Isaac Newton’s wealth ‘intimately connected’ with slavery, author says

Scientist and banker benefited from gold mined primarily by enslaved Africans in Brazil, book claims. Sir Isaac Newton, whose theory of gravity revolutionised science and who later rose to the ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

3 people arrested and charged in connection with Liam Payne's death, Argentine authorities say

Three people were charged in relation with the death of singer Liam Payne, Argentina's public prosecutor said Thursday.

Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.

Britain's foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Britain's foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy says reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the “transfer of cash” and reiterated his country’s position that leans toward focusing ...

World - ABC News - November 4

A World-Famous Neuroscientist Says This 1 Mindset Is the Key to Happiness and Wealth

And a top banking CEO agrees.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say

Ballot boxes in Portland, Ore., and neighboring Vancouver, Wash., were set on fire early Monday morning, police said, just over a week out from Election Day.

Wife of missionary killed in Angola arrested in connection to his death, church says

The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...

Building collapse in Nigeria's capital leaves at least 7 dead, authorities say

World - Yahoo News - October 28

United Airlines Passenger Repeatedly Punched Another Flier, Authorities Say

A man assaulted another passenger on a United Airlines flight on Monday in an attack that appeared to have been random, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

A Siberian tiger bit a man and remains on the loose in China

Authorities in northern China are searching for a wild tiger, after it attacked two men and left one of them needing surgery.

Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran

The Israeli military says it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks

World - ABC News - November 3

3 charged in connection with the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne, Argentine prosecutors say

World - ABC News - November 7

3 charged in connection with the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne, Argentine prosecutors say

Entertainment - ABC News - November 7

Slavery, involuntary servitude are on the ballot in these states

So-called slavery "loopholes" are on this year's ballot in California and Nevada.

Citi revamps pay for wealth bankers

More bonuses will go to those who move client assets into investments, and less to those who sell new loans

Business - Financial Times - November 7

How to build wealth in 2025, and beyond

One of the easiest ways to build wealth is by being wealthy already. So ideally, you’ll have a hefty inheritance or family trust fund hidden down the back of the sofa cushions, or perhaps the keys ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Commonwealth leaders agree to consider reparations for historic slavery

Pledge comes despite British efforts to prevent the issue from being mentioned in official communique

World - Financial Times - October 26

California and Nevada voters consider ending inmate 'slavery'

LOS ANGELES — California and Nevada voters are weighing whether to repeal legal loopholes in their state constitutions that allow slavery and involuntary servitude to be used as criminal punishment.

A boat carrying Egyptian migrants to Europe has capsized off Libya’s coast, killing 12, authorities say

World - ABC News - October 29

Car crashes into Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan's tea store in suburban Chicago, authorities say

A car crashed Wednesday into Madame ZuZu’s, a popular suburban Chicago tea shop owned by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, officials said, leaving his mother-in-law injured.

Local authorities in northern Israel say 5 people have been killed by projectiles fired from Lebanon

World - ABC News - October 31

Death toll from Israeli strikes on villages in northeast Lebanon climbs to 45, local authorities say

World - ABC News - November 1

Russia, Iran are ramping up US voter influence campaigns, federal authorities say

The intelligence community warned late Monday that U.S. adversaries are intensifying disinformation efforts around Election Day by promoting false claims surrounding voting. Russia, in particular, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Tennessee man plotted to blow up power plant with drone, federal authorities say

The Justice Department (DOJ) announced charges against a Tennessee man on Monday for a plot to destroy a Nashville energy facility. Skyler Philippi, of Columbia, Tenn., spent months in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Amsterdam authorities say rioters 'actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them' after soccer match

Sports - ABC News - November 8

Venting at work is good—gossiping isn't, says bestselling author Simon Sinek: ‘Now you’re a part of the problem’

There's a big difference between gossiping and venting at work, says bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek. Here's how to tell the difference.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Amsterdam authorities say rioters 'actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them' after soccer match

World - ABC News - November 8

Five new arrests in Amsterdam over violence against Israeli fans

Five new arrests have been made over the violence surrounding a soccer game last week involving Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dutch police said Monday.

Even U.S. presidents make mistakes with their money, author says. Here's how some struggled

In "All The Presidents' Money," author Megan Gorman takes readers into a side of U.S. presidents that is often overlooked: how they were with money.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Indian authorities say 10 newborn babies killed after fire engulfs hospital ward in Uttar Pradesh state

World - ABC News - November 16

Wisconsin man faked his own death and ended up in Uzbekistan, authorities say

A Wisconsin man is alive and well after faking his own death — leaving a long trail of electronic breadcrumbs in the United States, Canada and Europe, authorities said Thursday.

South African dissident author and poet Breyten Breytenbach, opponent of apartheid, has died at 85, his family says

Entertainment - ABC News - 1 hour ago

The Binding Of Isaac Card Game Is 64% Off - Great Co-Op And Solo Strategy Game

The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls - Ultimate Collector's Box $45 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

StanChart to double investment in wealth management as profits rise

Wealth business had record quarter as revenues rose 32%

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is $25 For Black Friday

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest in the beloved RPG series, and the second to star new series protagonist Ichiban Kasuga. If you haven't caught up with the latest misadventures of ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

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