Morning Report — Leadership races, funding up next for Congress

Trump wins tip scales for GOP on government funding

Republican electoral wins in both the presidential race and the Senate are changing the game on government funding, as Congress braces for a battle over federal spending when lawmakers return next ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds

Rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utility

Business - Financial Times - November 10

Fund manager Terry Smith’s pay falls to £28mn

Stockpicker’s investment firm Fundsmith weighed down by his decision to shun chipmaker Nvidia

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest

Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries.

EU governments struggle to fund green transition

Investors in Czech solar parks threaten to sue Prague over planned cuts to subsidies for photovoltaic installations

World - Financial Times - November 14

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strong

Business - Financial Times - November 14

The undercover hedge funds financing activist short sellers

When Wall Street’s self-styled financial detectives allege malfeasance, these silent partners stand to reap the benefits

Business - Financial Times - November 15

The search for targeted taxes to fund climate action

Body backed by Barbados, France and Kenya outlines options for new levies

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Amnesty criticises ministers for arms firm funding

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Watch live: Buttigieg, Criswell testify on FEMA funding

The Senate Appropriations Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday focused on disaster relief funding requests in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton. Witnesses include Transportation ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

GAA reconsiders extra Casement funds as costs fall

The GAA say additional funds will be reliant on seeing "the colour of the money from the Treasury".

FEMA disaster relief fund 'rapidly nearing exhaustion'

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief fund has dwindled to less than $5 billion, lawmakers said this week, as both sides press for the swift passage of emergency aid. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Republicans ask for investigation into federal funding for Planned Parenthood

More than 100 Republican lawmakers are asking for an investigation in to the amount of federal funding that has been awarded to health centers that also provide abortion, including Planned ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

The Morning Miracle: Start Your Day Right and Boost Your Productivity and Happiness

What if there was a simple, effective way to transform your mornings and make them … fun?

Business - Inc. - October 26

"Mornings Memory": How bringing dogs to work boosted productivity in California office

In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit a 1997 CBS report on a California office where dogs boosted productivity and employee happiness.

Election guardrails in 2024 and lost Chopin waltz discovered: Morning Rundown

Election laws, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Puerto Rico, Tony Hinchcliffe, Puerto Rico joke, McDonald's, E. coli outbreak, Jay Johnston, JP Morgan lawsuits

"Mornings Memory": Taylor Swift reflects on her rise to fame

In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit Taylor Swift's 2014 interview with Gayle King, where she shared insights into her life and career just as her stardom skyrocketed.

Harris and Trump's closing arguments and ancient Mayan city discovered: Morning Rundown

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, floating garbage, Tony Hinchcliffe, health insurance, North Korea, Russia-Ukraine War, World Series Game 4, Teri Garr, Jeopardy

"Mornings Memory": Revisiting the rise of super-sized portions in America

In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back at a 1993 CBS report on America's growing appetite for large portions and bulk buying—a trend that now feels as classic as apple pie.

"Mornings Memory": How the first computer predicted the 1952 election

On the eve of Election Day, we revisit the 1952 election, when CBS used the groundbreaking UNIVAC computer to accurately forecast Dwight D. Eisenhower's victory. It was a turning point in election ...

Early morning and evening activity could ‘reduce bowel cancer risk by 11%’

Research suggests time when physical activity taken is crucial, opening way to targeted prevention strategies. Being more active in the morning and evening may reduce the risk of bowel cancer by ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Morning TV Hosts on Fox and MSNBC Digest Trump Victory

From jubilant to disheartened, the mood on the sets of U.S. morning shows provided stark split-screen reactions.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Scarborough: Democratic Party 'has been just wiped out this morning'

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough said former President Trump's victory in the 2024 election is bigger than just retaining the White House for Republicans. "The scope and scale of this victory is ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Should you make your bed in the morning? Why some doctors say no

Medically minded social media influencers have been encouraging people to leave their bed linen dishevelled – and all because of the humble dust mite. Name: Making the bed.. Age: I’m a ...