Feeling left behind in a growing economy, middle-income people are cutting back
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Bank of England expected to cut rates again as UK economy stagnates
Quarter-point reduction forecast even as short-term inflation pressures are set to increaseFinancial Times - 15h -
‘Why did we give back this alleged criminal?’ Pressure grows on Meloni after Italy releases wanted Libyan police chief
Critics accuse prime minister of pandering to Tripoli over migration after Osama Najim was freed despite an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes. After stepping off an aircraft belonging to the ...The Guardian - 2d -
ECB warns of ‘headwinds’ to Eurozone economy as it cuts rate to 2.75%
Move comes after Fed keeps borrowing costs on holdFinancial Times - 4d -
U.S. economy grows 2.3% in last quarter, latest GDP data shows
Economy showed solid fourth-quarter growth, though roughly a percentage point below economist expectations.CBS News - 4d -
European Central Bank cuts interest rates to support growth as eurozone economy stagnates - as it happened
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European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
The European Central Bank is cutting its key interest rate, a step to boost an economy that’s struggling to grow as consumers burned by inflation warily eye price tags and businesses try to chart a ...ABC News - 4d -
Stop Feeling Stunned and Wounded, Liberals. It’s Time to Fight Back.
Americans alarmed by President Trump’s agenda must reunite and recalibrate.The New York Times - 4d -
Man Utd close to signing Lecce left-back Dorgu
Manchester United are close to completing a deal for Lecce and Denmark left-back Patrick Dorgu.BBC News - 5d -
Dismay at plan to cut back A-level maths support programme
Reducing support scheme credited with boosting maths performance in England is retrograde step, say criticsFinancial Times - 5d -
UN aid agencies cut back operations after Trump’s 90-day funding suspension
Exclusive: UNHCR chief orders clampdown on spending, including 90-day delay in ordering new supplies and hiring freeze. UN agencies have begun cutting back their global aid operations following the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Wimbledon needs to win bitter planning battle or get left behind
The blue planet that is Melbourne Park has never teemed with so much life as it has this year. Total attendance at the Australian Open reached 1.1 million, including qualifying week, and the ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27 -
Corporate tax cuts don’t boost the economy — despite what many investors believe
Raising corporate taxes — not cutting them — frequently delivers faster economic growth.MarketWatch - Jan. 25 -
Residents Return to See What the Fire Left Behind, and to Say Goodbye
Altadena residents were allowed back into their neighborhoods this week. Most were prepared for the worst but needed to find closure in their own way.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
‘People feel a sense of ownership’: the growth of community composting
Instead of burning or transporting their garden waste, residents of an English village built their own composting site. In the village of Thrupp, where houses are spread out over steep winding ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Fanone says he feels like he has target on his back from Trump government
Michael Fanone, a former Washington police officer who was attacked during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, said he feels like he has a target on his back under President Trump, after Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Alex Soros: ‘These people are bullies. And you fight back’
The 39-year-old chair of the Open Society Foundations on setting out his own vision for the liberal megadonor established by his father GeorgeFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Adams argues Democrats left him behind amid political, legal battles
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said the Democratic Party “left” him and the working class behind as much of his own party has distanced themselves from him and he faces poor polling numbers. ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back
An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Panthers open road trip in Anaheim feeling confident heading into latest back-to-back set
Florida has played six back-to-back sets so far this season, holding a combined 9-3-0 recordYahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Main Street Caucus grows behind-the-scenes influence in Trump’s GOP
The House GOP’s Main Street Caucus has turned into a critical behind-the-scenes force for striking deals in the fractious, slim majority — and is set to grow even more important as its leaders ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Sources: Man United want left-back deal in Jan.
Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing a left-back in January if they can make room in their budget, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
Matthew Stafford feels like he has football left to play following Rams' playoff loss
Stafford will be 37 years old going into next season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20 -
When a spouse dies, there can be a ‘tax explosion’ for the one left behind
If you know what’s coming, you can plan ahead to mitigate some of the pain.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Your cash emergency fund probably isn’t going to cut it in this economy
The amount of time people spend looking for a new job in the U.S. has grown lengthier — yet most people have not adjusted their savings to account for that.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Rami Malek on rebellion, racism, and still feeling like an outsider: ‘I’m white passing, but growing up in LA, we definitely didn’t fit in’
He was an unruly teenager in 90s Los Angeles, who became feted for his turns as Freddie Mercury and a Bond villain. Now he’s turning to Greek tragedy on the London stage. Rami Malek, in one ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
‘People often don’t feel treated as equals’: Adrien Brody on complexity, comebacks and The Brutalist
Twenty-two years after The Pianist, the actor is again Oscar frontrunner for a post-Holocaust epic. He talks about renovating a castle, unfulfilled yearnings and making his parents happy. Adrien ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
UK economy's disappointing November growth fuels the case for Bank of England rate cut
The U.K. economy grew at a lackluster pace of 0.1% in November, data from the Office of National Statistics showed Thursday.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
How do UK regulators plan to cut back rules and boost growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants the regulatory sector to do more to drive the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
‘Should I feel guilty?’ My elderly neighbor and friend of 5 years left me her $1 million home. Do I split it with her two sons?
“I have plenty of money.”MarketWatch - Jan. 12 -
What we're hearing: Man Utd's left-back need, Man City making moves
The transfer window is open, so what are our reporters learning about deals that could be done?ESPN - Jan. 11 -
What Dr. Ruth Left Behind
Archivists from the Kinsey Institute are helping the family of the sex therapist Ruth Westheimer with a common quandary: How much of someone’s stuff do you keep?The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Read the full eulogy Walter Mondale left behind for Jimmy Carter
Former president Jimmy Carter's vice president, Walter Mondale, died in 2021 but left behind a eulogy that his son Ted read at Carter's memorial service Thursday morning.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam
With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifying. The past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
California wildfire scorches abandoned cars left behind by evacuees
Video from NBC News’ affiliate station KNBC shows multiple abandoned vehicles being destroyed by a wildfire in southern California after many residents had to evacuate for safety.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
‘People feel they don’t owe anyone anything’: the rise in ‘flaking’ out of social plans
Some call to drop out of events at late notice – even weddings and funerals. Self-care? Others call it selfishness. “I have noticed a rise in people cancelling plans,” said Tim, 44, a solicitor ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Biden Left Us With a ‘Prius Economy.’ It’s Time for Something Different.
Climate impacts are fueling the cost-of-living crisis, especially for the poor and working class.The New York Times - Jan. 7
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