British food firms lobbied to defer £1.7bn plastic packaging tax, documents reveal
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World - The Guardian
Not just desperate but cruel! Making a British Cheers is the stupidest TV idea yet
Cheers was a ratings powerhouse, a stone-cold classic – and British pubs are infinitely more depressing than American bars. This idea is doomed to fail … isn’t it? . Remember last week, when you ...2 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
CAC 40 Slips On French Government Proposal to Raise Taxes on Big Companies
France’s CAC 40 index was down 1.1% in early morning trading on the news of a government plan to raise taxes on large companies, share buybacks and individuals on high incomes.2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
In Japan’s Countryside, Century-Old Firms Learn to Embrace Foreign Workers
Japan’s regional economies are facing severe labor shortages. Their survival depends on their ability to persuade foreign workers to stay.2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Maui officials reveal the cause of deadly Lahaina wildfire
A report from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found that broken power lines caused the deadly August 2023 wildfire in Maui.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
California’s $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Is a Win-Win-Win, Research Says
A study by UC Berkeley economists says the state’s mandated hourly minimum pay hike increased worker income, but left employment and menu price levels largely unchanged.3 days ago - California -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
‘Love Is Blind’: Body Language Expert Offers Clues for Season 7
As Season 7 begins, an expert says figuring out a participant’s motivation is both an art and a science.3 days ago -
Tech - The New York Times
CRV, a Venture Capital Firm, Will Return Money to Investors
CRV, based in Silicon Valley, plans to return to investors $275 million because the market for mature start-ups has soured.3 days ago -
Tech - The New York Times
Hurricanes and Wildfires Are Taxing Utilities. Can A.I. Help?
From hurricanes to wildfires, a new generation of technologies could help utilities better plan for the risk of extreme weather to their electric grid.4 days ago