'Holiday lets are pricing us out of homes'

Parents to be hit by ‘nanny tax’ after national insurance changes

Families affected will be worse off by more than £1,000 a year

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live

Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

‘I had to get out’: the US military officers filing for conscientious objector status over Gaza

Disillusioned members of the US military have turned to Vietnam war-era policy to terminate their service because of religious or moral convictions. For Joy Metzler, a second lieutenant in the US ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

US military carried out 95 counter-ISIS operations in last 60 days

U.S. forces in the Middle East have killed 163 Islamic State group militants and captured another 33 in dozens of operations in Iraq and Syria since late August, U.S. Central Command said in a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

We are all leeches now, trying to work out what is walking towards us | Helen Sullivan

One sucker is precariously attached to some flimsy reality – a wet leaf, a slippery rock – the other one pointed at the future. Imagine if your Wikipedia page described you as a “segmented or ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Trials, drop-outs and assassination attempts: 15 moments that defined the US election campaign

We revisit the key moments of a political struggle that holds US democracy itself in the balance. US election 2024 – live updates It has been called the most critical election in US history, ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Barry Keoghan hits out at ‘disgusting’ online trolls using his son against him

Saltburn actor tells Louis Theroux podcast about his difficult childhood and decision to keep his child offline. Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan has hit back at “disgusting” online trolls who he ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Donald Trump can’t stop global climate action. If we stick together, it’s the US that will lose out | Bill Hare

How damaging this presidency is to the planet depends very much on how other countries react. There’s no time to waste. US election 2024 live: latest news and updates US election results 2024: ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Formula 1: Drivers association speaks out against FIA's punishments for drivers' use of profanity

Charles Leclerc was fined over $10,000 for using a swear word during an interview after the Mexco City Grand Prix.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Climate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study

Climate change-induced warming is drying out the American West by not only reducing precipitation, but also by accelerating evaporation — even amid adequate rainfall, a new study has found. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Serbian leader speaks to Trump, pointing out Serb support during US election

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic says he has spoken with Donald Trump, inviting him to visit the Balkan country while pointing out that in Serbia the U.S. president-elect had the highest level ...

World - ABC News - November 11

Middle East crisis live: US wants Gaza fighting pause, Blinken says, but will not limit arms transfers despite Israel missing aid deadline

Humanitarian groups say almost none of the US’s demands that Israel improve conditions in Gaza have been met. The US wants real and extended pauses in fighting in Gaza so assistance can get to ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Starmer declines to rule out allowing Kyiv to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia

UK premier under increasing scrutiny after Biden authorised deployment of US-supplied long-range weapons

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Trump says he would use ‘military assets’ to carry out mass deportations

President-elect Donald Trump responded “TRUE!!” to a post on Truth Social reporting that he would use “military assets” to carry out mass deportations. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley reports on how Trump ...

Politics - NBC News - 10 hours ago

Middle East conflict live: Netanyahu and Trump have spoken three times in recent days, says Israeli PM

Israeli prime minister says ‘these were good and very important conversations’ after Donald Trump’s election win. See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage Israeli forces detained at least 10 ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Mattel, Hasbro lower guidance ahead of holiday season

Toy giants Mattel and Hasbro decreased 2024 guidance prior to the holiday season as toy sales continue to fall during the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 24

How Amazon Sellers Can Boost Their Holiday Sales

Cyber Week should be brands’ top priority this holiday season. These strategies can help.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season

In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

The project, near Hawick, promises an investment of £350m and could create 1,200 jobs.

These Budget-Friendly Arcade Cabinets Are Perfect Holiday Gifts

Everybody loves arcade cabinets, but many people simply don’t have space in their home--or cash in their wallet--to dedicate to a full-size machine. If that’s the case, it’s worth checking out the ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead

Ben Crook fought with his partner on their journey to Turkey before going missing, an inquest hears.

Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wage

Thousands of drivers on ride-hailing and food delivery app Bolt have won a legal claim to be classed as workers.

Luminous Watches Light Up the Holiday Scene

IWC and Panerai are just a couple of the brands that have presented glow-in-the-dark timepieces this year.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience

Prepare your customer service team for the holiday rush with these insights.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Travel expert on holiday tips to save time and money

Having visited more than 250 cities in 62 countries, Emmy-winning host Samantha Brown shares her top strategies to make holiday travel smoother and more affordable.

Is gold still worth buying this holiday season?

With the price of gold high, some buyers may be considering skipping it this holiday season. Here's what to consider.

Will Spirit Airlines bankruptcy disrupt holiday travel?

The Spirit Airlines bankruptcy news may not affect holiday travel but could limit some service options in the future due to cost-cutting measures. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

Rival retailers tend to follow Amazon whenever it launches online discounts. But landing on deals is increasingly a game of luck, as many appear unannounced.

Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Walmart Earnings: Holiday Shopping Is Off to a Strong Start

The retailer said sales rose during the most recent quarter, propelled by shoppers buying groceries, home goods and toys—a sign that spending is off to a steady start this holiday season.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 10 hours ago

TSA administrator on anticipated record holiday travel

TSA administrator David Pekoske talks with "CBS Mornings" about anticipated record holiday travel ahead of Thanksgiving, new travel technologies and working with the incoming Trump administration.

3 reasons to invest in gold this holiday season

Eyeing gold investments right now? Here's why this may be a good time to make your move.

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