Kick start for carbon credit market after loose rules agreed at COP29

Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million

Three executives of the Australian company Resolute Mining were arrested this month. Mali, a major African gold producer, has been trying to increase its share of mining profits lately.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Kansas agrees to increase hospital beds for mentally ill defendants

Kansas has promised to provide more hospital beds for mentally ill criminal defendants

Health - ABC News - 4 days ago

Pep Guardiola agrees new one-year contract with Manchester City

Manager’s fresh terms extend tenure to summer 2026 City aim to end losing run with Saturday’s visit of Spurs Pep Guardiola has agreed a new one-year contract with Manchester City in a huge boost ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Canada's Liberal Government Agrees to Exempt Sales Tax on Some Goods, Services

Canada’s minority Liberal government is expected to deliver financial breaks for households aimed at helping cash-strapped consumers and rekindling activity.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

New York Giants agree to release quarterback Daniel Jones

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Fresh Challenge to Agency Power

A conservative group argues that Congress gave the Federal Communications Commission too much discretion over an $8 billion fund.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Dodgers avoid arbitration with Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin, non-tender Brent Honeywell

Dodgers pitchers Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin, who missed this past season because of injuries, agreed to contracts for next season to avoid arbitration.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Yankees, Trent Grisham agree on one-year contract to avoid arbitration

The New York Yankees and outfielder Trent Grisham avoided arbitration while agreeing on a one-year contract Friday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

Business - The New York Times - October 27

Credit card interest rates are surging: How to lower yours now

The average card rate now surpasses 23%, a record high. Luckily, there are rate-reducing strategies that can help.

Will Newsom's expanded tax credit program save California's film industry?

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled plans over the weekend to raise the cap on California's film and TV tax credit program. Will it save Hollywood from ruin?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28

SoFi’s stock rally takes a breather despite improving credit trends

Analysts called out improvement in credit performance as a major positive coming out of SoFi’s third-quarter report, but the stock was falling hard.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

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