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 - 4 hours ago

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Toddler's backyard snakebite bills totaled more than $250,000

After 2-year-old Brigland Pfeffer was bitten by a rattlesnake, a California hospital saved his life by administering antivenom. Then the bills came.

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.

Rocket Lab stock climbs more than 6% after KeyBanc raises price target

Shares of Rocket Lab USA Inc. are up 6.1% Thursday after KeyBanc Capital Markets raised its price target for the space-launch company.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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

‘More important than going to the moon’: Bill Nighy, James Norton and Thomasin McKenzie on their film about the birth of IVF

Accused of ‘playing God’, a trio of British medics persevered – and changed the lives of millions worldwide. The makers and stars of Joy explain why there were ‘many tears’ during filming. ‘It’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

France and Germany attack UK plan to levy VAT on international school fees

Proposal to impose value added tax in the Budget risks damaging diplomatic ties, ambassadors say

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

What the UK Budget means for green growth

Government’s fiscal statement spooked bond market but cheered green groups

World - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

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 - 8 hours ago

Record-setting teen climber says Sherpas should be leading climbs

A Sherpa teenager who’s won mountaineering celebrity as the youngest person ever to summit the world’s 14 highest peaks called for Sherpas to be recognized as athletes and expedition leaders as ...

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Record-setting teen climber says Sherpas should be leading climbs

A Sherpa teenager who’s won mountaineering celebrity as the youngest person ever to summit the world’s 14 highest peaks called for Sherpas to be recognized as athletes and expedition leaders as ...

World - ABC News - October 25

Titans QB Mason Rudolph to start against Bills as Will Levis recovers from shoulder injury

Will Levis has been limited at practice all week with his shoulder injury.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Titans' Mason Rudolph expected to start vs. Bills as Will Levis reportedly deals with grade 2 AC sprain

Rudolph hasn't started a game yet this season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Wall Street slumps as rates climb, and more negativity on the iPhone 16 emerges

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says

A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

NFL Week 7 Fantasy Football Injury Report: Kenneth Walker, Will Levis, James Cook injury updates, plus more

Who's in, who's out, who's still in question for Week 7

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

This UK recruitment downturn looks set to last

Tellingly for an industry that thrives on bullishness, green shoots are sparse

World - Financial Times - October 15

UK and Germany set to sign new defense agreement

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Jalen Green scores 34 points and Rockets beat Spurs 106-101 to split 2-game set

Jalen Green scored 34 points and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 106-101 victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

EU set to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China from Thursday

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Ohtani hurts shoulder in G2, set for more testing

Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury while sliding into second base on a steal attempt. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the superstar had a minor dislocation and would undergo further testing.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Even its stars can't describe the genre-bending 'Emilia Pérez': 'Rarer than a green dog'

After the film's bold, prize-winning debut at Cannes, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña come together to discuss their one-of-a-kind musical.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Cancer Research chief urges ministers to speed up UK tobacco bill

Further delay would cast doubt on commitment to shift NHS to a more preventive health system, says Michelle Mitchell

World - Financial Times - October 18

UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members

Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representation

Business - Financial Times - October 22

UK amends football regulator bill over concerns of state interference

Changes intended to ‘ensure’ new body will be ‘fully independent’ of government and industry

World - Financial Times - October 23

Green Bay Packers vs. Houston Texans game: How to watch, kickoff time and more

The Green Bay Packers play the Houston Texans on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Will the Polls in 2024 Be More Accurate Than in 2016 and 2020?

Can you trust the polls this year? Kaleigh Rogers, a polling reporter at The New York Times, describes how pollsters have tried to fix past mistakes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

This Watch Line Says It’s More a ‘Gathering’ Than a Brand

‘We’re just friends having fun, doing something that we would like for ourselves,’ one Kollokium founder said.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

More questions than answers for England in defeat

More than 60 die in Spanish floods

Worst European flooding since 2021 raises questions about how residents were alerted to forecasts of intense rain

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Canadiens Worth More Than A Pretty Penny

Sportico has released its NHL franchises valuations and the Montreal Canadiens are on the podium.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

More painful mistakes, missed chances as Jets fall to Bills

Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich replaced fired Robert Saleh, but New York followed a familiar script in losing a messy game against Buffalo on MNF.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Israel’s Knesset Opens With Passage of Bill Banning UNRWA: What to Know

Israel’s Knesset began its winter session on Monday against a backdrop of war in Gaza and Lebanon and with some contentious matters on the agenda.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more

The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.

First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK

A single case of mpox linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK.

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