Fathers more likely than mothers to work from home, UK data shows

Office for National Statistics analysis finds parents more likely to follow hybrid pattern

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing

David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.

Councillors to be allowed to work from home

The deputy prime minister says it will allow people from “all walks of life” to become councillors.

Tesla jumps nearly 15% as Trump-backer Musk seen benefiting from White House win

Shares of Tesla surged on Wednesday after NBC News projected Donald Trump to win the election and investors bet a victory would benefit CEO Elon Musk.

Business - CNBC - November 6

A daughter is plagued by her mother’s unsolved death while her father maintains his innocence from jail

Karen Swift, a 44-year-old mother of four, vanished Oct. 30, 2011, after picking her daughter Ashley up early from a sleepover and falling asleep with her at their home.

CNN polling guru says battleground state sweep ‘more likely than not’

CNN polling guru Harry Enten said he believes a sweep of the main battleground states in the presidential election is “more likely than not,” even as polls show all seven of the big swing states ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Why women CEOs are 45% more likely to get fired than men

CVS’s Karen Lynch was just ousted. A look at the state of women CEOs today.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Bath & Body Works Pulls Klan-Like Candle Packaging From Shelves

The design for the wrapper of the retailer’s ‘Snowed In’ candle drew criticism from some customers, who saw an echo of Ku Klux Klan hoods.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%

First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this year

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Green levies on UK electricity bills set to climb by more than a fifth

Increase driven by rising costs of keeping power stations on stand-by for when renewables produce less

Business - Financial Times - November 1

UK pays more than EU for gas as winter looms

High transmission costs and global shortage of LNG push gap over European prices to widest since late 2021

World - Financial Times - November 5

Challenged universities need more than UK’s tuition fee thaw

Most vulnerable are lower-tier institutions that rely on international students hit by recent visa changes

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

4+ hours of screen time linked to more anxiety, depression in teens, data shows

Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.

Patriots demand more work, better professionalism from players in team meeting

Can the Patriots' offense get on the same page? Phil Perry details a team meeting in New England with a focus on a better day-to-day approach.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Home Depot, Disney and new CPI data

CNBC's Jim Cramer also highlighted earnings from Shopify, Spotify, Tyson Foods, Cisco and Alibaba next week.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Micah Parsons feels worse for Cowboys veterans than embattled Mike McCarthy: They 'put in more time and work'

Parsons: 'Those are the kind of guys I have so much sympathy and hurt for'

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Vinicius Junior's brilliance for Real Madrid likely earns more than win over Dortmund with Ballon d'Or looming

The Brazilian was at his best on Tuesday in the Champions League

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Ukraine's drone teams are operating more like tech startups than military units

World - Yahoo News - November 4

More than 1,000 mariachis belt out classics like 'Cielito Lindo' in a Mexico City plaza

More than a 1,000 mariachis have gathered in Mexico City’s main plaza, strumming guitars and singing classics like “Cielito Lindo” to end a mariachi congress celebrating the musical form

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

More than 1,000 mariachis belt out classics like 'Cielito Lindo' in a Mexico City plaza

More than a 1,000 mariachis have gathered in Mexico City’s main plaza, strumming guitars and singing classics like “Cielito Lindo” to end a mariachi congress celebrating the musical form

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

More than 50 people rescued from Channel, says French coastguard

Several bodies pulled from sea after boat got into difficulty off coast of Audresselles on Monday night. More than 50 people have been rescued after attempting to cross the Channel and the bodies ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

More than meatballs: Ikea opens its first UK standalone restaurant in London

Diners hail ‘great price’ of dishes at Swedish furniture chain’s food outlet next door to its Hammersmith store. Its meatballs are as famous as its flatpack furniture, with a meal in one of its ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

FirstFT: Trump edges ahead of Harris in FT-Michigan Ross poll on economy

Also in today’s newsletter, Boeing machinists reject company pay offer and Tesla’s turnaround

World - Financial Times - October 24

Oil Interests Gave More Than $75 Million to Trump PACs, New Analysis Shows

Oil moguls are big donors to Donald Trump. But so are engineering firms, hedge fund managers, shipbuilders and others that profit from fossil fuels.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Rafael Leao's display vs. Real Madrid shows why AC Milan need him now more than ever

The Portuguese winger finally had a strong game against the Spanish giants

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

My mother-in-law stole $25,000 from my husband’s emergency fund. We donated to charity rather than give her a birthday gift — and she cried foul.

“As his power of attorney, she had access to his emergency fund.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

‘I have the father-in-law from hell’: He stole my late husband’s savings — and took ownership of our home. What can I do?

“Law enforcement says they can’t prove that he forged signatures, so no charges can be filed.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

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