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Buffett expresses sympathy, but Berkshire political spending proposal fails
Buffett said flawed compensation is also a problem for hedge-fund managers, arguing that people would be better off sticking their money in a low-priced index fund. Health care costs in other countries are now 10 percent or 11 percent of GDP, even though the ratios were on par with the US decades ago, he said. Buffett said during the Berkshire investors gathering that he's more inclined than usu... [Full Article...]
UK PM May's Conservatives make gains in local elections
Her party is also preparing to launch its flagship health policies over the weekend, with the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, scheduled to appear on television today. No party previously had overall control of Warwickshire County Council, but the Conservatives now have an overall majority of seats. Commentators highlighted dozens of Labour seats where the Ukip vote is larger than the party's majo... [Full Article...]
What Does Retirement Mean for Prince Philip?
The Palace has never been keen on phrases like "slowing down" or "taking a step back" when it comes to the Queen and Prince Philip. But he will not be accepting any new invitations for visits and engagements, although he may "choose to attend" certain public events from time to time. [Full Article...]
Jeremy Corbyn says winning the General Election will be a historic challenge
The emphatic victories, fuelled by a collapse in the Ukip vote as anti-EU supporters flocked back to the Tories, set the scene for a substantial increase in Theresa May's House of Commons majority if repeated in June. Of course we are not living in normal times, we are living in the age of BrExit where most voters realise the fundamental fact that there is only one party that has any chance of... [Full Article...]
Tim Cook: Apple creating $1B fund to bring manufacturing jobs to US
Apparently, it's not clear what the exact nature of those investments will be yet, and how they will deliver returns back to the new fund or Apple . "And so that and the demographics of the country is why we're putting so much energy there", Cook said. [Full Article...]
YouTuber dad loses custody of children featured in 'prank' videos
The videos showed the parents yelling at the children, tricking them into frightening situations, and even physically hurting them at times. "They're doing good. Screenshot of Rose Hall sharing that she regained custody of her two children who were featured in disturbing "prank" videos. The parents also appeared on ABC's " Good Morning America " program April 28 to say sorry again and expla... [Full Article...]
Lawyer For Aaron Hernandez's Alleged Prison Friend Addresses Rumors
The lawyer said Hernandez penned the remarks last month as he defended himself against double murder charges. Army said Hernandez gave Kennedy's family a watch worth about 50-thousand dollars and one of the suicide notes found in Hernandez's cell was addressed to Kennedy. [Full Article...]
Husband: Actress Erin Moran was diagnosed with cancer in 2016
The husband of the late actress Erin Moran spoke out about her death in an open letter that was posted on Facebook on Tuesday. Fleischmann recalls that in November, Moran noticed that there was a "dime-size blood stain on her pillowcase". [Full Article...]