Global economy ‘turning a corner,’ says OECD; Boeing workers ‘not interested’ in 30% pay rise – business live
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Funds are cutting aid for women seeking abortions as costs rise
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Financial Times - Business
OECD boosts Reeves with call to rewrite ‘short-termist’ fiscal rules
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Harris and Trump focus on the economy as presidential campaign heats up
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Death toll from a coal mine explosion in Iran rises to 50
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Google files Brussels complaint against Microsoft cloud business
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Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: War won't 'solve the problem,' Blinken says
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Meta Turns to Awkwafina, John Cena to Draw Users to AI
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The Hill - Politics
Republicans and Democrats are living in 2 different Americas
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Financial Times - Business
Keir Starmer loses winter fuel vote in Labour conference backlash
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The Guardian - World
Global economy ‘turning a corner,’ says OECD; Boeing workers ‘not interested’ in 30% pay rise – business live
Paris-based think tank upgrades UK’s growth forecast for this year. UK economy to grow faster than Japan, Italy and Germany this year, says OECD Back to Rightmove’s rejection of the third ...1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
Consumer rebound could delay BoE rate cuts, warns policymaker
Megan Greene says understanding reasons for current sluggish spending will be ‘crucial’ to monetary policy outlook1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump social-media stock ‘DJT’ rises as insiders hold on to their shares
Trump Media & Technology Group Inc.’s stock was up nearly 7% in premarket trading on Wednesday as a two-day deadline passed with no fresh filings from insiders selling stock.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
New class of opioids that may be more potent than fentanyl emerges globally
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MarketWatch - Business
A wave of retail investor cash may hit the stock market when interest rates reach this level
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'Saturday Night Live' is turning 50. What's your favorite sketch?
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The Hill - Politics
Harris, Trump fight for crypto voters as industry rises in Washington
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The Hill - Politics
Coins, jewelry, crypto: Trumps tout family business ventures as election nears
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MarketWatch - Business
OECD forecasts U.S. economy to slow down next year
The U.S. economy will slow down next year but steer clear of a recession as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, a world body forecasted on Wednesday.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Justin Trudeau’s Party Faces Confidence Vote as Canada Turns on Its Leader
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
How to Turn Your Yard Into a Wildflower Meadow Without Offending the Neighbors
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CBS News - Top stories
ETS Drives Global Progress by Advancing Lifelong Learning and Workforce Readiness
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The Guardian - World
‘As long as it takes’: on the frontline of the Boeing strike, workers brace for a long battle
Union members picketing in Renton, Washington, say they won’t accept low pay offers nearly two weeks into strike. Workers have manned a picket line outside Boeing ’s airplane factory in Renton, ...4 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
OECD presses governments on fiscal discipline, ‘but not austerity’
Paris-based organisation says big economies have ‘turned a corner’ on inflation and need to consolidate budgets4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Harris to unveil new manufacturing plans in 'pragmatic' pitch to business community
Vice President Kamala Harris has begun to catch up to Donald Trump's polling lead on the economy, especially in the weeks since their ABC News debate.4 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Mark Cuban Tears Into Trump's Credit Card Plan, Which Some Say Could Hurt Small Businesses
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NBC News - Top stories
Activists protest U.S. support for Israel as risks rise of wider Middle East war
WASHINGTON — Protesters in some U.S. cities demonstrated on Tuesday against American military support for Israel as risks have risen of a full-fledged conflict in the Middle East, with anti-war ...4 hours ago - Israel -
Financial Times - Business
PwC average UK partner pay falls to £862,000 as sales growth slows
Mounting costs dent profits at Big Four accounting firm6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Healthier rice variety could counter rise in diabetes, Philippine scientists say
Researchers develop grain with lower glycaemic index and more protein that ‘could have big impact in Asia and Africa’. Scientists in the Philippines have created a new variety of rice that could ...7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
One in three children is short-sighted, global study suggests
There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say.11 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Australian IPO market slumps to lowest since global financial crisis
Number of companies going public has been hit by weaker economic outlook12 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal plot move for Juventus striker Vlahovic
Serbia international Dusan Vlahovic is now at the top of Arsena's list of targets. Transfer Talk has the latest.12 hours ago