Most Companies Absorb Rising Healthcare Costs—For Now
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Business - Inc.
How this Founder is Helping Americans Deal With Medical Costs
Brian Whorely launched interest-free healthcare platform Paytient to help patients with medical costs.1 hour ago -
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Business - CNBC
Social Security Administration announces 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025, lowest increase since 2021
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025.2 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Now Might Be The Best Time To Earn One Of WoW's Most Coveted Mounts
This week may be the best time to ever earn one of World of Warcraft's most sought-after mounts, Invincible, the steed of the Lich King himself. It's a mount so prestigious that many ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
US filings for jobless benefits jump to 258,000, the most in more than a year
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying is more likely a result of Hurricane Helene — and the Boeing ...2 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Cheapest UK mortgage deals hit by rise in government borrowing costs
Barclays pulls best-priced home loan rate with other lenders set to follow suit3 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Where is Hurricane Milton now?
Milton hit western Florida near Siesta Key, with US officials warning of "life-threatening" storm surge.3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Is a $90,000 HELOC or home equity loan cheaper now?
HELOCs and home equity loans have comparable costs now, but only one will likely become cheaper each month.4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How the Impressionists Became the World’s Favorite Painters, and the Most Misunderstood
Exactly 150 years ago, Monet, Degas, Renoir and their pals spurred an artistic revolution. Can we still see the defiance behind the beauty, and the schmaltz?4 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why doesn’t America’s healthcare system work for older people?
Americans die the youngest and live the sickest lives among residents of 10 nations surveyed, new research shows.4 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Most Companies Absorb Rising Healthcare Costs—For Now
Employers are paying 14 percent more for health coverage plans than two years ago, and businesses are shouldering most of the price increases.4 hours ago -
World - ABC News
One killed as protests over high cost of living in Martinique turn violent
Protests over the high cost of living in the French Caribbean island of Martinique have turned violent, with demonstrators setting fire to a police station, cars and roadblocks as they clashed with ...5 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
This Week's Epic Games Store Freebies Are Now Live
The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...5 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton leaves millions without power after lashing Florida
At least four people are killed after state hit by tornadoes and winds of up to 120mph5 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
George Baldock ‘most likely’ died after drowning, Greek authorities believe
Panathinaikos defender was found at bottom of his pool Initial police inquiry finds no suggestion of foul play The former Premier League footballer George Baldock “most likely” died after ...5 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
PS5 Pro Preorders Live At Amazon, Walmart, And Best Buy
PS5 Pro $700 | Releases November ...6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Social Security announces 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment for 2025
Social Security recipients will see a 2.5 percent bump as part of their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. The increase announced on Thursday marks the smallest in years and is in line with ...7 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
We Tried the World’s Most Expensive Wireless Speakers.
You could drop $40,000 on 200 Sonos speakers, or get a single pair of Focal's Utopia Diva. In this case, less is most definitely more.7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Fresh rise in mortgage rates predicted
Recent falls in rates could come to "an abrupt halt" in the next few days, according to brokers9 hours ago - Mortgage -
Politics - The Hill
Most Americans support requiring insurance to cover IVF treatments: poll
Most Americans support legislation requiring insurance companies to cover infertility treatments, including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a new poll released Thursday. The survey, ...10 hours ago -
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Business - Inc.
How Psychological Ownership Transforms Your Company
Meaningful participation in the business helps employees think and act like owners.11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The Jets are a mess. But they’re not the most hopeless franchise in the NFL
Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh just five weeks into the season. But there are plenty of other teams whose futures look bleak. Ownership: Culture is a nebulous term in sports, one of those ...12 hours ago - NFL -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Companies Are Scrapping or Rolling Back DEI Grants
A pullback in aid for Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses follows litigation from activists.16 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Why are a rising number of young Britons out of work?
A record 35% of people aged 18-24 were classed as ‘inactive’ this year, driven by a mental health crisis16 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
HSBC targets senior bankers in cost-cutting plan
New chief Georges Elhedery is working on restructuring that could save as much as $300mn16 hours ago -
Tech - The New York Times
Google Researchers Win Nobel Prize Amid Company’s Antitrust Battle
Two of the company’s A.I. researchers shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, just hours after the Justice Department started spelling out plans that could lead to its break up.21 hours ago - Google -
Business - The New York Times
Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost
Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Palantir nears $100 billion market cap as one of the largest software companies
Palantir joined the S&P 500 last month, and its stock ranks third by year-to-date performance among current members.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Here's what a $70,000 home equity loan costs monthly now that rates are falling
A home equity loan for $70,000 could be the cost-effective borrowing option homeowners are looking for now.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs would cost $35B: CBO
Expanding Medicare to cover weight loss drugs would cost $35 billion over eight years, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In its estimates released Tuesday, CBO ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can a Start-Up Help Authors Get Paid by A.I. Companies?
Created by Humans, a company that aims to help writers license their works for use by A.I. companies, has struck a partnership with the Authors Guild.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How much does a $90,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates are cut?
Payments on a $90,000 HELOC are currently affordable and they could become cheaper soon. Here's what to know now.Yesterday -
Tech - The New York Times
U.S. Weighs Forcing Google to Break Off Parts of the Company
They include making Google’s data available to rivals and forcing it to break off parts of the company, the Justice Department said in a court filing.Yesterday - Google -
Top stories - NBC News
Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
When Hurricane Milton reaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the immense and powerful storm could generate “life-threatening” storm surge of up to 15 feet.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
European companies could still beat earnings estimates, Barclays says
European companies are heading into the upcoming earnings season on shaky ground, but lowered earnings estimates could help them beat analysts’ forecasts in fiscal 2024.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
London-Listed Companies Given More Freedom to Boost Top Executives Wages
The Investment Association simplified its principles of remuneration after a review aimed at ensuring that the U.K. markets continue to attract high-quality companies.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Continental Rises on Outlook Reassurance
Continental shares rose after the company reassured analysts that its full-year guidance remains in reach despite a weak car market and challenges in its ContiTech division.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Maybe Maye can unlock a part of Pats' offense. But at what cost?
New England believes Maye gives them their best chance to win now. But is this defensible short-term decision also the best long-term move?Yesterday