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Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions

The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure.

Starbucks scraps 2025 guidance after fall in sales and earnings

New chief Brian Niccol vows ‘to fundamentally change our strategy’ to return to growth

Business - Financial Times - October 22

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?

A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms

The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.

Here’s a rabbit for the chancellor’s hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley

Getting rid of SDRT would pay for itself over time because other receipts would rise, abolitionists say. . Rachel Reeves is looking for taxes to raise, rather than ones to abolish. Never mind: here ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message

Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, Thatcher

World - Financial Times - October 18

A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?

Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraints

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish

Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Australia scraps multi-billion dollar military satellite system

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears

Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack. Sweden has vetoed plans for 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial

Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Turkish film festival scrapped over Daniel Craig gay drama censorship

Mubi cancels four-day event in protest as local government blocks screening of Luca Guadagnino-directed movie Queer. Organisers of an Istanbul film festival announced its cancellation on Thursday ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’

In 1988, India issued an order forbidding the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel. A Delhi Court has overturned the order, not because of free speech, but because no one could find it.

World - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

Cheap tyres and scrap metal: Icahn’s empire shows signs of strain

Billionaire activist investor’s holding company grasps for revival as it cuts dividend and weighs asset sale

Business - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Sky star Reese: 'The WNBA don't pay my bills'

Sky forward Angel Reese says her $73,439 annual salary from the WNBA is just a small portion of her income.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Warriors don't extend Kuminga before deadline

The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga did not reach a new deal ahead of Monday's deadline for rookie contract extensions.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

LeBron: Don't have to rush pairing with Bronny

For LeBron James, the time and place of his first shift with son Bronny is inconsequential.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Home equity loan dos and don'ts to know this November

Want to borrow from your home equity this November? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do now.

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, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Navalny widow to Americans: Don't take democracy for granted

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, encouraged Americans not to take democracy for granted, in an interview on ABC’s “The View” that aired Thursday. "I ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising Budget will affect you for years

The bean counters are back in control with a chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.

Week 8 Care/Don't Care: Cowboys could learn a thing or two from 49ers about the importance of depth

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down the story of Week 8's Sunday action.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Don't delay making stroke 999 call , says NHS

The average time taken to call an ambulance for a stroke was nearly 88 minutes, analysis found.

Hundreds of veterans receiving honorable discharges after 'don't ask, don't tell' review

The Defense Department has issued honorable discharges to around 800 servicemembers who were separated from the military during the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that was repealed in 2011. Defense ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

DOD grants honorable discharges to 800 vets kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

More than 13,000 service members were kicked out under the policy between 1994 and 2011.

Hundreds get honorable discharges after Pentagon 'don't ask, don't tell' review

Hundreds of veterans who were dismissed from the U.S. military under the now-repealed “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy have been given honorable discharges.

Don't act on Apple sell calls — 1 chart shows Jim Cramer's 'own it, don't trade it' payoff

KeyBanc downgraded the stock to underweight from sector weight as analysts project slower growth in iPhone sales.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassador role scrapped in cost-cutting move, per report

Ferguson was reportedly paid around $3 million a year for his services

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Qualcomm shares fall after report of Arm threat to scrap key license in escalating dispute

Qualcomm shares fell on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that British chip designer Arm is looking to scrap a key license for the U.S. firm.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Third time's the charm: Shaun White proposes to Nina Dobrev after scrapping plans twice

Nina Dobrev and former Olympic snowboarder Shaun White are engaged after five years together. 'RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé,' former 'Vampire Diaries' star says.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Social media posts misleadingly claim Malaysian public hospitals scrapped free dialysis treatment

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

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