The Case for Retiring Britain S Triple Lock on Pensions

Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel locks down Senate support as Wray prepares to quit

Seen as a controversial nominee, Patel is acquiring senate judiciary committee support for confirmation. Donald Trump ’s nominee for FBI director, Kash Patel, has broadly locked down support from ...

The Guardian - Dec. 13

Does the UK have enough workers to ‘get Britain building’?

The Labour government dreams of kick-starting a housebuilding boom, but the construction sector relies heavily on migrants to plug a skills gap

Financial Times - Dec. 13

Why Americans in their 40s need to focus on retirement planning

People in their 40s face major financial pressures, from helping their children pay for college to affording a mortgage. But as Jill Schlesinger explains, it's critical that they also concentrate ...

CBS News - Dec. 12

Retired FBI official on Christopher Wray's decision to resign

Chris Piehota is a retired FBI executive assistant director and the author of "Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew." He joined CBS News to discuss the decision by Christopher Wray to step down at the end ...

CBS News - Dec. 12

Britain bans puberty blockers for transgender minors

The United Kingdom on Wednesday indefinitely banned new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat minors for gender dysphoria.

NBC News - Dec. 11

Britain indefinitely bans puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria

The British government has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria after independent experts found there was an unacceptable safety risk in prescribing the medication

ABC News - Dec. 11

Britain indefinitely bans puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria

The British government has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria after independent experts found there was an unacceptable safety risk in prescribing the medication

ABC News - Dec. 11

Britain Promised Clean Energy, but It Still Needs Oil

The government wants to rapidly replace oil and natural gas with renewable energy projects, but offshore wind and other alternatives are still in their early stages.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Sonic 3's Jim Carrey Has A Very Relatable Reason For Coming Out Of Retirement

In 2022, Jim Carrey announced his retirement following his return as Doctor Ivo Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. At the time, Carrey left open the remote possibility that the right script could ...

GameSpot - Dec. 11

Britain leads the world in cracking down on climate activism, study finds

Research shows UK police arrest environmental and climate protesters at three times the average global rate. British police arrest environmental protesters at nearly three times the global average ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

Britain will provide intel to Cyprus to help fight Russia's sanctions evasion

Britain will provide intelligence to a newly formed unit in Cyprus tasked with preventing Russia evade international sanctions

ABC News - Dec. 10

Sorry, Saquon and Lamar: Josh Allen's MVP odds move to near-lock territory after big game

Josh Allen is closing in on his first career NFL MVP award.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

Bank accounts locked and cash withdrawn after elderly gave power to law firm partner

BBC hears how people felt pressured to grant lasting power of attorney to a man called Ron Hiller.

BBC News - Dec. 9

2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Chiefs lock up AFC West; Buccaneers take over NFC South

A look at the playoff standings in Week 14

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

Bayern retire Franz Beckenbauer's No. 5 jersey

Bayern Munich have honoured club and Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer by retiring his No. 5 jersey.

ESPN - Dec. 9

Former Man Utd, Portugal winger Nani retires

Former Portugal winger Nani, who won four Premier League titles and the Champions League with Manchester United, announced his retirement from professional football.

ESPN - Dec. 9

Britain’s Flawed Jobs Reports Leave Economists ‘Second-Guessing’

Officials are grappling with an incomplete picture of Britain’s labor market as the national statistics agency strains to improve data quality.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Watch: Britain’s Katy Marchant breaks arm in terrifying collision

Britain’s Katy Marchant suffered a broken arm and the UCI Track Champions League’s final round was cancelled following a nasty crash at the Lee Valley VeloPark on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

'It’s an old person's drink.' Is Britain's love for tea cooling off?

Experts say tea has been in decline for years as younger people prefer alternatives.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Boy, 15, crowned Britain's top young strongman

Keenan Pearson, 15, from Flimby, weightlifts his way to national glory despite being a novice.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Thousands without power and trains cancelled as Storm Darragh hits Britain

An emergency alert came into effect at 1am on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Ashton Jeanty's case for the Heisman Trophy: Boise State RB is 2024's most impactful player by far

Jeanty's dream season goes well beyond gaudy numbers and highlight-reel plays

CBS Sports - Dec. 7

Triumph of the orcs: why Britain needs more Games Workshops

Those who despair at the UK’s inability to spawn a Facebook should look to the country’s creative industries

Financial Times - Dec. 7

Jokic passes Magic for third on triple-doubles list

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists for his 139th career triple-double, passing Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for third on the list.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Across Bordeaux in the footsteps of Britain’s wartime saboteurs

In December 1942, a group of commandos set out on an audacious raid — from which most would not return. Duncan Craig retraces their route along the Frankton Trail

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double

There are moments when Nikola Jokic does things on the court that seem to defy reason — almost magical

ABC News - Dec. 5

Doncic's triple-double helps Mavericks send Wizards to 16th straight loss in 137-101 rout

Luka Doncic had 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and Kyrie Irving added 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 137-101 victory over Washington, which has now lost 16 in a row

ABC News - Dec. 5

Nikola Jokić passes Magic Johnson for 3rd-most triple-doubles in NBA history

The Nuggets star could easily pass all-time leader Russell Westbrook in the coming years.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Vodafone-Three UK merger set to ring changes on Britain’s mobile landscape

Deal will reduce number of operators in the country from four to three

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Britain forecast to reach peak gasoline this year in landmark moment for electric vehicles

Britain is forecast to hit "peak petrol" in 2024, according to a new report, with EVs on track to assume a much bigger share of the country's car market.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Pulisic, 'Triple Espresso' headline U.S. POTY noms

The Female Player of the year nominees include all three members of the "Triple Espresso" -- Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson -- with Christian Pulisic headlining the men's nominee ...

ESPN - Dec. 4

Hayes: Retiring Naeher 'greatest' USWNT GK ever

United States coach Emma Hayes said retiring veteran Alyssa Naeher leaves the team as the "the greatest goalkeeper" the country has produced after Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Netherlands.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Giants QB Drew Lock to start vs. Saints in Week 14 while Tommy DeVito continues to nurse forearm injury

Lock gets another start under center

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Claridge’s owner to triple its number of hotels as luxury travel booms

Maybourne wants to create a portfolio of properties, from Paris to New York and Dubai, in a decade

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Will my loved ones have to pay tax on my pension when I die?

I’m worried about the new rules that mean my pension is subject to inheritance tax

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Olympic ice dance champions Papadakis and Cizeron retire

Olympic ice dance champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron have announced their retirement following a glittering career

ABC News - Dec. 3

Giddey gets a triple-double as the Bulls race past the Nets for a 128-102 victory

Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 128-102

ABC News - Dec. 2

WW2 veteran urges PM to end 'brutal' frozen pension policy

Anne Puckridge is calling on the new government to unfreeze the pensions of some Britons who live abroad.

BBC News - Dec. 3

11 teams are probably locked into the CFP. How will the 12th spot be decided?

Eleven of the 12 spots in the College Football Playoff are pretty much decided, but at least seven teams have a case for the last spot. Get ready for some arguments.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

Britain need not choose between Trump and EU, Starmer says

UK prime minister vows to strengthen ties with Washington, Brussels and Beijing in set-piece speech

Financial Times - Dec. 2

The Case for Retiring Britain S Triple Lock on Pensions

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