Employers urged to prepare staff for upcoming changes to Inheritance Tax on pensions that could trigger an 87% tax charge Summary From 6 April 2027, unused defined contribution (DC) pensions will be included in an individual’s estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. That means pension pots left unspent when someone dies could be taxed at […]
Milwaukee Man Faces Charges After Deadly Shooting at Underground Poker Game Summary A private poker game on Milwaukee’s northwest side turned deadly after a masked intruder briefly approached and entered the house, sparking panic. On the night of 18 October, 35-year-old Donovan C. Jones allegedly fired multiple times in a basement where players had gathered; […]
Interblock AMUSE’D G2E 2025 — a showcase that redefined casino entertainment Summary Interblock used G2E 2025 to stage its largest-ever display of AMUSE, slots and electronic table games (ETGs), drawing record crowds to booth #1239. The headline was AMUSE — an arcade-style wagering category that blends intuitive, social play with gambling mechanics — which won […]
Airbus Projects 45% Growth in Global Freighter Fleet by 2045 Summary Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) forecasts a 45% expansion in the global dedicated freighter fleet over the next two decades, reaching 3,420 aircraft by 2045. The company expects 2,605 new freighters on top of 815 existing aircraft: 1,530 will replace older types […]
Global Power Shift: The World’s Largest Economies Ranked for 2026 Summary The IMF’s October 2025 outlook frames 2026 as a year of measured growth and heightened risk: global GDP is projected at a modest 2.8%. The article maps the world’s largest economies by 2026 GDP, highlights structural shifts beyond headline GDP — notably innovation, data […]
Sportsbooks react to NBA betting scandal: ‘Shocked,’ ‘shoulder shrug’ Summary Las Vegas bookmakers offered mixed reactions after authorities arrested more than 30 people in a gambling probe that included Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland coach Chauncey Billups and former player/assistant Damon Jones. Some industry figures were “shocked,” others gave a “shoulder shrug” — reflecting […]
EU backs plan to tap frozen Russian assets | SpaceX cuts Myanmar scam Starlinks | Apple loses UK app suit Summary European Union leaders in Brussels are considering using frozen Russian central-bank assets to provide a €140 billion loan package to Ukraine, provoking furious reaction from Moscow. SpaceX says it has deactivated more than 2,000 […]
How cheaters rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and sports pros, according to authorities Summary Federal authorities unsealed indictments accusing a poker-cheating ring tied to La Cosa Nostra and involving notable NBA figures of using high-tech and old-school methods to defraud wealthy players in secret Manhattan games. The alleged scheme included rigged shuffling machines […]
Nevada Gaming Commission reiterates concerns about prediction markets to Flutter chairman Summary The Nevada Gaming Commission, led by Commissioner Brian Krolicki, warned Flutter Entertainment’s chairman John Bryant that licencees must comply with state laws governing sports‑event contracts or risk jeopardising their gaming licences. The warning came as the Commission unanimously approved Bryant’s licence but used […]
Here’s how indictment says Terry Rozier shared information that paid off for bettors Summary The federal indictment unsealed in New York accuses Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier, a friend and others of a scheme that allegedly used inside information to win prop bets. Prosecutors say Rozier told a friend he would leave a game early […]
