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• Capital Gains Tax Debate: The debate around equalizing capital gains tax rates with income tax has sparked a discussion among politicians and entrepreneurs. Rachel Millward, Deputy Greens leader, proposes equalizing capital gains tax rates with income tax, while ex-Tory chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng argues that it would deter entrepreneurs from taking risks with their investments.
• Tech Industry Self-Regulation: Tech executives have coalesced around the idea of creating their own rules and standards, particularly in light of AI safety concerns.
• Glacier Loss: A new study found that Greenland and Antarctica's glaciers have lost 11.3 trillion metric tons of ice over the past half-century, equivalent to roughly 4.5 billion Olympic swimming pools.
• Prince Harry's Return: Prince Harry made his first public appearance since returning to Britain after six years in California, saying, "It's good to be back on British soil."
• South African Police Investigation: Sky's Yousra Elbagir spoke to South African police after the discovery of a murdered woman near Johannesburg, which is the ninth such incident in two months.
• Best Children's Hospitals Rankings: The 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings are officially here, celebrating 20 years of helping families find the best care for their children.
• Texas Air National Guard F-16 Crash: A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed in Michigan on Thursday afternoon, confirmed by the Texas Military Department.
• Rep. María Elvira Salazar's Immigration Ad: Rep. María Elvira Salazar released an ad criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, just months after he endorsed her campaign.
• Unemployment Insurance Claims: Continued claims for unemployment insurance sank last week to the lowest level since early 2024, according to Labor Department data.
• Gasoline Prices: The national average for gasoline jumped 7 cents overnight to $4.44 a gallon, according to AAA, up nearly 50% since before the Iran war started in February.

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• Original source: Sky News
• Rachel Millward
• Kwasi Kwarteng
• Yousra Elbagir
• U.S. News & World Report
• Texas Military Department
• Rep. María Elvira Salazar
• Labor Department
• AAA

The tech industry has coalesced around the idea of creating its own rules and standards, particularly in light of AI safety concerns.

A new study found that Greenland and Antarctica's glaciers have lost 11.3 trillion metric tons of ice over the past half-century.

Prince Harry made his first public appearance since returning to Britain after six years in California.

Sky's Yousra Elbagir spoke to South African police after the discovery of a murdered woman near Johannesburg.

The 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings are officially here.

A Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed in Michigan on Thursday afternoon.

Rep. María Elvira Salazar released an ad criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Continued claims for unemployment insurance sank last week to the lowest level since early 2024.

The national average for gasoline jumped 7 cents overnight to $4.44 a gallon.