The US consumer is fine (but no better)

Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 over impartiality

The media watchdog says the broadcast channel allowed the then-prime minister to go unchallenged.

France pushes Brussels to delay fines on carmakers

Emissions rules coming into force could lead to billions in penalties being imposed on weak auto industry

World - Financial Times - November 4

José Andrés on Trump win: 'We will be fine'

Celebrity chef José Andrés shared a message after the presidential election, saying that the country “will be fine.” “We had republican and democrat presidents since I arrived 32 years ago…we will ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump asks arch protectionist Lighthizer to run US trade policy

Tariff hawk’s potential reappointment to top economy role likely to alarm trading partners

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Feeling fine: the rise of ‘wellness real estate’

The Global Wellness Institute estimates that the sector could be worth $913bn by the end of 2028. It’s a big development for what was once regarded as ‘woo-woo’

Business - Financial Times - November 8

'I got a £450 fine for not showing my railcard'

Molly McGregor, 29, was fined £450 for not showing her railcard during a rail journey in May.

USC fined, gets probation for coaching violations

USC's football program has been fined $50,000 and placed on a one-year probation because of a violation of "on- and off-field coaching activities" during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the NCAA ...

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace

The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.

Wolves' Edwards fined $35K for obscene gesture

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court during his team's NBA Cup win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Is it better for my taxes if I donate shares or cash?

You get the biggest benefit by getting rid of the biggest potential tax liability.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

What if Joe Biden was the better candidate all along?

Whenever the 47th president is decided, at some stage, people may wonder whether the best choice was not Harris or Trump.

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Gold vs. silver: Which is better for your portfolio?

Both gold and silver can help you maintain a diversified portfolio, and both have seen impressive gains recently.

Buffs' Hunter 'feeling much better,' says Sanders

Colorado coach Deion Sanders says two-way star Travis Hunter is "feeling much better" and is expected to have a larger role against Cincinnati this week as he continues to recover from a shoulder ...

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Veterans demand better payout for gay ban

Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".

An Appreciation: Fernando Valenzuela and Fernandomania

Fernando Valenzuela, who died on Tuesday at age 63, was a teenage phenomenon from Mexico who remade the Dodgers’ fan base and put his country on the baseball map.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 24

Will a HELOC or home equity loan be better this November?

Not sure if a HELOC or home equity loan will be better for you this November? Here's what to consider now.

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