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World - The Guardian
Our perverse respect for immense wealth allows Musk and Zuckerberg to run riot | John Naughton
The megalomaniacs who control X and Facebook are only able to pollute the public sphere and undermine democracy because of our deference to money. There are two kinds of aphrodisiac. The first is ...15 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
A Lesson From John Lennon
The ecstasy and agony of an original Beatles fan.21 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why America’s polarized politics can be hazardous to your investment returns
Which would you rather have: more profit or political beliefs that are never challenged?16 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Elon Musk’s wealth sees record two-day swell as Tesla’s stock surges
The EV giant’s stock is seeing the biggest two-day price gain in its history, adding $38 billion to Musk’s wallet.19 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
White, Zuckerberg talk UFC rankings system fix
Dana White recently reached out to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for help with improving the UFC rankings system, possibly using artificial intelligence.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'It's my car - why should an under-21 not be allowed in it?'
Planned limits on newly qualified drivers has sparked a debate - the BBC hears from both sides.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
How a deleted LinkedIn post was weaponised and seen by millions before the Southport riot
The social media post was quickly taken down, but screenshots were viewed millions of times.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Salmond got respectful send-off he deserved - Alba chairwoman
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh was in North Macedonia with the former first minister before his death earlier this month.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
The great wealth transfer is underway. Here's how to prepare
The great wealth transfer is underway with an estimated $84 trillion projected to change hands by 2045. Here's how families can prepare.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Michael Keaton: Trump, Musk don't respect supporters
Actor Michael Keaton said former President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk don’t respect their supporters, in a video posted to Instagram this week. “You know, for some of you folks who, guys, ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Councillors to be allowed to work from home
The deputy prime minister says it will allow people from “all walks of life” to become councillors.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Putin touts growing BRICS alliance as answer to West's "perverse methods"
Hosting a summit of the BRICS alliance, Putin touted the growing club as an alternative to the West's "relentless foreign influence ostensibly promoting democracy."2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump responds to 'lowlife' John Kelly
Former President Trump slammed his former White House chief of staff, Retired Gen. John Kelly, as a “lowlife” and a “total degenerate” in response to Kelly’s recent comments about Trump’s alleged ...3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NHL Power Rankings: Time To Show The New No. 1 Team Some Respect
The NHL power rankings have another new No. 1, as some dark horses rise the ranks, and the Bruins and Oilers continue to slide. Here's the latest on all 32 teams.3 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Meta Bans Accounts That Track Celebrity Jet Travel, Including for Zuckerberg
The suspensions mirror decision Elon Musk made in 2022 to ban similar accounts on Twitter after he acquired the platform.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Jet-tracker who watched Zuckerberg, Trump, Musk says Meta has banned his accounts
Meta has removed accounts that track the plane movements of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, X owner Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, former President Trump and others, account owner Jack Sweeney ...4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Meta bans jet-tracking accounts that post updates on Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg
Meta followed Elon Musk's lead, banning jet-tracking accounts run by Jack Sweeney. The accounts posted locations of jets used by Donald Trump and Taylor Swift.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England
Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Two admit to rioting as Ely accused appear in court
The defendants started appearing in groups before Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, charged with riot.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Bacon urges 'respect' for election
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) in a Sunday interview urged “respect" for "our elections” as the 2024 election looms. “We have to respect our elections, and I get it, candidates have the right to go to ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
As Silicon Valley eyes US election, beware Elon Musk and the tech bros with political nous | John Naughton
The owner of X is just one of many who may prefer Donald Trump to greater regulation under the Democrats. Way back in the 1960s “the personal is political” was a powerful slogan capturing the ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The podcast Kill List doesn’t reflect badly on the internet – it reflects badly on us | John Naughton
A gripping audio series about a killer-for-hire scam on the dark web is a reminder of how technology holds up a mirror to human nature. This column comes to you as a break from listening to a ...October 19 -
Tech - VentureBeat
Riot Games and Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty team up on Arcane beauty products
Riot Games has teamed up with Fenty Beauty to create beauty products based on the Arcane animated film series based on League of Legends.October 17 -
Top stories - ABC News
Biden chokes up during final goodbye to Ethel Kennedy
President Joe Biden capped a somber yet celebratory funeral for Ethel Kennedy on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.October 17 -
Politics - NBC News
Trump says 'nothing' was done wrong on the Jan. 6 riot
During a Univision town hall event, a former Republican voter told former President Donald Trump that he would not vote for him due to his actions on the Jan. 6 riots. Trump responded that ...October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court allows Biden plan on power plants
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Supreme Court paves way for Biden climate rule for power plants The Supreme Court declined Wednesday to block a Biden ...October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits
Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.October 16 -
Business - CNBC
These 5 portfolio stocks outperformed the market's incredible run since our September Monthly Meeting
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit records as investors celebrate the Federal Reserve's pivot to its rate-cutting era.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Musk gives $75mn boost to Trump’s presidential run
World’s richest man aims to sway outcome of November election with donationOctober 16 -
World - Financial Times
Switzerland’s wealth managers bank on a future in Asia
Hong Kong and Singapore are the world’s rising wealth centresOctober 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Wealthy non-doms lobby UK for Italian-style tax regime
Push for Budget reforms to allow foreign residents to pay tiered charges amid fears of exodus of richOctober 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Democrats in Congress working to prevent Jan. 6 riot in 2025
Congressional Democrats are seeking to prevent another Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol in 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the efforts.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump says he likes Mark Zuckerberg 'much better now'
Former President Trump said he likes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg “much better now,” as the head of Facebook and Instagram increasingly looks to stay out of politics. “I actually believe he’s staying ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot
Democrats on a low-profile House committee have been meeting and designing a plan against any attempt to interfere with the Electoral College certification on Jan. 6, 2025.October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Mitie boosted by summer UK riot response
Half-year revenues rose 13% after government used outsourcer to provide additional securityOctober 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Britain’s summer riots paid off for one company
Mitie Group, a provider of outsourcing services, said the provision of “surge response” security services for the U.K. Home Office was one factor behind a 13% rise in revenue in the first halfOctober 15 -
World - The Guardian
Trio of professors win Nobel economics prize for work on post-colonial wealth
British-born Simon Johnson and James A Robinson and Turkish-American Daron Acemoğlu share £810,000 prize . Three US-based professors, including two UK-born academics, have been awarded this year’s ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson commended for advancing understanding of inequalityOctober 14 -
World - The Guardian
Anti-Zionist beliefs ‘worthy of respect’, UK tribunal finds
Judges say unfairly dismissed academic David Miller’s views on Israel should be protected by antidiscrimination laws. The belief that Israel’s actions amount to apartheid, ethnic cleansing and ...October 14