In the U.K. Election, Keir Starmer — the Boring Choice — Wins
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Business - MarketWatch
Medicare open-enrollment will be a doozy this year. Here’s how to make smart choices.
Read plan details carefully, and expect changes to prices and coverage.18 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Ever-Shrinking Condos Are the Choice of Investors in Toronto and Vancouver
A new report shows that small condo units are preferred by investors and that a lack of investor buyers may now be delaying new buildings.22 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats irked over 'pro-choice' GOP candidates
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Dems irked as GOP rivals tout ‘pro-choice’ positions A handful of Republican candidates running for ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
US economy smashes expectations with 254,000 jobs added in September
Figure prompts traders to increase bets Federal Reserve will slow pace of interest rate cutsYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Keir Starmer defends Chagos Islands deal after Boris Johnson accuses Labour of ‘sheer political correctness’ – UK politics live
PM says deal ensures continuation of UK-US military base on the islands and has been welcomed with ‘warm words’ by US. Jonathan Powell, who was leading negotiations for the new government with ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Starmer 'pleased' assisted dying vote will take place
The PM says his views are "well known" but he will look at the details of the bill.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits.Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
The U.K. Has a More Working-Class Cabinet. It’s Still Seen as Out of Touch.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top team contains more lawmakers from poor backgrounds, and fewer from elite schools, than any in recent memory. Voters haven’t noticed.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Some Republicans embrace ‘pro-choice’ label, infuriating Democrats
A few Republicans running for competitive or Democratic-leaning congressional seats are adopting and reviving a label that was nearly extinct in their party: pro-choice. The terminology marks some ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
World - The New York Times
U.K. to Hand Over Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Ending Colonial-Era Dispute
After years of legal wrangling and negotiations, Britain said it would surrender sovereignty of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - MarketWatch
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can simplify your choices
An alternative S&P 500 strategy; pro stock-buying secrets, and how you can outperform most fund managers.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Fever’s Caitlin Clark is near-unanimous choice for WNBA’s Rookie of the Year
Indiana star receives 66 of 67 votes after historic year Chicago’s Angel Reese picks up other first-place vote Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote, ...2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Russia, U.S. and Other Countries Are Evacuating Their Citizens from Lebanon
Several countries have chartered flights, while others issued warnings and offered assistance.2 days ago - Russia -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Tories challenge other Labour ministers to follow Keir Starmer in paying back donations – UK politics live
The prime minister said he’d paid back £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and his wife’s rented clothing. In its the news release about the agreement to return ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Starmer repaid freebies to restore trust in politics, minister says
Sarah Jones suggests PM believes he should be held to higher standards now he is in government. UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has repaid thousands of pounds in freebies to ...2 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
The Vance-Walz VP Debate and the Value of a Boring Suit
A night of few fireworks between the candidates was also a night of little sartorial flair. And that was the goal.3 days ago