Mass exodus fears as California billionaire tax gets enough signatures to go on ballot, backers claim
The tax — proposed by the Service Employees International Union–United Healthcare Workers West — would impose a one-time 5% levy on California residents with assets exceeding $1 billion.
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The Netherlands turns orange for King Willem-Alexander's birthday. Canal boats blast music, the entire country becomes a flea market, and Amsterdam is best avoided if you dislike crowds.
Freedom Day
April 27th marks the anniversary of South Africa's first fully democratic election in 1994 — the day millions voted for the first time. The queues stretched for kilometres. Nelson Mandela was inaugurated president five days later. Freedom Day is now a public holiday celebrating the end of apartheid and the birth of the rainbow nation.
King's Day
King's Day is observed in Netherlands (Koningsdag). Recognized nationally.
Anzac Day
Anzac Day is observed in New Zealand. Recognized nationally.
