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BangkokPost.com 

Decree to ring in Top-Up Tax in 2025

The government says it is committed to implementing an emergency decree for the so-called Top-Up Tax in 2025, with expectations of increasing state revenue by over 10 billion baht per year.

World Soccer Talk: World Cup 2014 

Neymar's Al Hilal key teammate reportedly interested in returning to Flick's Barcelona

As the January transfer window approaches, a key Al Hilal teammate of Neymar is reportedly eyeing a return to Hansi Flick's FC Barcelona.

Al Hilal has successfully attracted top European talent in recent years, headlined by Neymar’s high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain. However, reports suggest that one of their key players is keen on a return to Barcelona to play under coach Hansi Flick.

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BangkokPost.com 

Thai meeting and convention outlook improves

A stronger recovery in flight seats and numerous large-scale international events each expected to draw between 10,000 and 100,000 attendees are expected to help drive revenue of the Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) segment to 200 billion baht, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).

Google.com 

Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden’s death row commutations - The Associated Press

  1. Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden’s death row commutations  The Associated Press
  2. The Three Death Row Prisoners Biden Chose Not to Spare  The New York Times
  3. Pair accused in 2002 murder of Marshall student to have death sentences commuted as part of Biden's announcement  West Virginia MetroNews
  4. Joe Biden’s Moral Wisdom  The Atlantic
  5. Trump rep says Biden move to commute sentences for most death row inmates a 'slap in the face' to victims... Читать дальше...

CBSNews.com 

Holiday weather forecast for across the U.S.

Millions across the West Coast and Central Plains are expecting a warm holiday season while the East is bracing for another round of cold weather. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.

CBSNews.com 

Rep. Sean Casten reacts to Matt Gaetz ethics report

On Monday morning, the public got its first look into the House Ethics Committee's findings on former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, a Republican. Democratic Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois, who had been pushing for the report's release, joins CBS News with his reaction.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Texas GOP Rep. Kay Granger set back by health challenges in last months in Congress, office says

The office of Republican Rep. Kay Granger of Texas says she is having "unforeseen health challenges. A statement provided by her office Monday did not specify what health problems the 81-year-old has been having over the past year. Granger has not cast a vote in Washington since July. She announced in 2023 that she would not seek reelection. Granger was the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in the U.S. House. Before that, she was the mayor of Fort Worth. Her seat will be filled in January by Republican Craig Goldman.

The Atlantic  

Joe Biden’s Moral Wisdom

The president has commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row to life without parole, a historic move.