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Has the West End found its golden age for creative musicals?
Following a string of triumphs for musicals featuring original soundtracks, West End actors, authors, and producers are convinced that audiences are now "willing to undertake risks." While jukebox musicals currently predominate in London's West End, certain stars of the theatre contend that the triumph of original productions serves as evidence that "audiences are willing to take a chance."
If I sell bitcoin without cashing out, do I pay capital gains tax?
How does the IRS handle capital gains from Bitcoin investments? Is the tax liability incurred upon asset sale or the return of the benefit to your fiat bank account? Since making a small investment in Bitcoin during the peak of the previous bull market (2020), I have incurred investment losses for the majority of that period. I am once again in the black and am uncertain of my next steps regarding the sale.
A post office attorney has been charged with “big fat lying”
Former senior Post Office attorney Jarnail Singh has denied knowledge of vulnerabilities in the Horizon system during the three-year prosecution of sub-postmasters. Jason Beer, the Horizon inquiry's chief counsel, condemned Mr. Singh as having "blown a colossal lie." On the eve of the 2010 trial of Seema Misra, a sub-postmistress who was incarcerated during her pregnancy, an email was transmitted to Mr. Singh.
Palestine conflict deadliest for journalists
May 3 is observed annually as World Press Freedom Day by UNESCO. Today marks the occurrence of a highly precarious period for journalists around the world, as the Israeli invasion of Gaza has become the deadliest conflict in the history of media professionals. "Losing a journalist is equivalent to losing ears and eyes to the outside world." Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said in a statement today, "We lose a voice for the voiceless."
First wild animal to cure wound using medicinal plant: Orangutan
According to scientists, Rakus, a male Sumatran orangutan, exhibited a specific behavior in which he tore leaves and chewed on them before administering the resulting mixture to a wound below his right eye. A first for wild animals, an orangutan was observed using a plant with healing properties to treat a laceration on its face, according to scientists.
Germany calls Russian cyberattack ‘intolerable’, warns of consequences
Germany has issued a warning that "state-sponsored" Russian hackers were responsible for an "intolerable" intrusion against Social Democratic Party (SPD) members, threatening repercussions. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced on Friday that a federal German investigation into the perpetrators of the 2023 cyberattack against the SPD, a major coalition partner, had reached its conclusion.
Taliban-erased Afghan activist exposes Iranian women’s plight
A youthful Afghani activist for women's rights recently departed the country for Iran. Although women in both nations have limited rights, the activist remarked that she noticed an enormous contrast between the two countries upon her arrival. That changed when Iranian women disclosed the suffering they endured at the hands of the Islamic Republic's regime.
A Chinese projectile departs for the far side of the Moon
A purported global first, China has launched a probe to collect samples from the far side of the Moon. The Chang'e-6 probe was deployed from the Wenchang Space Launch Center atop an unmanned rocket at approximately 17:27 local time (10:27 BST). The objective of the 53-day mission is to return to Earth for analysis of approximately two kilograms of lunar samples.
Jerusalem wall ruins may confirm Bible’s authenticity
A scientific breakthrough has revealed the truth regarding an ancient Jerusalem site, disproving the judgment of experts and validating the account in the Bible. Scholars had previously held the belief that a section of the wall situated in the city's original core was constructed during the tenure of Hezekiah, King of Judah, which spanned the seventh and eighth centuries BC.
Gaza war probe: ICC seeks end to court threats
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) prosecutor's office has issued a request to cease what it considers to be intimidation of its staff, stating that such threats could violate the "administration of justice" by the permanent war crimes tribunal of the globe. On Friday, the Hague-based office of International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan issued a statement urging an immediate cessation of any endeavors to hinder, intimidate, or inappropriately exert influence over its officials.
Brazil floods: 29 dead, many displaced
On Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva embarked on a visit to the state of Rio Grande do Sul to meet with local authorities and convey his solidarity in the wake of the proclamation of a state of catastrophe. The region has experienced the forced displacement of over 10,000 individuals.
Elyakim Libman: Israel finds Hamas hostage remains
An individual believed to have been kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 has been pronounced dead, according to the Israel Defense Forces, which verified the discovery of his remains in Israel. The IDF reported that a "thorough and complex investigation" was used to identify the remains of Elyakim Libman. Libman was stationed at the Nova festival in his capacity as a security officer when the attack occurred.
