President Joe Biden is expected to unveil a new 20% tax on the ultra wealthy as part of his 2023 budget proposal, reports on Saturday indicate. Personal data for approximately 820,000 current and former public school students in New York City was compromised in the hack of a popular online attendance system earlier this year. Ringo Starr, Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne were among the numerous music icons taking to social media to pay tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. Two active-duty soldiers stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in an illegal immigrant smuggling scheme. The United States sanctioned six individuals connected to the Nigerian terrorist organization Boko Haram. The Federal Communications Commission on Friday added products from the Russian firm Kaspersky to its "Covered List" and said the company poses a risk to the national security of the United States. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry is resigning from Congress after being convicted of three felonies, he announced on Saturday, ending his nine-term career in the U.S. House over illegal campaign contributions. Hawaii lifted its pandemic travel restrictions on Saturday making it the first day in more than a year that domestic visitors can travel to the islands without showing a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination. The United States will send an additional $100 million to Ukraine to help guards stationed on the border evacuate people fleeing the Russian invasion, the State Department announced on Saturday. Kristin Crowley has become the first woman to lead the Los Angeles Fire Department after she was sworn in during a ceremony on Friday. All 132 people aboard the plane that crashed in southern China earlier this week have died, a senior Chinese official announced on Saturday. Dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan protested on the streets of Kabul on Saturday to call for the Taliban to reopen schools for girls. Two people have died after a helicopter crashed to the ground and burst into flames in an empty lot in North Texas, local police said. Authorities evacuated hundreds of families in the Philippines after the Taal Volcano erupted Saturday morning out of fear of stronger eruptions. Country Grammer was along in deep stretch to post the upset win in the $12 million Dubai World Cup, with favorite Life Is Good fading to finish fourth. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Saturday that Minnesota man Tyler Jacob has been freed from custody after he was detained by Russian forces while leaving Ukraine. At least six explosions were heard Saturday in the western city of Lviv, Ukraine, where refugees have fled since the beginning of the Russian invasion. AccuWeather forecasters say a significant and widespread rain event is on the way for the southwestern United States early this upcoming week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise video appearance Saturday at an energy forum in Qatar's capital Doha where he urged countries to increase energy production. President Joe Biden criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he "cannot remain in power" during a speech delivered in front of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday. A federal jury has awarded $14 million in compensation to 12 protesters whose rights were violated when Denver police used excessive force during 2020 protests against the death of George Floyd. Oscar-winner William Hurt, Washington Nationals pitcher Odalis Perez, Director Ivan Reitman, Miss USA pageant winner Cheslie Kryst, French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, comedian Louie Anderson, professional golfer Bob Goalby, American singer Meat Loaf, NBA's only woman drafted Lusia Harris, French actor Gaspard Ulliel, fashion icon Andre Leon Talley, singer Ronnie Spector, comedian Bob Saget, Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier, and NFL head coach Dan Reeves are among the famous people who have died in 2022. Rapper Lil Durk's 7220 is No. 1 album in the United States. Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50, his bandmates and representative announced. Actor Leslie Mann turns 50 and actor Martin Short turns 72, among the famous birthdays for March 26. Netflix's "Diana: The Musical" swept the Razzie Awards on Saturday, taking five prizes, including Worst Picture. |
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