Canada Inflation Cools to More Than Three Year Low of 2.5%

Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut

The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Teen tobacco use falls to 25-year-low, CDC reports

American teen tobacco use has fallen to a 25-year-low, according to new data analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

BP's Profit Hits Four-Year Low on Commodity Market Weakness

BP’s profit tumbled in the third quarter, although less than expected, as weak oil prices and refining margins continue to weigh on the energy sector.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Employee Happiness Is Bouncing Back After a 4-Year Low

Employees haven’t been feeling optimistic lately, but their hopes seem to be rising in the year’s second half, according to a new report.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Turtle Beach's Modular Xbox Wireless Controller Looks Cool And Is Cheaper Than Expected

Turtle Beach is releasing a modular wireless Xbox controller called the Stealth Pivot that launches November 26, and preorders are available now at Amazon. Compared to Turtle Beach's Stealth ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

19-year-old woman found dead in oven in Canada Walmart

A Canadian Walmart store was closed for a third day Tuesday as police investigated the death of a woman whose body was found inside an oven.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30-year home mortgage

Being able to lock in a predictable payment for decades isn’t just a financial tool; it protects families from economic uncertainty.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Will the Polls in 2024 Be More Accurate Than in 2016 and 2020?

Can you trust the polls this year? Kaleigh Rogers, a polling reporter at The New York Times, describes how pollsters have tried to fix past mistakes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

This Watch Line Says It’s More a ‘Gathering’ Than a Brand

‘We’re just friends having fun, doing something that we would like for ourselves,’ one Kollokium founder said.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

More than 60 die in Spanish floods

Worst European flooding since 2021 raises questions about how residents were alerted to forecasts of intense rain

World - Financial Times - October 30

Canadiens Worth More Than A Pretty Penny

Sportico has released its NHL franchises valuations and the Montreal Canadiens are on the podium.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Campaign 2024: 100 days is more than enough

The 2024 presidential campaign was a brief and refreshing change from the usual two-year campaigns, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris only campaigning for 107 days, and proving that shorter ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump’s transition is far more organized than 2016

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Dean Phillips: Trump 'more than a passing fad'

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) argued that President-elect Trump is “more than a passing fad” who has become a “historical” political figure and created a movement that Democrats did not see coming. ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

Will the polls be more accurate this election year?

Major poll providers across the country are tweaking their methods to ensure better accuracy ahead of the 2024 general election, after former President Trump's surprise win in 2016, and President ...

Politics - NBC News - October 20

FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers

The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.

Economists expect higher inflation, deficits, interest rates under Trump than Harris: Poll

Economists expect higher inflation, national deficits and interest rates under former President Trump’s proposed agenda than under policies proposed by Vice President Harris, a new survey by The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Russia's central bank raises key rate to 21% to rein in higher-than-forecast inflation

Russia's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21%, citing higher-than-forecast consumer price increases.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over the next three years

Walgreens said Tuesday it plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years as it seeks to further downsize its footprint amid flagging sales and changing consumer behavior.

Walgreens to close approximately 1,200 stores over three years

Pharmacy giant Walgreens announced its plan to close around 1,200 stores over the next three years as retail sales decline. Walgreens has also been dealing with other challenges, including rising ...

Three held on suspicion of murder of one-year-old girl in Northern Ireland

Police treating death of 23-month-old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa in Dungannon on Sunday as murder. Detectives in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation after the death of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Sewage illegally dumped into Windermere over three years, BBC finds

United Utilities failed to report 100 million litres of illegal discharges, analysis of its data shows.

Moody, Warriors agree to three-year, $39M extension, per agent

Fourth-year guard Moses Moody will be staying with the Golden State Warriors for the next few years.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

English councils forecast £9.3bn deficit in three years, analysis shows

Bennett Institute research underlines scale of strains social care placing on local government financing

Business - Financial Times - October 25

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