Failure of Billionaire Tax Strikes Blow to Progressive Agenda

New York Times - Nov 10, 2026

A wealth tax on billionaires seemed like a political layup. The outcome of a California ballot initiative shows otherwise.

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Three of A Kind for Sixt at Business Traveller Awards

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Britain's best motorway services named as northern spot on the M1 with a gym, play area and outdoor exercise space - while the worst is blasted for filthy toilets and dated facilities

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Family fed up with UK's 'doom and gloom' moves abroad - slashing monthly bills by more than £1,200 with new life in the sun

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World Ski Awards reveals 2026’s best in ski tourism

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Estrel Tower: Berlins erster Wolkenratzer eröffnet im Dezember

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Haaretz Expands US Presence Amid Israel’s Move to the Right

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Meet Manny Rutinel, the ‘hot’ US Democratic representative-elect from Colorado

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