32 m. ago Longest US government shutdown in history set to end after House passes bill

Measure to restart federal operations passes narrowly, but excludes healthcare funding demanded by DemocratsUS politics – follow liveThe longest US government shutdown in history is set to end on Wednesday after more than 42 days, following the House of Representative’s passage of a bill negotiated by Republicans and a splinter group of Democrat-aligned senators. The legislation restarts federal operations but does not include the healthcare funding the minority party demanded.The compromise sets the stage for government operations to return to normal through January, while leaving unresolved the issue of expiring tax credits for Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare health plans, which most Democrats demanded be extended in any deal to reopen the government. Continue reading...

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71 m. ago House votes to end longest government shutdown in US history

The vote comes after the government was shut down for almost 43 days with six Democrats joining Republicans, despite the fact that it does not include an extension of health care tax credits Democrats want

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2 h. ago Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff arrested on fraud, tax and obstruction of justice charges

Williamson was Newsom’s chief of staff until late 2024

Events

2 h. ago Scottish economy 'stuck in doom loop' as low growth weakens tax impact

The Conservatives accused the SNP of ‘choking earnings and growth’

Economics

2 h. ago Rents have soared near Elizabeth line stations — here's how much more renters pay since the line opened

New research reveals the staggering impact of the new underground line on local rents

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2 h. ago Britain's first mini nuclear station site finally been announced after mega £2.5bn deal

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said plant at Wylfa would support up to 3,000 jobs in the local economy at the height of construction

Economics

3 h. ago Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Moody’s rated the Scottish Government as Aa3 while S&P Global rated it as AA.

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4 h. ago King's racehorse trainer warns there has 'never been a bigger threat to the industry' than proposed gambling tax

Nicky Henderson and William Haggas have urged the Chancellor to protect horse racing from punishing tax hikes as they argue that 'racing isn't just a sport' but an historic part of British life.

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5 h. ago Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, 'Train Dreams' stirs a plaintive elegy

It’s popular in Hollywood to follow the tax credits wherever they go, but that was never going to be much of an option for “Train Dreams.”

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5 h. ago Al Gore wonders if ‘bullying’ Trump prompted Bill Gates to backtrack on climate

Exclusive interview with ex-US vice-president at Cop30 also reveals his hope around much-maligned climate summitFear of being bullied by Donald Trump may have prompted Bill Gates to row back on the climate crisis, Al Gore has speculated, as he slammed the billionaire’s new position as “silly”, and the US president for his anti-climate stance.Trump, “the most corrupt president in American history”, was “badly damaging the US economy” by pulling away from renewable energy and promoting fossil fuels, the former US vice-president warned. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago First picture of missing man found dead in Kilmacolm field as two men charged

Robert Best, 50, was discovered after police were called to a report of a body being discovered in a field near High Mathernock Farm.

Events

6 h. ago What is a ‘cannibal storm’? Experts say it’s biggest to hit Britain in two decades

The solar storm has already begun to impact the British Geological Survey’s satellites

Events

7 h. ago Man rushed to hospital after being hit by bus in Glasgow as busy road taped off

Emergency services were called to Cathedral Street, near the University of Strathclyde library in the city centre, at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.

Events

7 h. ago Lorry gets stuck at low bridge AGAIN for third time in just nine days

"Getting beyond a joke now"

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7 h. ago Organisers of Aberdeen's Pride parade step back over 'hostile climate' and funding pressures

The chief executive of Four Pillars said the organisation was concerned about the rise in hate incidents it is seeing.

Events

7 h. ago Ayr United Football Academy boss Davie White hails 20 years of community impact

The Academy head has reflected on two decades at Somerset Park.

Events

8 h. ago Timothée Chalamet risks angering his legion of female fans with snide comment about childless women

As Vogue's cover star, the actor sat down with a reporter and talked about his booming career and social life. But for many readers, one moment stuck out more than others.

Sport

8 h. ago Celtic star Jota shares puppy pictures as injured ace left smitten by new pet

The Portuguese winger has been left smitten by the tiny animal, who he appears to have named "Cowboy".

Events

8 h. ago Agony for Scottish golfer as fan favourite produces fairytale finish to secure DP World Tour card

Qualifying School joy for Eddie Pepperell but Marc Warren narrowly misses out in Spain

Society

8 h. ago Burst sewer in Glasgow triggers 'jobby geyser' as human waste spews on street

The man says that the burst pipe on Hector Road in Shawlands left "turds all over the pavement" for nearly two weeks.

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