China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called for more engagement with the United States, and warned against confrontations between the two global powers, according to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry.
Hong Kong Property Downturn Stings HSBC
The London-based bank reported a drop in second-quarter net profit and said it plans to initiate a share buyback of up to $3 billion. ( read original story ...)
Hipcamp reveals top spots for camping in Georgia
From a 4.5-acre North Georgia getaway with a waterfall to a riverside site overlooking the Broad River, Hipcamp has released its list of the best Georgia campsites. How it works: Hipcamp is... well, ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia goes from ‘Judicial Hellhole’ to ‘Tort Reform Trailblazer’
Georgia's tort reform law has earned the state a "Tort Reform Trailblazer" recognition less than a year after it was called a "Judicial Hellhole." ... ( read original story ...)
Outrage in Georgia as one home owes $8 in property taxes and another of …
If it passes, then Georgia cities, county government and local school boards can use a one-time escape hatch to opt out in early 2025. Georgia property tax collections rose 41 percent from 2018 to ... ( read original story ...)
Push to eliminate Georgia’s income tax gains momentum in the Senate. Why not everyone is on board
While supporters say getting rid of the tax would be a win for families, critics worry it would mean higher taxes elsewhere. ( read original story ...)
Georgia statewide ballot measure 2024 | Personal property tax – 11Alive.com
Do you approve the Act that increases an exemption from property tax for all tangible personal property from $7,500.00 to $20,000.00? Explanation: This ballot measure is more straight forward. ( read original story ...)
Palestine Action co-founder wins High Court permission to fight government’s terror ban
Palestine Action co-founder wins High Court permission to fight government's terror ban - A judge has ruled Palestine Action’s co-founder can bring a High Court challenge ... ( read original story ...)
29 Years of Yemen: Mapping the Political, Social, and Economic Evolution of a Nation
Yemen, located at the crossroads of the Arabian Peninsula, has experienced a turbulent yet remarkable journey over the past 29 years. This video offers a map-based exploration of Yemen’s modern ... ( read original story ...)
JW Marriott brand hotel to debut in Uzbekistan
Marriott International has entered an agreement with developer Alliance Holding to launch the first JW Marriott brand hotel in Uzbekistan. Set to open by the end of this year, the JW Marriott hotel ... ( read original story ...)