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Progressives and establishment Democrats celebrate Angie Nixon’s surprise Senate primary win in Florida – live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:22:32+00:00

Conservatives, meanwhile, have already declared the general election a walk for Republican nominee Ashley MoodyDemocratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise win in FloridaPeltola and incumbent Sullivan advance in Alaska Senate primarySign up for the US Breaking News emailThose unfamiliar with Alaska politics are likely raising an eyebrow at some repeated names.No, we’re not talking about Dan S Sullivan and Dan J Sullivan, two Republicans with the same name running for US Senate – an issue that went to the state supreme court earlier this summer. We’re talking about the Begiches. Nick Begi

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Reimagining tea sector

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:15:49+00:00

Empowering small growers can make it sustainable

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A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key states

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:14:16+00:00

Elections in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming provide a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of November’s midtermsPrimaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming held on Tuesday provided the latest view into how voters are feeling ahead of November’s US midterm elections.One candidate aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) netted an extraordinary win while another was defeated handily. Donald Trump’s handpicked candidates received a mixed reception from voters. In Alaska, voters chose their fighters for one of the year’s marquee US Senate races, and in Florida, extremism remained alive

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The case for tax-free annuities

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:14:16+00:00

A retiree’s income, secured through an annuity, is less likely to require emergency state support in old age

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Gold loans: Inclusion engine or leverage trap?

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:14:07+00:00

Gold loans are often layered onto existing liabilities, suggesting they are a conduit for rising household leverage

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Jaecoo owner Chery takes ‘next step’ in UK push with R&D centre

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:12:36+00:00

Owner of firm behind ‘Temu Range Rover’ will open facility in Bedfordshire in autumn The Chinese carmaker behind the irreverently nicknamed “Temu Range Rover” is plotting further UK expansion with a major research and development centre in England.Chery, which makes the Jaecoo and Omoda car brands, said the launch of a new R&D site was “the next step in our long-term plan” for Britain as it also moves towards manufacturing its cars in the UK. Continue reading...

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India’s unique warehouse advantage

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:07:44+00:00

Logistics brain. The future of order picking is being written in software as much as in hardware, and India already builds that software

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'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast

Fonte: BBC News - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:01:57+00:00

A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July and crashed into the Indian Ocean hadn't been seen since - but now Christmas Island residents say they have spotted it being towed just off their coast.

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Roblox commits to privacy overhaul after eSafety discovers adults can contact children via gaming platform

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:00:17+00:00

Regulator says verifiable safety measures are ‘critical’ to the online service’s viabilityGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRoblox has committed to making changes to its online gaming platform after Australia’s eSafety commissioner discovered adults were still able to see child accounts and send connection requests without parental consent.The company has provided a legal agreement to the online safety regulator after testing earlier this year also revealed children and adults could view and respond to one another’s posts on forums outside game environments without par

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A ‘shiny, dangling carrot’ lured Jesse into gambling. He says Labor’s reform won’t stop others being sucked in

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:00:16+00:00

The government says it’s stopping ‘the most toxic’ gambling company strategies. Former addicts say it will do ‘absolutely nothing’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJesse Murphy wasn’t sure what to wear when his VIP gambling manager texted him: “Looking forward to having a beer with you!”His frequent betting had just earned the then 25-year-old free tickets to a gambling company’s corporate box at the footy with free food and alcohol. His handler was waiting for him. He told Murphy to wear a shirt before joining for drinks. Continue reading...

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A fifth of older Australians who contested AI-determined home support funding got more after human review

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:00:15+00:00

Exclusive: Greens say department of health’s integrated assessment tool is ‘under-assessing’ far more people who may not know how to contestGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlmost one-fifth of older Australians who contested their Support at Home funding allocation determined by an algorithm had a higher level of support or higher priority allocated once a human reviewed the decision.The department of health and ageing would not provide the most current data on how many people have contested their funding allocation under the integrated assessment tool (IAT), introduc

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A fifth of older Australians who contested automated decision on home support funding got more after human review

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:00:15+00:00

Exclusive: Greens say department of health’s integrated assessment tool is ‘under-assessing’ far more people who may not know how to contestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlmost one-fifth of older Australians who contested their algorithm-determined Support at Home funding allocation had a higher level of support or higher priority allocated once a human reviewed the decision.The department of health and ageing would not provide the most current data on how many people have contested their funding allocation unde

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Нова розкіш – це якість шкіри. Чому саме вона визначає молодість?

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T15:00:00+00:00

Що робить обличчя молодим? Чіткий овал, відсутність зморшок, виразні вилиці? Не завжди. Два обличчя одного віку можуть мати однаково правильні пропорції, але справляти зовсім різне враження. В одному...

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UAE says it is suspending trade with Iran after missile attack

Fonte: Washington Post - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T14:57:22+00:00

The UAE, one of Iran’s biggest trading partners, said the move was “in light of regional escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security.”

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US treasury doubles debt buyback to steady bond market amid inflation fears

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T14:57:21+00:00

Yields, at recent highs this week, dropped after treasury’s vow to ‘provide greater liquidity support’ to bond marketThe US treasury is doubling its buyback of government debt in an effort to balance out the bond market and counterbalance investor concern over high inflation.The yield rate on 10-year, 20-year and 30-year treasury notes all hit 20-year highs this week, with the 30-year treasury yield rising to its highest rate since 2007. The rapid rise was concerning news for borrowers as major loans, including mortgages, are backed by treasuries. Continue reading...

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Zelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – as it happened

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T14:51:09+00:00

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies said they uncovered group responsible for money laundering $3.35m but did not name individuals involved The rise in Germany’s ⁠borrowing costs to a 15-year high reflects the ⁠increased security challenges ⁠facing ​the country following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ⁠the need to spend much more defence, the Finance Ministry ⁠said on Wednesday.German 10- ​and 30-year ‌borrowing costs ‌hit a fresh 15-year high in Wednesday’s ‌session. Bond yields of other major Western economies including the US and Japan have also climbed to multi-decade highs this ‌week due

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Symbiotec Pharmalab to raise ₹1,757 cr via IPO

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T14:49:28+00:00

The IPO will open for subscription on Monday. Bids can be made for a minimum of 15 equity shares and in multiples of 15 shares thereafter

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Send Us Your Questions About the Iran War

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T14:47:37+00:00

Times reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the broader Middle East are joining our “Ask a Correspondent” feature as the conflict nears the six-month mark. Let us know what’s on your mind.

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Retail giant Target receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds

Fonte: BBC News - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T14:47:02+00:00

The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.

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Government rough sleeping funding may not ‘be enough’ to tackle problem, says Burnham – as it happened

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-08-19T14:44:56+00:00

PM pledges to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas but issues ‘rallying call’ for community and voluntary organisations to help with plan Andy Burnham has admitted government funding “may not fully be enough” to achieve his aim of offering a place to stay to every rough sleeper by Christmas, as he made a “rallying call” for communities to get behind his plan.Speaking on a visit to the north-east of England, the prime minister said:The government money itself may not fully be enough. So I am saying, putting the call out to community and voluntary organisations – we’re at one here in New

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