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High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business
Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforceWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
The rehabilitation of KPMG in the UK
The years of audit failings and regulatory fines at its UK business are over, but some worry the firm is still losing ground to rivalsBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
China’s Baidu joins Meta in race to make AI-integrated smart glasses
Launch comes as Chinese internet groups jostle for dominance in hardwareBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns
Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowingBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Small and 'chaotic' House Republican majority poses challenges for the new Trump era
Republicans win the House as well as the Senate, giving Donald Trump a clear path to pass legislation. But the small majority has struggled with unity and chaos.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Expanded geographic footprint has posed challenges for Big Ten teams
Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans are just 2-5 in Big Ten play this season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
Australian businesses complain they are ‘public enemy number one’
Labor government adopts increasingly populist position ahead of general election due in MayWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Spate of business scandals puts Australian boards on notice
A common thread to the controversies has been whether oversight of the country’s largest companies has been bent to the will of powerful executivesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Embrace a Champion’s Mindset for Challenges in Business and in Life
How tennis legend Martina Navratilova approached a dual-cancer diagnosis shows why the mindset of a champion isn’t confined to sports.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
When the Cost of Being Unmarried Is Too High
In an uncertain world, a marriage skeptic comes around.Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Australian High Court overturns law that forced migrants to wear tracking bracelets
Australia’s highest court has ruled that migrants can’t be forced by law to wear electronic tracking bracelets or to comply with curfewsWorld - ABC News - November 6 -
Businesses Ready Price Hikes on Imports to Offset Trump Tariff Costs
Many manufacturers and retailer relying on imports are already planning to pass on the added expenses from proposed protectionist duties to customers.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
U.S. Businesses Work to Limit Costs of Looming Trump Tariffs
Companies are rushing to stock up reserves of goods and create new supply chains to avoid the worst of anticipated costs.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Mexico's High Court Fails to Block Controversial Judicial Overhaul
President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won’t comply with any ruling made by the Supreme Court over a judicial system shake-up.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
How a small group of Amazon workers took on big business and challenged traditional unions | Kenan Malik
A documentary about unionising the company’s Staten Island warehouse reveals new ways of negotiating with oppressive bosses. ‘The union wants to protect workers. The employer wants to protect ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
This Australian quit her job at 24 and started a business out of her parents' garage—now, it brings in over $100 million a year
Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of online fashion retailer Showpo. Today, the business brings in over $100 million a year.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election resultWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Shares in UK retailers fall as sector counts cost of NICs tax rise – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy . Yesterday’s cut to UK interest rates doesn’t seem to have ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
How the FedEx-UPS Price War Could Slash Year-End Costs for Small Businesses
Falling parcel volumes and fewer year-end shopping days, this year have led the two transporters to extend big price reductions to small business owners.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
Major airlines are cutting services to China or quitting entirely amid low travel demand, high costs
A new report from travel news site Skift shows that seven major airlines have retreated from the country in the past four months.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget
Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990sBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S.: The state has 'really high home prices' and expensive goods, expert says
The most expensive states were found by analyzing the cost of living by The Council for Community and Economic Research.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Greek workers hold general strike over high cost of living and call for collective wage agreements
Greek public and private sector workers have walked off the job in a 24-hour general strike that is disrupting services across the country, with public transport in the capital suspended for ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live
UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Allyson Felix partners in helping North Carolina mothers get childcare to vote
Allyson Felix, a nine-time Olympic track and field medalist, is partnering with the non-profit Chamber of Mothers to secure childcare for women voters throughout early voting and the general ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
'Moving 10 miles could save us thousands in childcare'
A mother-of-three says moving to England could save her more than £1,000 a month in childcare costs.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Wall Street hits record high after Trump election win, as US dollar, bitcoin and Tesla shares surge – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors pile into Trump trades after US election result. Donald Trump elected US president in stunning political ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Concerns over Brianna's mobile use, inquest hears
The murdered teenager's family and school has shown concern but Brianna did not engage with support.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'
Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Pending roster limits pose uncertainty for college athletes
Part of the pending NCAA agreement would set new roster sizes in every Division I NCAA-sponsored sport.Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Australian senator censured for heckling King
Lidia Thorpe has been rebuked by the Senate for yelling "not my King" during a protest last month.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread
Tests will soon be available by prescription, but they are only recommended for people in close contact with animals. As the number of people infected with bird flu rises in the US, continued ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn
Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission
The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
JD Vance: Democratic opponents pose ‘bigger threat' than Russia and China
Donald Trump called his domestic political opponents “the enemy from within.” During an interview with Meet the Press, JD Vance explains why he agrees with his Republican running mate.Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
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Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader
President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference
The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional questions about executive power and the Senate’s prerogatives.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14
