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Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth.BBC News - 4h -
These are America's safest small towns: report
MoneyGeek, a personal finance site, had researchers analyze last year’s FBI crime data of more than 1,000 small towns and cities where the population is between 30,000 and 100,000.The Hill - 6h -
Power Rankings: USC rises and Tennessee enters
The undefeated Vols make their way into our top 16, while JuJu Watkins and USC are in the top five.ESPN - 1d -
Housing Market Remains Historically Unaffordable Going into 2025
Mortgage rates have climbed since the Fed began cutting interest rates.Inc. - 1d -
Jakub Dobes Becomes Fifth Canadiens Goalie To Earn a Shutout In Their NHL Debut
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes earns a shutout in his NHL debut against the Florida Panthers, making him the fifth Habs goalie to record a shutout in their debut.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Mud, sweat & touchdowns - UK's grassroots gridiron
Away from the glitz and glamour of the NFL and not far from its Wembley home, BBC Sport looks at a different side to the increasingly popular American football scene in the UKBBC News - 16h -
Man suspected of double murder remains in custody
As detectives continue to question a 49-year-old man, residents place flowers close to where two women died.BBC News - 1d -
Wham!’s Last Christmas remains top of UK singles chart for another week
Duo’s festive record made history when it became Christmas No 1 two years in a row. Wham! have continued their belated festive domination after Last Christmas remained top of the singles chart, a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Small-boat crossings to UK rise by fifth but remain below European peers
Starmer has vowed to crack down on criminal gangs bringing migrants across English ChannelFinancial Times - 1d -
‘It’s not just a dancefloor’: the precipitous decline of UK nightclubs
A cocktail of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis has left larger ‘chrome and carpet’ venues high and dry as struggling chains look to party bars. ‘A taste of Ibiza in grotty King’s Cross’: ...The Guardian - 1d -
European markets rise; Novo Nordisk shares up 3.5%
European stocks were higher on Friday, as markets in the region reopened following a closure for the Christmas holiday.CNBC - 1d -
UK's longest-serving postman calls time on career
Robert Hudson, known as Rocky, started working for the Royal Mail in December 1964.BBC News - 1d -
Jim Larrañaga leaves college hoops 'exhausted,' like many peers
Jim Larrañaga could handle—and repeatedly thrived—in the old college sports system, where athletes could only get paid under-the-table, even if that meant the Feds might subpoena his text messages. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Could Trump's tariffs affect small businesses?
Small businesses selling imported goods could see the impact of President-elect Donald Trump's promised increased tariffs on other countries. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more ...CBS News - 2d -
More than 450 migrants make Christmas Day crossing
A total of 451 people arrived at the UK coast on 11 boats - the first arrivals for more than a week.BBC News - 2d -
France rescues 107 people trying to cross to UK on Christmas Day
Authorities carry out series of operations off northern coast, as 451 people arrive in England on 11 boats. French maritime authorities carried out 12 rescue operations along the coast of northern ...The Guardian - 2d -
Over 100 migrants rescued trying to cross English Channel on Christmas
At least 73 migrants have died trying to cross the English Channel to Britain this year, according to French authorities, making 2024 the deadliest year on record for the crossings.CBS News - 2d -
Klay surpasses Miller, moves to fifth on NBA's all-time 3-point list
Dallas Mavericks guard and Warriors legend Klay Thompson moved to fifth and passed Reggie Miller on the NBA's all-time 3-point list.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates
Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022 . High incarceration rates in Latin America – the region with the ...The Guardian - 3d -
The rise and rise of Maye Musk: China’s love affair with Elon Musk’s mother
The 76-year-old is part of a trend of ‘silver influencers’ whose success in the face of adversity resonates strongly. Could she be Elon’s secret weapon in China?. Maye Musk is a busy woman. As well ...The Guardian - 3d -
Hunt warns Reeves against ‘declinism’ on UK’s prospects
Former Tory chancellor says Britain is strong in key growth sectors and should stop talking itself downFinancial Times - 3d -
Met Office forecasts a 'green Christmas' in the UK
A meteorologist says no snow or frost is expected in the UK and instead it will be dry.BBC News - 3d -
1 killed, several injured in Florida boat explosion
At least one person was killed and six others injured when a boat exploded in a marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Three people suffered traumatic injuries. Cristian Benavides reports.CBS News - 3d -
£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilled
A law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.BBC News - 4d -
Oil prices rise in pre-holiday bounce
Oil futures ended higher in thin holiday trading conditions Tuesday, with support tied in part to lingering geopolitical worries around Russia and the Middle East, though upside remains capped by ...MarketWatch - 4d -
1 person killed, 5 hospitalized after fiery Florida boat explosion
One person is dead and five others were hospitalized after a boat explosion at a marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday, officials said.NBC News - 4d -
Packers shut out Saints to clinch playoff berth for fifth time in six years
The Saints were missing key players and never stood a chance against the Packers.ESPN - 4d -
1 dead, 5 hospitalized after boat explosion and dock fire in Florida
The boat explosion occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday and was caught on the live feed of an EarthCam set up at the dock.ABC News - 4d -
Inzaghi remains calm amid Lautaro's goal drought
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi praised his team's 2-0 victory over Como on Monday, while expressing unwavering confidence in captain Lautaro Martínez despite his recent goal drought.ESPN - 4d -
Portfolio manager names Chinese and European stocks promising 'strong returns' despite market uncertainty
Pella Funds has been targeting firms in China and Europe that have executed well despite the political and economic turmoil in their markets.CNBC - 4d -
Rules of thumb for understanding UK elections
Historical trends point to recurring wins for the Tories and the importance of party leaders in shaping the contestFinancial Times - 4d -
European markets open higher in shortened session ahead of Christmas; Novo Nordisk resumes recovery
European stocks edged higher at the open on Tuesday.CNBC - 4d -
‘A sense of freedom’: China’s small bookshops relocate across the world
As stores that were spaces for open discussion have been forced to close, new ventures spring up overseas. On 24 November, exactly two years after a fire in an apartment building in Xinjiang ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK political photographs of the year – in pictures
The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months Continue reading...The Guardian - 4d -
From vaccines to votes: Russian ad agency influences Europeans
AdNow was implicated in misinformation campaigns in France, Germany and RomaniaFinancial Times - 4d -
1 dead, 5 injured in Fort Lauderdale marina boat fire
A person was found dead in the water and five others had to be rushed to local hospitals following a boat fire.CBS News - 4d -
UK launches review of targets for sales of electric vehicles
Carmakers say current plan could lead to job cuts as shift away from petrol and diesel engines stallsFinancial Times - 4d -
Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds
Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.BBC News - 5d -
Health Care Costs Are a Nightmare for Small Businesses—and They’re Going Up in 2025
Some business leaders say providing employees with health care coverage is a “nightmare,” while others forgo it entirely. Here’s how you can minimize your costs in the months ahead.Inc. - 5d -
Week 16 fifth quarter: Pickett doesn't scare Commanders & Justin Jefferson is too elite to be stopped | Football 301
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald close the book on Week 16 with this Sunday's edition of the fifth quarter: the five games that intrigued them the most. In addition to the Commanders-Eagles tilt, the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d
