Tax Freedom Day May 8 sets record for year’s burden
Washington AP notes Tax Freedom Day arrives May 8, the latest on record, signaling the date by which the average worker earns enough to cover federal state and local taxes. The Tax Foundation cites budget pressures and income growth slowdowns that could push the date later, with IRS expecting a record 113 million returns and many extensions available.
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Looters strip abandoned base in CAPAS Philippines
Hundreds loot a base after the U S Navy left, taking manhole covers and underground cables. Capt. Jose Edwin Sabijon says looters ranged from children to elders, living nearby. Pentagon plans to turn over Camp John Hay near Baguio on July 1 as part of reducing U S military presence.
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Cairo feast leaves 19 dead from salted fish poisoning
AP reports in Cairo that at least 19 people died and hundreds sickened after consuming salted fish at Sham el Nessim spring feast. The tradition marks the season with onions eggs and lettuce as millions celebrated across Egypt. In Scotland, intruders freed owls foxes badgers and other animals at Highland Wildlife Park in Aviemore but no dangerous animals escaped.
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EC lifts sanctions on South Africa over apartheid end
The European Community agreed to lift remaining sanctions on imports of iron steel and gold coins from South Africa to reward moves to end apartheid. Italy and Germany announced the decision after a foreign ministers meeting of the 12 nation bloc. The UN arms embargo remains in force. The ANC said it was too soon to lift sanctions.
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Italian coast fears a black summer after Haven oil spill
In Celle Ligure on the Italian Riviera, tar from the Haven oil spill coats beaches as spectators watch the burning tanker sink offshore near Genoa. Officials deploy barriers and coordinate cleanup while locals warn tourism may suffer for the season.
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Van Gogh Museum Heist Leaves 20 Paintings Stolen Abandoned
Police say two armed bandits penetrated a secure Amsterdam museum, stole 20 van Gogh paintings worth hundreds of millions, then abandoned them at a train station about 11 miles away. The robbers fled in a guard’s car after holding two guards hostage. some works were torn or scratched and three were seriously damaged. No arrests have been made as investigators weigh why the paintings were abandoned.
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