January 2020

Nearly Two-Thirds Of Americans Want A Wealth Tax On Super Rich

Finance /

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Jan 10 (Reuters) – The idea of imposing a wealth tax on the richest Americans has elicited sharply divergent views across a spectrum of politicians, with PresidentDonald Trump branding it socialist and progressive Democratic presidential contenders Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders prominently endorsing it. But it may have broad public support, according […]

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Give Followers Instagram Update Amid Royal Turmoil

Entertainment /

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Instagram account, Sussex Royal, has remained active in the days after they announced their intention to step back from their position as “senior” members of the royal family.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex posted about their visit to The Hubb Community Kitchen earlier this week, sharing notes and photos from

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Stansted Airport £35m investment if expansion bid approved

Business /

Image copyright Stansted Airport Image caption An artist’s impression of the new arrivals terminal, which was put on hold Expansion plans for Stansted Airport are a step closer to lift off after it outlined £35m of investments for the local community. Officers at Uttlesford District Council have recommended proposals to increase its passenger cap to

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MIT warns foreign students of possible visits from ICE

Travel /

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is warning international students that federal immigration officials may visit their work sites to verify that their employment is directly related to their studies By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer January 10, 2020, 6:19 PM 4 min read BOSTON — The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is warning international students that

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Google legal chief leaving amid sexual misconduct troubles

Technology /

Google’s parent company Alphabet says David Drummond, its legal chief, is leaving at the end of the month January 10, 2020, 7:20 PM 2 min read SAN FRANCISCO — David Drummond, the legal chief of Google parent company Alphabet, is leaving at the end of the month, following accusations of inappropriate relationships with employees. Alphabet

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Why Pete Buttigieg Is Courting the ‘Religious Left’

Politics /

So there are strategic reasons for Mr. Buttigieg to emphasize faith. African Americans, especially women, are among the most religious voters in the Democratic Party. And there are entire suburbs full of educated, affluent, churchgoing conservatives — the kind Mr. Buttigieg likes to call “future former Republicans” — who say they would find it difficult

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Like Harry And Meghan, It’s OK To Take A ‘Step Back’ From Your Family

Lifestyle /

Meghan Markle has set quite the example since she stepped into life as the Duchess of Sussex. As a biracial American woman, she’s modernized the British monarchy. She has also focused on the advancement of women through charitable causes and broken down myths about pregnancy after the age of 35. Now she and her husband,

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