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Hundreds of British species could go extinct unless urgent action is taken in the next 20 years, experts have warned.

Houses go for millions, and the road looks like something out of a film set, according to locals

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The Trump administration on Monday issued a long-awaited proposed rule to open up retirement plans to alternative assets, paving the way for private equity and cryptocurrencies to be added to 401(k) accounts. The measure, announced by the U.S. Department of Labor, is intended to ease longstanding barriers to incorporating these less liquid and less transparent assets into American retirement plans. It follows an executive order from President Donald Trump last summer and could clear the way for alternative asset management firms to tap a large new source of capital. Industry groups have argued private market investments can enhance long-term returns and diversification for retirement savers, while skeptics warn higher fees, complexity and limited liquidity could limit those gains and pose risks for retail investors. Some private market funds that are already available to wealthier individual investors have shown signs of strain in recent months. Private credit funds known as business development companies have seen a wave of withdrawals. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the proposed rule was "an initial step" and aimed to be "mindful of the importance of protecting retirement assets." The guidance lays out how plan trustees, who have a legal fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of members, can incorporate these assets. They would have to "objectively, thoroughly, and analytically consider, and make determinations on factors including performance, fees, liquidity, valuation, performance benchmarks, and complexity," the DOL said. Trustees who abide by them will be granted safe harbor that protects them from lawsuits, it added. The Supreme Court agreed earlier this year to hear one such case filed in 2019 by a former Intel employee claiming trustees made "imprudent" decisions by investing in hedge funds and private equity funds.

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Thousands of ALS sufferers could soon be given the chance at a longer life as scientists launch the final stage of a drug trial that has been shown to slow the progression of the disease.

The 13-year sales vet closed two deals worth $27 million, but ServiceNow has “nullified” his compensation saying he “overachieved” his quota.

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A piece of the Eiffel Tower that dates back to when it was first built in 1887 will be available to purchase by auction on May 21.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be updating you on the A12 and M25, where a multi-vehicle collision has partially blocked an entry slip road at Junction 28. Please email halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk with information and images.

Europe has turned its back on Donald Trump's war in the Middle East, with Italy, Spain and Poland refusing to support American operations against Iran. 

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Weren't these supposed to be 'atypical'?

Microsoft is preparing another out-of-band update to address its latest problematic update following reports of installation errors.…

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