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Heads say they face tough choices on school spending as costs rise
A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
More dangerous winds expected in California
As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
The rise and rise of Newcastle's Isak
With Alexander Isak leading the charge for a reinvigorated Newcastle United, BBC Sport looks at the rise of Tyneside's crown jewel.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
A Timeline of Justin Trudeau’s Rise and Fall
The Canadian prime minister, who said on Monday he would step down, has spent a quarter-century in the political spotlight.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
'I can't spend another five years in my caravan'
A Doncaster mum suffers her second major flood in five years.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Israel Needs to Go on the Offensive, Boost Military Spending, Commission Urges
More military spending is needed to orient Israel’s military toward an attack posture, an Israeli government commission warned.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension
Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows
Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
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How Nato will hold European capitals to higher defence spending promises
Also in this newsletter: The countries breaking EU law by ignoring green deadlinesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
NDSU’s Dominance in FCS Football Doesn’t Extend to Bison Spending
North Dakota State’s football team isn’t among the highest spenders in FCS—far from it in fact. But the school’s dominant 15-year run continued on the field Monday night, as the Bison upset ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
David Wright's No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19
David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against CincinnatiABC News - Jan. 6 -
German inflation rises more than expected to 2.9% in December
German inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 2.9% in December, German statistics office Destatis said Monday.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks
Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025Financial Times - Jan. 6 -
Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Some Baseball Teams Won’t Spend Money, and It’s a Problem
Six clubs, including two that made the playoffs last season, have yet to invest in a free agent.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
World’s oldest person, Tomiko Itooka, dies in Japan aged 116
Itooka, who died at a care home in Ashiya, enjoyed bananas and had been a keen mountain climber. A Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest living person has died at the age of 116.. Tomiko ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025
Over half of Microsoft's $80 billion in spending will take place in the U.S., Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith wrote in a Friday blog post.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
Tomiko Itooka of Japan, World’s Oldest Person, Dies at 116
Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II, and remained an avid hiker into her 80s.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from buying US Steel
Biden decided to scrap the deal despite concerns that it could damage Washington's relations with Tokyo.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50
A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worseFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Secularists must remember that religion is on the rise
Western rationalists have always assumed that atheism is the logical end point of prosperity. But I’m no longer so sureFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Europe readies for scattergun defence-spend bonanza
Sickly economies and budgetary pressures likely to hit proposals and any increase will be thinly spreadFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers over next 12 months
Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on the construction of data centers that can handle artificial intelligence workloads, the company said in a Friday blog post.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Treasury yields end higher after ISM’s stronger-than-expected manufacturing data
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Friday after a manufacturing-related reading showed signs of improvement for the struggling sector.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
US Steel acquisition by Japan’s Nippon blocked
Domestic steel production is essential to U.S. security, Biden said.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Biden blocks sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel
President Biden has blocked the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports on how the president came to the decision and the impact it could have.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Why Biden blocked the U.S. Steel deal with Japan's Nippon Steel
President Biden has blocked a deal between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel that could impact the relationship with the American ally and have global economic repercussions. CBS News' Nicole ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Helping boomers spend their retirement funds is harder than it sounds
Worries about running out of money makes people frugal and wary of taking any big pension decisionsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Here's what to know about Medicare's new spending cap
This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
UK house prices rise more than expected in December
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record highFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call
A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjustFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
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7 rising Democratic leaders to watch
Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...The Hill - Jan. 1
