California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats
The novel proposal would have charged billionaires a one-time 5% tax on most of their overall wealth, including their ownership in companies.
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Jemima Goldsmith accuses Russell Brand of violence and abuse against her
Goldsmith accuses the disgraced entertainer of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while the two were together.
Read MoreCalifornia voters fail to pass proposed one-time tax on billionaires’ wealth
Campaign over Prop 40, as measure was known, was most expensive in state history, flush with Silicon Valley dollarsCalifornia billionaires won a contentious ballot measure campaign, defeating a proposed one-time tax on their wealth.The bruising campaign…
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Trump says Iran war is ‘effectively over’ militarily with further strikes unlikely
The president says the US is keeping "status quo" with Iran but remains “locked and loaded” should the situation in the Middle East change.
Read MorePolice investigate as nearly 30 Santa Barbara half-marathon runners fall ill with ‘unusual symptoms’
Runners seek medical treatment as 13-mile race held amid unusually high November temperaturesPolice in southern California are investigating the circumstances that led to the hospitalization of nearly 30 runners who participated in the Santa Barbara Half…
Read MoreCaroline Harvey hits hat-trick as ruthless USA put 11 past Austria at hockey worlds
Caroline Harvey scores three as unbeaten USA cruiseHilary Knight extends worlds record to 70 goalsCanada thrash hosts Denmark 10-0 to stay perfectCaroline Harvey scored a hat trick as defending champions the United States routed Austria 11-1 at the…
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‘Cruise for life’ ship seized in Singapore
It comes weeks after the cruise came to a sudden end, leaving 200 guests stranded in Cambodia.
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FBI investigating Nvidia boss’s affair with alleged Chinese spy, Trump says
The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.
Read MoreTrump backs embattled Hegseth and Jensen Huang and says FBI looking into spy allegations – video
Donald Trump defended defense secretary Pete Hegseth, who is facing an impeachment resolution from Republican senator Thomas Massie, saying Hegseth 'won two wars'. The president, who said he had spoken to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, said he was 'amazed' by…
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Hundreds more offenders to leave jail on Tuesday
At least 1,350 offenders have been released from jail early under the scheme so far.
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