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Capital investment is meh

And the Mag 7’s tricky balance

World - Financial Times - November 5

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

Oregon State, Washington State to play twice in '25

Oregon State and Washington State, needing to fill their schedules as quasi-independents again next season before the Pac-12 expands in 2026, will play each other twice in 2025, the first time that ...

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Homeless prison leavers twice as likely to reoffend

New data suggests prison leavers who are homeless are more likely to commit another offence.

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 growth

World - Financial Times - October 19

When venture capitalism goes wrong

The demise of Byju’s holds lessons for other ambitious scale-ups and investors

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals

Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?

India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Slow progress after Cuba’s electrical grid collapses twice in 24 hours

As electricity was being restored in parts of Cuba following an island-wide blackout, a total collapse of the electrical grid occurred once again.

JK Rowling turned down House of Lords peerage twice

The revelation comes after Kemi Badenoch said she would give Rowling a peerage for her stance on gender.

Twice homeless millionaire tops UK black power list

The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer.

Why Army and Navy Football Teams Could Clash Twice This Year

Both teams are in the college football playoff contention, setting up to a unique scheduling quirk.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Man Discovers Wild Python Hiding in His Toilet Twice in One Week

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Blinken urges Netanyahu to 'capitalize on Israel’s successful action'

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Jordan North boosts Capital radio breakfast ratings

The Burnley-born presenter left Radio 1 earlier this year and replaced Roman Kemp at Capital in April.

Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition

Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under Trump

World - Financial Times - October 24

This Is a Marquee World Series, and M.L.B. Plans to Capitalize

Commissioner Rob Manfred believes the league is positioned to propel its biggest stars further into the sporting fan’s consciousness.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex

A British weakness for bawdy banter is at the heart of hit TV show ‘Rivals’. Isn’t it time we grew up?

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Scale Farther and Faster with Founder-Friendly Capital

In your backyard, you set the rules and pick teams.

Business - Inc. - October 31

What kind of capitalism does Trump believe in?

The president-elect would do well to remember what Adam Smith said about the role of ‘moral sentiments’

World - Financial Times - November 8

Atos Launches $252 Million Capital Increase

The troubled IT firm said it would issue new shares in its latest move to reduce debt.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Our economic survival depends on unlocking green capital

Governments, companies and investors all have a vital role to play in funding the energy transition

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end

Protests that blocked bridges to the capital of the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia have ended Tuesday after authorities freed five opposition supporters who were jailed the ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Penguins Make First Move, Trading Eller To Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday afternoon.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Russia Launches Missiles Against Ukraine’s Capital

The attack ended a two-month pause in missile strikes on Kyiv, which had only been hit by Russian drones during that period.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

At Least 1 Killed in Explosions in Brazil’s Capital

Two explosions rocked the area near the heart of the Brazilian government’s offices.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

How China Capitalized on U.S. Indifference in Latin America

Xi Jinping’s visit for summits and the inauguration of a port illustrates what some have called China’s economic marginalization of the U.S. in the region.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Brazil authorities link bombing in the capital to extremist discourse

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice says he believes that the explosion outside the court in Brasilia was the consequence of frequent far-right attacks and hate speech targeting the country’s ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Broncos' Josh Reynolds shot twice after leaving Denver-area strip club; treated for 'minor injuries,' per team

Two men have been arrested in the case

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Nvidia has offset all 128 of the S&P 500 companies that have declined this year, twice over

Nvidia through Thursday had added $2.2 trillion in market value this year, in a year in which the S&P 500’s value has climbed by $9.3 trillion.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

American skier Nina O'Brien ready for another comeback after breaking left leg twice

Nina O’Brien’s rollercoaster ski career over the last three seasons includes winning a gold medal with the U.S. ski team at the 2023 world championships and breaking her left lower leg twice

Sports - ABC News - October 25

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

Paddington in Peru review – you can take the bear out of South America, but think twice before taking him back

The third instalment in the film adventures of the furry marmalade addict may boast Olivia Colman as a singing nun but it lacks home comforts. Just as jolly as the previous two films, but not ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Musk's political posts viewed twice as many times as political ads on X: Analysis

Elon Musk’s political posts on X have received more than twice as many views as paid political ads on his platform, according to a new analysis conducted by the Center for Countering Digital Hate ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

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