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Vance’s former friend calls trans college admission comments ‘outrageous’
Sofia Nelson, a former friend of Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) from Yale Law School, on Thursday called the vice presidential nominee’s suggestion that transgender individuals are identifying as such to ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Belgian comic book withdrawn amid outrage over racist depictions
Publisher ‘profoundly sorry’ for hurt caused by Spirou and the Blue Gorgon as it recalls 30,000 copies from shops. A comic book has been withdrawn from sale by its Belgian publisher after an outcry ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
Capital gains tax: a short history
Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growthWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
When venture capitalism goes wrong
The demise of Byju’s holds lessons for other ambitious scale-ups and investorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
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Nigeria boycott Libya game after airport stranding
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Monday, according to their captain William Troost-Ekong and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
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Nigeria-based fintech Moniepoint gains ‘unicorn’ status
Company raises $110mn from investors including Google despite slowdown in fundraising for African start-upsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
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New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Tom Brady's minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders approved by NFL owners
Tom Brady takes 5% control of the Raiders. He can't come of out retirement and play again unless he sells his stake in the team.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Prosecutors Crack Down on Illicit AI Imagery Involving Minors
U.S. federal prosecutors are ramping up their pursuit of criminals using AI to create child sex abuse images.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Treatment for Transgender Minors
Ken Paxton, the attorney general, said it was the first enforcement action under a state ban on treatment.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Intel seeks billions for minority stake in Altera business, sources say
This move that would represent a sharp about-face from its earlier public messaging about the larger company's prospects.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Texas AG sues doctor accused of providing transgender care to 21 minors
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a Dallas doctor Thursday accusing her of providing transition-related care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’
Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
UK urged to send fewer offenders back to jail for minor probation breaches
Growing number punished for breaking conditions of release, undermining efforts to ease overcrowdingWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Steve Bannon speaks after leaving prison, mentions Puerto Ricans, minorities
Steve Bannon, a former strategist for Donald Trump's White House and right-wing podcaster, said he feels empowered after serving four months in prison for contempt of Congress. Bannon also made a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Texas AG sues second doctor accused of providing transgender care to minors
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued an El Paso doctor on Tuesday, accusing him of providing transition-related medical care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Election fact check: Minor voting glitches do not indicate widespread fraud
When Americans vote Tuesday, some may encounter small issues like equipment malfunctions -- but experts stress that minor glitches don't indicate widespread voter fraud.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nationWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Fuji Soft to Consider Bain Capital's Offer
Fuji Soft said it would sincerely consider Bain Capital’s tender offer, which beat private-equity firm KKR’s offer, possibly setting the stage for a bidding war for the Japanese software developer.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
9 Strategies for Capitalizing on a Derivative Business Opportunity
You don’t need a completely new or disruptive idea to build a successful business.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
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Jordan North boosts Capital radio breakfast ratings
The Burnley-born presenter left Radio 1 earlier this year and replaced Roman Kemp at Capital in April.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition
Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under TrumpWorld - Financial Times - October 24
