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FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay dealWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Woody the dog switches detection skills to save puffins
The rodents pose a risk to puffins and other seabirds who breed on Rathlin Island every year in their thousands.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’
Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
SAP overtakes ASML to become Europe’s most valuable tech company
SAP has overtaken ASML to become Europe’s most valuable technology company after a strong set of third-quarter results that saw the German software company lift its full-year outlook.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to become the group's next leader
The Israeli military says one of its airstrikes in early October killed a top Hezbollah official who had been widely expected to become the group’s next leaderWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Browns' Jameis Winston will become starter after Deshaun Watson's Achilles' injury
The Browns had demoted Winston to QB3 behind Dorian Thompson-Robinson, but have given the veteran the start with Watson out.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
The King's Balmoral estate 'has no plans' to become wedding venue
Plans to upgrade facilities for events and functions at the estate do not mean it will host commercial weddings.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Trump must not let himself become Neville Chamberlain to Putin
President Trump's approach to ending the war in Ukraine echoes the appeasement of Hitler's aggression in 1938, and his proposed solution of a neutral Ukraine accepting Russian dominion over its ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Biden becomes first president to apologize for Native American boarding school policy
President Biden apologized Friday for Native American boarding schools that were part of U.S. policy for 150 years and stripped children away from their tribes and culture. “The federal ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
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Gaza’s only concert grand piano becomes image of hope
An instrument spotted still intact in a burned Gaza music school has become a talisman for local musicians.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
When ‘national security’ becomes a political excuse, we all lose
For decades, the U.S. government observed an “open investment” policy: neutrality concerning foreign investments into, and acquisitions of, U.S. companies. But the handling of the Nippon-U.S. Steel ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Sunday with Tobias Menzies: ‘ I’ve become a lot better at domestics’
The actor goes cold-water swimming, has eggs for breakfast, does a bit of gardening, meets a friend for a drink. Sunday plans? I’ve really got into cold-water swimming, so that’s often how I ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Animals become less sociable as they age in similar way to humans, research shows
While decline in interactions is seen as negative for humans, it can have health benefits for animals. While Victor Meldrew was a cantankerous caricature, humans are known to become less social as ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
The notorious Menendez murder mansion becomes a draw. Beverly Hills is reeling
Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' has drawn true crime fans from all over the world to see the mansion where the 1989 murders occurred.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29 -
Taxes will go up no matter who becomes president. The question is, how much?
Putting campaign promises aside, the realistic prospect is for hard choices and initiatives that are limited in scope.Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
How Did an Ordinary Brooklyn Street Corner Become a Viral Meme?
A viral photo of three fast-food chains on a Brooklyn street corner is something of a Rorschach test on social media. It has multiple meanings for New Yorkers, too.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29 -
Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue
Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays on for another five-year termWorld - ABC News - October 30
