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Trump lawyer may get a tax break from the $130,000 Stormy Daniels payment

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Amid all the headlines over a $130,000 payment porn star Stormy Daniels received from an attorney representing President Donald Trump, there’s one party not mentioned. That would be the Internal Revenue Service. Uncle Sam will likely want to collect taxes on the money. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, filed suit on March 6 against Trump in a Los Angeles court, seeking to void a nondisclosure agreement that would keep her from discussing an “intimate relationship” she says she had with the president more than 10 years ago. Her lawyer claimed that the agreement isn’t valid because Trump never signed it. (The lawsuit and the nondisclosure agreement are available here, via NBC News.) As part of this agreement, dated Oct. 28, 2016, Daniels allegedly received $130,000 from a company called Essential Consultants LLC. Trump’s attorney Michael D. Cohen has reportedly admitted to facilitating a payment in that amount to Daniels. Further, Cohen reportedly used a

Bitcoin hits US$50K for 1st time since 2021. What’s behind the surge

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Bitcoin BTC= hit the $50,000 level for the first time in more than two years as the world’s largest cryptocurrency was buoyed by expectations of interest rate cuts later this year and last month’s regulatory nod for U.S. exchange-traded funds designed to track its price. The cryptocurrency has risen 16.3 per cent so far this year, on Monday touching its highest since Dec. 27, 2021. At 12:56 p.m. EST (1756 GMT), bitcoin was up 4.96 per cent on the day at $49,899, having oscillated around the $50,000 level. “$50,000 is a significant milestone for bitcoin after the launch of spot ETFs last month not only failed to elicit a move above this key psychological level but led to a 20 per cent sell-off,” said Antoni Trenchev, co-founder of crypto lending platform Nexo. Crypto stocks also enjoyed a boost on Monday, with crypto exchange Coinbase COIN.O up 4.9 per cent and crypto miners Riot Platforms RIOT.O and Marathon Digital MARA.O up 10.8 per cent and 11.9 per cent, respectiv

Total solar eclipse: All you need to know about the rare celestial event

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A total solar eclipse is set to darken skies across central and Eastern Canada in a rare celestial event last witnessed in the country 45 years ago. On April 8, the eclipse’s path will cross through Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Several cities and towns will go into complete darkness during the day for a few minutes. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, aligning perfectly and completely blocking the sunlight. Typically, a total solar eclipse is visible once roughly every 18 months or once every one to two years from somewhere on Earth, but for a given location this can be a very rare occurrence coming after a gap of centuries. “It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime things that you know you might not be able to get to experience again,” said Ilana MacDonald, outreach co-ordinator for the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of To

Joly calls NATO ‘united’ as Trump says he’d encourage Russian attacks on members

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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says NATO’s military alliance is more “united than ever before” but stopped short of joining other allies in their criticism of U.S. Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, after he threatened to abandon members who miss their spending targets. Canada has for years fallen short of hitting the agreed upon target to spend two per cent of GDP on defence, as have other members. “NATO has kept us safe as a country and has kept all those part of the alliance safe,” Joly told reporters Monday. “We’ve done a lot, but we need to do more.” Her remarks come two days after the former U.S. president said he would “encourage” Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to NATO allies who don’t pay their bills. “Well sir, if we don’t pay, and we’re attacked by Russia — will you protect us?” Trump quoted an unnamed leader as saying. “I said: ‘You didn’t pay? You’re delinquent?’ He said: ‘Yes, let’s say that happened.’ No, I would not

Effective Strategies for Managing Anger in the Workplace

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Managing workplace anger effectively is essential for maintaining a positive work environment and fostering healthy professional relationships. Here are several strategies for handling anger in the workplace, rephrased for clarity: * Practice Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: Cultivate an awareness of your emotions and triggers. By recognizing the early signs of frustration or anger, you can take proactive steps to calm down before your feelings escalate. * Implement Stress-Reduction Techniques: Engage in activities that reduce stress, such as deep breathing, meditation, or short walks. These practices can help lower your overall stress levels, making you less prone to anger. * Seek Constructive Solutions: Focus on identifying the root cause of your anger and explore practical solutions. Addressing the underlying issue directly with the involved parties can prevent similar situations in the future. * Communicate Effectively: When expressing your feelings, use “I” statem

ROSALIA MOVES TO MIAMI OFFICIALLY THIS IS HOW SHE CELEBRATED

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Rosalia is officially a Florida resident. The fan-favorite singer is celebrating a new chapter of her life after multiple rumors about her potential move to Miami, sharing a photo of her recently approved driver’s license. “I was approved,” the singer wrote in Spanish on Instagram. “They gave me my driver’s license,” she added. Rosalia also celebrated by getting colorful tooth gems. The singer shared a glimpse of the process, showing how they were applied, and including a photo of the final result. Rosalia has been traveling around the world in recent months, spending some time in Los Angeles and New York City, where she was spotted with her new boyfriend Jeremy Allen White. And while she is known for splitting her time between multiple cities and countries, she now resides in Florida. “Neighbor,” Diplo commented, while someone else wrote, “Florida girl.” Fans of the artist commented on her recent life change, while others were focused on a photo of her meal. Rosalia shar