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Stellantis, Leapmotor scrap plans for second EV model in Poland

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

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.

National Care Service plan 'delayed not scrapped'

The flagship scheme would transfer responsibility for social care from Scottish councils to a new national body.

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 - November 4

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

Second-hand success story Vinted plans to expand beyond clothing

Latest TPG-backed funding round values profitable Lithuanian start-up at €5bn

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Trump-Aligned Group Is Poised to Be More Influential Than Project 2025

America First Policy Institute didn’t even exist four years ago. But it is poised to be more influential than Project 2025.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in his second term

Trump has proposed featuring prayer in public schools and dismantling the Department of Education.

An anti-Trump movement plans to rebuild for his second term

A resistance movement was born in the wake of Donald Trump’s 2016 victory, sending thousands of people into the streets wearing pink hats and signs with punchy slogans.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

France’s richest family shaking up soccer with planned purchase of second-tier Paris FC

France’s richest family, the Arnaults of luxury empire LVMH, has announced the planned purchase of second-division soccer club Paris FC

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here's what he's proposed

Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

DOJ plans to focus on 'most egregious' Jan. 6 cases ahead of second Trump term

The Justice Department plans to focus on arresting the “most egregious” Jan. 6 rioters before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. NBC News' Ryan Reilly reports that the DOJ ...

How Amazon’s Planned High-Tech Glasses Will Shave Seconds Off Delivery Times

The e-commerce giant is developing smart eyeglasses to help drivers find the most efficient routes on the road and within buildings.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

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

Scotland lose intense scrap with dogged Springboks

World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series

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 - November 4

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 - November 4

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 - November 7

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 - 5 days 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 - 5 days ago

Danish palace scraps system dating to the 1800s that grants royal labels for products

Denmark’s royal court says it will phase out a labeling system dating to the 1800s that grants companies the right to use the image of the Danish crown on their letterhead, packaging and labels

World - ABC News - 20 hours ago

Tapestry’s stock soars and Capri erases losses as fashion giants scrap merger deal

Tapestry Inc.’ stock soared Thursday, while Capri Holdings Inc.’s stock erased losses to gain 4%, after Tapestry said it’s terminating its $8.5 billion merger agreement with its smaller rival.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

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

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

World - Yahoo News - November 6

French minister cancels holy site visit after Israeli police arrest gendarmes

France summons Israeli ambassador over incident at Eleona domain in Jerusalem which is under French control. The French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot has abandoned a visit to a holy site in ...