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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 growth6 days ago -
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’6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina's role in the 2024 election as early voting starts
Early in-person voting is now underway in a second battleground state after kicking off in Georgia earlier this week. Voters in North Carolina began heading to the polls Thursday. CBS News campaign ...October 17 -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Google Executive Overseeing Search and Advertising Leaves Role
Prabhakar Raghavan, the most senior Google executive overseeing its search engine and ads products, will be succeeded by longtime Google executive Nick Fox.October 17 - Google -
Politics - The Hill
US had no role in Israel operation that killed Hamas leader: Pentagon
U.S. forces were not involved in the Israeli operation that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday, though American intelligence has aided Israel's search for the group's leaders, according ...October 17 - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
The evolutionary history of humans' ability to eat starch
How humans developed the ability to digest starch: A study offers insight into the evolution of amylase genes, which are key to breaking down some carbs.October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Global water cycle off balance for 'first time in human history': Report
The world’s water cycle is out of balance ”for the first time in human history,” according to a new report. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which is made up of global experts, ...October 17 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Sawed posts and sweet cigars: An oral history of the 2022 Tennessee-Alabama epic
The year was 2022. Tennessee had not beaten Alabama since 2006. Then came Heupel, Hooker, Hyatt and a whole host of crazies.October 17 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.October 16 - Elon Musk -
Sports - ESPN
Heartache, near misses, elusive title dream: Oral history of Liberty's tortured past
An original franchise when the WNBA launched in 1997, the star-crossed Liberty are still chasing their first title.October 16 -
Sports - The New York Times
In N.H.L. Game, a Rare Goalie Play Makes History
Filip Gustavsson had never scored a goal at any level of hockey.October 16 -
Business - Inc.
Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt
In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.October 16 - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Walgreens Will Close 1,200 Stores as Pharmacies Try to Define a New Role
Drugstores are suffering in the post-pandemic retail arena, and are increasingly becoming ‘destinations to nowhere.’October 16 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Ukraine Says North Korean Role in Russia's War Is Growing
Pyongyang was supplying military personnel to Russia’s army and workers for its factories, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.October 16 - Ukraine -
Sports - ESPN
How will the Adams era go down in Raiders history?
Davante Adams finished his Raiders career with 221 catches for 2,869 yards and 23 TDs in 37 games.October 16 -
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 -
Politics - The Hill
RFK Jr. hints at major role in agriculture policy in Trump administration
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled in a new video that if former President Trump wins in November, he could join the administration to work on agriculture policy. ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Mormon voters set to play critical role in swing states
Mormon voters are increasingly seen as a crucial swing vote in the presidential election, with both Vice President Harris and former President Trump stepping up their outreach to the demographic in ...October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
700,000 years of Egyptian history finds enormous new home
Even before it opened this week, the Grand Egyptian Museum looked to be making history. On Wednesday, Egypt will finally open doors to some of the 700,000 years' worth of artifacts to the public.October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
Gustavsson scores first goalie goal in Wild history
Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson became just the 15th goaltender to score a goal in NHL history and the first in franchise history.October 16 -
Sports - CBS Sports
WATCH: Filip Gustavsson scores first goalie goal in Minnesota Wild history
The Wild net minder put the finishing touch on a special win over the St. Louis BluesOctober 16 -
Business - The New York Times
With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect
A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Kathy Bates on "Matlock" role, ageism and her healthy lifestyle
Emmy and Academy Award-winning actor Kathy Bates told "CBS Mornings" she considered going into semi-retirement before landing on the CBS legal drama "Matlock."October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Zoe Saldaña talks new role as CIA operative in thriller series "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña, known for her roles in "Avatar" and "Guardians of the Galaxy," stars in and executive produces season two of "Lioness" on Paramount Plus. The series follows undercover CIA operatives ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
BBC to cut 155 roles from news operation
Broadcaster hopes move will save £24mn from budget, according to internal memo sent to staffOctober 15 -
World - The Guardian
Manchester United cuts continue as Sir Alex Ferguson ambassador role slashed
Ex-manager reported to receive more than £2m a year Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos has cut 250 staff from payroll The latest victim of the Ineos-led economy drive at Manchester United is none other ...October 15 - Premier League -
Top stories - NBC News
The Dodgers were three (scoreless) outs away from making history against the Mets
Heading into Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers were three scoreless outs away from setting an MLB record.October 14 - MLB -
World - The Guardian
Make black history mandatory in England to counter hatred, urges campaigner
Summer riots were a consequence of relegating the subject to just one month, says Black Curriculum founder . Black history must be made mandatory in England to counter hatred and help prevent ...October 14 -
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World - The Guardian
Dozens of islanders locked up as grim history continues for Annobón
People who wrote protest letter to Equatorial Guinea authorities latest to feel wrath of draconian regime. Earlier this year, residents of the small island of Annobón began noticing withering ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Barry Diller: ‘I want Donald Trump pushed into the dustheap of history’
IAC chair warns of power shift to Big Tech in film and TVOctober 14 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Succession star praised for emotional film role
The actor stars opposite Jesse Eisenberg in A Real Pain, a film about family and grief with a comedic spin.October 13