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Trump officials float cut to capital gains tax on home sales. What it could mean for homeowners
Trump administration officials have discussed potential tax breaks for home sales, including increased capital gains exclusions, though experts say implementation before midterm elections is unlikely.
College can cost $100,000 a year. Here’s how families are covering the tab
College costs exceed $100,000 annually at many institutions, with only 12% of Americans viewing four-year degrees as affordable. Families increasingly rely on loans, grants, and savings to bridge funding gaps.
Burton 1-1 Stevenage
Olly Sanderson scored in stoppage time to earn Stevenage a 1-1 draw against Burton, canceling out Jack Armer’s second-half goal for the Brewers.
Djed Spence transfer news: Tottenham defender completes £30m Inter Milan move
Inter Milan has completed a £30m transfer for England defender Djed Spence from Tottenham, with the deal including a 10 per cent sell-on clause.
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‘Strategic change and grasping nettles’: where now for John Lewis as boss exits?
John Lewis chief Peter Ruis abruptly announced his departure this week, citing a desire to pursue new projects. The sudden exit comes amid challenging trading conditions for UK department stores.
Delivery drivers will get a minimum wage in Australia’s ‘world-first’ deal. But is it fair – and will your Uber Eats cost more?
Australian delivery drivers will earn a minimum of $31.30 per hour starting Monday, marking a landmark agreement between unions and major platforms including Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Indian PM Modi warns about left-wing activists in Independence Day speech
Indian PM Modi declared success against armed Maoist rebels but warned of ongoing threats from left-wing intellectuals and activists during an Independence Day address.
Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition?
Five years after the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, multiple armed opposition groups have emerged across Afghanistan, though experts question whether they represent genuine expansion or fragmentation of resistance forces.
Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package
Ukraine struck Russian military facilities including a rocket center supporting Moscow’s satellite network, while Russia demands clarification from the US and Turkey regarding potential weapons transfers to Kyiv.
Sudan’s al-Burhan pledges immunity for dialogue, rules out Hemedti return
Sudan’s military leader al-Burhan announced temporary immunity for dialogue participants and ruled out restoring the RSF to power, while an African Union delegation visited to discuss peace efforts.
Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish President Erdogan stated that Egypt could potentially join a recently signed defence agreement between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, characterizing the pact as open to additional members.
UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for reflection following the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who faced intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations before his passing at age 41.
Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke
Israeli settlers besieged Palestinian homes in the West Bank town of Qusra, cutting water and electricity for five days. The incident prompted a rare rebuke from the U.S. ambassador, who labeled the settlers as “terrorists.”
Belgian student strikes gold worth €9m while digging a new sewer
An 18-year-old Belgian student discovered approximately €9 million in gold while excavating a sewer system at a former brewery site, finding coins, nuggets, and bullion bars hidden in a bricked cellar wall.
What it was like in the courtroom as Mangione pleaded guilty
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, marking the first time he publicly admitted to the killing.
First Australian death of little penguin with H5 bird flu confirmed on Phillip Island
Australia confirms its first H5 bird flu death in a little penguin on Phillip Island, home to about 40,000 of the species. Vaccination of thousands of birds is set to begin immediately.