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U.K. farmers furious over changes they say would force many to go under
LONDON — The countryside came to the capital as thousands of farmers packed into London streets around Britain’s Parliament to protest changes to tax rules.Top stories - NBC News - 17 hours ago -
U.K. Farmers Protest in London Over Inheritance Tax Change
Farms worth more than about $1.3 million will face an estate tax from 2026, ending a previous exemption and prompting anger in some rural communities.World - The New York Times - November 19 -
Farmers gather for protest over tax changes
Thousands packed into the Eikon Exhibition Centre to protest against planned changes to inheritance tax on family farms.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes
There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
As Famine Stalks Gaza, Farmers Lament Their Many Losses
After more than a year of war, farmers have lost land, equipment and sometimes their lives.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
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UK farmers plan to protest at Parliament over a tax hike they say will ruin family farms
British farmers are descending on Parliament to protest a hike in inheritance tax that they say will deal a “hammer blow” to struggling family farmsWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Thousands of farmers protest in London against tax changes
Union leader tells rally inheritance tax reforms are ‘kick in the teeth’ for the struggling sectorWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
Michael Irvin says Deion Sanders would be willing to coach the Cowboys under one very specific condition
Michael Irvin believes there's a way to lure Colorado coach Deion Sanders to the CowboysSports - CBS Sports - November 20 -
U.S. Farmers Brace for Hit to China Exports Under Trump
The President-elect’s promised tariffs on Chinese imports will be met with retaliatory duties on American imports, which have hit the agricultural sector hard since 2018.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
US Air Force in UK says drones have been spotted flying over bases in England
The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones have been detected near four bases in eastern England that are used by American forcesWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
U.K. ambassador says "it's no say" for European leaders to discuss what Trump will do
Karen Pierce, Britain's ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," that amid the world reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, "it's for ...Politics - CBS News - November 10 -
Rory: Ryder Cup pay would 'change the dynamic'
Rory McIlroy and other Europeans this week scoffed at the idea of compensation for participation in the Ryder Cup, saying they remain delighted to participate in the event merely for what European ...Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over U.K. Church Abuse Scandal
The Most Rev. Justin Welby, the leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, announced his resignation days after a report found he had taken insufficient action over claims of abuse.World - The New York Times - November 13 -
Drones spotted over military bases in the U.K. that are used by the U.S.
The British military has increased security around four air bases in the country that are used by U.S. forces after "a number" of drones were spotted near them.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Microsoft workers fired over Gaza vigil say company ‘crumbled under pressure’
Abdo Mohamed and Hossam Nasr organized event outside headquarters to reject company doing business in Israel. Two Microsoft employees who were fired last week after organizing a vigil for ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Farmers lose sleep over Budget inheritance tax crackdown
Reforms will put emphasis on early succession planning for agricultural estatesWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
First minister 'calm down' plea on farm tax row
Wales' first minister says only a "tiny proportion" of farms in Wales hit by inheritance changes.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
French farmers mobilize for protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal
French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests Monday, targeting the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreementWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
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Investors should pick up ‘cheap’ U.K. stocks, UBS says
UBS analysts noted U.K. stocks are currently “abnormally cheap” with almost all sectors trading at double discounts compared to their U.S. counterpartsBusiness - MarketWatch - November 19 -
U.S. says unexplained drone sightings near U.K. military bases ongoing
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposed
The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 yearsWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Climate crisis leaves European farmers vulnerable to far right, say campaigners
Populist groups capitalising on costly environmental policies that affect farmers by offering them support. What are farmers in the EU required to do to protect the environment? The painful ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Farmers should 'look calmly' at controversial tax plans, says minister
Daniel Zeichner insists the "vast majority of farmers" will not be affected by inheritance tax plans.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Tax changes in budget last straw for UK farmers after ‘years of being squeezed’
Farmers’ union to bring 1,800 members to Westminster in protest, but some say mega-rich landowners are the problem. In the next few weeks tractors full of angry farmers could roll through the ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
FBI Director Christopher Wray is preparing for a possible forced exit under Trump
One person under consideration for the job is Trump adviser Kash Patel, who is also being considered to lead the CIA, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Self-learning AI generates NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for each Week 9, 2024 game
SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 9 NFL odds and revealed its NFL predictions, NFL score predictions, and NFL betting picks for every gameSports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Obesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Proposal
The proposed rule could give millions of Americans access to the new drugs; it will also put pressure on the incoming Trump administration.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Under-18s would not have conceded six goals - Rooney
Plymouth Argyle head coach Wayne Rooney says the club's junior team could have done better than his first team in the 6-1 loss at Norwich City.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
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Week 11 Care/Don't Care: These aren't your same old Chargers
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon shares his thoughts on some of Sunday's key results from Week 11.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18 -
American interest in moving abroad skyrockets after Trump's win — here's how many would actually leave
Google Trends showed searches related to "leaving the country" and "how to move to …" spiked following the news that Donald Trump is returning to the White House.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
A Tech Pioneer Reflects on Steve Jobs’s Advice to Let Go and Embrace Change
Geomagic founder Ping Fu tells ‘Your Next Move’ how she embraces change.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
R.F.K. Jr. Lays Out Possible Public Health Changes Under Trump
Mr. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer who has no medical or public health degrees, has promoted anti-vaccine conspiracies for years.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ on climate change under Trump
Envoy tells COP29 summit in Baku that it is ‘firmly’ committed to controlling methane and other super-pollutantsBusiness - Financial Times - November 12
