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Tax changes in budget last straw for UK farmers after ‘years of being squeezed’
Farmers’ union to bring 1,800 members to Westminster in protest, but some say mega-rich landowners are the problem. In the next few weeks tractors full of angry farmers could roll through the ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
More retailers squeeze in earnings reports before Black Friday with holidays and tariffs in focus
With Black Friday and the holiday shopping sprint just days away, quarterly results from retailers like Macy’s Inc. and Nordstrom Inc. this week will help set the tone for the rest of the season, ...Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago -
America and... the Middle East
How could Harris or Trump affect Israel, Gaza and the wider region?Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
‘It’s a decent deal’: Barbara Corcoran sticks up for WNBA star Angel Reese’s sky-high rent payments
Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran has leaped to Reese’s defense, insisting that her $8,000-a-month rent is actually not bad.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Martha Stewart wants to pay your rent—if she can get the quiz answers right
The lifestyle guru put herself in the hot seat of a popular online game show to rack up money to pay the monthly rent of up to 10 people.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Man who used legal loophole to live rent-free for years in NYC hotel found unfit to stand trial
A man charged with fraud for claiming to own a storied Manhattan hotel where he had been living rent-free for years has been found unfit to stand trial, prosecutors said Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
5 major U.S. cities where it's harder for Gen Z to afford rent than it was for millennials at the same age
In these 5 U.S. cities, Gen Z renters are spending a larger portion of their income on rent than Millennials did a decade ago.Business - CNBC - November 17 -
7 U.S. cities where you need to earn more than 4 times the minimum wage to comfortably afford rent
Workers would need to earn quadruple the federal minimum wage in order to comfortably afford rent in these cities, per Clever Real Estate's analysis.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Child care cost as much as rent for many families at inflation’s peak, new data shows
Many families have been effectively cutting a second rent check to send their kids to day care, according to new data from the Department of Labor.Top stories - NBC News - 6 hours ago -
Jon Jones agrees to anger management classes
Jon Jones has agreed to attend four hours of anger management classes to resolve a pair of misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his New Mexico home.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Best Class To Pick For The Campaign
Dragon Age: The Veilguard pits you against countless foes, all eager to bring doom on the lands of Thedas. Thankfully, you have a lot of tricks up your sleeve, since you get to choose from three ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
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LSU, UNC, Stanford lead the early top-10 recruiting class rankings
The early signing period for the class of 2025 opens on Nov. 13, with Kim Mulkey's LSU leading the way.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Yale introduces class on Beyoncé's political and cultural impact
Yale University is getting in formation with a course dedicated to studying Beyoncé.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Yale class to examine Beyoncé's political, cultural impact
Yale University is offering a full course dedicated to Beyoncé and her impact on politics and culture, following a trend among schools that are carving out credits to study specific pop stars. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Bernie Sanders Is Wrong That Democrats Abandoned the Working Class
The party’s record is clear and strong.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
The 12 best women's basketball recruits, regardless of class
With the early signing window open, these players project favorably from high school to college to the pros.Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict
Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice.Business - The New York Times - November 2 -
How the WNBA’s Angel Reese lives the good life in her $8,000-a-month Chicago apartment, even though her paycheck doesn’t cover her rent
Despite her WNBA salary, Reese enjoys one of the city’s most exclusive and luxurious high-rises.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
TSMC on alert and Singapore on the rise
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Is US inflation on the rise?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadWorld - Financial Times - November 10 -
The silent majority rises
America was becoming polarized, and Republicans were able time and again to call upon their silent majority to deliver them victory.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Veteran-Owned Businesses Are on the Rise
More veterans started businesses last year, according to a recent report — and in one sector in particular.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
US inflation rises to 2.6%
October figure comes as Federal Reserve debates how quickly to lower interest ratesBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Inflation rises, Trump looms
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation ticks up Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Why UFO sightings are on the rise
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon UFO office gets more than 700 reports The All-Domain ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
The Rise of Soccer’s ‘Arrival Fits’
Following in the footsteps of U.S. sports, European soccer clubs are platforming their players’ most creative outfits.Sports - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
Dwayne Johnson’s $200 million+ Christmas pic opens to $34.1 million
The big budget, star-driven action comedy “Red One” is topping the North American box office chartsEntertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago -
'Wicked' soars with $114 million domestic opening, 'Gladiator' snares $55.5 million
Universal's "Wicked" tallied an estimated $114 million domestic opening and Paramount's "Gladiator II" is set to haul in $55.5 million.Business - CNBC - 2 hours ago -
Harris says there must be de-escalation in Middle East
Vice President Kamala Harris said the U.S. is prepared to defend Israel again, but stressed that "there must be a de-escalation in the region" when asked by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell what her ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
How the US election could impact the Middle East
Harris or Trump? The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem assesses who Israelis and Palestinians want to win.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
These Maps Show How the Middle East Conflict Is Spiraling
In the past year the fighting has sprawled from Israel and Gaza to draw in militaries and militias from across the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4
