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Boeing’s Strike Is Over. What’s Next for the Company?
The aerospace manufacturer and its new chief executive face a daunting to-do list, including improving quality and increasing production of its commercial planes.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Over 3 decades, The Hill has changed the conversation
The Hill has become a respected news source in Washington, D.C. due to its fair reporting, talented journalists, and strong leadership, resulting in a significant increase in its audience and ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Democrats knock McDonald’s over price increases
A group of Democratic senators knocked McDonald’s over its price increases and its “dominant market position” as the largest fast-food chain across the country. In a letter sent to McDonald’s ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Sanders ignites Democratic battle over election loss
Democrats are pointing fingers and scrambling for answers over what went wrong with their message on the economy after a resounding loss by Vice President Harris to President-elect Trump that saw ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
‘You don’t want to waste time on climate change’: TV weather’s big problem with the environmental crisis
Lack of time, difficulties with scientific rigour, an uninterested public … television meteorologists open up about why they’re so quiet about the reasons for extreme conditions. Why do TV and ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Leonardo DiCaprio backs Harris, says Trump 'continues to deny the facts' about climate change
Leonardo DiCaprio says he's voting for Vice President Harris in the White House race because "we need a bold step forward to save our economy, our planet and ourselves," while former President ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Climate-change risks have some retirees asking: Is anywhere safe to retire now?
Natural disasters “really should be” factoring in to retirement planning.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
‘You can’t shoot climate change’: Richard Seymour on how far right exploits environmental crisis
In his latest book, Disaster Nationalism, the Marxist thinker explores how extremist movements around the world seek to blame fictional enemies for real disasters. Like a lot of people, Richard ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says
A study by the Asian Development Bank shows that countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other regions and they are not spending enough to limit the damage and adapt ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’
At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Link between deadly weather events and manmade climate change found in new research
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
What Will Trade, Migrants, Climate Change, and EVs Look Like Under Trump 2.0?
Here’s a review of policy plans and campaign promises central to the new president’s second-term agenda.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Climate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study
Climate change-induced warming is drying out the American West by not only reducing precipitation, but also by accelerating evaporation — even amid adequate rainfall, a new study has found. ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
China Confronts Europe Over Climate-Based Trade Restrictions
Days ahead of the U.N.’s global negotiations on climate change, China and other developing countries said trade restrictions should be part of the talks.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
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 -
Apple sales rise 6%, company seeing early iPhone 16 demand
Apple reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
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'Swicy' items take over restaurant menus as Gen Z seeks heat
Nearly a tenth of U.S. restaurants have "sweet and spicy" menu items, according to Datassential.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
'Swicy' items take over restaurant menus as Gen Z seeks heat
The hottest food and drink trend this year isn’t just spicy — it’s also sweet.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Pennsylvania college students seek to put voter participation over party
In both presidential elections and midterms since the 1960s, voter turnout among 18 to 24-year-olds has been far below any other age group.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Putin presides over BRICS summit seeking to expand Russia's clout
Russian President Vladimir Putin has presided over a closing session of a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, hailing its role as a counterbalance to the WestWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Mexico’s Supreme Court seeks compromise in clash over elected judges
Justice Juan Luis González Alcántara tells Financial Times he has issued draft opinion in bid to head off constitutional crisisWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Trump promised no taxes on Social Security benefits. It's too soon to plan on that change, experts say
Even with Trump win and a Republican majority, plans to nix taxes on Social Security benefits may still face hurdles.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Tax changes in budget last straw for UK farmers after ‘years of being squeezed’
Farmers’ union to bring 1,800 members to Westminster in protest, but some say mega-rich landowners are the problem. In the next few weeks tractors full of angry farmers could roll through the ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Drug companies that violate law would fund medical research under new Democratic legislation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) have introduced legislation that would require pharmaceutical companies that have entered settlement agreements over violating ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Haley: Election should be wake-up call for 'woke' companies, government, Democrats and Republicans
Former Republican White House candidate Nikki Haley argued the results of this week's election — in which her former primary rival, President-elect Trump, defeated Vice President Harris — should be ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Boba tea company apologises over Canada Dragons' Den row
Marvel actor Simu Liu accused Canadian entrepreneurs of culturally appropriating the Taiwanese drink.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
The Deciders: Nevada workers skeptical over Harris and Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ promise
NBC News Correspondent Steve Patterson joins Meet the Press NOW to report on how Nevada’s service and hospitality workers are reacting to Vice President Harris and former President Trump both ...Politics - NBC News - October 17 -
Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
The Papers: Reeves' plan for 'freeze on tax thresholds' and 'Cheryl's heartache' over Liam
Rachel Reeves could freeze the income tax threshold from 2028, according to several papers, while others splash on the aftermath of Liam Payne's death.Top stories - BBC News - October 19