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Klein and Glazer urge US to block AI listings and tax billionaires

  • Klein and Glazer call for blocking planned AI company IPOs.
  • They argue public listings could spread financial risks to ordinary Americans.
  • They also support taxing billionaires to fund public services.

Naomi Klein and Ilana Glazer argue that the US should block planned technology IPOs, particularly those of Anthropic and OpenAI, and tax billionaires to address growing inequality. They say public listings could enrich founders and investors while exposing ordinary people to financial risks through retirement savings and wider…

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Europe’s most expensive Christmas markets – with £22 entry fees, £16.50 for a single potato and ‘rip off’ Birmingham’s £12.50 beer

  • Tivoli charges £22 just to enter.
  • A loaded potato in Helsinki reportedly cost £16.52.
  • Zurich’s market is free, but food and drinks add up.

The article highlights Christmas markets across Europe that may be costly for visitors, as high prices for entry, food and drink prompt some to question whether festive outings are worth the expense. It compares several markets in northern and central Europe, alongside London’s Winter Wonderland and Birmingham’s Christmas…

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UK urged to assess autonomous vehicles’ effects on jobs and resilience

  • Driverless vehicles raise questions beyond whether they can navigate city streets.
  • The institute wants research into jobs, public services and supplier dependency.
  • London trials require a human driver to be present.

The Institute for Driverless Transport says the UK should address the wider consequences of autonomous vehicles before expanding their use, including effects on jobs, public services and national resilience. Its research argues that planning needs to consider how communities would cope if a provider withdrew, as well as…

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The England team who can still win the Rugby League World Cup

  • England beat Wales 98-18 in their opening match.
  • Captain Rob Hawkins scored 11 tries.
  • England have reached every previous final and won twice.

England’s wheelchair rugby league team began their World Cup campaign with a 98-18 win over Wales, offering English fans a title prospect after early exits in the men’s and women’s tournaments. The reigning champions are seeking a third title and have reached the final at all four previous…

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Burnham backs migration linked to Britain’s economic needs

  • Burnham would not call annual legal migration of 171,000 too high.
  • He said planned migration should reflect gaps in the economy.
  • Net migration has fallen from its 2023 peak.

Andy Burnham declined to say whether legal immigration of 171,000 people a year is too high, arguing that planned migration should respond to gaps in the economy. He said net migration had fallen significantly and was in a “much better place”, while acknowledging that migration and illegal immigration…

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Binance reopens withdrawals as customers pull out $3.6bn after hack

  • Binance users withdrew a net $3.6bn after the $6.3bn hack.
  • The exchange warned that scammers are targeting customers.
  • Bitcoin funds and options markets showed signs of caution.

Binance is facing heavy withdrawals after a record $6.3bn theft on Thursday, which experts say was probably carried out by North Korea. The incident has unsettled crypto markets, while Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned that scammers are targeting customers trying to withdraw their money. After briefly freezing withdrawals,…

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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

  • Arsenal won at Anfield with a tightly organised defence.
  • Liverpool had no shots on target and trail Arsenal by nine points.
  • Bournemouth have won six straight matches under Marco Rose.

Arsenal’s disciplined defence helped them secure a win at Anfield, where they had not won in 13 visits, while Liverpool failed to register a shot on target. The result leaves Liverpool nine points behind Arsenal after about a quarter of the season, raising doubts about their title challenge…

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Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney explore Parkinson’s, humour and mortality in BBC drama

  • Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney play a couple living with Parkinson’s.
  • The BBC drama blends difficult subject matter with humour.
  • Dance sessions helped the actors prepare for their roles.

Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney star as a couple with Parkinson’s in *Onwards and Sideways*, a BBC film written by Vicar of Dibley co-creator Paul Mayhew-Archer, who also has the condition. The Norfolk-set drama combines difficult experiences, including night terrors and gambling addiction, with humour, and explores how…

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The Gilded Age returns with glossy escapism and old-money intrigue

  • The Gilded Age returns with society manoeuvring and threats to old money.
  • The TV guide also features documentaries on displacement, Afghanistan and stroke recovery.
  • David Harewood’s duty solicitor returns to work after a hospital stay.

The Gilded Age returns for its third season with the lavish period drama leaning into its appeal as glossy escapism. Its opening episode follows Agnes as she tries to protect her place in society, while the threat posed by newly wealthy monopolists gives the old-money plot a contemporary…

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Millions in UK brace to remortgage on worse deals as rate rise looms

  • 2.3 million households’ fixed-rate deals end in 2027.
  • The Bank is expected to raise rates this week.
  • Higher mortgage costs coincide with rising household bills.

More than 2.3 million UK households are due to leave fixed-rate mortgage deals in 2027 and could face higher repayments as borrowing costs rise. The Bank of England is expected to raise its base rate this week, with further increases possible, adding pressure as household bills climb and…

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Cops forced to explain why home invasion suspect walked free from hospital after allegedly terrorizing CEO and his family in their $2.1m mansion

  • Police say there was not yet enough evidence to arrest Richards at hospital.
  • Detectives later linked him to the home invasion.
  • A Canada-wide warrant has been issued.

Toronto police are searching for 23-year-old Daijohn Richards, suspected of taking part in an armed home invasion at the mansion of property executive David Morton and his family. Police have had to explain why Richards left hospital without being arrested, after he arrived with a gunshot wound and…

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Jackery’s 96Wh Explorer 100D power station weighs under two pounds

  • Jackery’s smallest power station weighs 1.87 pounds.
  • The 96Wh unit has three USB ports and solar input.
  • It costs $99 at Walmart from 15 November.

Jackery has announced the Explorer 100D, its smallest portable power station, using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Its compact size and 96Wh capacity make it suitable for carrying on a flight, while its LFP cells are designed to last longer than common lithium-ion cells. The unit measures 4.6…

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Albanese faces cost-of-living criticism over six-week overseas summit tour

  • Albanese faces criticism over six weeks of overseas summits.
  • Economists expect a 0.25-point rate rise to 4.85 per cent.
  • He says the trip will advance diplomatic priorities and Australia’s UN bid.

Anthony Albanese has drawn criticism for beginning a six-week programme of overseas summits while Australians face cost-of-living pressures and a possible interest rate rise. The Coalition argues he should focus on domestic economic concerns, while Albanese says the meetings will advance Australia’s diplomatic and trade priorities. He is…

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HoYoverse Announces Cosy Galactic Life Sim ‘Petit Planet’ For Switch 2

  • Petit Planet is coming to Switch 2 in 2027.
  • Other platforms get the game on 4 December 2026.
  • Players can customise planets and explore the Starsea.

HoYoverse has announced that its cosy galactic life simulation game, Petit Planet, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The release brings the free-to-play game to Nintendo’s new console, while its launch on other platforms is scheduled for 4 December 2026. Players can shape a planet, live…

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Canberra retiree urges young buyers to save as mortgage costs fuel debate

  • Anne Meade urges young buyers to cut luxuries and save.
  • Tom Panos says today’s larger mortgages make repayments harder.
  • Sydney mortgage interest costs have risen sharply in the comparison.

Canberra retiree Anne Meade says young Australians hoping to buy a home should cut back on luxuries such as clubbing and save carefully. Her comments have renewed debate over whether younger buyers face tougher conditions than earlier generations, as mortgage costs rise and homes remain expensive. Real estate…

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Inquest questions birth keeper’s evidence after influencer dies following home birth

  • Stacey Warnecke died after a home birth in 2025.
  • Her inquest has raised concerns about Emily Lal’s evidence.
  • Lal could face referral over possible perjury and other offences.

Stacey Warnecke, a 30-year-old wellness influencer, died in hospital after a home birth without medical assistance, prompting a Victorian coronial inquest into the care she received. The inquest has raised questions about birth keeper Emily Lal’s evidence and whether prosecutors should consider charges, but no charges are reported…

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Chris Pratt went from living in a van to Hollywood stardom after chance encounter changed everything

  • Pratt was living in a van and waiting tables in Hawaii.
  • Rae Dawn Chong cast him in his first film after a chance meeting.
  • The role helped launch a career spanning television and blockbusters.

Chris Pratt says his route to Hollywood began while he was living in a van in Hawaii and waiting tables at a shrimp restaurant. A chance meeting with actor Rae Dawn Chong led to an audition and a part in a low-budget film, giving him the opportunity to…

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European governments urge households to prepare for emergencies, including power cuts

  • Britain advises households to prepare for 72 hours.
  • European guidance includes water, food and emergency equipment.
  • France also stresses community support and reliable information.

European governments are encouraging people to prepare household supplies for emergencies including severe weather, power cuts, cyberattacks and foreign aggression. Britain has joined the effort with advice to keep enough provisions to manage for 72 hours, amid concern that essential services or electronic payments could be disrupted. The…

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Binance withdrawals top $3.6bn after record-breaking cyber attack

  • Binance reopened after a hack affecting $6.3bn in assets.
  • Customers withdrew more than $3.6bn.
  • The company says it has covered about 95% of the stolen assets.

Binance customers withdrew more than $3.6bn (£2.7bn) in assets after the cryptocurrency exchange reopened on Sunday, following a record hack. The incident affected $6.3bn of digital assets and led Binance to suspend transactions; the FBI and other organisations have accused North Korea of carrying out the attack. Binance…

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Democrats eye congressional gains despite uncertainty in polling

  • Polls point to Democratic gains, but close races could turn on small errors.
  • Pollsters say reaching and modelling voters has become harder.
  • Midterm surveys were more accurate in 2022 than recent primary polling.

Democrats are entering the US midterm elections with hopes of gaining control of the House and making progress in the Senate, helped by polls showing close or favourable races. Their prospects matter because a shift in Congress could constrain President Donald Trump’s agenda, but past polling errors mean…

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