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Damage from Thames Water debacle extends to the wider economy
Investors, as well as consumers, need regulators with teeth to ensure fair competition and rulesFinancial Times - 14h -
Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator
Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Thames Water wins approval for controversial £3bn creditor loan
Judges rule deal can go ahead with only a small change to releases freeing directors from future litigationFinancial Times - 4d -
Thames Water set for crucial court ruling
If it does collapse, who will pay and how much?BBC News - 5d -
Thames Water's £3bn rescue deal cleared by court
The funding allows the company to continue operating and attempt to restructure its massive debt pile.BBC News - 4d -
Pimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loan
Bond group records windfall on lifeline for UK utility even before deal is finalisedFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Regulator accused of letting hedge funds control Thames Water
Allegation comes as utility waits for Court of Appeal decision over £3bn emergency loanFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Thames Water’s 6 bidders include Stonepeak and distressed specialist FitzWalter
Potential investors are ‘hanging round the hoop’ with four parties said to be most committed to the processFinancial Times - 2d -
Trader Joe's customers warned about Gerolsteiner sparkling water bottles
Trader Joe's says some bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water may be cracked or damaged and should be discarded carefully.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Social Security Employees Warn of Damage From DOGE
Current and former employees, both Republican and Democratic, are raising alarms about the damage cost-cutting efforts could do to the agency’s ability to serve the public.The New York Times - 3d -
‘All the birds returned’: How a Chinese project led the way in water and soil conservation
The Loess plateau was the most eroded place on Earth until China took action and reversed decades of damage from grazing and farming. It was one of China’s most ambitious environmental endeavours ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Thames Water had feared it might be left with just £39mn cash by month-end
UK’s largest utility is facing a cash crunch weighed down by nearly £20bn in debtFinancial Times - 13h -
US energy secretary criticises climate policy for damaging UK economy
Chris Wright says ‘once mighty’ British steel and chemicals industries have been displaced to AsiaFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Disturbed Concert’s Pyrotechnics Damage Chicago Bulls’ Championship Banners
Banners from NBA team's Michael Jordan reign suffer "minor damage" during metal band's United Center concert, won't be on display for remainder of seasonYahoo Sports - 6d -
Chicago Bulls championship banners damaged during Disturbed concert, removed from United Center rafters
All six of the team's title banners were damaged by extreme heat during a recent concertCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
March Madness 2025: Louisville fan removed from arena after throwing water bottle onto court during loss to Creighton
Creighton coach Greg McDermott said he "felt a splash" from the water bottle when it landed in front of their bench.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy
Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.BBC News - 2d -
Report: Fan removed from Louisville-Creighton game at Rupp Arena after throwing water bottle
A Louisville fan reportedly threw an open water bottle onto the court after head coach Pat Kelsey drew a technical foul during the game.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
LSU baseball takes SEC road opener from Texas, extends winning streak to 17 games
LSU baseball extended its winning streak once again, this time taking the series opener on the road against SEC opponent Texas.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Trump’s trade war will damage global growth, OECD warns
Forecasts downgraded for a dozen G20 economies and alarm sounded on ‘ratcheting up’ of trade barriersFinancial Times - 4d -
United Center removes the Bulls' championship banners after they were damaged during a concert
The Chicago Bulls' six NBA championship banners have been removed from the United Center rafters after they were damaged during a concert. According to a United Center statement, the banners ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Hong Kong’s best views? From the water
Set sail on a ferry, junk or yacht for some of HK’s most spectacular sightsFinancial Times - 4d -
Republicans worry Trump's tariffs could harm economy
Republican lawmakers are growing alarmed over signs that President Trump’s expanding trade war is hurting the economy, something they’re hearing from constituents at home who are struggling to ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Schumer on voting for funding bill: Trump, Musk 'damage' could be 'much worse' under shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a Sunday podcast episode that “damage” from President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk could be “much worse” under a government shutdown. ...The Hill - 5d -
US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank
Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy
Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced nearly three dozen deregulatory moves that he said would spur the U.S. economy by rolling back rules that have ...ABC News - Mar. 12 -
US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating
Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nations. The Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement ...The Guardian - Mar. 7 -
White House Seeks to Contain Damage From Personal Data in Kennedy Files
Social Security numbers, including for some people still living, were included in the 64,000 pages of documents that the Trump administration released this week.The New York Times - 1d -
How the SailGP Championship Is Like Formula 1 on Water
From towering catamarans racing at 60 M.P.H. to $12.8 million in prize money, here’s everything to know about the global competition.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
How a glass of recycled sewage helps on water shortages
From Nasa to Namibia, treated wastewater is a cheap and effective answer to scarcity, but the idea may be hard to swallowFinancial Times - 1d -
Scenes From Eight States Battered by Weekend Storms
A survey of the damage from a cross-country storm system that tore through the South and Midwest over the weekend.The New York Times - 4d -
Rachel Reeves: turning a weak economy into a strong hand
Chancellor wins plaudits from Tories for tough spending decisions but cabinet colleagues grow uneasyFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets slump as Trump dismisses economic fears
Aiming to boost the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is firing off a salvo of policies and causing collateral damage within the country’s own borders.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s regulatory rollbacks are bad for the environment and the economy
Longer lifespans free from pollution and natural disasters do not stand in the way of progress, they are the definition of progress. Americans can still come together to work for a future that is ...The Hill - 1d -
Texas defensive end receives offer from Nebraska
Nebraska football extended an offer to class of 2027 defensive end DeMarco Jenkins on Wednesday. He made the announcement on social media.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Bulls' championship banners out for season after pyrotechnic damage from Disturbed concert
Imagine someone explaining this to Michael Jordan.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Stephen Curry suffered pelvic contusion from fall, no structural damage, he is out Saturday vs. Hawks
It looked like it could have been worse when it happened.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Jury awards LA man $50 million from Starbucks case due to lifelong injuries from spilled tea
The scalding hot tea spilled into Michael Garcia's lap during a drive-thru handoff in 2023, leaving him with permanent damage to his genitals from the severe burns.CBS News - 6d -
Virginia extends team lead at NCAA swimming and diving championships with titles from Walsh sisters
Gretchen Walsh and Alex Walsh each won an individual title, and the sisters helped Virginia dominate the 400-yard medley relay on Friday night in the NCAA women’s swimming and diving ...Yahoo Sports - 1h
