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Financial Times - Business
The risks of giving the family home to your children early
The ‘dower principle’ of passing on a residence while still alive can have advantages if you’re trying to minimise IHT — but there are pitfallsYesterday -
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Details emerge on suspect after 3 family members killed in Vermont
A search of Brian Crossman Jr.'s cell phone found multiple internet searches related to serial killers and unresolved murders, police said.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Japan’s humble onigiri takes over lunchtimes around the world
For decades nori-wrapped rice dish was mainly a snack eaten at home or in a bento, but now it has come into its own. It is barely 10am and the queue outside Onigiri Bongo already stretches around ...Yesterday - Japan -
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 ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Slice of a stately home: living the divvied-up dream?
The zeal for converting grand country estates into multiple high-spec residences is reaching a new high — opening up the market for life-hack lords of the manorYesterday -
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Menendez drama creator hits back at criticism from relatives of killer brothers
Ryan Murphy says family gave "predictable" response to show about two brothers who killed their parents.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Tesla home checks on workers on sick leave defended by boss in Germany
Carmaker wants to ‘appeal to employees’ work ethic’ but move prompts outrage from plant’s union. The boss of a Tesla factory has defended the decision to send managers to the homes of workers on ...Yesterday - Tesla -
Financial Times - World
Ask Shrimsley: Am I a bad person for taking freebies?
There are reasons to complain about the prime minister accepting gifts. The one thing it’s not is detached from normal people — most would do exactly the sameYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Art deco homes for sale – in pictures
From a grand six-bedroom Grade II-listed fort-like property, to a studio in a block used in a TV adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel Continue reading...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Family and rights groups urge Egypt to free imprisoned activist as his 5-year sentence ends
Rights groups and the family of Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah have urged authorities to release him when his five-year prison sentence ends next weekYesterday -
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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 rateYesterday - Artificial Intelligence -
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White Sox avoid loss No. 121 at home with sweep
The White Sox completed a sweep of the Angels on Thursday, avoiding loss No. 121 in front of their home crowd.Yesterday - MLB -
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Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968
Manager and former Oakland outfielder Mark Kotsay fought tears as the Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum they’ve called home since 1968, complete with all its quirks like ...Yesterday -
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A's send Coliseum out in style in final home game, beat Rangers 3-2
JJ Bleday hit an RBI single and made a magnificent catch in center field, Shea Langeliers had a sacrifice fly, and the Oakland Athletics went out winning in their final scheduled game at the ...Yesterday - MLB -
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Online obsession with Nicola Bulley became a 'monster', family tells BBC
A new documentary, called the Search For Nicola Bulley, hears from Lancashire Police and Nicola’s family.Yesterday -
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Highest earners in UK public service take biggest hit to pay
Doctors, teachers and police have slipped down the earnings distribution since 2007Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds
Eric Adams is accused of illegally accepting foreign campaign donations and $100,000 in luxury travel benefits from Turkish nationals.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Teen says Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball was stolen from him. He files lawsuit to stop auction
A high school senior filed a lawsuit claiming he's the rightful owner of the 50-50 home run ball hit by Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. The ball will be up for auction, starting at $500,000.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Meet Pesto the baby penguin, the "chonky king" of Australia taking the internet by storm
Pesto the baby penguin is cute, fluffy, and as Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium describes him, a "chonky king." At just 9 months old, he weighs more than both his parents at a whopping 52 pounds.Yesterday -
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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.Yesterday - California -
BBC News - Top stories
'Send us a plane', Britons in Lebanon urge PM
More Britons in Lebanon tell the BBC about the increasingly desperate situation there as war looms.Yesterday -
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Mandy Moore welcomes a baby girl, completing her family's 'very own big three'
Mandy Moore has welcomed her third child with husband Taylor Goldsmith, announcing the arrival of the baby girl with a sweet photo and a 'This Is Us' reference.Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Ringo Starr cancels final U.S. shows due to a cold but sends 'peace and love' to fans
Ringo Starr has canceled the last two shows on his U.S. tour, in Philadelphia and New York, after catching a cold and consulting with a doctor.Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
How to Get Your 4 Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests (2023)
The US is offering four more at-home tests to every household. Here's how to get yours.Yesterday - Covid -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Germany to Keep Commerzbank Shares After UniCredit Takes Stake
The government said it won’t offload any additional shares in the bank following the sale to UniCredit for €702 million. The move marks a U-turn for the government.Yesterday