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Last orders? Soaring costs and declining demand take toll on Japan’s legendary izakaya
Ramen restaurants also struggling as Japan’s culinary landscape faces economic challenges and changing customer behaviour. In the bowels of a commercial building in Tokyo’s Shinbashi neighbourhood ...The Guardian - 5h -
Home insurance costs soaring as climate-related events surge, Treasury Department says
During the period, costs for policies across all categories rose 8.7% faster than the rate of inflation.CNBC - 18h -
China’s Population Declines for 3rd Straight Year
The fall came despite a slight rise in births last year, the first increase since 2016. State efforts to cajole women to have children have met resistance.The New York Times - 1d -
The Cost of Surviving a Wildfire
Evacuating a disaster is often the lifesaving choice, but it comes with short-term costs to address immediate needs and incalculable personal and financial tolls in the future.The New York Times - 13h -
Not much inflation here: The cost of imports are barely rising ahead of Trump taking office
Most of the lingering problem with U.S. inflation is coming from within the nation’s borders. Not outside of it.MarketWatch - 1d -
Germany’s decline under Olaf Scholz’s coalition — in charts
Russia’s war in Ukraine has derailed German chancellor’s economic plansFinancial Times - 2d -
Death toll rises to 25 amid new Los Angeles warnings and thousands still under evacuation orders – as it happened
Firefighters expect difficult and treacherous day as red flag warning forecasts winds of up to 75mph. This blog is now closed. Private firefighting crews prompt furious public debate Tell us ...The Guardian - 3d -
Meghan Delays Netflix Series Launch as L.A. Fires Take Toll on the Arts
The Duchess of Sussex won’t drop her lifestyle series until March, as movie stars lose houses and the original works of composer Arnold Schoenberg get consumed by wildfires that have already killed ...Inc. - 4d -
China corporate profits set for third year of declines
Oversupply drives intense competition that is undermining prices and profitabilityFinancial Times - 5d -
T.J. Watt hoping to avoid joining list of legendary Steelers who failed to win a Super Bowl
Watt is still in search of his first playoff winCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation
Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire, while LA fire chief criticizes city officials over hydrants than ran dry. After the fire, the insurance battles: new ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Walgreens shares soar 27% on big earnings beat, as drugstore chain cuts costs
Walgreens maintained its fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings guidance, but did not include a sales outlook in its release.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January
Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
US job market soars past expectations in last report before Trump retakes White House
Economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, with Biden boasting of 16.6m jobs created during presidency. The US labor market expanded strongly in the last jobs report of the Biden administration , ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Death Toll Climbs in L.A. Fires, and TikTok’s Last Chance
Plus, goodbye to a hairy “Shrek” icon.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
California wildfires can take heavy mental health toll on residents, firefighters
As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
87 Years Ago, a Legendary Psychologist Discovered Skinner’s Law. It’s Still the Secret to Sticking With Your New Year’s Resolution
Feel your commitment to your New Year’s resolution flagging already? Skinner’s law is decades old, but it is still the solution.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of ...ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Aaron Glenn declines to interview with Patriots
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with every team that has a head-coaching vacancy.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Destiny 2 Gets New Legendary Weapons And Increased Caps In Revenant Act 3
Earlier this week, the ongoing saga of Destiny 2 reached a new turning point with the release of Revenant Act 3. But the conclusion of that chapter means that players are getting new weapons and ...GameSpot - Jan. 9 -
UK government seeks to soothe bond market nerves after borrowing costs soar
Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
Legendary announcer Dick Vitale says he is cancer free, ready to call games for ESPN again
Dick Vitale has gone through numerous cancer battles in recent years.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Companies decline to drill in Alaska wildlife refuge
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Companies decline to drill in Alaska wildlife refuge Alaska on Wednesday sued the Biden ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier
When he was still a boy making the long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk ...ABC News - Jan. 8 -
The loyalty both Biden and Trump demand is costing America dearly
Pardoning those he called “patriots” and “political prisoners” would send a message — that loyalty to Trump comes with benefits.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rulesBBC News - Jan. 7 -
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US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high as interest rates take toll
Consumer companies such as Party City hit by persistent inflation and weak spendingFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
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Is creative destruction on the decline?
Policymakers can raise growth by targeting economic agilityFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Will ‘pet tech’ products appeal as cost of animal ownership soars?
Accessories include doggy sunglasses and feline ‘Fitbits’ — but there’s a contradiction at the heart of the petcare boomFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Why Coffee Prices Are Soaring (Again)
Wholesale coffee prices are trading near a 50-year high because of shortages related to extreme weather and increased global demand.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Taco Bell using AI voice to take orders at drive-thru
Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade
Tesla sales for 2024 declined for the first time in 10 years despite enticing financing offers and low-priced leases. CBS MoneyWarch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the alarming trend. ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Tesla reports first annual decline in deliveries
Elon Musk's Tesla, which saw its stock surge after Trump's election, reported its first-ever annual decline in deliveries.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Get your house in order, Europe — or face 'ongoing decline,' economists warn
Economists say the absence of growth, fiscal imbalances and political intransigence could lead to decline and a loss of standing for Europe as a whole.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call
A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjustFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Boulter win takes GB into United Cup last eight
Katie Boulter beats Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets to ensure Great Britain reach the United Cup quarter-finals in Sydney.BBC News - Jan. 1
