Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
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World - Financial Times
Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message
Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, Thatcher1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
How our candidates’ trade policies could kill our Santa Claus economy
Both have made promises that, if implemented, would end the import sleigh ride and make us poorer.1 hour ago -
World - The Guardian
Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live
‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’. Rachel Reeves is considering raising the tax on vaping products in her budget ...4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...6 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
Journalists are right to raise questions over Starmer’s Taylor Swift meeting and acceptances from donors7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'Our town is dying from the inside out'
More than a quarter of shops are empty, but opinion is divided on how to find a long-term solution.11 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.17 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'Devastated' One Direction processing 'loss of our brother'
The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.18 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Sketchy Politics: Labour Pains
How will Labour handle their first Budget?21 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour’s unambitious reset with the EU
The UK government has constrained itself too much within its red lines23 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
This Week's Epic Games Store Freebies Offer Superhero And Trading-Card Action
The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Labour backtracks on push for genocide ruling on China’s treatment of Uyghurs
Exclusive: Party drops plan for formal recognition laid out last year by David Lammy, who will visit Beijing on Friday. UK politics live – latest updates Labour has backtracked on plans to ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
All of Our Gadgets Just Keep Talking
This week, we cover the latest hardware using voice controls and generative AI, including a collar that lets you chat with your pets. Also, this podcast is changing shape, and we tell you all about ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.Yesterday - Brazil -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Lebanon, We Took Pride in Our Resilience. Not Anymore.
The Lebanese have held strong through many tragedies. But they are now at the end of their rope.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Discover Financial, SEC Working to Resolve Misclassification Matter
The SEC’s comments largely focus on the allocation of previously incurred card misclassification charges between revenue and expense, Discover said.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
We're bending our investment rules and starting positions in 2 of our Bullpen stocks
Financial and cybersecurity companies are getting the call up.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
We're raising our Morgan Stanley price target after a post-earnings stock surge to record highs
Morgan Stanley's third-quarter beat on the top and bottom lines, with strength seen across the board.2 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
A brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago is actually twins circling each other
Scientists say a celestial object discovered decades ago is actually twins orbiting each other2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Tuchel 'excited to make our dream come true'
New England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he wants to "make our dream come true" at the 2026 World Cup following his appointment.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Who are the best players in the NBA? Our annual countdown begins
NBA Rank is back! We're counting down the top 100 players in the league. What players broke into Nos. 100 to 51?2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims
Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Labour to set up review after carer’s allowance overpayments scandal
Exclusive: overhaul of system that imposed draconian penalties for innocent errors in benefit claims is expected. Draconian penalties that caused unpaid carers to rack up thousands of pounds of ...2 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
California AG: TikTok uses deception to ‘addict our children’
The Attorneys General of 13 states and the District of Columbia are suing the social media platform TikTok over concerns that it harms children’s mental health. California Attorney General Rob ...2 days ago - California -
Politics - The Hill
‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters
Patterns of home-building in climate frontiers and the resources provided to communities following natural disasters are deeply rooted in the political power of land.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
The internet’s worst ‘zero day’ could drain all of our bank accounts
Without protective legislation, strong rules, cybercops, better security and tech-literate users, it seems inevitable that we wake one day to zero balances.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?
If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Fifty well-preserved Viking-era skeletons are discovered in Denmark
Archaeologists unearthed 50 well-preserved skeletons at a burial site in central Denmark, a discovery that could provide new insights into the Viking Age.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer
South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-up3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Global business takes its chance to size up new Labour pitch
Starmer’s investment summit guests express both praise and doubt — but many want to wait to pass judgment3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Can Labour Climb The Investment Summit?
And, the inquiry into the Salisbury poisonings begins.3 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
International investors descend on London as Labour tries to woo new business to Britain
Uncertainty around the event and suspected tax changes in the upcoming budget has left many investors in the dark.4 days ago -
World - ABC News
Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the world4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Scientists Just Discovered Travel Can Actually Slow Aging
Scientists knew travel boosts your career and makes you happier. New research has added ‘slows aging’ to the long list of travel’s benefits.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...4 days ago