincenzo Nibali of the Bahrain-Merida team won the 16th leg, which crossed the
The verdict is in: Rookie slugger Aaron Judge is getting his own rooting section at Yankee Stadium. Now in session, The Judge's Chambers.
French anti-corruption police searched the homes of PSG footballers Angel Di Maria and Javier Pastore as well as the club's offices as part of an investigation into alleged financial offences.
The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m. on Byron Highway and sent three vehicles careening off the roadway, according to the California Highway Patrol. Witnesses told CHP officers that the driver who was killed was in a Pontiac sedan that was heading south on Byron Highway at 60 mph and was weaving in and out of lanes, officials said. A 25-year-old man in a Toyota Camry driving behind the Impala swerved to avoid the crash and went off the roadway, smacking into a power pole and a concrete culvert, CHP officials said. Читать дальше...
The department is expected to accuse Fiat of using "defeat devices" in the diesel vehicles.
‘Morning Joe’ Calls Trump a ‘Jackass,’ Compares Him to ‘Dumb and Dumber’ Character (Video) “Morning Joe” aired a clip of Trump telling reporters that he “never mentioned the word Israel” during a recent meeting with Russian officials. The “Morning Joe” namesake then pointed out that the intelligence Trump allegedly leaked has to do with ISIS, the terror organization that is claiming responsibility for Monday’s tragic attack in Manchester. Read original story ‘Morning Joe’ Calls Trump a ‘Jackass,’... Читать дальше...
In a few days we will be ringing in Ramadan, when millions around the globe will fast with the hope of purifying their hearts and souls. For many, this is the month of charity and good deeds. People are supposed to be kinder to each other and be a little bit more understanding. It’s the month when many take on the challenge of tackling their bad habits, from smoking to swearing. But perhaps most importantly, it’s the season of solidarity with those less fortunate.
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A look back at the James Bond actor's most memorable roles, after his death at the age of 89.
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