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Column: The richest Americans finished paying their Social Security taxes last week. Most of us will pay all year
3 days, 8 hours ago

Column: The richest Americans finished paying their Social Security taxes last week. Most of us will pay all year

LA Times  

Elon Musk: Has he paid his entire Social Security tax already — or will he owe nothing? Here are some rough calculations of when some of America’s richest individuals fulfilled their Social Security tax obligations for 2025: For Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, it was at about 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day. “A civil engineer earning $176,100 per year …

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Trump has murky plans for Social Security, raising fears of a public health crisis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump has murky plans for Social Security, raising fears of a public health crisis

Salon  

Ned Barnett lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, meaning he resides in one of the seven swing states that Donald Trump swept in the 2024 presidential election. Moore added that Trump’s pledge to not tax Social Security benefits “is unlikely to affect older Americans who depend on Social Security as their only source of income or beneficiaries getting the average amount …

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FICA takes steps to help cricketers navigate Wild West landscape
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FICA takes steps to help cricketers navigate Wild West landscape

The Hindu  

The Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations said on Wednesday it had established a resource to help improve the professionalism of domestic competitions amid concerns about contract-related issues that left players vulnerable. The body said its Leagues Hub resource aims to better inform players, agents and players’ associations by consolidating data, including the status of each league and the reported issues …

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After decades touting openness, Singapore sees foreign meddling threat
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After decades touting openness, Singapore sees foreign meddling threat

Al Jazeera  

Singapore – For decades, Singapore marketed itself as one of the world’s most open and globalised economies to compensate for its diminutive territory and lack of natural resources. Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs said that Chan, who was born in Hong Kong, had shown “susceptibility to be influenced by foreign actors, and willingness to advance their interests”. “For Singapore, there …

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LexPacto: Certificate Course On Arbitration Navigating Strategy, Procedures And Drafting Skills
11 months, 4 weeks ago

LexPacto: Certificate Course On Arbitration Navigating Strategy, Procedures And Drafting Skills

Live Law  

LexPacto is a community of legal enthusiasts, educators, professionals, and students coming together to share knowledge, develop skills, and explore limitless opportunities in the legal field. Course Objectives: Upon course completion, participants will grasp the legal and regulatory aspects governing both domestic and international arbitration development. The course aims to familiarize participants with arbitration's legal framework, procedures, and practical aspects …

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For India, T20-focussed approach not easy to achieve
2 years, 1 month ago

For India, T20-focussed approach not easy to achieve

Hindustan Times  

Only 18% players globally belong to ‘traditional markets’, who have a home domestic or international contract. These are the key findings of a report by the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations FICA’s Men’s Professional Cricket Global Employment Report was released on Tuesday. After the semi-final exit at the T20 World Cup, there’s been a clarion call in Indian cricket to …

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Lisa Sthalekar becomes first woman president of FICA
2 years, 6 months ago

Lisa Sthalekar becomes first woman president of FICA

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has become the first woman president of the Federation of International Cricketers' Association. Former Australia cricketer Lisa Sthalekar The 42-year-old former Australia captain was confirmed in the role at the FICA Executive Committee meeting held in Nyon, Switzerland. "Lisa Sthalekar has been confirmed as FICA’s President at the FICA Executive Committee meeting held in Nyon, …

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Lisa Sthalekar Becomes First Woman President of FICA
2 years, 6 months ago

Lisa Sthalekar Becomes First Woman President of FICA

The Quint  

"Lisa Sthalekar has been confirmed as FICA's President at the FICA Executive Committee meeting held in Nyon, Switzerland this week," the FICA said in a statement. The Executive Committee meeting was held ahead of the FICA and World Players' Association Player Development Conferences and was the first in-person meeting of the group since the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa was clearly the …

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Lisa Sthalekar appointed Federation of International Cricketers' Association president
2 years, 6 months ago

Lisa Sthalekar appointed Federation of International Cricketers' Association president

The Hindu  

Former Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar was appointed as the president of the Federation of International Cricketers' Association at the FICA Executive Committee meeting held in Nyon, Switzerland this week. Sthalekar is the first woman president of FICA as she joins the list of past players who have been FICA Presidents since its formation, including Barry Richards, Jimmy Adams and most …

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Study Says Spirituality Plays an Important Role in Improving Quality of Life
2 years, 9 months ago

Study Says Spirituality Plays an Important Role in Improving Quality of Life

News 18  

A recent study by American College of Cardiology researchers suggested that spirituality not only helps improve the quality of life for people with chronic diseases like cancer but also impacts heart failure patients. “Patients who have heart failure experience a poorer quality of life compared to their peers, with high levels of depression, anxiety and spiritual distress,” said Rachel S. …

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Singapore’s ‘foreign interference’ law will weaken people power
3 years, 2 months ago

Singapore’s ‘foreign interference’ law will weaken people power

Al Jazeera  

There are already signs the law will be used to divide civil society and cast a dark shadow over internationalism. When the Foreign Interference Bill, or Fica, was tabled in Singapore’s Parliament on September 13, local activists were watching closely. Co-hosting an event on climate change with a permanent resident, international students participating in a campus LGBTQ group, a media …

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‘Hard choices’ for Singapore media after controversial law passed
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Hard choices’ for Singapore media after controversial law passed

Al Jazeera  

Concerns about the effect of ‘foreign interference’ law in the country where media already operate under strict regulation. “There is no clarity on the extent of powers the home minister has under FICA, the intention behind the proposed laws, and how it applies to independent news organisations like us,” said Kumaran Pillai, publisher of The Independent Singapore, a website. “Singapore …

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Singapore Parliament Approves Law to Tackle Foreign Interference
3 years, 3 months ago

Singapore Parliament Approves Law to Tackle Foreign Interference

News 18  

Singapore's parliament has approved a law that gives broad powers to the government to deal with foreign interference that has sparked concern from the opposition and experts about its wide scope and limits on judicial review. The bill, formally known as the Foreign Interference Countermeasures Act, was passed late on Monday with 75 members voting in favour, 11 opposition members …

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Singapore parliament to debate ‘foreign interference’ law
3 years, 3 months ago

Singapore parliament to debate ‘foreign interference’ law

Al Jazeera  

Controversial legislation has been described as having ‘totalitarian leanings’. Singapore’s parliament is debating controversial legislation that the government says is necessary to counter alleged foreign interference, but opposition parties, rights groups, social media platforms and others worry is too broad in scope. As it stands, this utterly Kafkaesque project contains within it the seeds of the worst totalitarian leanings.” The …

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Bangladesh board denies not paying players ICC prize money
4 years, 5 months ago

Bangladesh board denies not paying players ICC prize money

The Hindu  

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday dismissed allegations from a players' body that its international cricketers have not been paid all their prize money. The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations said in a report that the Bangladesh players have not been paid their share of the prize money from events organised by the International Cricket Council. “The BCB has completed …

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Players' body urges ICC to address contract breaches, non-payment
4 years, 5 months ago

Players' body urges ICC to address contract breaches, non-payment

The Hindu  

A third of international male cricketers have suffered breaches of contract or non-payment from events sanctioned by the game's global governing body or its member nations, the international players' federation said on Monday. The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations said after the release of its 'Men's Global Employment Report 2020' that the International Cricket Council had a duty to protect …

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International players reemphasise opposition to four-day Tests
4 years, 5 months ago

International players reemphasise opposition to four-day Tests

The Telegraph  

International players have reemphasised their opposition to four-day Tests, with 76 per cent declaring their opposition to making all Test matches four days. Cricketers also emphasised their support for ways of introducing greater context to Test matches, with 82 per cent of payers supporting promotion and relegation in the World Test Championship, which launched last year. These countries flirt with …

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FICA oppose scheduling of new tournament proposed by BCCI involving India, Australia and England
4 years, 11 months ago

FICA oppose scheduling of new tournament proposed by BCCI involving India, Australia and England

Firstpost  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which has been revitalised under Ganguly’s leadership, says it generates 75% of the game’s total revenue and wants commensurate clout when it comes to deciding how it is run. New Delhi: Sourav Ganguly has roused India’s mighty cricket board from a three-year slumber and its push for an exclusive new tournament to …

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BCCI players’ body, FICA say no to 4-day Tests
5 years ago

BCCI players’ body, FICA say no to 4-day Tests

Hindustan Times  

The president of the Indian Cricketers’ Association, the newly formed players’ body of the BCCI, Ashok Malhotra, urged board president Sourav Ganguly to vote against ICC’s proposed four-day Tests and protect the format in its current form. A view of logo of the Board of Control for Cricket in India He echoed the view of the Federation of International Cricketers’ …

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England's Ashley Giles says five-day games are 'precious'
5 years ago

England's Ashley Giles says five-day games are 'precious'

The Hindu  

England director of cricket Ashley Giles has declared five-day Tests a "precious" part of the game, as the global players' union warned dropping a day could lead to "significant resistance". RELATED| ICC to discuss four-day Tests in March despite growing criticism Giles may have a greater passion for Test cricket than many of the sport's administrators, having been a Test …

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CoA chief Vinod Rai says India will have Players Association soon, will be independent from BCCI's functioning
5 years, 8 months ago

CoA chief Vinod Rai says India will have Players Association soon, will be independent from BCCI's functioning

Firstpost  

India’s professional cricketers will officially become stakeholders in BCCI’s decision making policies as the much-awaited Players Association will be officially registered in the next two weeks. New Delhi: India’s professional cricketers will officially become stakeholders in BCCI’s decision making policies as the much-awaited Players Association will be officially registered in the next two weeks. Once ICA or whatever be the …

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Players' Association (ICA) sent for registration but not a part of FICA now: Vinod Rai
5 years, 8 months ago

Players' Association (ICA) sent for registration but not a part of FICA now: Vinod Rai

India TV News  

India's professional cricketers will officially become stakeholders in BCCI's decision-making policies as the much-awaited Players Association will be officially registered in the next two weeks. Once ICA or whatever be the name is registered, the central association will decide on their nominees in the apex council," Commitee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai told PTI on Wednesday. We are thankful to …

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PCB hopes presence of BCB president and FICA chief executive will help convince sub-continent teams to play in Pakistan
5 years, 10 months ago

PCB hopes presence of BCB president and FICA chief executive will help convince sub-continent teams to play in Pakistan

Firstpost  

Eight matches of the Pakistan Super league are being held in Karachi for the first time since its launch in 2016. Karachi: The PCB is hoping that presence of two key cricket officials during the PSL matches in Karachi should help in convincing at least sub-continent teams to play bilateral series in Pakistan and not in the neutral venue of …

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