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IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challengeBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
It's more dangerous to drive at night in these states than anywhere else in the US
Driving at night is dangerous no matter where you are in the U.S. It's harder to see and you're more likely to be sharing the road with fellow drivers who are either tired and could potentially ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
More than 11,000 creatives condemn unauthorized use of content for AI development
At least 11,500 creative professionals — including Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore, author James Patterson and musician Thom Yorke — have signed an open letter calling for the prohibition of ...Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
More in US concerned about Trump aligning with radicals than Harris: Gallup
Americans are more concerned about former President Trump’s ties to radicals than Vice President Harris's, a Friday poll released by Gallup shows. Forty-one percent of participants said they were ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
US investment group Ares on course to raise more than $80bn
Credit-focused fund enjoys fastest pace of fundraising as high yields draw investors to private marketsBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Why are autumn colours more vibrant in the US than in Britain?
A trip to Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum makes the UK’s season pale in comparisonBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Why it’s way easier to call US elections than pick stocks
Even so, I’m yearning to have a go if only to amuse my readersWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
The reality of Europe’s fears about Trump depends more on us than him
If European leaders live up to their part of the Nato bargain, the US administration will tooBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Ikea shelves, books by politicians, even a whole celeriac: in defence of middle-class fly-tipping | Zoe Williams
If it comes from a good home, it’s not rubbish – it’s more of an impromptu car boot sale. Social hypocrisy rules!. One experiences politics through direct encounters with the state, and since the ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Sarah Beeny’s country house wowed me – but not as much as her sheer chutzpah | Zoe Williams
The Channel 4 presenter is in hot water with planners for building without permission – and she did it all under the eyes of prime-time viewers. Locals call Sarah Beeny’s house in Somerset “ ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Unlike the Spanish, the British aren’t pelting their royals with mud. But patience is running out | Zoe Williams
From Valencia’s floods to Prince William’s rents, any reminder of the gap between the haves and the have-nots can wipe out centuries of deference. There was something so incongruous about the sight ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
It’s taken me 20 years, but I’ve finally updated my to-do list | Zoe Williams
Enough is enough. It’s time to stop worrying about James Dyson, Victoria’s Secret and Jilly Cooper. My time management is quite old-fashioned, mainly consisting of a to-do list. Three columns if ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Texas fans must use better discretion after SEC fine for debris thrown on field, Sarkisian says
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said the No. 5 Longhorns have a “passionate fanbase” that needs to use “better discretion” after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the ...Sports - ABC News - October 21 -
Carvana’s stock soars 20% as used-car retailer calls for better times ahead
Online used-car platform blows past Wall Street expectations for its third quarter.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Elon Musk's PAC Is Buying Ads for Donald Trump on Elon Musk's X
America PAC purchased ads yielding tens of millions of impressions on X between July 8 and October 1, according to the platform’s ad disclosure data.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Steve Ballmer: the tech billionaire asking if voters want ‘just the facts’
Former Microsoft boss seeks to build better democracy with dataWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Is it ‘desperate’ to use LinkedIn’s #OpenToWork button? Here’s what hiring experts really think.
The green banner helps let everyone in your professional network know that you’re looking for work. But does it help or harm a job search?Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
We may think we're done with COVID-19, but COVID-19 is not done with us
As we approach a new presidential administration and a new Congress, we cannot regard COVID-19 as one of several respiratory diseases that can be dealt with through a vaccination program and other ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Musk v Ambani: Billionaires battle over India's satellite internet
Musk's Starlink and Mukesh Ambani are preparing to face off in India’s satellite broadband market.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Democrats rip Musk as billionaire takes leading role in Trump campaign
Billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk is drawing attacks from top Democrats and concern from election watchdogs as he barnstorms for former President Trump in a crucial swing state. Over the past ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Are Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin Talking?
The billionaire has reportedly been in regular contact with the Russian president, heaping more scrutiny on the power and influence the entrepreneur wields over the U.S. government.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
Older voters came out in droves — but they were just as split as the rest of the country
Older voters have always been influential and dependable voters and that was no different this election season.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
‘They don’t think he’s talking about them’: Trump support rises with Latinos
Activists in swing Michigan county are alarmed by Hispanic voters backing Trump despite his anti-immigrant rhetoric . Dan Soza has seen the harsh realities of Donald Trump’s immigration policies ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Why Trump’s Chances Are Better Than They Look
For many undecided voters, the inflation issue isn’t going away.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21