Reed Hastings took control of Powder Mountain with $100M in 2023; now he is spending $200M more
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Reed Hastings took control of Powder Mountain with $100M in 2023; now he is spending $200M more

Reed Hastings is transforming Utah's Powder Mountain ski resort after a significant investment. He is combining public skiing access with an exclusive private residential community. New lifts and luxury amenities are being added to enhance both operations. This hybrid model aims to fund infrastructure improvements while preserving public access. Hastings believes this approach could offer a ne...

Sweden general election: centre-left opposition bloc set to win, exit polls project – Europe live
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Sweden general election: centre-left opposition bloc set to win, exit polls project – Europe live

A change of government is on the cards after initial projections put the left-wing opposition block at 51.3%, with 46.8% for the rightwing government partiesIf you’re looking just for a single story to quickly catch up on the story of tonight, let’s cross to our Nordic correspondent, Miranda Bryant, for her preview.The prospect of far-right anti-immigration Sweden Democrats entering the government...

In 1936, Memphis built Overton Park Shell for $14,000; 18 years later Elvis played...
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In 1936, Memphis built Overton Park Shell for $14,000; 18 years later Elvis played...

Memphis's Overton Park Shell, a significant landmark built amidst the Great Depression, proudly celebrates its ninetieth anniversary. Known for hosting Elvis Presley's inaugural paid show in 1954, this venue escaped demolition thanks to community efforts. Now thriving as a vibrant music hub, it offers a lineup featuring both free and ticketed events, showcasing a blend of local and international t...

Ukraine, Poland condemn Russia after drone strikes train near border

Ukraine, Poland condemn Russia after drone strikes train near border

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Ukraine and Poland on Sunday condemned Russian strikes close to the Polish border as an "escalation" in the war, after drones struck a Warsaw-bound train. Ukraine's rail operator said former British PM Boris Johnson and ex-US CIA director David Petraeus were at a border train station nearby around the time the train was hit.

Ukraine, Poland condemn Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'

Ukraine, Poland condemn Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'

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Ukraine and Poland on Sunday condemned Russian strikes near close to the Polish border as an "escalation" in the war, after drones struck a Warsaw-bound train and near a frontier checkpoint. Ukraine's rail operator said former British PM Boris Johnson and ex-US CIA director David Petraeus were at a border train station nearby around the time the train was hit.

Ahead of Fed meeting, Trump says US should have world’s lowest interest rate

Ahead of Fed meeting, Trump says US should have world’s lowest interest rate

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No country should have lower interest rates than the US, President Donald Trump said on Sunday, ‌days before the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting. Speaking to reporters at the Irish Open golf tournament, Trump said he did not know whether Fed policymakers will raise interest rates at their meeting this week. But he said the US. “should be paying the lowest interest rate in the world” no matte...

Ahead of US Fed meeting, Trump says America should have world’s lowest interest rate

Ahead of US Fed meeting, Trump says America should have world’s lowest interest rate

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No country should have lower interest ⁠rates than the United States, President Donald Trump said on Sunday, days before the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting. Speaking to reporters at the Irish Open golf tournament at the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, Trump said he did not know whether Fed policymakers will raise interest rates at ‌their meeting this week. Bu...

Trade unions, MPs and donors urge Burnham to revisit party funding rules

Trade unions, MPs and donors urge Burnham to revisit party funding rules

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PM has so far declined to insert curbs on UK-based donors, despite £72m donations from billionaires to Reform UK UK politics live – latest updatesTrade unions, MPs and donors have urged the government to look again at party funding rules, after Reform UK insisted £72m in donations from two crypto billionaires were within the law.Andy Burnham, a previous backer of caps on domestic donations, has so...

Pennsylvania reports apparent third measles-related death amid outbreak

Pennsylvania reports apparent third measles-related death amid outbreak

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Jefferson county coroner says 40-year-old woman died on Saturday, while two infants died with disease in AugustA coroner in Pennsylvania announced the death of a 40-year-old woman associated with the state’s ongoing measles outbreak. The death appears to mark the third in the US state’s ongoing outbreak.Two previous deaths in the state were in infant children. In one case, the infant was born with...

Train carrying Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief may have been targeted in Russian strike, officials say

Train carrying Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief may have been targeted in Russian strike, officials say

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Ukrainian Railways says former British PM and David Petraeus crossed into Poland shortly before drone attack near borderA train carrying Boris Johnson and the former CIA chief David Petraeus may have been the target of a Russian drone strike that hit a train engine near the Poland-Ukraine border, according to Ukrainian Railways.Ukraine’s foreign ministerAndrii Sybiha described the attack as “Putin...

Poland and Ukraine denounce train strike on route used by foreign dignitaries

Poland and Ukraine denounce train strike on route used by foreign dignitaries

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Poland and Ukraine on Sunday denounced Russian strikes close to the Polish border, including on a Warsaw-bound train and near a frontier checkpoint – as an “escalation” in the war. Ukraine’s rail operator said former British prime minister Boris Johnson and ex-US CIA director David Petraeus were at a border railway station nearby around the time the train was hit. But the strikes came as US Presid...

Poland and Ukraine denounce train strike on route used by Western dignitaries

Poland and Ukraine denounce train strike on route used by Western dignitaries

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Poland and Ukraine on Sunday denounced Russian strikes close to the Polish border, including on a Warsaw-bound train and near a frontier checkpoint – as an “escalation” in the war. Ukraine’s rail operator said former British prime minister Boris Johnson and ex-US CIA director David Petraeus were at a border railway station nearby around the time the train was hit. But the strikes came as US Presid...

Senior Western figures at Ukraine station before Russia train strike, rail operator says

Senior Western figures at Ukraine station before Russia train strike, rail operator says

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Ukraine’s state railway operator said top Western figures – including former UK prime minister Boris Johnson and ex-CIA director David Petraeus – were at a west Ukrainian railway station just before Russia struck a Warsaw-bound train there. “Shortly before the locomotive was hit at the Ukrainian-Polish border, a diplomatic train was at Yagodyn station,” Ukraine’s rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia said ...

In 2016, NSW began fencing feral cats and foxes out of three reserves; 10 years later...

In 2016, NSW began fencing feral cats and foxes out of three reserves; 10 years later...

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Thirteen native animal species have returned to New South Wales conservation reserves after a decade. These species had been locally extinct and are now breeding successfully within predator-proof fences. This conservation success is the result of a ten-year partnership involving government and scientific organizations. The state has now extended this vital conservation agreement for another te...

‘I gave up my life to care for my father’: How 9/11 shaped a son’s sense of duty and life trajectory

‘I gave up my life to care for my father’: How 9/11 shaped a son’s sense of duty and life trajectory

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Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Alessandro Stravato, a witness to the attacks of September 11th. His testimony offers a deeply personal account. He witnessed firsthand the second plane strike the World Trade Center from Arthur Ashe Stadium. Stravato’s first instinct was not to interpret the historical significance, just find his father, who was working at City Hall.  He found him alive, c...

Donald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland

Donald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland

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US president says ‘many people agree’ with his view on unification, brushing off Andy Burnham’s opposition to referendumDonald Trump has reiterated his support for Irish unification and brushed off Andy Burnham’s opposition to a referendum. “Everybody says that. Then things happen,” the US president said on Sunday of the British prime minister’s response.“It seems to me that one of the naturals of...

Carney explores EU ‘associate member’ status for Canada as US ties fray

Carney explores EU ‘associate member’ status for Canada as US ties fray

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants a closer ⁠relationship with the European Union and ⁠is exploring whether his country could become ⁠an “associate member” of the bloc, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The EU, which has not been flexible about membership rules in the past, is open to the idea of granting Canada a yet-to-be-created status of associate membership, the newspaper rep...

Carney pushes idea of making Canada an ‘associate member’ of the EU: reports

Carney pushes idea of making Canada an ‘associate member’ of the EU: reports

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Canada’s Prime ⁠Minister Mark Carney wants a closer ⁠relationship with the European Union and is ⁠exploring whether his country could become an “associate member” of the bloc, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The EU, which has not been flexible about membership rules in the past, is open to the idea of granting Canada a yet-to-be-created status of associate membership, ‌the newspaper re...

Built in 1966, San Francisco's Empress of China closed in 2016; 10 years later it reopened its doors

Built in 1966, San Francisco's Empress of China closed in 2016; 10 years later it reopened its doors

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The iconic Empress of China building in San Francisco has achieved community ownership after a decade-long effort. A coalition of six Asian American non-profits came together to acquire this historic site, aiming to convert it into a thriving arts and cultural campus. The restoration project aligns with broader economic and cultural revitalization goals, inviting future public sessions to influenc...