Canadian pension fund CDPQ snaps up stake in UK hydropower company
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MarketWatch - Business
This Social Security-style pension plan did everything right but still missed its benchmark
Even this top-performing pension plan has found it hard to beat low-fee passive investments.3 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Canadian detained by China says he experienced psychological torture
Michael Kovrig, a Canadian man detained by China for more than 1,000 days, said the treatment he received amounted to psychological torture.2 hours ago - China -
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The Guardian - World
Where does the UK’s fast fashion end up? I found out on a beach clean in Ghana
There are enough garments in the world to dress the next six generations. Yet the number of clothes being produced in the global north is soaring – and poisoning poorer countries. This is how the ...3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Canadian pension fund CDPQ snaps up stake in UK hydropower company
First Hydro deal shows growing investor appetite for assets set to play bigger role in British energy4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Michael Kovrig: detention by China amounted to psychological torture, Canadian says
Former diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was taken into custody in December 2018, says he spent months in solitary confinement and was interrogated daily. A former Canadian diplomat detained by China ...11 hours ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
What's in the latest government funding bill?
Congressional leaders have agreed on a short-term spending deal to keep the federal government open for nearly three months. Lawmakers are facing an Oct. 1 deadline to get the new bill passed to ...12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Company behind global IT outage to face questions in US
Cancer delays, holidays ruined, businesses out of pocket - the CrowdStrike outage examined.13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
California Sues Exxon Over Plastics Pollution and Recycling ‘Myth’
The lawsuit, seeking ‘multiple billions of dollars,’ opens a new front in the legal battles with oil and gas companies over climate and environmental issues.16 hours ago - California -
The New York Times - Business
Women Entrepreneurs Are Hitting a Funding Wall
For women starting new businesses, early funding from venture capital firms led by other women is vital. But few are large enough to lead subsequent rounds of financing.16 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Olaf Scholz says Germany opposes a Commerzbank takeover
Italian lender raised its stake in German rival from about 9 per cent to 21 per cent through derivatives20 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Boise State returns to rankings 3 years after 19-season streak was snapped
For two decades, Boise State has been the most reliably sucessful program outside major college football’s power conferences20 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Six English water companies accused of overcharging customers by up to £1.5bn
Groups allegedly under-reported the scale of their sewage pollution20 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
UniCredit boosts its stake in Commerzbank, applies to own up to 29.9% of the German bank
UniCredit announced it had increased its stake in German lender Commerzbank to 21% and submitted a request to boost the holding to up to 29.9%.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
UniCredit reaches deal to boost Commerzbank stake
UniCredit on Monday said it’s reached an agreement to further increase its stake in Commerzbank as the German government increasingly attempts to ward off an Italian acquisition of its number-two ...Yesterday -
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House to take up new funding bill as some Republicans fear a 'galactically stupid' shutdown
The House plans to vote this week on a three-month funding bill to avoid a government shutdown — without an election provision Donald Trump had demanded.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Inflation-proofing pensions is no mean feat
A balanced portfolio has the best chance of preserving the long-term value of pension savings against price rise shocksYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Tomorrow’s pensioners face up to working — and saving — for longer
Despite opposition, governments are forcing through changes to make pension systems sustainableYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK pension fund Nest agrees tie-up to invest up to £1bn in build-to-rent
State-backed scheme joins forces with insurer L&G and Dutch fund manager PGGM to build and manage rental propertiesYesterday - United Kingdom -
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Speaker Mike Johnson sets up vote to fund government, warns shutdown would be ‘political malpractice’
Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will vote this week on a three-month stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government open through Dec. 20.Yesterday -
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The stakes behind Ukraine's surprise attack inside Russian territory
Zelenskyy is gambling that his surprise attack into Russia can convince Putin to negotiate an end to the 2½-year-old war which has produced an estimated one million casualties. But Putin continues ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Murdoch family drama plays out in court with fate of Fox News at stake
Rupert Murdoch, 93, wants eldest son Lachlan to run his empire after his death – but his other children want their say. A 113-year-old courthouse with a towering copper dome near the banks of the ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Middle Eastern funds are plowing billions of dollars into hottest AI start-ups
Oil-rich nations are turning from oil to artificial intelligence to diversify their economies.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK traders set up own ‘inspection points’ for EU goods to tackle Brexit chaos
Businesses sign up to ‘trusted trader’ scheme to cut costs and ease trade friction2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
UK non-doms size up European tax breaks in hunt for fiscal advantage
From Portugal to Greece and Monaco to Switzerland, advisers are inundated with residency inquiries from wealthy people2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
Canadian Doctors Group Apologizes for Health Harms to Indigenous People
Indigenous patients faced abuse, experimental treatments and other harms in Canada’s health system, which still has disparities.3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK to resurrect ‘industrial strategy’ in bid for global funds, says Reynolds
Business secretary is ‘sick’ of France and Spain attracting investment that could come to Britain3 days ago - United Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
Boeing’s defense chief is leaving, company says
Boeing Co. said that Ted Colbert — its head of defense, space and security — would leave the company on Friday, as the beleaguered aviation giant’s new chief executive aims for big changes ...3 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Head of Boeing Defense, Space and Security leaving company
Ted Colbert, the president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, will be leaving the beleaguered company, Boeing announced Friday.3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
This Genomics Company Says It's Considering Acquiring 23andMe
The board of Anne Wojcicki's genetic-testing company resigned earlier this week. This founder thinks he has a plan to save the company.3 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Jets' Aaron Rodgers falls just short of snapping this 25-game passing drought despite big home debut on 'TNF'
Regardless, Jets fans should be thrilled by Rodgers' performance thus far3 days ago - NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
Reform UK’s Trump-style rally fires up new members
The conference is a chance for the party's new MPs and members to get to know each other.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: Burning Canadian bridge collapses into river
Footage shows the 88-year-old Red Bridge in Kamloops, British Columbia, engulfed in flames.3 days ago -
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Financial Times - World
Israel’s pager attack has raised the stakes in the Middle East
For Hizbollah the strike is a humiliation, while some Israelis see it as a prelude to a wider offensive in Lebanon4 days ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...4 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Smartmatic's defamation lawsuit against Newsmax is headed to trial. What's at stake?
A defamation suit over Newsmax's coverage of former President Trump's lies about election fraud could be a major blow to the network.4 days ago