Britain Is the First Major Economy to Stop Using Coal. It’s a Risky Experiment.
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No negotiations scheduled as major port strike looms
Thousands of dockworkers at 14 different ports from Texas to Massachusetts are set to go on strike at midnight. Negotiations between the unions representing the dockworkers and a shipping industry ...11 minutes ago -
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Simeone lashes out at fans stopping Madrid derby
The Madrid derby was suspended midway through the second half on Sunday, after Atlético fans behind one of the goals at the Metropolitano repeatedly threw objects onto the pitch.39 minutes ago -
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Delhi Capitals owner buys majority stake in Hampshire CCC for £120m
Historic deal creates first foreign-owned cricket county Hampshire group chair welcomes ‘exciting opportunities’ The Indian multinational behind the Indian Premier League’s Delhi Capitals has ...50 minutes ago -
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Major CVS shareholder plans activist push, will meet with management, sources say
Glenview Capital is expected to meet with CVS management on Monday to discuss its plans for value creation at the struggling business.1 hour ago -
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The US can leave Iraq. Really.
Iraqi leaders have been calling on the United States to withdraw for years.2 hours ago -
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Is Harris vs Trump impacting the economy?
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AT&T exits entertainment industry with a $7.6 billion sale of its majority stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG
AT&T exits entertainment industry with a $7.6 billion sale of its majority stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG2 hours ago -
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Check fraud is booming. Fidelity and major banks are playing defense. Here’s what you should know.
Fidelity recently reduced its mobile-deposit limit to $1,000 from $100,000 for certain customers after a number of check scams.2 hours ago -
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Landmark moment as UK closes last coal power station
The UK's last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is due to end operations on Monday.3 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Careful not to stifle innovation, Newsom hesitates on major tech bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he seeks to balance his desire to preserve California's role as the vanguard of technology against his job to shield society from potential harm, particularly around rapidly ...3 hours ago -
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China property stocks rally after major cities ease homebuying restrictions
Shares of Chinese property developers rallied on Monday, fueled by easing homebuying measures, following authorities' blitz of policy stimulus last week.3 hours ago - China -
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Ireland stun world champions New Zealand in major WXV1 shock
Ireland beat Black Ferns 29-27 in Vancouver Erin King’s last-gasp converted try secures shock result Ireland’s women produced an upset as they stunned world champions New Zealand 29-27 in their ...4 hours ago - New Zealand -
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UK economy grew less than thought in spring
The downward revision in growth between April and June comes ahead of next month's Budget.4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Britain Is the First Major Economy to Stop Using Coal. It’s a Risky Experiment.
Few in Britain will mourn the passing of coal, but it’s hard not to feel a little nervous about what, at its heart, is an experiment, one fraught with danger.7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Here’s why Japan’s stocks are plunging after Shigeru Ishiba’s win
Shigeru Ishida had beaten Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi in the final round of the Liberal Democratic Party election on Friday.7 hours ago - Japan -
World - Financial Times
The key to India’s economy? Making women safer
Amid protests about pervasive violence, economists say women play far too small a role in the country’s workforce9 hours ago -
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China's factory activity contracts less than expected in September — but shrinks for a fifth straight month
The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index came in at 49.8, slightly beating the 49.5 expected among economists polled by Reuters.9 hours ago - China -
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2024 NFL Week 4 winners and losers: Vikings, 49ers look formidable as Eagles, Jets take major hits
Which coaches, players and teams made the most noise?13 hours ago - NFL -
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Economy could be the deciding factor in who wins the White House
Voter feelings about the economy could be the deciding factor in who wins the White House in November. NBC News' Hallie Jackson traveled to eastern North Carolina to ask voters there how they feel ...14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
End of an era as Britain’s last coal-fired power plant shuts down
UK’s 142-year history of coal-fired electricity ends as turbines at Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant in Nottinghamshire stop for good. Britain’s only remaining coal power plant at Ratcliffe-on-Soar in ...14 hours ago -
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Witnesses report first Israeli airstrike in central Beirut in nearly a year of conflict, near major transportation hub
Witnesses report first Israeli airstrike in central Beirut in nearly a year of conflict, near major transportation hub15 hours ago - Israel -
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No comeback this time as Bears' defense stops Rams' momentum
The Rams kept having to settle for field goals against the Bears defense, and that allowed Chicago to hold on for a 24-18 victory in the Windy City.17 hours ago -
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Mark Cuban warns Elon Musk: Trump’s ‘loyalty is only to himself'
Mark Cuban is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, while Elon Musk has endorsed ex-President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech
Rishi Sunak makes a farewell speech as Tory leader to hall packed with cheering party members.19 hours ago -
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Why it's time to take warnings about using public Wi-Fi, in places like airports, seriously
Internet 'evil twins' are stalking airport Wi-Fi connections and the cybercriminals behind the rising attacks are rarely caught.23 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Can you stop the inflow of campaign fliers to your mailbox?
A trip to the mailbox may leave you with a handful of campaign fliers. Can you do anything about them?23 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Op-ed: Your kids need a Roth IRA. It's the 'golden egg' savings vehicle for young people
Establishing a Roth IRA for kids can set them on the path to financial security. By starting early, they can take advantage of the benefits of tax-free growth.23 hours ago -
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Contenders to lead Britain's defeated Conservatives woo members at a key party conference
Members of Britain’s defeated and divided Conservative Party are gathering for their annual conferenceYesterday -
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I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 food I must have in my kitchen
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her top kitchen must-have.Yesterday -
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Britain’s prehistoric attitude to drugs isn’t working. Why not learn from Texas? | Simon Jenkins
Cherrypicking what has worked from decriminalisation abroad is far preferable to building more prisons for drug offenders . What can a German do but a Briton cannot? What can a New Yorker, a ...Yesterday -
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Harris closes gap with Trump on economy
Vice President Harris is gaining steam with voters on the economy, just as the economy itself is showing new signs of its strength. The economy is the top issue for voters, according to many ...Yesterday - Donald Trump