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Hedge-fund manager who could be Trump Treasury secretary says tariffs can be negotiated lower
A hedge-fund manager who is reported to be in the running to be Treasury secretary if former President Donald Trump is re-elected said in an interview that a proposed across-the-board tariff rise — ...Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Pro-Hamas group that helped organize college protests is a 'sham charity,' Treasury says
A pro-Palestinian organization that has helped organize protests on American college campuses is a “sham charity," the Treasury Department said Tuesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
U.S. Treasury says debt-auction sizes can remain steady for next several quarters
Agency to auction $125 billion next week, unchanged from last quarterBusiness - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago -
The OBR should trust markets on the cost of quantitative tightening
Rules of thumb aren’t helpingWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Two men wounded when a gunman opened fire on Trump at rally say Secret Service failed them
Two men who were shot when a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally said the U.S.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Two men wounded at Trump rally shooting say Secret Service failed them
Jim Copenhaver, 74, and David Dutch, 57, allege ‘100% negligence’ as they consider lawsuit for damages. Two men who survived being shot during the attempt to assassinate Donald Trump in July at a ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
NHS consultant who lost £39k among 100 Revolut customers contacting BBC over scams
People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Turkish cleric accused of planning failed 2016 coup dies
The US-based cleric was the leader of an influential Islamic movement in Turkey and worldwide.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Catholic church still failing to deal with sexual abuse cases, says Vatican report
Vatican’s child protection commission delivers first report on scandal that has engulfed church for decades. Church leaders who fail to take action against paedophile priests are a “further source ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation
X’s crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, isn’t addressing the flood of U.S. election misinformation on Elon Musk’s social media platformTech - ABC News - 7 minutes ago -
Dan Loeb’s Third Point says a Trump win would boost markets, drive up infrastructure spending
Third Point said it believes the Republicans will take control of both the White House and the Senate, leading to deregulation, an increase in U.S. manufacturing, and higher infrastructure spendingBusiness - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Paul Whelan says he has a form of PTSD after spending years behind bars in Russia
Paul Whelan, in his first sit-down interview since being freed in a historic prisoner swap with Russia, tells "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that spending nearly six years being ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
CEO of Europe defense company says region faces ‘wake-up call’ to boost spending
Countries have to start building capabilities and replenish stockpiles, said CEO of Swedish defense contractor Saab.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Paul Tudor Jones says market reckoning on spending is coming after election: 'We are going to be broke'
Hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones told CNBC that government spending could cause a major sell-off in the bond market.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
'Inflation is like a regressive tax,' economist says — only one group can 'easily afford' holiday spending this year
If the thought of holiday spending makes you wince, you're not alone. Only one group can easily afford this year's costs, a survey found.Business - CNBC - 4 hours ago -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge for identities of accusers to be disclosed
Lawyers for music mogul, 54, charged in wide-ranging sex-trafficking case, criticize ‘onslaught of baseless allegations’. Sean “Diddy” Combs wants prosecutors in his sex-trafficking case to ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
UK Treasury chief Rachel Reeves unveils budget with 40 billion pounds in tax hikes, says she'll “invest, invest, invest”
UK Treasury chief Rachel Reeves unveils budget with 40 billion pounds in tax hikes, says she'll “invest, invest, invest”World - ABC News - 12 hours ago -
The pressures on Britain’s state, in charts
Ageing population is a great policy achievement but the higher costs demand tax increases and improved growthWorld - Financial Times - 15 hours ago -
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‘I say bye to my kids, in case we don’t wake up’ – A year in Gaza under attack by Israel
Over the past year, Aya and Khalid have been filming their lives for a BBC documentary.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
France will host Israel in the Nations League 'under usual conditions,' French authorities say
Israel’s Nations League soccer match against host France next month will take place in “usual conditions,” French authorities said, a day after Italy hosted Israel in the same competition without ...Sports - ABC News - October 15 -
Don’t let under-18s join pop bands, says leading songwriter after Liam Payne’s death
Guy Chambers among industry figures calling for changes in wake of former One Direction star’s tragic death. Under-18s should not be pushed into pop stardom, one of the UK’s leading songwriters has ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Elliott may get Southwest board seats under potential settlement, reports say
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management and Southwest Airlines are in talks to settle their months-long battle, according to reports Sunday, with a potential deal that would give Elliott ...Business - MarketWatch - October 20 -
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Women in states with bans are getting abortions at similar rates as under Roe, report says
A new report finds that women living in states with abortion bans obtained the procedure in the second half of 2023 at about the same rate as before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. WadeHealth - ABC News - October 22 -
A UN report says it could take 350 years for Gaza to rebuild if it remains under a blockade
U.N. agencies have long warned that it could take decades to rebuild Gaza after Israel’s offensive against HamasWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
‘Israel is trying to erase our presence’: Palestinians say ‘generals’ plan’ to clear north Gaza is under way
Many believe new offensive, along with tightening of siege, is following blueprint for removing remaining population. Hospitals shelled, shelters set alight, men and boys separated from their ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Majority of US voters say democracy is under threat but are split on who to blame, poll shows
Survey finds distrust between Democrats and Republicans but most voters believe election results will be accurate. US politics live – latest updates Nearly half of US voters think government ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Spanish police seize Russia-bound chemicals, including possible weapons material
Police in Spain have seized 13 tons of banned chemicals, including “possible” chemical weapons precursors, that were bound for Russia.Top stories - NBC News - October 15