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Utility in Britain Offers Free Electricity to Grow Clean Energy
A utility sends phone alerts when wind power is cheap. A builder sells “zero bill” houses. They’re among several experiments to redefine how people value electricity.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Tommy Robinson, U.K. Anti-immigrant Agitator, Jailed for Contempt of Court
The founder of the English Defence League was sentenced to 18 months for ignoring a court order to stop making false claims about a teenage Syrian refugee.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Polar bears are back in Britain. But should they really be living here?
In 2000, only one of these Arctic beasts was resident in the UK. Now there are 16. Is there any benefit to captivity for this climate-ravaged species?. A small boy calls out the sights as the train ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK
British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Britain's Labour Party Bets on Big Taxes, Borrowing to Boost Economy
The U.K.’s new government presented its plan to jolt the country out of years of moribund growth: more taxes and a bigger state.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds
Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
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 -
Who is Kemi Badenoch, the first Black woman to lead Britain's Conservative Party?
The first Black woman to lead a major U.K. political party, Kemi Badenoch is an upbeat and outspoken libertarian who thinks the British state is broken and she is the one to fix itWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
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Britain's foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy says reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the “transfer of cash” and reiterated his country’s position that leans toward focusing ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
U.K. Confirms New Cases of Clade Ib Type of Mpox
The authorities said the risk of a rapid spread remained low because the new cases had had household contact with the first infected person.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
More muddling through won’t deliver the growth Britain craves
The country needs a strategy that takes on its most obvious weaknessesWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Paul Stephenson, 87, Dies; Advanced Britain’s Civil Rights Movement
The bus boycott and one-man pub sit-in that he led in the mid-1960s helped pave the way for a law outlawing discrimination in public places.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection
Britain’s Queen Camilla is set to return to public duties after missing weekend events commemorating the nation’s war dead because she was recovering from a chest infectionEntertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection
Britain’s Queen Camilla is set to return to public duties after missing weekend events commemorating the nation’s war dead because she was recovering from a chest infectionWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Trump tariffs — and possible exemptions — could provide opportunities for Britain
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed trade tariffs could prove boon for the U.K., with analysts pointing to potential exemptions, economic upswings and the likely resumption of trade deal talks.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Harris and Trump offer new details about policies and strategy in dueling interviews
As the presidential race moves into its final weeks, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump have embarked on an interview blitz that has offered new details about their policy ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 16 -
Harris interview with Fox News showcases a change in strategy for Democrats with network
Vice President Kamala Harris has brought her campaign to a place many Democrats have long considered enemy territory — Fox News ChannelEntertainment - ABC News - October 16 -
Harris branches out while Trump preaches to the choir in divergent media strategies
While Vice President Kamala Harris branches out to Fox News and CNN, former President Donald Trump is mostly avoiding the mainstream media in the stretch run.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Get Offline: Marketing Strategies for Community Building in the AI Era
AI might mimic human interaction, but the real thing will always be irreplaceable.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Yahoo PGA DFS Picks: Shriners Children's Open Cash and GPP Strategy
Kurt Kitayama could be flying under the radar a bit, but Bryce Danielson believes he is worth adding to your lineups for this week's PGA DFS contests on Yahoo.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
A ‘New Day’? Justices Step Back, Slightly, From an Aggressive Climate Stance.
The Supreme Court’s decision to not temporarily block an E.P.A. rule this week signals ‘rising influence’ of Justice Barrett, one analyst said.World - The New York Times - October 18 -
A crisis-era mortgage strategy is making a comeback — and this time it’s bailing out buyers
Home buyers are turning to interest-free second mortgages to fund their down payments.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Republicans ramp up defensive strategy on abortion after midterm struggles
Republicans are kicking their defensive messaging on abortion into high gear, aiming to blunt Democrats’ attempts to paint them as extreme in the run-up to the election. In debates, GOP ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Harris faces questions about campaign strategy in final stretch
Democrats are hoping Vice President Harris can turn her campaign around amid perceptions — fueled by recent polling — that former President Trump has the momentum in the final stretch of the race. ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
3 Key Strategies to Sell More to the People Who Matter Most
If sales were easy, I suppose anyone could do it.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
American Airlines lifts 2024 profit forecast after sales strategy shift, posts third-quarter loss
American Airlines raised its profit forecast for the year as CEO Robert Isom said the company's sales strategy shift earlier this year is paying off.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Harris campaign co-chair on strategy heading into Election Day
Election Day is 12 days away. So what is Vice President Kamala Harris' strategy over the coming days? Mitch Landrieu, co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign, joins "America Decides" to discuss.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Microsoft bets on latest ‘Call of Duty’ to power up video games strategy
Tech giant hopes ‘Black Ops 6’ will boost Game Pass subscription service as Xbox sales declineBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
There's still time to reduce your 2024 tax bill with these strategies
There’s still time to lower your taxes or boost your refund for 2024, financial experts say. Here are some strategies to consider before year-end.Business - CNBC - October 28
