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Amid Warnings About Alcohol and Cancer, the N.A. Drinks Industry Could Get a Boost
The nonalcoholic beverage industry could get a boost from the surgeon general’s warnings linking alcohol to some cancers. But don’t expect the industry to condemn your glass of pinot.The New York Times - 19h -
Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries
Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisis. The global economy could face 50% loss in gross domestic product (GDP) between 2070 and 2090 ...The Guardian - 23h -
Some parents could be able to join Georgia's Medicaid program without working
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wants to let low-income parents with young kids enroll without working in a Medicaid program that provides coverage for some able-bodied adultsABC News - 1d -
U.S.-China Rivalry Could Boost Space Startup Funding
After commercial space startups pulled in $8.6 billion in 2024, more venture capital firms are likely to make investments in new companies as Sino-Amercian tensions go orbital.Inc. - 1d -
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Bank of America profits boosted by loan growth and robust trading
Strong results echo other big Wall Street banksFinancial Times - 14h -
UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts
November expansion is first since August as pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebuild confidence growsFinancial Times - 18h -
UK economy disappoints despite return to growth
Official figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in November, although that was lower than had been expected.BBC News - 19h -
Social Security’s COLA is expected to drop in 2026 — but how low could it go?
The cost-of-living adjustment could mark its lowest increase since at least the start of the pandemic.MarketWatch - 19h -
California wildfires could slow the economy and boost inflation — and that’s not even the worst of it, economists say
There were 27 natural disasters that cost at least $1 billion in 2024, well above the annual average of nine such events from 1980 to 2023.MarketWatch - 19h -
UK economy's disappointing November growth fuels the case for Bank of England rate cut
The U.K. economy grew at a lackluster pace of 0.1% in November, data from the Office of National Statistics showed Thursday.CNBC - 20h -
Deion Sanders as Cowboys head coach would be wild. But it could work
There are dozens of reasons why the former Dallas star returning to his old team could end in disaster. But he would be able to stand up to Jerry Jones. It didn’t take long for Jerry Jones to turn ...The Guardian - 21h -
China's slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth
China's slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.CNBC - 21h -
German economy shrinks for second consecutive year
Europe’s largest economy contracted by 0.2% in 2024Financial Times - 1d -
How do UK regulators plan to cut back rules and boost growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants the regulatory sector to do more to drive the economyFinancial Times - 2d -
Cowboys working quickly to find Mike McCarthy's replacement; Bill Belichick could be near top of wish list
The Cowboys and Mike McCarthy parted ways on MondayCBS Sports - 3d -
PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth
Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.BBC News - 3d -
Air Traffic Growth Forecasts Clash With Climate Goals, Study Says
Airline passenger counts will more than double within 25 years, and more flights will mean more global carbon emissions, an advocacy group warned at a major industry conference.Inc. - 3d -
California fires weather forecast: High winds could cause explosive fire growth
Higher humidity and lighter winds are forecast late in the week and into the weekend.ABC News - 3d -
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Jamie Dimon on the economy
As chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in America, Jamie Dimon has said he's "cautiously pessimistic" about the economy. He explains to "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl how ...CBS News - 4d -
Biden delivers remarks on the economy
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks on the economy from the White House. This comes as the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics ...NBC News - 6d -
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Hiring boost indicates Trump will inherit healthy economy
The data may help determine whether the Fed will cut interest rates this month.ABC News - 6d -
Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.CBS News - 6d -
Early ‘forever chemicals’ exposure could impact economic success in adulthood – study
Those who lived in regions with firefighting training areas earned about 1.7% less later in life, research shows. Early life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” could impact economic success ...The Guardian - 6d -
Elon Musk boosts German far right party with live event on X
The publicity was a potential boon for AfD, which has been frozen out of mainstream politics in part because its leaders have downplayed Nazi atrocities.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy
A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Men on secret 1970s pro-paedophile list could still work with children today
A small number have been identified from a 300-strong group of adults who called for legal sex with children.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Ubisoft highlights parkour changes in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Both Naoe and Yasuke will have additional options to get around the world of Assassin's Creed Shadows.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
German election 2025 poll tracker: which party is leading and who could be chancellor?
Germany will elect a new Bundestag on 23 February. Find out who is ahead in opinion polls and what coalitions are possible. Germany is preparing for a general election to the Bundestag, the lower ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
How Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans Could Reverse GDP Growth
Estimates of the effects of the president-elect’s plan to expel millions of undocumented workers are colored by politics, but detailed studies warn of major labor disruption, spiking business ...Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Analysis links fluoride exposure to low IQ but finds 'high risk of bias' in most studies
An analysis of more than 70 studies on fluoride and IQ levels concluded there was a relationship between higher levels of the common water additive and lower IQ levels in children, though a large ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
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Polyphenols: the natural chemicals that could give you a small waist, healthy heart and low blood pressure
Can the compound found in plants slow the ageing process and help tackle Alzheimer’s? Food writer Giulia Crouch finds out . . . . There’s a new buzzword in town when it comes to health: ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Trump’s shadow looms over Hungary and Poland
Dealing with the next US administration will test Warsaw as it replaces Budapest in the EU’s rotating presidencyFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
I started singing in a rock band in my 50s – and learned it could boost my brain health | Virginia Muzik
A concussion inspired me to challenge the invisibility of middle age, find my voice and discover how music might ward off dementia. When I saw the email from my neighbour asking whether I’d like to ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Jobless claims drop to 8-month low to end 2024. Low U.S. unemployment fuels economy.
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Christmas fell to an eight-month low, capping off a year of remarkably low layoffs in a surprising resilient U.S. economy.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2
