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Cost of HS2 could hit £66bn, according to management estimate
A paper presented to the project’s board has flagged how the price tag could increase by a further £9bnFinancial Times - 6h -
Amazon and the endangered future of the middle manager
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy delivered one of 2024's major job headlines with his five-day office mandate, but there's a bigger tech organizational shakeup at work.CNBC - 1d -
Economists trim Fed rate cut estimates on fear of Trump inflation surge
Deregulation, tax cuts and tariffs stoke probability of stubbornly high price growth, FT-Chicago Booth poll findsFinancial Times - 1d -
Could Trump’s Time magazine Person of the Year cover outsell Taylor Swift’s — or have we hit MAGA-merch fatigue?
The issue featuring Donald Trump on the cover hits newsstands on Dec. 20.MarketWatch - 2d -
Watch out for these Social Security and Medicare sign-up traps that could cost you thousands of dollars
Applying for retirement benefits can be confusing, and it’s all too easy to end up with permanent cuts to your benefits.MarketWatch - 2d -
‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks hit another milestone. Here’s why they could continue to dominate in 2025.
Christmas has come early for the group of megacap tech companies known as the Magnificent Seven.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump’s Policy Plans Could Hit Restaurant Industry, Seafood Prices and Trucking
While shares of restaurant operators traded higher, the prospect of mass deportations could gut the industry’s labor force.Inc. - 3d -
Reeves dismisses calls for HS2-style Birmingham to Manchester line
Chancellor does not want to give ‘false hope’ to proponents of partially private-funded rail linkFinancial Times - 3d -
Fewer US grandparents are taking care of grandchildren, according to new data
Fewer grandparents were taking care of grandchildren, there was a decline in the number of preschoolers and more people were staying put in their homes in the first part of the 2020s compared with ...ABC News - 4d -
Top 10 Gaming Franchises Of 2024, According To Fandom
On top GameSpot's parent company, Fandom, has released the result of its annual ranking for the top franchises in entertainment, including the top gaming, movie, TV, and overall media ...GameSpot - 4d -
The Quickest Way to Be a More Likable Manager and Keep Employees Happy, According to Leadership Experts
Here are three conversations managers must have to kick off the new year on a high note.Inc. - 4d -
History suggests bitcoin could hit $150,000 in 2025 — but watch for these bumps ahead
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - 4d -
3 Stocks Including Cloudberry Clean Energy Estimated To Be Below Intrinsic Value
In a week marked by a divergence in major U.S. stock indexes, with growth stocks significantly outperforming value stocks, investors are navigating a complex landscape of mixed economic signals and ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Savings targets could cost 10,000 civil service jobs
A government source tells the BBC the increasing size of the civil service cannot continue.BBC News - 5d -
Christmas train travel could be hit by staff shortages
Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to "keep a close watch on staffing" over the festive period.BBC News - 5d -
Gold prices could hit $3,000 per ounce in 2025, Goldman Sachs says
Goldman Sachs analysts said the rally in gold prices could continue into 2025, even if the value of the dollar continues to rise as expectedMarketWatch - 5d -
Coffee drinkers face price rises as costs on global markets hit record high
Price for arabica beans tops $3.44 a pound, while cost of robusta beans almost doubles this year. Your morning caffeine hit could become even pricier in the new year after the cost of coffee ...The Guardian - 6d -
Manager O'Neil to remain in charge at Wolves
Under-pressure Wolves boss Gary O'Neil retains the support of the club and will remain in charge.BBC News - 6d -
Could Yankees have tried to match Mets' winning offer for Juan Soto? Bombers reportedly 'hit their limit'
Soto landed with the Mets on a 15-year, $765 million contractCBS Sports - 6d -
4 reasons to borrow home equity before the new year, according to experts
Using your home equity now could pay off in 2025, experts say. Here's how.CBS News - 6d -
The latest cost of Brexit is about to hit – and voters are watching. Will Labour act? | Polly Toynbee
New EU trade regulations will cause further pain for the UK. Starmer’s talk of breaking down barriers must be more than warm words. “It’s done! Get over it! It’s eight years ago! We’re independent ...The Guardian - 6d -
Euston HS2 project costs rise to more than £7.5bn
Price of extending high-speed rail line into central London set out in confidential government documentsFinancial Times - 6d -
The ‘War on Crypto’ Helped Get Trump Elected, According to Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse
In an interview on ’60 Minutes’ over the weekend, the CEO reflected on the aftermath of the crypto industry lobbying blitz that splurged heavily on the 2024 campaign.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Here's what could happen with mortgage rates this December, according to experts
Could the mortgage rate climate change in the final month of 2024? Here's what some experts think.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists
Housing has been an expensive necessity, whether you're buying or renting. Here are five things to pay attention to in 2025, experts say.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
Counting the cost of bowling alone
Malign neglect of social capital sowed the seeds of many of our largest problemsFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
China’s Export Ban on Strategic Minerals Could Hit Tech, Wider Economy
Beijing’s curbs on crucial minerals such as gallium, germanium and antimony needed for computer chip and electronics manufacturing could wreak havoc on supply chains.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Hitachi chair warns UK train factory at risk unless HS2 northern leg revived
Toshiaki Higashihara says jobs at Newton Aycliffe site near Durham cannot be guaranteed without increased demandFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
The Growing Cost of Making C.E.O.s Safe
The tragic killing of UnitedHealthCare’s Brian Thompson has spurred companies to ratchet up security for their most senior executives.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Record number of unaccompanied minor children in region, UNICEF estimates
Children are a quarter of all migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean, UNICEF officials estimate.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
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U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice
In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump's defence nominee hits out after reports he could be dropped
US media suggest the president-elect could replace Pete Hegseth, whose selection is under intense scrutiny.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Why physical gold remains a smart investment, according to experts
Physical gold such as bars and coins offers advantages even as markets shift. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Trump considering replacing Hegseth as defense secretary pick according to newspaper reports
President-elect Donald Trump faces further problems as he tries to fill top government jobs. His pick to head the DEA has withdrawn from consideration and lawmakers are voicing concerns over his ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Exceeds Industry Estimates
An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Here's how holiday drinking can affect your health, according to a doctor
Estimates show Americans drink twice as much during the holiday season as they normally do. Here's how the extra alcohol can impact your health.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
How Stellantis CEO's Cost-Cutting Mantra Cost Him His Job
Carlos Tavares’s abrupt exit from the Jeep maker came amid concerns over his renewed efficiency drive.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2
