'Holiday lets are pricing us out of homes'

Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparations ahead of Commonwealth summit

PM plans to focus on ‘future-facing challenges’ such as climate change but Caribbean leaders hope to raise the issue

World - Financial Times - October 23

Private nursing homes 'used to secretly house women and babies'

The Truth Recovery Independent Panel finds evidence private nursing homes were used as 'a measure of secrecy'.

3 great ways to use home equity in the final weeks of 2024

Here are some of the best and most valuable ways to use your home equity in the final weeks of the year.

Calvin And Hobbes Complete Hardcover Box Set Is Cheaper Than Its Prime Day Price, But It'll Sell Out Fast

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Box Set $83.33 (was $225) | Click the coupon box to get full ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning

Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Sports Direct owner Frasers walks away from Mulberry bid; oil tumbles, dollar rallies – business live

Gold hits record high as conflict in the Middle East prompts investors to seek safe-haven assets. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit , will see a large expansion of fossil ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Oil gains over 3% after U.S. approves Ukraine use of long-range missiles inside Russia

Oil futures climbed more than 3% on Monday to settle at their highest in more than a week, after a weekend decision by President Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Why Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ pledge may not actually lower US gas prices

Despite president-elect’s vow, energy companies focus on managing resources to be profitable, not pumping more oil. At the Republican national convention in July, Donald Trump pledged to cut ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Shake-out for US health insurers looms as government boom ends

Long term, the trends remain in insurers’ favour but there are volatile times ahead

World - Financial Times - October 22

Fox News defies the odds in a US election many voters tuned out of

Murdoch family’s cable channel has bucked a trend of news fatigue and splintering audiences

World - Financial Times - November 5

Barbora Krejcikova hits out at ‘unprofessional’ US commentary over her appearance

Czech responds to comments made on Tennis Channel ‘I believe it’s time to address the need for respect’ Barbora Krejcikova has criticised “unprofessional commentary” regarding her appearance on ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Eva Longoria says she and family have moved out of 'dystopian' US

Eva Longoria says she's anxious and nervous for Americans who can't "escape" their "dystopian country" following President-elect Trump's White House win. "The shocking part is not that he won," ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

29+ personalized holiday gifts

We rounded up 29+ personalized gifts for everyone on your list — including embroidered tote bags, customized photo puzzles, engraved jewelry and more.

Can democracy work without journalism? With the US election upon us, we may be about to find out | Margaret Simons

Most serious news organisations are not serving the politically disengaged, yet it’s these voters who will decide the next president . It is commonly claimed that democracy can’t work unless you ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Four reasons why Knicks fans were thrilled with home opener as new-look lineup blows out Pacers

Playing at MSG, the Knicks looked a lot better than they did on the road in Boston earlier in the week

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Wembanyama, Sochan help Spurs fend out hard-charging Rockets to win home opener, 109-106

Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points, Jeremy Sochan added 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Houston Rockets 109-106 on Saturday night in their home opener

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Aaron Judge snaps World Series slump with homer, then makes costly error that sparks Dodgers rally

Game 5 of the World Series was quite a roller coaster for Aaron Judge

Sports - ABC News - October 31

"We Need to Figure out what We Are as a Team": Red Wings Humbled by 6-2 Home Loss to Winnipeg

After a blowout loss to the league-leading Winnipeg Jets, the Red Wings look like a team without an identity

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Will Jordan try helps New Zealand pull away as Ireland’s home run fizzles out

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland 13-23 New Zealand Ireland beaten at home for first time since Feb 2021 By kick-off here at a packed Lansdowne Road a steady flow of traffic had done a drive-by of ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

The moment I knew: I was an activist out at sea – but all I wanted was to go home and marry Aaron

Early in their relationship, Nelli Stevenson made it clear she had no interest in settling down. But after an adrenaline-fuelled day at sea she realised she wanted nothing more. Find more ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Blind date: ‘10 out of 10, I felt positively giddy on the train ride home’

Sarah, 29, a writer, meets Max, 31, an applications engineer. What were you hoping for? To be ambushed by a young Oliver Reed and charioted through London on a golden carriage. Continue ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?

“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Wall Street hits record high after Trump election win, as US dollar, bitcoin and Tesla shares surge – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors pile into Trump trades after US election result. Donald Trump elected US president in stunning political ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

‘I had to fill the tub with ice water’: Americans on how they climate-proof their homes

US readers are responding to the reality of the climate crisis by adapting their homes, from insulation as a refuge from heat to removing yard debris in case of wildfires. Rose, 62, was living in a ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

US Regulators Seek to Block UnitedHealth’s $3.3 Billion Purchase of Home Care Company

The Justice Department and four Democratic state attorneys general argued that United’s takeover would limit competition and harm consumers needing home or hospice care.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Considering using your home equity now? Pros and cons of acting before 2025

There are some major pros and cons to accessing your home equity before 2025. Here's what to consider right now.

The best holiday gifts under $50

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to find a great holiday gift. We rounded up tons of gifts under $50 from Patagonia, Parachute, Brightland and more.

The HTSI holiday gift guide 2024

What’s on the HTSI editors’ and contributors’ Christmas lists? We’ve got it covered

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Putting Some Sparkle Into Holiday Hair

Do-it-yourself kits and salon gift certificates are available to create what many call fairy hair.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

How to stay healthy during the holidays

Dr. Jon LaPook shares essential tips to help you stay healthy through the holiday season.

Lacey Chabert on new holiday films

The "Queen of Hallmark Christmas" Lacey Chabert joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new holiday film "Hot Frosty" and "The Christmas Quest," which is her 15th Hallmark Christmas film.

More and more, I sense I’m out of touch. Can my expat writing still call Australia home? | Mikaella Clements

Putting anything down is an exercise in vulnerability but the fear of getting my homeland wrong is embarrassing and invalidating. I’ve lived overseas for 12 years, the vast majority of my adult ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

As a jaded tech journalist, I’m in a battle to keep ‘smart’ devices out of my home – despite my partner’s efforts | Victoria Turk

The good news is, your phone isn’t listening to you. But that’s because your doorbell has already sold all your secrets. There’s one battle my husband and I have fought ever since we started ...