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'My insurers say Storm Darragh was not a storm'
Dennis Iliffe's insurers say the winds that damaged his home were 2mph too slow for them to pay out.BBC News - 1h -
SpaceX valuation surges to $350 billion as company buys back stock
The valuation of Elon Musk's SpaceX hit $350 billion based on a secondary share sale, CNBC confirmed Wednesday.CNBC - 14h -
SpaceX valued at $350bn as company agrees to buy shares from employees
Company and investors to buy up to $1.25bn of stock at $185 a share, up from $112 a few months ago. Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX and its investors have ...The Guardian - 17h -
No charges for Jason Kelce over phone incident after slur directed at brother
Fan directed homophobic slur at Travis Kelce Jason Kelce smashed phone in response Police will not charge Jason Kelce over an altercation with a fan before a game between Penn State and Ohio ...The Guardian - 18h -
Rising costs will see disability services cut, leading charity warns
Mencap is one of a number of care organisations warning they will have to axe vital services.BBC News - 1d -
Willy Adames signs with Giants: Top free-agent shortstop agrees to seven-year, $182 million deal
The deal is the largest in franchise history and the first major signing under new boss Buster PoseyCBS Sports - 1d -
Best Buy Apple Shopping Event deals
Now until December 12th, Best Buy is offering discounts on popular Apple products like MacBooks, iPads and more.NBC News - 1d -
Mayor Adams’s Stance on Migrants Has Evolved, in Trump’s Direction
Mayor Eric Adams has become more outspoken about his desire to detain “dangerous” immigrants, a view more closely aligned with President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
Nippon Life in talks to buy Resolution Life for $8.2bn in jumbo insurance deal
Acquisition would be largest-ever overseas agreement by Japanese insurerFinancial Times - 1d -
Luigi Mangione charged with murder of US insurance executive
Suspect was found in Pennsylvania with handwritten document suggesting ‘ill will to corporate America’Financial Times - 2d -
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.CBS News - 2d -
Omnicom Will Buy Interpublic, Creating Global Ad Giant
The combined agency will be worth over $30 billion once the stock-for-stock deal closes.Inc. - 2d -
Boliden to Buy Swedish, Portuguese Mines From Lundin Mining for Up to $1.45 Billion
The Swedish company said it has agreed to buy the Neves-Corvo mine in Portugal and the Zinkgruvan mine in Sweden in a deal to boost its copper and zinc production.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers
Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.NBC News - 3d -
UnitedHealthcare shooting highlights US insurance crisis
The choice is clear: reform the system now, or watch as public trust continues to erode, taking with it any hope of preserving the institutional legitimacy necessary for healthcare to function in a ...The Hill - 3d -
Saints vs. Giants odds, line, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 14 predictions from proven computer model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NFL picks for the New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants on Sunday afternoonCBS Sports - 3d -
Trump says he won’t direct FBI to investigate enemies but Patel will do ‘what he thinks is right’
President-elect Donald Trump says he will not direct Pam Bondi or Kash Patel to go after President Joe Biden or Jack Smith, but it’s their decision.NBC News - 3d -
Sources: Giants, Adames agree on 7 years, $182M
The Giants and shortstop Willy Adames are in agreement on a seven-year, $182 million deal, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 3d -
New details emerge in the manhunt for insurance CEO's killer
Police found a backpack in Central Park that they believe belongs to the man who killed an insurance executive in New York City. They found Monopoly money inside. The search for the suspect has now ...NBC News - 4d -
Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says
Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year deal with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with ...ABC News - 4d -
Free agent shortstop Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, AP source says
Free agent shortstop Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, AP source saysABC News - 4d -
Retail returns: An $890 billion problem
As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.CNBC - 4d -
Insurance giant Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for $4.6 billion
Aviva, the U.K.’s largest insurance company, has agreed to fully-acquire Direct Line for 275 pence per share, or £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion)MarketWatch - 5d -
Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line in £3.6bn insurance deal
Combined group would control a fifth of UK motor insurance marketFinancial Times - 5d -
When consumers should buy electric cars
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins ...CBS News - 6d -
Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate
Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.NBC News - 6d -
Aviva raises offer to buy Direct Line
FTSE 100 insurer makes second bid for its smaller rival at 261p a shareFinancial Times - 6d -
Missing: a clear direction for Starmer
Labour’s obsession with winning the next election is distorting governmentFinancial Times - 6d -
Natural-Catastrophes Insured Losses to Top $135 billion in 2024, Swiss Re Institute Says
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes like hurricanes and floods are on track to exceed $135 billion in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year with such losses surpassing the ...The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Regulators sign off on new global rules for insurers
Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costsFinancial Times - 6d -
A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan
Also, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a Tennessee law on trans care. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?
The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Sports Direct under fire for misspelt Cymru hat
Sports Direct have been caught selling a bobble hat branded with "Cyrmu" instead of Cymru.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
BlackRock expanding in private credit, buys HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion
The deal, which is expected to close in mid-2025, comes during a boom for the private credit space.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
One of the Best N.F.L. Kickers Ever Has Suddenly Lost His Direction
Justin Tucker has now had multiple crucial misses on either field goals or extra point attempts in four of the Ravens’ five losses.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
What our expert shoppers are buying this Cyber Monday
Here are our editors' favorite Cyber Monday deals this year, from 100% cotton throws to marked down monitors.NBC News - Dec. 2
