It’s not just the money, it’s the sense of entitlement. That’s the cause of sleaze in UK politics | Martin Bell
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The Guardian - World
Trump touts strong relationships with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukrainian leader meets to shore up support – live
Trump says he has ‘a very good relationship’ with Putin; Zelenskyy said he hopes that relations are better between Trump and Ukraine. Appearing with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy , ...19 minutes ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - Tech
Amazon's $4 billion partnership with AI startup Anthropic gets UK competition clearance
Britain’s competition watchdog has cleared Amazon’s partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic because the $4 billion deal didn’t qualify for further scrutiny29 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
Port strike could come at a ‘high political cost’ for Harris campaign
Polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a tight race for the White House, setting up a situation where small economic disturbances could tilt the race one way ...34 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
Overseas student and worker curbs will cost UK business over £40bn
Home Office assessments come as new Labour government presses ahead with curbs on immigration36 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
General Atlantic in talks to buy UK’s Learning Technologies
Private equity group has offered £800mn for provider of digital training53 minutes ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Chicago Sky fire head coach Teresa Weatherspoon after just one season
The Sky went 13-27 in Weatherspoon's lone season1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
UK PM Keir Starmer touts pro-business agenda as he woos top Wall Street CEOs
"We now have a Labour government whose number one priority is wealth creation," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer told CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin.1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
CBS Sports - Sports
Self-learning AI shares NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for every Week 4, 2024 game
SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 4 NFL odds and revealed its NFL predictions, NFL score predictions, and NFL betting picks for every game1 hour ago - NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
Just Stop Oil pair jailed for throwing soup on Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Just Stop Oil activists Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw tomato soup over Van's Gogh's piece.1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
Just Stop Oil activists jailed for throwing soup over Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Phoebe Plummer, 23, receives two-year prison term while Anna Holland, 22, given 20-month sentence over incident. Two Just Stop Oil activists have been jailed for throwing tomato soup over Vincent ...2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Eye Opener: Helene causes mass destruction as it tears through Florida
Scenes of utter destruction along Florida's northern Gulf Coast after Helene barrels into the state. Also, New York Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to appear in court today after prosecutors laid out ...2 hours ago - Florida -
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49 saplings from famous UK tree that was illegally chopped down will be shared to mark anniversary
The National Trust, a conservation charity that seeks to protect and open up historic places and green spaces in the U.K., has launched an initiative in which 49 saplings from a famous sycamore ...2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Myanmar's opposition rejects a military appeal for talks on a political solution to armed conflict
The main group coordinating opposition to military rule in Myanmar has rejected a surprise offer from the ruling generals to hold talks on a political solution to the country’s nationwide armed ...2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘There was just this beautiful openness’: behind the scenes of Heartstopper’s steamiest season yet
For its third series, hit LGBTQ+ teen drama is entering the wild new world of sex – while getting darker and scarier. The cast talk love, longing and courgette pasta. Inside a disused school in ...3 hours ago -
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Trump campaign blasts Harris ahead of her visit to the border
Harris seeks to tackle a political vulnerability on visit to southern border3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
It’s not just the money, it’s the sense of entitlement. That’s the cause of sleaze in UK politics | Martin Bell
Look at the Commons: the language, the grandeur, the deference. I was elected on an ‘anti-sleaze’ ticket, and even I found the culture seductive. Martin Bell is a former independent MP for ...4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
Employer-match money could go toward more than your 401(k) after this IRS ruling
Ruling could set stage for workers to choose among four areas where they want their company match to go4 hours ago -
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Boris Johnson says he gave Prince Harry 'pep talk' to stay in UK
The ex-PM's memoir describes his meeting to try to keep Prince Harry from leaving royal life.4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
‘The US lost its shame muscle’: why sex no longer scandalizes in politics
While Trump’s affair with Stormy Daniels made headlines, scandals like this don’t move the needle for US voters. Earlier this year, at Donald Trump ’s hush-money trial , adult film star Stormy ...5 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Dak always beats the Giants. He still says Thursday was crucial
Dallas was outplayed twice in a row at home, but was able to quiet the noise Thursday against its NFC East rival.8 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Developers of UK regeneration project refuse to renegotiate ownership
An independent review of the scheme had recommended a better settlement for taxpayers11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
UK settles legal aid fee dispute with immigration lawyers
Law firm Duncan Lewis drops case against government after justice secretary agrees to review pay11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
AI start-ups generate money faster than past hyped tech companies
New data from payments group Stripe suggest artificial intelligence groups are making revenues at an unprecedented rate11 hours ago - Artificial Intelligence -
Financial Times - Business
Highest earners in UK public service take biggest hit to pay
Doctors, teachers and police have slipped down the earnings distribution since 200716 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Tech Bro Style in American Politics
Why some billionaires are helping to promote political extremism.16 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
Republicans have a message for Zelenskyy: Stay out of US politics
Trump’s allies on the Hill and beyond are sensitive to any perceived slights against the former president.16 hours ago - Republican Party -
BBC News - Top stories
Michael Mosley's widow accepts podcast honour
The late presenter's series Just One Thing is inducted into the British Podcast Awards' Hall of Fame.16 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
"It's Just a Matter of Time for Him": Danielson Proving NHL Question is about When, Not If
Nate Danielson's performance in training camp has shown why teammates and coaches feel he's going to be a good NHL player. But getting an actual roster spot is a little more complicated.18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — Zelensky visit roils campaign politics
🗽 Plus: Mayor Eric Adams indicted in NYC {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Zelensky visit roils campaign politics WITH FORTY DAYS left until the November election, Ukrainian President ...18 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
New California Law to Require Influencer Parents to Set Aside Money for Their Kids
Influencers in California who include their children in posts will now have to put money away for them.18 hours ago - California -
Financial Times - Business
UK chancellor ready to water down planned tax raid on ‘non-doms’
Rachel Reeves had hoped to raise £1bn a year by toughening a proposed Tory crackdown on wealthy foreigners18 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CBS Sports - Sports
Auburn's Hugh Freeze ignored common sense -- and program confidantes -- in not upgrading QB: What comes next?
Hugh Freeze is a big believer in his ability to do more with less at quarterback, and rightfully so, but his doubling-down on Auburn's lackluster QB room has backfired and sets up his third season ...20 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
UK chancellor ready to water down planned tax raid on wealthy foreigners
Rachel Reeves had hoped to raise £1bn a year by tightening rules on ‘non-doms’21 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
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Opening Week Causes Big Shifts To NCAA Women's Hockey Rankings
The opening week of the NCAA women's hockey schedule already shuffled the balance of power nationally. Here's a look at how the opening week games impacted The Hockey News' national rankings.2 days ago