Prime UK office and shopping centre values rise for first time in 2 years

Puerto Rico governor's race is upended by a third party for the first time in 70 years

What's been a race between the pro-statehood and pro-commonwealth parties now includes a candidate from a new Alianza (alliance) coalition— and he's in 2nd place.

First-time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43-year low, real-estate group says

It has never been this challenging to be a first-time home buyer.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Mount Fuji is still without its iconic snowcap in November for the first time in 130 years

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, known for its snowcap forming around this time of the year, is still snowless in November for the first time in 130 years, presumably because of the unusually warm ...

World - ABC News - November 5

Some Wall Street bankers to get fatter bonuses for the first time in three years: study

Investment bankers in debt underwriting may see bonuses jump by as much as 35%.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

35,000-year-old frozen saber-toothed cat mummy studied for first time ever

Calling all "Ice Age" lovers: The frozen remains of a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cat have been studied for the first time in history, according to a study published Thursday in the journal ...

2 brothers accused of attacking officers on Jan. 6

Roger and Reynold Voisine, two brothers from upstate New York, were arrested Thursday and charged with attacking police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Both brothers face felony ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Son of Singapore’s First Prime Minister Says He Is Granted Asylum in the U.K.

Lee Hsien Yang accused his brother, a former prime minister, of persecuting him politically, inflaming the feud in Singapore’s first family.

World - The New York Times - October 23

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

It’s Time to Shop for Medicare, and 2025 Brings Big Changes

A bumper crop of revisions, including a stronger drug benefit, means the plan you enrolled in for 2024 may not be the best fit next year.

Business - The New York Times - November 4

'My 12 hours of uni each week are incredible value'

University fees are rising to £9,535, meaning students will be left in more debt after their course.

From playoff clashes to prime-time showdowns: Key Cowboys-49ers moments

As the Cowboys and 49ers meet again on "Sunday Night Football," revisit some of the best moments from this historic NFC rivalry.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Warriors primed for what should be ‘go time' after winning road trip

The Warriors' win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday concluded a fabulous 10 days that signaled Golden State is cold-eyed serious about flying high.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Not ready for prime time: Why NFL’s potential Cowboys flex is so significant

When the Dallas Cowboys finally lose their title as America’s Bandwagon Team, there won’t be an announcement … but there will be signs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’

At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Japan's prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has renewed a pledge to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

China's biggest shopping event of the year exceeds low expectations

The Singles' Day shopping festival saw consumers spend more than expected in what's otherwise been a tepid retail environment, consulting executives said.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Home insurance premiums to keep rising in ‘difficult year’

Insurers are attempting to stem persistent losses on their underwriting

World - Financial Times - October 20

Minimum wage to rise to £12.21 an hour next year

The National Living Wage will rise by 77p from £11.44 per hour for workers over the age of 21.

Rail fares set to rise in England next year

Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.

Infant mortality rises for third consecutive year in England

Risk of death for babies born in poorer areas is almost three times higher than in wealthier postcodes, figures show. Infant mortality has risen for the third year in a row in England, with the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

UK civil servants told to work three days a week in the office

Decision comes after speculation that Labour ministers would allow more homeworking to bolster morale among officials

Business - Financial Times - October 23

UK Post Office to close 115 branches, putting hundreds of jobs at risk

Interim chair Nigel Railton to set out plans to try to strengthen lossmaking business

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK

A single case of mpox linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK.

UK's first Chinese parliamentarian dies at 74

Alliance pays tribute to its "ground-breaking" and "trailblazing" former assembly member, Anna Lo.

Man thought to be first in UK charged with 'dognapping'

Julian Mead is thought to have became the first to be charged with "dognapping" since a new law.

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