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Billionaire Jeff Bezos Says Bottom 50% Should Pay Zero Income Tax – And He'll Push Trump On It

Jeff Bezos proposes eliminating federal income tax for the bottom 50% of US earners, arguing it would provide relief without major fiscal disruption. The proposal has sparked debate and mixed reactions

International Business Times UK · May 21

Jeff Bezos Calls for a Total Federal Income Tax Exemption to Lift the Burden Off Struggling American Workers

Jeff Bezos proposes exempting low-earning Americans from income tax, arguing their contributions are minimal. His stance sparks debate with New York politicians over economic inequality and taxation policies.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Jeff Bezos Just Cried Foul Over A Billionaire Tax & The Internet Is Sharpening Its Guillotine

“The French had a solution for this.”

Pedestrian.tv · May 21

OpenAI To Confidentially File For IPO As Soon As This Week: Report

OpenAI is set to confidentially file for an IPO as soon as this week, according to a new report.

International Business Times · May 20

Jeff Bezos defends Amazon bankrolling Melania movie after it flopped - and claims Trump is more ‘mature’ compared to first term

Bezos insisted that Amazon’s backing of the movie, which received overwhelmingly negative reviews, had been ‘a good business decision’

The Independent UK · May 20

Jeff Bezos calls Amazon’s $40m Melania film ‘a good business decision’

The Amazon founder has denied any personal involvement in the film, which failed to recoup its budget on release

The Guardian - US · May 20

Treasury Selloff Deepens As Inflation Fears And Middle East War Continue Pressuring Markets

The 30-year Treasury yield climbed above 5.19% as investors reacted to inflation pressures, weak demand for long-term debt, and mounting global economic uncertainty.

International Business Times · May 20

Goldman Sachs reportedly selected to lead SpaceX IPO in landmark Wall Street deal

Goldman Sachs has reportedly secured the leading underwriting role for SpaceX’s expected stock market debut this year in a move that paves the way for the largest IPO in history.

Euronews · May 20

AI boom: Global stock market order shuffles as Taiwan, South Korea overtake Western giants

Asian markets are making waves. South Korea's Kospi and Taiwan's stock market have surged, driven by the AI boom. These markets are now outperforming many Western exchanges. Investors are watching closely as capital shifts towards these AI-focused economies. This new global stock market order presents exciting opportunities and potential risks.

The Economic Times · May 20

Starbucks layoffs 2026 continue: What is driving the third round of job cuts under Brian Niccol, how many workers will be impacted and what employees need to know about severance?

Starbucks layoffs 2026: Starbucks is cutting 300 US corporate jobs and closing regional support offices. This move is part of a broader turnaround strategy aimed at profitable growth. The company expects 400 million dollars in restructuring charges. These job cuts do not affect coffeehouse employees. This is the third round…

The Economic Times · May 19