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Landlords to launch legal challenge to George Osborne's tax relief changes
The Guardian - 27 Dec 2015 18:18
Buy-to-let group says plans introduced in chancellor's autumn statement are an unfair tax grab that could be unlawful A group representing 250 landlords is to launch a court challenge against tax changes to buy to let co...
The internet is full of Christmas day hoverboard injuries
Business Insider - 27 Dec 2015 15:36
Despite the recent epidemic of explosions, hoverboards were the hot holiday gift this year. And on Christmas, the internet was full of photos and videos of people wiping out and injuring themselves while trying their new...
Eight dead as storms batter U.S.
CNN - 27 Dec 2015 08:43
Tornadoes and severe storms tore through the Dallas area, killing eight people in the latest incident of deadly weather in the nation.
Here's what everyone in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' was reportedly paid -- from the highest to the lowest
Business Insider - 27 Dec 2015 16:11
Disney With "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" shattering box-office records over the weekend, the inevitable question now is how much did everyone in the movie get paid? Variety looked into the question, and what it found i...
Scientists say people with these facial features may get paid more
Business Insider - 27 Dec 2015 16:05
Flickr/Ley When you first interview for a job or head into a salary negotiation, there's a lot that's under your control. You can easily impress the person on the other side of the table by talking about your past achiev...
China Passes Antiterrorism Law That Critics Fear May Overreach
The New York Times - 27 Dec 2015 14:50
Opponents who had seen a draft version said it grants broad new powers that could be abused to monitor peaceful citizens and steal commercial secrets.
6 Reasons Why Bigger Is Not Better In Your Startup
The Huffington Post - 27 Dec 2015 05:56
Many passionate entrepreneurs fight to add more features into their new products and services, assuming that more function will make the solution more appealing to more customers. In reality, more features will more like...
Huge Wildfire Closes Major California Highway
Sky News - 27 Dec 2015 05:00
More than 600 firefighters have been dispatched to battle the coastal blaze that started late on Christmas Day.
At least 3 groceries opt out of Texas open-carry gun law
USA Today - 27 Dec 2015 04:00
The new law, effective Friday, allows concealed-permit holders to have their handguns visible.
Syrian army kills 17 Islamic militants in country's south
Miami Herald - 27 Dec 2015 16:59
Syrian government forces booby trapped a cluster of farm buildings in the southern Daraa province and detonated the explosives as several Islamic rebel factions gathered at the venue, killing 17 militants, opposition act...
Iran President: IS Has Tarnished Islam's Image
Sky News - 27 Dec 2015 16:56
Muslims must rebuild Islam's global reputation as it has been ruined by so-called Islamic State, says the Iranian President.
IS Puts up Heavy Fight to Slow Iraqi Troop Advance on Ramadi
ABC News - 27 Dec 2015 16:50
Iraqi commander says advance on IS-held Ramadi slowed as Islamic State puts up heavy fight
Hitler's Mein Kampf Is Coming Back to Germany
Time - 27 Dec 2015 16:49
The new version includes critical commentary
7 'Star Wars' Theories That'll Change How You See 'The Force Awakens'
The Huffington Post - 27 Dec 2015 01:02
It's true. All of it. The Dark Side, the Jedi -- they're real. But what about these theories? While "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" obliterates box office records, its lingering questions are blowing our minds even more....
The Beatles' Top 10 Most Streamed Songs On Spotify Revealed
The Huffington Post - 27 Dec 2015 00:36
The Beatles' Top 10 Most Streamed Songs On Spotify Revealed -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be ...
There are 2 clear Wall Street winners in the year of the megadeal (JPM, GS)
Business Insider - 27 Dec 2015 00:18
REUTERS/Larry Downing There are two clear winners on Wall Street in this year's deal-making bonanza. JPMorgan ranked as the top investment bank globally by fees for the year to December 17, according to data provider De...
Windows Hello is the miraculous password killer you've waited for
Digital Trends - 27 Dec 2015 00:15
Windows Hello, the new biometric login option built into Windows 10, works far better than any previous attempt. It's not perfect, but it may herald a major change to how users log in to their systems. The post Windows H...
A man who retired comfortably at age 30 explains how much money he had to save
Business Insider - 27 Dec 2015 23:30
Mr. Money Mustache After a mere 10 years of working as software engineers, Peter Adeney (better known as "Mr. Money Mustache") and his wife Simi had enough money to retire comfortably and debt-free. That was in 2005, rig...
Hopeful security signs in CAR
Al Jazeera English - 27 Dec 2015 16:41
A more aggressive approach by new commander of UN peacekeepers brings respite from strife in the African country.
AMAZON CEO: 'We want to win an Oscar'
Business Insider - 27 Dec 2015 16:11
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Miss Universe Calls Miss Colombia 'Strong and Beautiful' After Crowning Mistake
Time - 27 Dec 2015 16:10
"You represented your country with honor"
Scotland Yard spent nearly £5m on three child abuse inquiries in 2015
The Guardian - 27 Dec 2015 16:00
Freedom of information disclosure of cost of investigations prompts MP Nigel Evans, who was cleared of sex offences, to call for review of police operations Scotland Yard has spent nearly £5m this year on three separate...