The U.K. Has a More Working Class Cabinet. It’s Still Seen as Out of Touch.
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Business - MarketWatch
U.K. pub chain J.D. Wetherspoon now makes 38% of it sales from food
Wetherspoons chairman Tim Martin hit out at plans aimed at lowering U.K. alcohol consumption1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Middle-class wages aren't keeping up. Some economists say policy is suppressing pay growth
As of June, two-thirds of middle-income households said they believed their income was falling behind the cost of living, according to a survey by Primerica.2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Work-to-rule punishes patients, Streeting tells GPs
The health secretary outlined measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech.3 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy
A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits.3 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy
A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits.3 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
The U.K. Has a More Working Class Cabinet. It’s Still Seen as Out of Touch.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top team contains more lawmakers from poor backgrounds, and fewer from elite schools, than any in recent memory. Voters haven’t noticed.4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
China's stimulus rally has already sent stocks up 25%. And there could be more to come
Mainland markets is closed for a week-long holiday commemorating the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Trading is set to resume on Oct. 8.5 hours ago - China -
World - ABC News
A gang in Haiti has killed more than 20 and injured dozens after raiding a small town, official says
Gang members have attacked a small town in central Haiti and killed killing more than 20 people, including children, according to a human rights group8 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Dockworkers on East and Gulf Coast to return to work after reaching agreement on wages
Thousands of dockworkers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast will return to work after reaching a tentative agreement on wages, ending one of the biggest work stoppages in decades.10 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
U.K. to Hand Over Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Ending Colonial-Era Dispute
After years of legal wrangling and negotiations, Britain said it would surrender sovereignty of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean.10 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
Dozens of migrants still missing off Djibouti's coast after smugglers forced them out of boats
Rescuers are searching for dozens of migrants from Africa still missing after smugglers apparently forced them out of two boats in the Red Sea off the coast of Djibouti earlier this week11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How Los Angeles is working to combat the homelessness crisis
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has been focused on addressing the city's homelessness crisis, getting people off the streets and into shelters that, up until now, did not exist. She's doing it by ...12 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina communities work to provide supplies after Helene
North Carolina distribution centers worked to provide essential supplies to community members Thursday, one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.12 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden declares ‘collective bargaining works’ after deal struck
President Biden on Thursday hailed the agreement made between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) to end the port strike, arguing that ...12 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - BBC News
'We will fight' - Ten Hag still defiant but is Man Utd boss on brink?
Erik ten Hag remains defiant after his side's dramatic draw at Porto but is the Manchester United boss still on the brink?13 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Moment giant explosions seen near Beirut airport
Footage appears to show the blasts close to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.14 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon updates: Large blast seen in southern Beirut
Israel continued its intense airstrike campaign across Lebanon, which included several strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs and one in the center of the city.14 hours ago - Israel -
Sports - CBS Sports
How Chris Rigg, rest of Sunderland's youth prospects are bringing back memories of '95 Manchester United
The youngest team in the Championship is out to prove it's also the best one in the league16 hours ago - Premier League -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can I Still Use an Expired Covid Test?
The expiration date listed on the box might not be accurate. Here’s what to know.17 hours ago - Covid -
World - The New York Times
Russia, U.S. and Other Countries Are Evacuating Their Citizens from Lebanon
Several countries have chartered flights, while others issued warnings and offered assistance.19 hours ago - Russia -
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Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates are dropping, but the housing market is still stuck. Here’s why.
A crisis of unaffordability has held the housing market hostage. That situation is not likely to change anytime soon, according to Fannie Mae’s chief economist — and there’s one culprit.20 hours ago - Mortgage -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.21 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims inch higher, but still no sign of major U.S. layoffs
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week rose slightly to a minuscule 225,000, confirming that layoffs remain surprisingly low even though many companies have pulled ...23 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
The new Conservative class war
Badenoch’s attack on an overweening state seeks to imitate Thatcher’s case against the overmighty trade unions23 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Here's how to improve the way Congress works
The House Rules Committee held a hearing on proposed rules changes for the 119th Congress, with Rep. Derek Kilmer recommending non-policy bipartisan retreats and planning meetings to foster trust ...Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Star Citizen Dev Is Forcing Employees To Work Seven Days A Week - Report
For a game that's still technically in pre-release early access, Star Citizen has amassed a large following and its own annual convention, CitizenCon. But even though the full release isn't on ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Around-the-world cruise still waiting to say 'au revoir' to Belfast
Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey set sail on Monday but it has yet to leave Northern Ireland waters.Yesterday -
Health - The New York Times
Trump Promised to Release His Medical Records. He Still Won’t Do It.
If elected again, he would become the oldest president by the end of his term. Yet he is refusing to disclose even basic health information.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Tech - Wired
Trump's Get Out the Vote Plan Is Unusual—and It Just Might Work
Critics have pointed to Trump's quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Do we still need vice presidential debates?
Very few people make their voting decisions based on the vice-presidential candidate. So why do we bother?Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Ranking the Top 10 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft class: Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and Joe Alt lead the way
Draft classes are often about how well the QBs play and this group is no differentYesterday - NFL -
Business - MarketWatch
Estate planning has become more urgent for rich people as the election nears. That’s why tax laws need fixing, critics say.
Wealthy families’ focus on the estate tax is fodder for critics of the U.S. tax system and a preview of the fierce debate coming when the Trump tax cuts sunset.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Trump, Vance try out new tone on abortion
Former President Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) are seeking to soften their stance on abortion and blunt Democratic attacks in the final month before the election. Trump on ...Yesterday - Abortion -
Top stories - BBC News
Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was not alone
A second asteroid hit Earth around the same time causing a "catastrophic" event.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Former Singaporean cabinet minister sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to receiving illegal gifts
Former Singaporean cabinet minister sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to receiving illegal giftsYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Ex-teacher on bail for sexual assault sought work as private tutor
A man charged with sexual assault has been advertising as a private tutor for children, the BBC finds.Yesterday