As several states explore new taxes targeting the ultra-wealthy, Washington state lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal that would impose a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million — a dramatic shift for a state that has long promoted itself as having no personal income…[#item_full_content]

Israeli president taps Netanyahu rival to form government as coalition battle looms
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday that he has chosen opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country’s next government, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s
