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Prominent Cryptocurrency Investor Faces Senate Tax Inquiry

Prominent Cryptocurrency Investor Faces Senate Tax Inquiry

A Senate committee is investigating whether a prominent cryptocurrency investor violated federal tax law to save hundreds of millions of dollars after he moved to Puerto Rico, a popular offshore tax haven, according to a letter reviewed by The New York Times. Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, sent the letter on Jan. 9 to Dan Morehead, the founder of Pantera Capital, one of the largest crypto investment firms. The letter said the Senate Finance Committee was investigating tax compliance by wealthy Americans who had moved to Puerto Rico to take advantage of a special tax break for the island’s residents that can reduce tax bills to zero. The investigation was focused on people who had improperly applied the tax break to avoid paying taxes on income that was earned outside Puerto Rico, according to the letter. “In most cases, the majority of the gain is actually U.S. source income, reportable on U.S. tax returns, and subject to U.S. tax,” the letter said. The letter requested detailed information from Mr. Morehead about $850 million in …

Tarzan and Doc Savage actor Ron Ely has died | Ents & Arts News

Tarzan and Doc Savage actor Ron Ely has died | Ents & Arts News

Ron Ely, who played Tarzan in the 1960s TV series, has died aged 86. The actor passed away at his home in Los Alamos, California, on 29 September, his daughter Kirsten Casale Ely said. The 6’4″, muscular actor helped form the modern image of author Edgar Rice Burroughs’ early 20th century fictional creation, Tarzan. He also played the title character in the 1975 action film Doc Savage: The Man Of Bronze. Image: Pic: Moviestore/Shutterstock He said in interviews he did his own stunts on Tarzan and worked directly with the tigers, chimpanzees and other animals that were the shirtless character’s friends. “They first tried to cast a former American football player called Mike Henry but he did not like chimpanzees and from the moment he got on set, things went south in a hurry,” Ely said in an interview with the Daily Express in 2013. Henry was attacked by a chimp while the pilot was being filmed, which injured his jaw and resulted in Ely being cast as his replacement at the last moment. “I …

Will Ferrell Appears as ‘Anchorman’ Ron Burgundy for Tom Brady Roast

Will Ferrell Appears as ‘Anchorman’ Ron Burgundy for Tom Brady Roast

Will Ferrell appeared at the Tom Brady roast on Sunday night in character as his Anchorman persona, Ron Burgundy. He was introduced as “a living legend, a world-class lover and the No. 1 news anchor in all of Sunday.” “My name is Ron Burgundy,” he said. “I am a very big deal but tonight is not about me. …  We are here to honor a champion of the gridiron, a great American, a father and a sexy man, a true patriot — until he was not.” Burgundy started out by commenting on Brady’s good looks. “This man is gorgeous. … Look at those cheekbones. That’s a million-watt smile right there. … I could get lost in those eyes and right now I am that person,” he said. “Ron, pull it together. You’re a straight man. He’s making you question your sexuality. Stop looking at him. You’re here to make fun of him. Not fall in love. Concentrate.” He continued: “Tom, it’s clear, everybody up here loves you. I love you, although it might just be …

Donald Trump touts ‘great meeting’ with Ron DeSantis to discuss 2024 and ‘future of Florida’

Donald Trump touts ‘great meeting’ with Ron DeSantis to discuss 2024 and ‘future of Florida’

Former President Trump on Monday said he had a “great meeting” over the weekend with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), Trump’s former primary rival, whom he has relentlessly disparaged in recent months. “I am very happy to have the full and enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The former president said Steve Witkoff, a longtime Trump ally and real estate mogul, arranged the meeting.  “The conversation mostly concerned how we would work closely together to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN,” Trump wrote. “Also discussed was the future of Florida, which is FANTASTIC! I greatly appreciate Ron’s support in taking back our Country from the Worst President in the History of the United States. November 5th is a BIG DAY!!!” While Trump likely does not need DeSantis’s help to win the state of Florida in November, the Florida governor has a strong base of donors and supporters who could help the former president as he takes on President Biden. DeSantis is also believed to have an eye on the 2028 presidential race, and …

Ron DeSantis Requested a Sit-Down to Kiss Trump’s Ring, Protect His 2028 Ambitions: Report

Ron DeSantis Requested a Sit-Down to Kiss Trump’s Ring, Protect His 2028 Ambitions: Report

During the 2024 Republican primary, before Florida governor Ron DeSantis dropped out, Donald Trump: Claimed DeSantis openly wept while begging for an endorsement during his first gubernatorial run Told people DeSantis would be working for a law firm or “a Pizza Hut” if it wasn’t for him Nicknamed DeSantis “Ron DeSanctimonious” Ominously threatened to reveal “things about him that won’t be very flattering” Shared on Truth Social an image of DeSantis appearing to party with high school girls, and the claim that DeSantis was “grooming high school girls with alcohol as a teacher” (Trump’s own captions read, “No way?” and “That’s not Ron, is it? He would never do such a thing!”)* After DeSantis dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Trump—but not as enthusiastically as some people believed he should have—a top Trump adviser called the governor a “sad little man” who would only be remembered for “chicken fingers and pudding cups.” Later, after DeSantis told reporters he would help Trump campaign “nationally,” but probably not in Florida because it won’t be a …

Trump meets privately with former GOP rival Ron DeSantis

Trump meets privately with former GOP rival Ron DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump met privately over breakfast with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday, six sources said. The meeting was described as “nice” and “friendly” by one of the sources, who added that DeSantis plans to help raise money for Trump. A separate source said the meeting was mutually agreed upon and arranged by Steven Witkoff, the chairman of a real estate company, who is a mutual contact of the two men. However, a Trump campaign official told NBC News that DeSantis reached out to Trump’s team through Witkoff two weeks ago to set up a meeting to “bury the hatchet” and discuss fundraising. The meeting, which was first reported by The Washington Post, took place in Florida. DeSantis was golfing at Shell Bay Club, a golf club near Miami, where Trump joined him for breakfast. DeSantis told donors and supporters during a private retreat in April that he planned to help raise money for Trump’s campaign, NBC News first reported. Just months ago, DeSantis slammed Trump during the bitter Republican primary contest, referring …

Is the war over? Disney and Ron DeSantis’ allies reach agreement to end legal battle | US News

Is the war over? Disney and Ron DeSantis’ allies reach agreement to end legal battle | US News

The war between Mickey Mouse and Ron DeSantis appears to be over. Disney and allies of the outspoken Florida governor have reached a settlement in their court battle over how Walt Disney World in the Orlando area is developed in the future. The agreement brings to an end almost two years of litigation sparked after Mr DeSantis’ takeover of a special tourism district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. Image: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Pic: AP The controversial 2022 law bans classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades and was championed by the Republican governor. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District provides municipal services such as firefighting, planning and mosquito control, and was controlled by Disney supporters for most of its five decades. A board appointed by Mr DeSantis to oversee development around Disney’s theme parks sued the company to void “backroom deals” favourable to the entertainment conglomerate. Mr DeSantis used Disney as a punching bag in speeches on the campaign trail as …

Ron DeSantis Is Getting Back To His Old Tricks

Ron DeSantis Is Getting Back To His Old Tricks

Ron DeSantis may have dropped his presidential bid months ago, but the cruelty that fueled his failed campaign has persisted. Speaking to right-wing radio host Dana Loesch Tuesday, the Florida governor suggested he would resume his previous anti-immigration stunt—this time threatening to fly Haitians arriving in Florida after fleeing turmoil in their country to Martha’s Vineyard, another ploy for conservative political points. “We do have our transport program also that’s going to be operational,” a smiling DeSantis said. “Haitians land in the Florida Keys; their next stop very well may be Martha’s Vineyard.” The Republican governor had previously sent a plane with dozens of South American migrants to the Massachusetts island in 2022. He described the move, at the time, as a deterrent against undocumented immigrants arriving in Florida. In actuality, it was a transparent effort to further endear himself to the MAGA right by “playing politics with human beings,” as Joe Biden put it. “It’s un-American,” the president said at the time. Now, DeSantis is threatening to continue that grotesque gamesmanship ahead of an anticipated increase in arrivals in the …

Ron Howard on Why He Wouldn’t Let Bryce Dallas Howard Be a Child Actor

Ron Howard on Why He Wouldn’t Let Bryce Dallas Howard Be a Child Actor

Ron Howard is revealing why he didn’t want his eldest daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, to be a child actor. The director-writer-actor recently told People magazine that he forbade Bryce from acting at a young age after having to navigate Hollywood as a child himself. “It’s possible for child performers to really find a lot that is positive within it, but it’s fraught with landmines,” he explained. Ron played Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show at just six years old in the 1960s, and recalled his parents having to supervise him and his brother. The Arrested Development actor-producer added that he also protected his children from the spotlight because he didn’t want them to be compared to his career if they followed a similar path. “On top of everything else, because the characters that I played as a child were so well-known as to almost be iconic… I also thought, ‘Hey, if one of our kids tries to act as a child, boy or girl, they’re going to be unfairly compared,’” Ron said, especially since The Andy …

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ war on ‘woke’ may be waning in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ war on ‘woke’ may be waning in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign against ideas he considers “woke” has run into some roadblocks. A court settlement this week blunted his Parental Rights in Education Act, a law that critics call Don’t Say Gay. And earlier this month, a federal court blocked another key measure that DeSantis introduced in 2021 and called the Stop WOKE Act. It marked the beginning of DeSantis’ efforts to reshape how Floridians view and teach issues involving race and gender identity. The Stop WOKE Act banned instruction in schools or mandatory training in workplaces that suggest a person is privileged or oppressed because of their race, sex or national origin. Other bills and regulations soon followed, targeting programs to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. For decades, DEI programs as they’re known have worked to promote fair treatment of underrepresented groups. DeSantis believes DEI programs that focus on issues such as race and sexual orientation …