Why would you say anything if you won the game? McGough admits that her “hard” working-class background may have left her feeling “enough” now. She… Read More »Millionaires beg governments to tax them more | WIRED
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That pragmatism was fully exposed during the energy crisis in Europe, when Habeck was forced to make uncomfortable compromises. When Russia cut off gas supplies… Read More »Green parties gain power – and problems | WIRED
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The proposed $290 million settlement between JPMorgan Chase and Jeffrey Epstein sexual abuse victims has no minimum or maximum payout for each individual, leaving that… Read More »JPMorgan’s Epstein settlement does not set a limit or minimum of claims
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The chemical and manufacturing giant 3M reached a $10.3 billion settlement on Thursday with US cities and towns over their claims that the company has… Read More »3M settles $10.3 billion in ‘Forever Chemicals’ lawsuit
Sunday a called 22-foot submarine Titan went missing while traveling to the wreckage of the Titanic. There were five people on board. When the submarine’s… Read More »Missing submarine passengers presumed dead after debris found from suspected implosion
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Ford Motor and its battery manufacturing partner will receive a $9.2 billion loan to build three battery plants in Kentucky and Tennessee, the Department of… Read More »Ford Battery Joint Venture Receives $9.2 Billion Treasury Loan
