Failure of California Billionaire Tax Strikes Blow to Progressive Agenda

New York Times - Nov 10, 2026

A wealth tax on billionaires seemed like a political layup. The outcome of a California ballot initiative shows otherwise.

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Prices rose by 0.4% over the month, driven by increases in shelter, food and energy costs.

New regulation for heating oil market, but no price controls

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New regulation for heating oil market, but no price controls

The Competition and Markets Authority has investigated the heating oil market in Northern Ireland and other parts of the UK.

Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud

Nov 10, 2026

Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud

Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.

Nvidia’s Game of Thrones

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Nvidia’s Game of Thrones

Analysts and investors are asking whether the chipmaker needs to consider a successor to Jensen Huang, its C.E.O., as the company is engulfed in a spy scandal.

Why U.S. Business Deals Are Unlikely to Get Putin to Give Any Ground

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Why U.S. Business Deals Are Unlikely to Get Putin to Give Any Ground

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has shown a willingness to endure a high price to get what he wants in Ukraine, and he sees little reason to stop fighting now, analysts say.

Advent Calendars Go Beyond Chocolate, From Pickles to Protein Powder

Nov 10, 2026

Advent Calendars Go Beyond Chocolate, From Pickles to Protein Powder

Snacks, drinks and health foods are helping fuel a $2.6 billion industry that serves up a treat a day, from cheese to booze to dog biscuits.

Haaretz Expands US Presence Amid Israel’s Move to the Right

Nov 10, 2026

Haaretz Expands US Presence Amid Israel’s Move to the Right

Haaretz has more than doubled the size of its American bureau, including hiring correspondents to cover beats like national politics and young American Jews.

Holiday hunger bill to face final Stormont hurdle

Nov 10, 2026

Holiday hunger bill to face final Stormont hurdle

The new law would would help poorer families with food costs during school holidays.

Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security

Nov 10, 2026

Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security

Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.

China’s Trade Surplus Passes $1 Trillion at Record Pace

Nov 10, 2026

China’s Trade Surplus Passes $1 Trillion at Record Pace

China’s factories are finding eager buyers worldwide, but the export boom is raising concerns about its impact on trading partner nations.

Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy

Nov 10, 2026

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