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Work Steve Hilton, former David Cameron adviser, to run for California governor After leaving Cameron’s team in 2012, Hilton backed Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton for the US presidency in 2016. He supported Brexit but criticised the former Conservative government for “dark” policies that “pull up the drawbridge” to the rest of the world. Work StrictlyVC London agenda for May 13 | TechCrunch We rarely bring StrictlyVC to London. This one — presented with Paladin Capital Group — is your chance to join the inner circle of VCs and founders. Space is limited. The room will be full. Don’t miss it. Register your seat here. Work The End of the Cheap Burger Fast-food chains might be dangling deals, but meat-eaters better prepare for a new, more expensive era for America's favorite food. Work Short-term diet trials are designed to fail - STAT (No paywall) Imagine a clinical trial with sedentary, overweight adults. 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Work US President Donald Trump says he has 'no intention of firing' Fed boss Jerome Powell However, an article in the state-controlled Global Times on Wednesday quoted commentators who said the remarks showed that the US is beginning to realise the tariffs do more harm than good to America's economy. Work Boycotting U.S. Lettuce? Here's How. Canada imports 90 per cent of its leafy greens--and mostly from the States. A new greenhouse north of Toronto shows how we can tariff-proof our farming future. Work Clair Obscur Expedition 33 review: An original hit RPG Expedition 33 is a solid, enjoyable RPG – and I’ve already started. However, later into the game, and on the higher difficulty level, it devolves into a rhythm action game, especially on damage-sponge bosses. Although that might not be what turn-based RPG fans want, it adds urgency and focus to fights. It’s also a gorgeously made and well-considered world. 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Work At the American Museum of Natural History, a Look to Outer Space Stranded astronauts and celebrity space tourism have piqued interest in space — and a photography exhibition in the museum is making the most of it. Work 'Fighting to breathe': Whooping cough surges as vaccination rate falters Kate and Greg Moor weren't thinking "whooping cough" when their son, 13-year-old Joe, started having coughing fits in early March. Joe probably just had a late winter virus, the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, couple figured. Maybe it was spring allergies. Other than the coughing, he seemed fine. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise  |  Privacy Policy Unsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. 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