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Goldman Sachs shrugs at the end of its CEO’s DJ career: ‘Music was not a distraction from David’s work. The media attention became a distraction’

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This startup CEO claims he can completely decarbonize the cement industry

This startup CEO claims he can completely decarbonize the cement industry

\"When you think about the potential for, say, the 3,000 or so cement plants that are on the planet today, and the ability to start displacing those with a novel process, that actually represents a multitrillion-dollar investment opportunity in that underlying infrastructure, all driven by profit incentive,\" said Cooper Rinzler of Breakthrough Energy Ventures, one of Brimstone\'s backers.

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AI hype sends funding for the sector's startups soaring to $17.9 billion, defying a broader tech slump

AI hype sends funding for the sector's startups soaring to $17.9 billion, defying a broader tech slump

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Thousands of casino workers go on strike in Detroit

Thousands of casino workers go on strike in Detroit

\"It doesn\'t help when UAW in Detroit is asking for 40%. I mean, that\'s a top line that\'s hard to ignore,\" Hornbuckle said at the time. \"That being said, I think what matters here locally is people\'s ability, particularly on the front line to exist, to pay rent and to get to the next step in life. And so I think that\'s what\'s relevant.\"Don\'t miss these CNBC PRO stories:

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Thousands of taxpayers will be invited to test a new online tax filing system aimed at bringing the IRS into the 21st century

Thousands of taxpayers will be invited to test a new online tax filing system aimed at bringing the IRS into the 21st century

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Victoria to outlaw strangulation and consider making animal cruelty a domestic violence offence

Victoria to outlaw strangulation and consider making animal cruelty a domestic violence offence

In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org

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Sydney venue moves $26m in pokies profits to NRL club as 'community development and support'

Sydney venue moves $26m in pokies profits to NRL club as 'community development and support'

In Australia, Gambling Help Online is available on 1800 858 858. The National Debt Helpline is at 1800 007 007. In the UK, support for problem gambling can be found via the NHS National Problem Gambling Clinic on 020 7381 7722, or GamCare on 0808 8020 133. In the US, call the National Council on Problem Gambling at 800-GAMBLER or text 800GAM.

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US legal scholars urge Biden to seek immediate ceasefire from Israel

US legal scholars urge Biden to seek immediate ceasefire from Israel

Forestalling possible accusations of sympathising more with Gaza’s inhabitants than Israelis, the academics write that a “great and ongoing human tragedy” was inflicted on Israeli civilians in the attack on 7 October.

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Almost a Quarter of Americans Bomb This Financial Quiz. Can You Do Better?

Almost a Quarter of Americans Bomb This Financial Quiz. Can You Do Better?

SmartAsset has a wealth of reference articles to help you better understand your finances, as well as guides specifically centered on particular topics, including investing, estate planning, taxes and more.

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Taxpayers in 13 states can file income taxes with the IRS for free in 2024. Here's how.

Taxpayers in 13 states can file income taxes with the IRS for free in 2024. Here's how.

Werful stressed that Direct File continues to be intended to be just one option for taxpayers. It would not replace options such as working with a tax professional, using the Free File system at IRS.gov, visiting free preparation sites run by trained volunteers, or using commercial software.

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More Americans Think They Can Retire With Less Money by Claiming Social Security Early, But Are They Right?

More Americans Think They Can Retire With Less Money by Claiming Social Security Early, But Are They Right?

Deciding when to claim Social Security is only one part of retirement planning. A financial advisor can help you see and understand all the variables that go into a retirement plan. If you don’t have a financial advisor yet, finding one doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to three vetted financial advisors who serve your area, and you can have a free introductory call with your advisor matches to decide which one you feel is right for you. If you’re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.

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Bank of America's unrealized losses on securities rose to $131.6 billion

Bank of America's unrealized losses on securities rose to $131.6 billion

When banks take in customer deposits, they can choose to put excess money to work by buying bonds that they keep for sale based on market prices. Or they can lock in rates for securities that are held until they mature.

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Wall Street’s biggest bear Mike Wilson is now predicting an end-of-year stock rally is ‘more likely than not’

Wall Street’s biggest bear Mike Wilson is now predicting an end-of-year stock rally is ‘more likely than not’

According to Bank of America’s September Global Fund Manager Survey—which polled 222 respondents who collectively manage assets worth $616 billion—institutional investors are not quite “extremely bearish,” but they aren’t feeling bullish either.

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Ex-USMNT captain Michael Bradley set to retire

Ex-USMNT captain Michael Bradley set to retire

\"Over the past decade with Toronto FC, Michael Bradley has become a club legend,\" said Toronto FC president Bill Manning. \"As Captain in over 300 games, Michael has raised many trophies along the way and has represented this club in the best possible way.

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Midseason All-America team: College football's best players so far

Midseason All-America team: College football's best players so far

After missing two games with an injury, Branch returned to the lineup for USC\'s 48-20 loss at Notre Dame. In his first four games, the true freshman returned both a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns. He\'s averaging more than 24 yards a return on both punts and kickoffs. Branch, who also has two receiving touchdowns this season, didn\'t score against Notre Dame but did have a 60-yard punt return.

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Everything to know regarding UFC, USADA and Conor McGregor

Everything to know regarding UFC, USADA and Conor McGregor

USADA, along with the UFC, did a lot to clean up and change the reputation of the sport of MMA, which in 2015 was just coming out of the testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) era. Fighters were using pseudoscience to get exemptions for what was essentially steroid use. Novitzky and the UFC spent many years championing the promotion\'s program under USADA as the best in sports.

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Wildfires are now costing the US up to $900 billion annually

Wildfires are now costing the US up to $900 billion annually

The US Department of the Interior oversees the country’s wildfire management budget, which is $1.77 billion for 2023. The budget has gradually increased since 2020, when the wildfire management budget was just $952 million. The department has requested $1.94 billion to manage wildfires in 2024. Additionally, the US Forest Service earmarks around $2 billion (pdf) annually for wildfire management. But the combined budgets are only a fraction of the total costs caused by wildfires.

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The Web Summit CEO’s initial refusal to condemn Hamas will hurt business for years to come

The Web Summit CEO’s initial refusal to condemn Hamas will hurt business for years to come

Cosgrave addressed his link to Qatar in his Oct. 17 apology: “With regard to Web Summit’s event in Qatar next year, I would highlight Secretary [Antony] Blinken’s public thanks to Qatar for their support in this crisis, and in wider issues affecting the region: ‘Qatar has been a very close partner to the United States on a broad range of issues that are crucial to both of our countries and to this region... The United States and Qatar share the goal of preventing this conflict from spreading.’”

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Twitter glitch allows CIA informant channel to be hijacked

Twitter glitch allows CIA informant channel to be hijacked

As soon as Mr McSheehan noticed the issue, he registered the username so anyone clicking on the link was directed to his own channel, which warned them not to share any secret or sensitive information.

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Trump statements pose 'grave threats' that justify gag order, judge says in DC election case

Trump statements pose 'grave threats' that justify gag order, judge says in DC election case

He can additionally make statements criticizing the campaign platforms and policies of his current political rivals, Chutkan noted. She pointed to former Vice President Mike Pence, who is running against Trump for the GOP presidential nomination as an example.

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Opinion | President Biden’s Finest Hour

Bret Stephens has been an Opinion columnist with The Times since April 2017. He won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary at The Wall Street Journal in 2013 and was previously editor in chief of The Jerusalem Post. Facebook

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Fatal Stabbing Of Muslim Boy Marks Increased Attacks In U.S. Over Israel-Hamas Conflict

Fatal Stabbing Of Muslim Boy Marks Increased Attacks In U.S. Over Israel-Hamas Conflict

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Try To Watch Jesse Watters’ Analysis Of Trump Gag Order Without Gagging

Try To Watch Jesse Watters’ Analysis Of Trump Gag Order Without Gagging

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Biden calls off Jordan leg of Mideast trip after leader summit canceled

Biden calls off Jordan leg of Mideast trip after leader summit canceled

Israel\'s aerial bombardmentÂ campaignÂ over the Gaza Strip is part of what it calls a total siege. This includes cutting off water, food and electricity supplies to a population of two million people.

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How GenZ uses technology â flip phones, digital cameras, voice memos

How GenZ uses technology â flip phones, digital cameras, voice memos

According to posts on X, some members of Gen Z say it\'s easier on their eyes, and others like that the setting extends their battery life. Zoomers spend an average of 7 hours and 18 minutes on a screen per day, according to data from Zippia.

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Beware of these expensive stocks that analysts don't like

Beware of these expensive stocks that analysts don't like

Other names in CNBC Pro\'s screen include Hewlett Packard Enterprise, health-care products distributor Henry Schein, health insurer Molina Healthcare and energy holding company Pinnacle West Capital.

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Biden heads to Israel with Middle East on edge after Hamas attack

Biden heads to Israel with Middle East on edge after Hamas attack

Even with efforts to ensure Biden\'s safety throughout his ground visit, trips to war zones carry extraordinary security risks. Blinken on Monday had to take shelter following air sirens warning of rocket attacks. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, had to shelter from rocket attacks when they visited Sunday.Don\'t miss these CNBC PRO stories:

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Starboard CEO makes case for spinning off real estate assets from WSJ owner News Corp.

Starboard CEO makes case for spinning off real estate assets from WSJ owner News Corp.

However, the proposed merger was called off in January. In a letter to the board, Murdoch said he was withdrawing the merger as he and his son \"determined that a combination is not optimal for the shareholders\" of either of the companies at the time.

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Vans, North Face owner VF Corp.'s shares jump after activist investor builds stake

Vans, North Face owner VF Corp.'s shares jump after activist investor builds stake

\"VF has globally recognized and iconic brands and best-in-class talent. VF\'s Board and leadership team, including our recently appointed CEO Bracken Darrell, are taking immediate and decisive actions to strengthen the company\'s position and return VF to strong, sustainable, and profitable growth in the interests of all our shareholders,\" the company said.Don\'t miss these CNBC PRO stories:

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Starboard Value's Jeff Smith unveils his newest ideas, including a push for News Corp spinoff

Starboard Value's Jeff Smith unveils his newest ideas, including a push for News Corp spinoff

\"An improving margin will lead to significant share price appreciation at Fortrea,\" he said. \"If the company is able to reach pure margin levels, which we believe is achievable, then the stock has the potential [to] more than double from here.\"

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested at London protest after disrupting major oil conference

Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested at London protest after disrupting major oil conference

The world hasÂ warmed by around 1.1 degreesÂ Celsius after more than a century of burning fossil fuels as well as unequal and unsustainable energy and land use. Indeed, it is this temperature increase that is fueling a series ofÂ extreme weatherÂ events around the world.

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Moving to a new city? These are the 10 best places in the U.S. to make connections

Moving to a new city? These are the 10 best places in the U.S. to make connections

Want to earn more and land your dream job?Â Join the free CNBC Make It: Your Money virtual eventÂ on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. ET to learn how to level up your interview and negotiating skills, build your ideal career, boost your income and grow your wealth.Â RegisterÂ for free today.

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This is how JPMorgan's massive income ETF can again pull ahead of the stock market

This is how JPMorgan's massive income ETF can again pull ahead of the stock market

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This is the No. 1 trait Serena Williams, Steven Spielberg and Tiger Woods all share, Arnold Schwarzenegger says

This is the No. 1 trait Serena Williams, Steven Spielberg and Tiger Woods all share, Arnold Schwarzenegger says

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Joe Biden’s Middle East trip faces big problems even before it starts after a hospital blast leaves hundreds dead in Gaza

Joe Biden’s Middle East trip faces big problems even before it starts after a hospital blast leaves hundreds dead in Gaza

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Another big donor cuts ties with an Ivy League school for its 'misguided moral compass' involving Israel and Hamas

Another big donor cuts ties with an Ivy League school for its 'misguided moral compass' involving Israel and Hamas

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NBC's successor to Yaccarino reveals the power of NFL commercials: 'There’s no bigger brand in the world than Taylor Swift, and she still needed help to actually sell tickets'

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NYC Palestinian restaurant disconnects phone after 'nonstop' threatening voicemails, owner says

NYC Palestinian restaurant disconnects phone after 'nonstop' threatening voicemails, owner says

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Consumer dynamics are shifting like never before. Executives from Instacart, Atlassian, Nordstrom, and Black & Decker share their strategies

Consumer dynamics are shifting like never before. Executives from Instacart, Atlassian, Nordstrom, and Black & Decker share their strategies

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Billionaire AI investor Vinod Khosla’s advice to college students: ‘Get as broad an education as possible’

Billionaire AI investor Vinod Khosla’s advice to college students: ‘Get as broad an education as possible’

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Two tourists, from UK and South Africa, and guide killed in attack in Uganda

Two tourists, from UK and South Africa, and guide killed in attack in Uganda

The ADF occasionally carries out cross-border attacks. In one such attack in June, the group was accused of massacring at least 41 people, most of them students, in a raid on a remote Ugandan community near the border.

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Zimbabwe women's football coach in custody after indecent assault claim

Zimbabwe women's football coach in custody after indecent assault claim

"The Zimbabwe Football Association has received a report of misconduct amongst members of the senior women's technical team," read a Zifa statement last week. "The trip is accompanied by a highly qualified safeguarding officer who is on the ground to look into the matter. The association takes a dim view of the matter and is currently carrying out independent investigations to get to the bottom of the allegations. The public is reminded that this is a sensitive subject and that they should not take unfounded steps that could compromise the investigations."

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Bolsonaro was engineer of 'wilful coup attempt', Brazil congress inquiry alleges

Bolsonaro was engineer of 'wilful coup attempt', Brazil congress inquiry alleges

Observers believe the real jeopardy facing Bolsonaro is an ongoing federal police investigation examining his alleged role in January's tumult. Ten months after the attacks, police investigators continue to target the conspirators and financial backers responsible for what the congressional inquiry called Brazil's "day of disgrace".

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Australia politics live: Penny Wong condemns 'any indiscriminate attacks and targeting of civilian infrastructure' after Gaza hospital blast

Australia politics live: Penny Wong condemns 'any indiscriminate attacks and targeting of civilian infrastructure' after Gaza hospital blast

Bullock has just wrapped up. To this ear, she sounded fully at ease (with few pointed questions, it should be said) and cracked the odd joke. She noted her predecessor, Philip Lowe, had been at the end of a lot of flak.

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High court strikes down Victoria's electric vehicle tax in ruling that could hit NSW and WA plans

High court strikes down Victoria's electric vehicle tax in ruling that could hit NSW and WA plans

Motorists were required to submit photographs of their vehicle odometer to the state government each year and, if they failed to, could be charged for driving 13,500km or have their registration suspended or cancelled.

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Australia must urgently adapt to extreme weather or face soaring premiums, insurers warn

Australia must urgently adapt to extreme weather or face soaring premiums, insurers warn

Costs from natural disasters were already around $38bn a year, or 2% of GDP, a bill expected to roughly double in four decades’ time, Kernaghan said, citing Australian Business Roundtable figures.

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Victoria to ban public display of Nazi salute by end of the week

Victoria to ban public display of Nazi salute by end of the week

Exceptions, however, will apply if the performance or display of a Nazi symbol or gesture is done in good faith for a “genuine academic, artistic, educational or scientific purpose”, or in the course of publishing a fair and accurate report of any matter that is in the public interest.

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EU leaders vow unified effort to mitigate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

EU leaders vow unified effort to mitigate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Michel was explicit that it “was not in line with the international law” but Von der Leyen was less direct. “It was very important to look at the statement we had agreed on today. That is [the] leaders’ statement and it concludes the position of the European Council of which I am a member,” she said.

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Ukraine deploys US-supplied ATACMS missiles for first time, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine deploys US-supplied ATACMS missiles for first time, Zelenskiy says

Kyiv’s strike on the two airports comes days after Russia launched a surprise offensive on the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, which reportedly resulted in serious losses for Moscow’s forces.

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Killing of two Swedish football fans in Brussels 'probably lone wolf' attack

Killing of two Swedish football fans in Brussels 'probably lone wolf' attack

His thoughts were with the "innocent people who have died", the injured man and their relatives, as well as Sweden fans in the stadium who had travelled to Belgium for the Euro 2024 qualifying football match between Belgium and Sweden. The flag outside the Swedish parliament was flown at half mast on Tuesday.

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Attacks across Europe put Islamist extremism back in spotlight

Attacks across Europe put Islamist extremism back in spotlight

For the moment, the risk of a big atrocity is low. Such attacks take months to plan and cannot be organised in haste. But as one security official said last week, “it doesn’t take much for someone to tape some kitchen knives to their hands”. This will be the fear as the crisis in the Middle East continues and possibly intensifies.

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Poland election: Tusk urges president to allow for swift formation of government

Poland election: Tusk urges president to allow for swift formation of government

Still, the breadth of the proposed new coalition may cause issues once PiS is out of office. Already on Tuesday, another Third Way leader, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, said he would not guarantee supporting liberalising the law to allow for abortions up to 12 weeks of pregnancy, one of Tusk’s campaign promises. “No ideological issues can be part of any coalition agreement,” Kosiniak-Kamysz said.

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'They believed it was safe': death toll rising after blast at Gaza hospital

'They believed it was safe': death toll rising after blast at Gaza hospital

After news of the hospital attack spread, hundreds of people flooded the streets of major West Bank cities including Ramallah, the seat of the Palestinian Authority, where protesters hurled stones at Palestinian security forces who fired back with stun grenades. "The people want the fall of the president," demonstrators chanted.

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Mainz suspend Anwar El Ghazi for 'unacceptable' post on Israel-Hamas war

Mainz suspend Anwar El Ghazi for 'unacceptable' post on Israel-Hamas war

"Prior to making this decision, the club and the player had engaged in an in-depth discussion. Mainz 05 respect the fact that there are varying perspectives on the decades-long, complex conflict in the Middle East.

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US and UK spy chiefs warn Middle East crisis could raise domestic terror threat

US and UK spy chiefs warn Middle East crisis could raise domestic terror threat

Last year, the MI5 head warned that Iran had made 10 kidnap or death threats against people based in the UK in a year. This week, staff at the BBC’s Persian news service in London said they feared walking outside alone because they were at risk of being harassed by the Iranian authorities.

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England's biggest cities should introduce congestion charges, says commission

England's biggest cities should introduce congestion charges, says commission

Norman Baker, a spokesperson for the campaign, said: "Reallocating billions from the cancelled northern leg of HS2 to road building adds insult to injury and puts an end to any remaining pretence of a government commitment to net zero."

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The Â£30bn question: will Tories embrace infrastructure report or stick with rhetoric?

The Â£30bn question: will Tories embrace infrastructure report or stick with rhetoric?

The NIC report is a thorough, 222-page, once-in-five-years report from a body set up by a Conservative chancellor. It took teams of experts two years to compile, and is a sober, reflective and solid piece of work that could serve as a blueprint for the UK's economy for the next crucial decade, when much of the new infrastructure that will be needed between now and 2050 must be built.

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Over the counter genetic tests in UK 'fail to identify 89%' of those at serious risk

Over the counter genetic tests in UK 'fail to identify 89%' of those at serious risk

"We hope these integrated risk scores can identify people more likely to develop diseases, but this is a relatively new area of science and there are still unanswered questions around it."

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Carla Bley, imaginative jazz pianist and composer, dies aged 87

Carla Bley, imaginative jazz pianist and composer, dies aged 87

She was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018, explaining: “Sometimes I don’t know the answer to a question, so I think they must have taken something out by mistake, because ever since the operation I no longer have perfect pitch.”

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House remains without speaker as Jim Jordan falls short of votes in first ballot

House remains without speaker as Jim Jordan falls short of votes in first ballot

“A Speaker Jordan means extremism and far-right priorities will govern the House of Representatives,” the memo reads. “It is imperative that our caucus makes clear to voters just how extreme Congressman Jordan is.”

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