‘No tax on tips’: Streamers and influencers included in the US Act; mid-level creators benefit

Digital content creators, including streamers and influencers, will be able to claim tax deductions on the tips they earn starting next year. The move comes under Donald Trump’s “no tax on tips” policy, a key campaign promise passed by Congress in July. According to a draft list of eligible jobs, reported by Axios, the policy […]

France bans outdoor smoking: Parks, beaches, schools included; cites child safety

Representative image (AI-generated) France will ban smoking on beaches, in parks, public gardens, and bus shelters from Sunday, the government announced. The decree, published in the official govt gazette on Saturday, also prohibits smoking outside libraries, swimming pools, and schools to protect children from passive smoking. The decree does not mention electronic cigarettes. Individuals who […]