Trump’s Tax Avoidance Is a Tax on the Rest of Us

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Can Mike Espy Make History, Again?

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Facebook will forbid ads that undermine the legitimacy of the coming election.

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Trump Calls on Extremists to ‘Stand By’

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Brad Parscale steps away from the Trump campaign entirely after episode involving law enforcement.

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N.B.A. Finals Live Updates: Game 1 Lakers vs. Heat

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Denise Johnson: Posthumous solo album finally puts singer centre stage

Denise Johnson was almost ready to release her debut when she died unexpectedly in July.

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Anyone Else Want to See Trump ‘Shut Up’?

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The Proud Boys, Who Trade in Political Violence, Get a Boost From Trump

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A major Boston hospital has a cluster of cases among its staff and patients.

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Trump Renews Fears of Voter Intimidation as G.O.P. Poll Watchers Mobilize

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Hopeful Day in Queens: A Slice of Pizza, Served Indoors

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Pennsylvania’s top election official casts doubt on fraud claims in Luzerne County.

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Republicans Scold Trump on White Supremacy, Fearing a Drag on the Party

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Rebuffed by Vatican, Pompeo Assails China and Aligns With Pope’s Critics

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U.S. Repatriates Last of Islamic State Suspects Believed Captured in Syria

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M.L.B. Will Allow Fans at World Series and N.L. Championship Series

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Movie theaters say they can’t survive without aid from Congress.

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Now at the Boarding Gate: Coronavirus Tests

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Job loss fears as furlough lifeline starts to wind down

Firms face higher furlough costs from Thursday, as Labour warns millions of jobs hang in the balance.

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Newspaper headlines: PM warns rule breakers as dad shops without mask

Boris Johnson's statement about a "critical moment" in the pandemic dominates most front pages.

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'I worked a five hour shift and got paid nothing'

A 19-year-old woman begins a campaign to ban unpaid work trials after working a shift for no pay.

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The Morning

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Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than previously known.

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Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information

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Watch Live Debate Stream: Trump vs Biden

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Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros

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In the Breonna Taylor Case, a Battle of Blame Over the Grand Jury

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Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots

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Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC.

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Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup.

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Coronavirus

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Disney to layoff 28,000 employees as COVID-19 continues to hammer theme parks

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Declassified docs show Obama admin briefed on claims Clinton drummed up Russia controversy to vilify Trump, distract from emails

09/29/20 2:35 PM

Two-fifths of plants at risk of extinction, says report

We are failing to harness the many benefits plants can provide, say scientists.

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Universal Credit: Plea not to axe £20 a week ‘lifeline’

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls on the chancellor to extend an increase to Universal Credit.

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Coronavirus: NHS well stocked for ventilators this winter

The NHS now has access to 30,000 machines that can help people breathe if they are very ill with Covid-19.

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Black History Month: Postboxes painted to honour black Britons

Sir Lenny Henry is among a variety of figures to feature on the postboxes in Black History Month.

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Newspaper headlines: PM 'hasn't a clue' and 1m missed breast cancer scans

Many of Wednesday's papers reflect on Boris Johnson's confusion over Covid rules in the North East.

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Great Barrier Reef: Uncovering the secrets of Australia's deep waters

Scientists explain how the biggest deep-sea study of two marine parks led to exciting discoveries.

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Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy'

How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard.

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Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.

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Coronavirus: What is the R number and why does it matter?

Experts keep discussing the value of R, but what is it and why does it matter?

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'The new Covid support for business is nuts'

Dejection over latest government help for business has left many small firms fearing for their futures.

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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote

'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.

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Coronavirus: Public spending rise could be lasting

The government must choose between more austerity and permanently higher spending, a think tank warns.

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'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'

Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?

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The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm

Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.

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43 Student Journalists Quit N.Y.U. Paper After Dispute With Adviser

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Behind the White House Effort to Pressure the C.D.C. on School Openings

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Read the Presentation the White House Sent to the C.D.C. on Reopening Schools

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Corrections: Sept. 29, 2020

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Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Fix Boeing 737 Max Safety Lapses

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Coronvirus

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With No Last-Set Tiebreaker, French Open Match Lasts More Than Six Hours

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The Supreme Court Ad Wars Begin

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Trump denounces discussion of Supreme Court nominee’s beliefs as anti-Catholic, even as he attacks Biden’s faith.

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Meet a Secret Trump Voter

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Sir David Attenborough gets quizzed by kids after plea to world leaders to save nature

His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him?

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Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter

Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.

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Coronavirus: Early pub closing 'putting shop workers at risk'

Staff in stores selling alcohol after 10pm may be exposed to violence and infection, a union warns.

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The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every week

Low flush toilets often waste more water than they save due to poor engineering and confusing buttons.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebels' virus revolt' amid 'deadly chaos'

Many of Tuesday's papers lead on pressure on ministers to give MPs a say over Covid-19 restrictions.

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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app

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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage

The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.

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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka

Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.

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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

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The cat who hitched a lift on a worldwide tour

Former Scottish rugby player Dean Nicholson met a lifelong friend as he cycled around the world.

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Coronavirus: 'Forced to work' as medics fighting Covid

Almost 200 health workers have died of Covid-19 in Venezuela since the pandemic began in March.

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Local food heroes: Tesco teams up with Olio

Supermarket chain Tesco has teamed up with the food-sharing app Olio in a bid to reduce food waste.

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Coronavirus tales from Tom's Bench on Clapham Common

Jim Grover's pictures of people he met on Clapham Common who talked about their altered lives.

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Covid: Dementia patient's wife describes 'torture' of lack of visits

A woman describes her pain at not being able to see her husband regularly at his care home.

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Orkney island of Westray claims to have UK's longest golf hole

The monster 738-yard hole on the Orkney island of Westray is one of the longest in the world.

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Voicemail from prison: How a mum and daughter rebuilt their relationship

A voicemail app makes it easier to speak to family members in prison, as one young woman found when her mum was jailed.

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The woman who quit smoking and built a hypnotherapy firm

Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.

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Test and Trace: 'I spoke to one person in four months'

People who worked for England's NHS Test and Trace tell of technical problems, confusion and wasted resources.

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High Street hopefuls: The people opening new shops

The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital.

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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.

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Covid symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?

A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.

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Covid: Seven ways the job market has changed for young people

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the working lives of the under-25s.

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Strictly Come Dancing: How do you film during a pandemic?

The BBC has revealed how it will protect celebrities, dancers and crew working on the show.

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Trump uses a news conference to defend his Supreme Court nominee and attack Biden’s fitness for office.

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A significant national lead for Biden.

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The Morning

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Trump Wants to Discredit the Election. This Nerd Could Stop Him.

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Joe Montana and Wife Confront Intruder Who Tried to Kidnap Their Grandchild

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Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times

The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.

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Coronavirus: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England

New rules mean anyone in England who tests positive for coronavirus has a legal duty to self isolate.

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Covid lockdown: Two thirds of Wales' population affected

Three more counties have rules imposed, with nearly two million people now affected.

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Boris Johnson promises to protect 30% of UK's land by 2030

Countries must act now to reverse biodiversity loss, Boris Johnson will tell a UN event later.

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Movers 'more likely to buy than first-time buyers'

The coronavirus crisis is changing the dynamic in the UK housing market, researchers suggest.

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How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lives on In Pop Culture

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You Can Get Focused (Hint: Put Down That Phone)

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The Judiciary Committee is expected to hold hearings starting Oct. 12. Here is what’s next.

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California wildfires: The inmates training to be firefighters

Brandon Smith is a former inmate firefighter and now helps former prisoners find jobs in the fire service.

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Six the musical: From a bedroom to Broadway (almost)

The musical Six was pulled just hours before its New York debut because of Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: ‘I used to film weddings but now I film funerals’

Ian Wilkinson has filmed more than 100 services since April.

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Female street artists: 'People assume I’m not the artist'

Rosie is passionate about brightening our cities but she says she's faced sexist views on the streets.

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Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests

The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.

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University entrance: The ‘taboo’ about who doesn’t go

How have white working-class boys been so left behind in getting university places?

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Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?

A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right.

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University students: Tips and tricks to help you cope in a pandemic

From embracing awkward Zoom chats to persevering with annoying flatmates, experts give some advice.

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My Money: 'Hollie thinks she spent less than me'

Jay and Hollie from Liverpool take us through their week's spending.

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Idles: 'We'd love to do a zorb gig'

The Bristol punks talk "mental" live shows, class warfare and "violent-toned" new music.

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What is Donald Trump's Covid record?

The president is under scrutiny for his response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'

When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.

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Civil service shake-up: Rewiring the government machine or blowing a fuse?

Can Dominic Cummings succeed in shaking up the way civil servants deliver on the PM's promises?

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Brexit trade talks: Deal can and must be made, says CBI boss

The head of the Confederation of British Industry urges a "spirit of compromise" as trade talks resume.

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My Money: 'Hollie thinks she spent less than me'

Jay and Hollie from Liverpool take us through their week's spending.

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Movies and Museums Are Coming Back. Should You Go?

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Democrats want to avoid personal attacks on Barrett.

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Coronavirus: Cardiff and Swansea get ready for lockdown

By Sunday evening, 1.5 million people - almost half of Wales' population - will be locked down.

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Sir David Attenborough: Naturalist gives Prince George a fossil at royal screening

Sir David presented Prince George with a fossilised shark tooth at a screening of his new programme.

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Brexit trade talks: Deal can and must be made, says CBI boss

The head of the Confederation of British Industry urges a "spirit of compromise" as trade talks resume.

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Justice Dept. Documents Highlight Criticisms of Mueller Inquiry

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