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Progressives warn Harris needs to change closing message as election approaches

NEW YORK — Progressive Democrats warn Kamala Harris Unless he immediately changes his campaign’s closing message and heralds, he risks losing the support of a small but significant part of his political base. Specifically, many progressive leaders believe the Democratic candidate has been too focused in recent days on winning over moderate Republicans at the […]

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Community patience is wearing thin as Vermont Air National Guard and BTV officials present new F-35 noise reduction plans

Col. Daniel Finnegan of the Vermont Air National Guard speaks during a roundtable event at Patrick Leahy International Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Photo: Corey McDonald/VTDigger SOUTH BURLINGTON – The Vermont Air National Guard on Wednesday detailed a new initiative to use afterburners on F-35s based at Patrick Leahy International Airport to reduce the impact […]

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Couples could face ‘inheritance tax raid’ in Autumn Budget | Personal Finance | Finance

There are fears the Budget will cut a safeguard that allows people to pass assets on to their husband or wife without having to pay inheritance tax. Currently, under the practice known as spousal exemption, individuals can transfer unlimited assets between themselves without paying inheritance tax. However, financial experts suggest it is highly likely that […]

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McDonald’s Quarter Pounders: 1 dead in multi-state E. coli outbreaks; removes chopped onions and burgers from some restaurants

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert Tuesday regarding an E. coli outbreak it said was linked. McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. At least 49 illnesses were reported in 10 states; one of which was the death of an elderly person. Ten people were hospitalized, including a child with hemolytic uremic […]