Ministers Delay Plan to Lift Uk State Pension Age to 68 As Life Expectancy Falls
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Details of millions of UK voters accessed by Chinese state, ministers will say
Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden to update MPs on cyber-attacks by Beijing, some of whom may also have been targets. The personal details of millions of voters are believed to have been accessed in an attack by China on Britain’s democratic ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK pension rules risk ‘finishing off’ remaining defined-benefit plans, MPs warn
Commons committee calls on government and regulator to change tack over where retirement schemes can investFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
What is the state pension and the triple lock?
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.BBC News - Top stories -
Minister calls for time in women's pension row
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says a report recommending pay-outs must be properly considered.BBC News - Top stories -
Conservatives to retain UK pension triple lock in manifesto
Chancellor’s pledge paves way for protection of pensioners until end of decade, despite strains on public financesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
What is the row over women's state pension?
A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.BBC News - Top stories -
Federal Reserve Expected to Cut Rates, Lift Biden's Prospects
A midyear cut could lower borrowing costs and drop mortgage rates ahead of the election.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
UK MPs to be given warnings on threat of Chinese cyber attacks
Reprisals expected just as company from China eyes investment in Midlands battery gigafactoryFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
What is the preventive cancer treatment Princess Catherine is receiving?
Chemotherapy can target microscopic cells to prevent the disease from spreadingFinancial Times - Business -
68% of Americans feel stressed about cost when planning a date—here's who they think should pay
The majority of Americans agree the finances around dating are stressful. But there's differing opinions on who should pay for the first date.CNBC - Business -
Julian Assange extradition decision delayed by UK court, allowing time for appeal
Assange was arrested in 2019 after spending seven years living in the Ecuador Embassy in London. He spent the last five years in Belmarsh High Security Prison.ABC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK delays extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US
The United Kingdom has delayed the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, stating the United States needs to guarantee he will not face the death penalty. British High Court judges Victoria Sharp and Jeremy Johnson stated the U.S. needs ...The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
UK court orders delay to extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to US on espionage charges
A British court says Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges, in a partial victory for the WikiLeaks founderABC News - World - United Kingdom -
UK court orders delay to extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US on espionage charges
UK court orders delay to extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US on espionage chargesABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
UK court says Assange can't be extradited on espionage charges until US rules out death penalty
A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penaltyABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
Kansas moves to join Texas and other states in requiring porn sites to verify people's ages
Kansas is poised to require internet pornography sites to verify that visitors are adultsABC News - Tech -
Josh Kushner and Karlie Kloss Plan to Revive Life Magazine
The investor Josh Kushner and his wife, Karlie Kloss, have struck a deal with Barry Diller’s media company to revive it as a regular print title.The New York Times - Top stories -
Canada holds a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of its most consequential prime ministers
Politicians, dignitaries and celebrities joined members of the public at a state funeral to honor Brian MulroneyABC News - World -
Former head of China football association jailed for life for taking bribes – state media
Former chairman Chen Xuyuan accepted millions in return for help with contracting, investment options and event management, state media report court as saying. The former chief of China’s national football association, Chen Xuyuan, has been ...The Guardian - World - China -
Chinese ‘state-affiliated’ organisations behind cyber-attacks on MPs and Electoral Commission, Dowden says – UK politics live
Deputy PM says international partners, including the US, will also be making statements today about similar Chinese cyber-attacks . Andrew Bowie, the energy minister, said the government should have revived investment in nuclear energy “years ago” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
US and UK unveil sanctions against Chinese state-backed hackers over alleged ‘malicious’ attacks
The US alleges the individuals were working as a front for Beijing in an indictment and sanctions announcement. China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?Hackers backed by China’s government spy ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.’s election watchdogABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
Triple lock for pensions to stay if Tories win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.BBC News - Top stories -
‘Age Is Not a Problem’
More old(er) models walked on the runways this season, marking a step in the right direction for age representation.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
China to Lift Tariffs on Australian Wine, as Frosty Relations Thaw
China will lift tariffs on imports of Australian wine after more than three years, marking steadily warming ties between the countries and testing the appetite of Australia’s producers to return to one of the world’s most lucrative markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Hunt’s pension promise: Triple lock will be in manifesto
The chancellor tells Laura pensions would rise by at least 2.5% under Tories.BBC News - Top stories -
Hyundai Motor Group to invest 68 trln won over 3 years
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68-year-old woman ingests nail while eating pork rinds
The 68-year-old Peruvian woman was eating pork rinds when the object became lodged and she threw up blood.CBS News - World -
Court lifts block on Telegram message service in Spain
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China Lifts Punishing Tariffs on Australian Wine
Despite its thirst for Australian wine, China had taxed the imports in 2020 over a dispute about Covid-19.The New York Times - Business - China -
Fareed Zakaria on "Age of Revolutions"
As host of CNN's "GPS," Fareed Zakaria dives into global issues with scholars, presidents, and the occasional celebrity. An optimist, Zakaria is nonetheless concerned about what he characterizes as a darkness in America brought on by people "who ...CBS News - Top stories -
Tom DeLay Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Tom DeLay and learn more about the former Texas Congressman.CNN - Top stories -
Hunt: We'll keep 'triple lock' on pension increases if we win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it's an expensive commitment but one his party is confident it can deliver.BBC News - Top stories -
Retirees’ Pensions Were Restored. Debate About It Hasn’t Died.
A 2021 law providing aid for multiemployer plans underscores the partisan disagreement about how best to provide stability for older Americans.The New York Times - Business -
Two ministers quit government in mini-reshuffle
Education minister Robert Halfon and armed forces minister James Heappey are also standing down as MPs.BBC News - Top stories -
Humza Yousaf questioned over new hate crime laws
The first minister faces questions from opposition party leaders and backbench MSPs at Holyrood.BBC News - Top stories -
Boeing chief’s exit is not enough to lift aerospace group’s shares
It could take years for the company to find its way back to its engineering rootsFinancial Times - Business -
Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide looks to lift Jill
We had a chance to chat with FF16 producer Naoki Yoshida and DLC director Takeo KujiraokaVentureBeat - Tech -
Curry shows fire, lifts Dubs after Green's ejection
Stephen Curry kicked a few chairs after a late 3-pointer sealed the Warriors' win over the Magic, "letting out a little steam" in a game that began with Draymond Green being ejected in the first quarter.ESPN - Sports