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Why April is a big month for your finances

Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pm0Pqw

Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3wj0dmr

Should airports be allowed to expand?

Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dm2dl2

Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through

Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3uchkUZ

'I have put everything into my winery'

South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fwymZK

Google US workers can return to offices in April in a limited capacity

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Google said some U.S. employees may voluntarily return to offices as soon as April. The company said the offices will reopen in a limited capacity.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31B6I5P

Tiger Woods crash investigation is complete, but sheriff says he needs Woods' permission to release report

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LA County Sheriff said Wednesday the investigation into Tiger Woods' February car crash has concluded, but cause, other details so far remain private.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wivLJ6

MLB opening day 2021: Fun facts, milestones for the upcoming baseball season

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With the MLB season set to begin, Clayton Kershaw, Yadier Molina, Miguel Cabrera and Albert Pujols are all approaching impressive career achievements.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3w9WpUi

The first Korean American first lady in the US: We will not stand silent any more

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Yumi Hogan, first lady of Maryland, writes about her own journey to the US, and the hard work she has put in as an immigrant to succeed in the US. Across the country, Asian Americans like her have completed similar journeys. The recent rise in anti-Asian hate will not deter the spirit of the community. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3fxxg06

Brown University undergraduates vote for reparations for descendants of enslaved people

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Over a decade ago, Brown University released a report with findings on its ties to slavery, and now undergraduate students have voted in support of reparations for descendants of enslaved people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/39yoICd

Justice Department charges Capitol rioter who allegedly tased and assaulted officer with flagpole

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The Justice Department has charged a Capitol rioter who allegedly tased DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who later spoke out about how he pleaded with the pro-Trump mob to spare his life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3ma7D6K

Volkswagen could end up in hot water over its 'Voltswagen' marketing stunt

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Volkswagen of America says its "Voltswagen" name change was merely a joke "in the spirit of April Fools' Day" to promote a new electric car. But even if it was meant as a lighthearted marketing gag, the move could land the carmaker in some serious trouble. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/31y8y7s

Witnesses make a devastating case against Derek Chauvin and a history of injustice

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Peniel Joseph writes that harrowing witness testimony in Derek Chauvin's trial for the killing of George Floyd demands we pay attention to the deeper connections between this act of violence -- that so many of us are now reliving -- and America's long and troubling history of racial injustice. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3fuCmtM

Man arrested in hate crime assault on Asian woman was out on parole for killing his mom

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The man arrested in the assault on a 65-year-old Asian woman in New York City was out on parole for killing his mother, police told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3wfMpsH