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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway may have left $23 billion on the table by trimming Apple stock earlier this year
Though Warren Buffett's firm missed out on some gains, Berkshire's Apple trade will likely go down as one of its best in history.
People
Ke Huy Quan Presses Josh Brolin to Name His Favorite “Goonies” Costar in Surprise Reunion Moment
The 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' star brought in a special guest to help him press Brolin during a panel at New York Comic Con
Reuters
UK's new foreign minister travels to China seeking 'pragmatic' ties
Foreign minister David Lammy will arrive in China on Friday seeking to demonstrate Britain's new government is taking a pragmatic and strategic approach to building ties with Beijing, even while acknowledging areas of sharp disagreement. The Labour government, elected in July, wants to show it is serious about engaging with China, balancing a desire to co-operate on economic and global matters with challenging Beijing on issues like its support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Lammy's two-day visit includes a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday before visiting Shanghai to meet British businesses operating in China.
HuffPost
Jan. 6 Rioter Came To D.C. With Arsenal, Brought Pistol Onto Capitol Grounds
Newly unsealed court records underscore what Donald Trump has denied about the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021: that some participants were armed.
CBC
Toronto looks to make major investments in arts and culture in new plan
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has announced details of a new plan by the city to make major investments in arts and culture over the next 10 years.At a news conference on Thursday, Chow said the plan aims to bring cultural events to all corners of the city. These include areas under-represented in the past. It commits the city to a "future where culture is accessible to all," Chow added.The mayor said city staff developed the plan with the help of "creativity, insights and expertise" from a wide ran
Associated Press
Efforts to combat deforestation in Colombia lag because of armed groups, report finds
Armed groups operating in Colombia's Amazon are tightening their grip on the region and that's stalling government efforts to tackle deforestation, according to a think tank report Thursday. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) dissidents, known as EMC, have the ability to slow or accelerate deforestation at will, said the report by The International Crisis Group.
BBC
'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.
Reuters
China's economy likely to have slowed in Q3, Beijing's 2024 target at risk
China's economy is expected to have slowed in the third quarter, dragged by a prolonged property downturn and weak consumption, maintaining pressure on policymakers as they consider more stimulus steps to revitalise growth. Data released on Friday is forecast to show the world's second-largest economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in July-September, slowing from 4.7% in the second quarter and hitting the weakest pace since the first quarter of 2023, according to a Reuters poll. Beijing will report the latest figures at a time when authorities have started to sharply increase stimulus measures in an effort to ensure the economy meets the government's 2024 growth target of around 5%.
Associated Press
The world is at a dangerous moment as conflicts spread, UN rights chief says
The U.N. human rights chief warned Thursday that the world is at an especially dangerous moment in history, with disregard and disrespect for international law “reaching a deafening crescendo.” Volker Türk said conflicts are spreading and intensifying and humanitarian and human rights laws are being “trampled amid broad impunity.”
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Shelter warns of impostors taking advantage of pet owners
The Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control says people pretending to be animal control workers are trying to get money from vulnerable pet owners searching for their lost animals.
PA Media: UK News
Rachel Reeves planning £3bn welfare cuts in Budget
The Chancellor is expected to commit to the previous Tory government’s plans to save the sum by reforming work capability rules.
The Guardian
Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted?
Corruption scandals, an economic crisis and widespread leader dissatisfaction have dogged the party yet it remains in contention. All eyes are now on whether it will secure a majority
The Guardian
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Pressure is building on Ange Postecoglou and Oliver Glasner, while there’s a showdown at Anfield as Chelsea visit
The Guardian
Infrastructure taskforce to help chancellor avoid financial sector turmoil
Rachel Reeves is to seek advice from City experts to ensure big projects’ value for money and reassure markets
The Guardian
The Warriors review – Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis come out to play with firecracker musical
This concept album based on Walter Hill’s 1979 film features megastar rappers, Hamilton alumni and styles from metalcore to salsa – it is pulled off with breathtaking brio
The Guardian
Virtual reality to be used in UK trial to help people beat cocaine addiction
Research is one of 11 projects part of a £12m government plan to reduce drug overdoses with new technology
PA Media: Money
UK homeowners ‘sitting on £80,000 in property value gains on average’
Six in 10 people who bought their home within the past 20 years have seen gains of £65,000 or more, Zoopla said.
PA Media: Science
Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia
Developing new medications for diseases like Alzheimer’s can be very expensive, and take a long time.
PA Media: UK News
Mariella Frostrup ‘excited’ to be ambassador for menopause employment
The broadcaster has previously spoken out against ‘meno-washing’ in place of real action on menopause and women’s rights.
PA Media: UK News
Lammy to press China on global issues including Ukraine on first visit
David Lammy’s trip comes with the ‘firm recognition’ that the UK and Beijing ‘will not, and do not always agree’, the Foreign Office insisted.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway may have left $23 billion on the table by trimming Apple stock earlier this year

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Toronto looks to make major investments in arts and culture in new plan

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Rachel Reeves planning £3bn welfare cuts in Budget

Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted?

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