To my distant cousin Justin Welby: our family’s slavery history is truly awful. Let’s be open about it | Alex Renton
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World - The Wall Street Journal
Justin Trudeau Has a Big Political Problem: Justin Trudeau
The Canadian leader gave his country’s politics a makeover in the past decade. Now, many Canadians want a new look.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip
Climate-related disasters are destroying precious records. At next week’s Commonwealth summit, King Charles can show his support for their protection. Quacou, Hankey, Cuffee, Fatima, Fanny Ibo and ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Tim Dowling: have you heard the one about the out-of-tune banjo? My banjo, to be exact
An unusually damp venue poses my band a challenge: how to stay in tune. One instrument proves particularly vulnerable …. The band I’m in is in the middle of its autumn tour: Hertford, Stroud, ...4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Capital gains tax: a short history
Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growth4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Draymond regrets being distant from Warriors after punching Poole
Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green regrets being distant from the team after punching Jordan Poole on Oct. 5, 2022.4 days ago - NBA -
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No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit
No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
David Olusoga: ‘My loyalty is to history’
The historian on reimagining the Black British experience, being shot at from both sides in the culture wars and how to ‘de-weaponise the past’4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop giving our new kitten so much attention?
Sirius says Polly is too cat obsessed. She says he should be more careful with it. You decide whose pet peeve is justified Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror . Polly ...5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Kevin Hassett: ‘They let inflation get out of control’
Trump ‘supports’ Fed independence, but ‘wants to have his voice heard’, says former president’s ex-economic adviser5 days ago -
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Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Home Office hires 200 staff to clear huge backlog of UK modern slavery cases
More than 23,000 files were left open by the last government, says minister, with delays of up to four years in assigning victim status. The Home Office has recruited 200 staff to clear a backlog ...5 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Politics - The Hill
Biden is letting Israel and Ukraine call the shots
The U.S. is a superpower seemingly stripped of agency.5 days ago - Joe Biden -
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How much food is Israel letting into northern Gaza?
Israel has been accused of deliberately withholding food aid from people in northern Gaza.5 days ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
‘Trump, the movie’ is a fun watch, but read the book if you really want to know all about him | Emma Brockes
Lucky Loser, by two New York Times journalists, reveals just how much Donald owes to his father (spoiler alert: everything) . The singular piece of publicity most helpful to The Apprentice , a ...5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What you need to know about open enrollment for 2025 benefits
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares essential tips on selecting the right health insurance and benefits plan for the year ahead. The enrollment period is now open for some ...5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Helene, Milton losses expected to surpass "truly historic" $50 billion each
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.6 days ago -
World - ABC News
NATO shows no sign of letting Ukraine join soon and wants more details about its 'victory plan'
NATO is showing no sign it would be willing to invite Ukraine to join its ranks anytime soon6 days ago - Ukraine -
Politics - The Hill
Omarosa: Trump 'dictated' doctors' letters about his medical history
Omarosa Manigault Newman claimed former President Trump “dictated” what doctors wrote about his medical history, making the allegation during a Tuesday evening CNN appearance. “Let’s recall that ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
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Nearly 100 remain missing in North Carolina weeks after Helene: "It's hard to truly grieve"
Jessica Meidinger's mother is one of the nearly 100 people who remain missing in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene. She said floodwaters swamped her mother's home in North Carolina and the now ...October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
From Missouri to Baylor, where did the tradition of homecoming truly begin?
Homecoming is a tradition celebrated by almost every high school and college. So where did it truly begin?October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Assisted dying bill is dangerous, says Archbishop of Canterbury
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.October 16 -
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 ...October 16 -
World - The New York Times
Justin Trudeau’s Accusations Spotlight Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies
The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Cousins believes NBA will see ‘happy Klay' after Warriors departure
Former Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins believes the NBA world will see a "happy Klay" Thompson after the former Golden State star departed the Bay for Dallas.October 16 - NBA -
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BBC reporter: 'They ransacked my home and left my town in ruins'
The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.October 15 -
World - CBS News
Parents of American hostage killed in Gaza open up about their son, other hostages and grief
Around 100 hostages remain trapped in Gaza. Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American, was among those killed in captivity since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. His parents spoke to CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer about ...October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life on a distant moon
Nasa's spacecraft could change what we know about life in our solar system.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment
Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appealOctober 14 -
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Lifestyle - The New York Times
Modern Love Essayists Write Letters to Their Younger Selves
We asked essayists to write a letter to the person they were when they published their Modern Love essay. Here’s what they shared.October 11