Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, secured a legal victory on the tax on second homes. An appeals court ruled that the city could continue implementing this tax against high-value properties. Homeowners had expressed concerns regarding confusion about the tax’s rollout, which had initially been challenged in court. The tax aims to generate
Pakistan’s external borrowing is projected to reach $135.1 billion by 2025, with much of the debt owed to China. The country’s external debt increased from $68.673 billion in 2015 to the current level, reflecting a significant upward trend. Public and publicly-guaranteed borrowing comprises the majority of this debt, totaling around $107.076 billion. Private borrowing is
In the workplace, women often have to deal with a bunch of societal pressures that can make their skills seem less impressive. Research shows that when women are competent, they can come off as aggressive, which sometimes scares off support from others. This ongoing issue is a big reason fewer women make it into leadership
This week’s Open Channels News covers actively exploited vulnerabilities, AI-driven coding and bug discovery, open-source funding pressures, workforce cuts, data-tax concerns, archival tools, and the continuing need for careful maintenance, verification, and sustainable support.
The Supreme Court has clarified that its March ruling will not impact completed appointments or promotions. Cases still pending will be examined individually by the courts based on merit and eligibility. The government expressed concerns that retrospective application could unsettle established positions and admissions. It sought two years to establish a uniform creamy layer mechanism
