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Pandora Papers: Biggest document leak yet reveals secrets of how powerful stash their cash

It appears to be the biggest leak of offshore data yet, revealing the secrets of how the rich, powerful and famous stash their cash and avoid paying tax. 

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Eight dead after plane crashes into vacant office building in Milan – reports

A small private plane carrying eight people has crashed into a vacant office building in Milan, reportedly killing all in board.

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Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17

Brady broke Drew Brees’ NFL career passing yardage record and became the fourth quarterback with victories against all 32 NFL teams, joining Brees, Brett Favre and Peyton Manning. (Image credit: Steven Senne/AP)

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Major probe accuses South Dakota of rivaling offshore tax havens – Axios

Major probe accuses South Dakota of rivaling offshore tax havens  Axios Pandora Papers: Secret wealth and dealings of world leaders exposed  BBC News Pandora Papers reveal secret offshore financial system for global elites – Washington Post  The Washington Post Pandora Papers: Members of

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China’s Evergrande Halts Trading in Hong Kong Amid Deepening $300 Billion Crisis

Trading of China Evergrande Group shares was suspended in Hong Kong along with those of its property management unit, as the property giant contends with a deepening cash crisis. No reason was given for the halts, which also affect all

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Swedish Muhammad cartoon artist said killed in car accident

Lars Vilks, 75, who received death threats for drawing the Prophet with a dog’s body, was reported killed when a truck hit the car he was traveling in with 2 police escorts

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North and South Korea reopen hotlines two months after they were cut

North and South Korea have reopened their hotlines, around two months after they were cut by the North.

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Facebook whistleblower revealed on ’60 Minutes,’ says the company prioritized profit over public good – CNN

Facebook whistleblower revealed on ’60 Minutes,’ says the company prioritized profit over public good  CNN Frances Haugen Might Be Facebook’s Biggest Threat in Years  Slate Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: The 60 Minutes Interview  60 Minutes Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen revealed as ‘whistleblower’

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Barbie (the astronaut) jets off on zero-gravity flight to inspire young girls

Barbie is partnering with the European Space Agency and it’s only European female astronaut in an effort to inspire young girls to pursue careers in space and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

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Tamar gas field discoverer: Israel’s security demands gas reserve for 40 years

Yossi Langotsky, who named field after his granddaughter, says Energy Ministry is making a mistake considering exports before securing Israel’s strategic reserves

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