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Economy and Society, October 18, 2022: South Carolina to divest BlackRock funds over ESG

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

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Rishi Sunak’s summit with Labour’s Rachel Reeves at exclusive party

Was this the first summit of the “anti-growth coalition”?

Evening Standard

David Cameron recalls time he apologised to Queen after being caught claiming she 'purred' over independence result

The 55-year-old was caught on camera in 2014 telling the former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg about his conversation with the monarch.

Daily Record

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Alex Salmond claims Queen said David Cameron should get 'six of best' after Indy Ref 'purring'

The former PM was heard on a microphone claiming Her Majesty the Queen 'purred' down the phone after the 2014 result.

Daily Record

‘It spiralled out of control’: The fantasists who pretended to be 9/11 survivors

Fake stories of heroism and grief became so common in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers that they came to be known as the ‘9/11 sign’, writes Bevan Hurley

The Independent UK

Prince William travelling without Kate in first US trip since Harry and Meghan's move

It's unlikely William will meet up with Harry during his time in New York.

Daily Record

Prince William to attend New York climate summit — but not visit Harry

The two brothers are expected to stay on opposite coasts of the US

Evening Standard

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Prince William announces trip without Kate - and he'll be in same country as Harry and Meghan

Prince William is due to travel to New York next month to attend an Earthshot Prize summit - although is unlikely to meet up with his brother Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle

Daily Mirror

William to visit New York to address Earthshot Prize innovation summit

The 2022 Earthshot Prize awards will be held in Boston in the US in December.

The Independent UK

Dan Rodricks: In Baltimore, talkers talk. But it’s the doers who give a city hope

Here we are, on the weedy old lots once occupied by long-gone Baltimoreans of the long-gone city, the Baltimore of the previous millennium that smelled “like a billion polecats” in summer (H.L. Mencken’s description) and teemed with more than 900,000 inhabitants, many of them crowded into row houses.

Tribune News Service

Bring back stop-and-frisk? With shootings soaring, some on Philly City Council say the controversial tactic merits another look

PHILADELPHIA — In response to the city's ongoing gun violence crisis and the shooting of two police officers at an Independence Day celebration, leaders in Philadelphia's City Council this week said it was time to reexamine the controversial police tactic known as stop-and-frisk.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Gun-makers face new legal threat from families of mass shooting victims

Families of children and teachers killed in last month’s Texas school massacre face a formidable legal battle if they decide to sue the gun-maker whose AR-15 semi-automatic rifle was used in the attack.

Tribune News Service

Karen Bass and Rick Caruso head to runoff in Los Angeles mayoral race

Candidates head to November rematch after neither one secures enough votes to win outright in primary

The Guardian - US

With unprecedented spending, Caruso is everywhere. Can the billionaire become overexposed?

LOS ANGELES — As an information technology engineer and digital native, Tim Hamner Jr. spends a lot of time online, consuming videos, podcasts and news.

Los Angeles Times

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Benzinga

9 Business Moguls With Cameos In Movies

"The Office" was by far the most streamed TV show in 2021 according to Nielsen Holdings PLC (NYSE: NLSN). But did you realize one of the most famous and wealthiest investors in the world appeared on the show for a cameo?

The Independent UK

En plein air: NYC aims to keep outdoor lifestyle post-virus

As New York City forges ahead with its recovery, the pandemic is leaving lasting imprints, especially on city roadways: less room for cars and more space for people

The Guardian - US

Wealthiest Americans pay just 3.4% of income in taxes, investigation reveals

Tax records from 2014 to 2018, analysed by ProPublica, show 25 Americans collectively earned $401bn but paid just $13.6bn

Salon

Leak: Top 15 earners pay low tax rates

Some billionaires have effective federal income tax rates as low as 4%

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The Independent UK

‘Kidnapper’ at Michael Bloomberg farm was looking for billionaire’s daughters, prosecutors say

Suspect allegedly rammed pickup truck through gates of ranch and kidnapped a female staff member at gunpoint

The Independent UK

Man arrested in alleged kidnapping of Bloomberg ranch worker

Authorities are investigating the alleged kidnapping of a woman who works at a Colorado ranch owned by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg

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