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Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in U.K.
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Treasury yields end at nearly 2-week lows as oil prices fall further and U.K. inflation dives
U.S. government debt rallied slightly on Wednesday, pushing yields broadly lower, as crude-oil futures slipped and the U.K.’s annual consumer-price index inflation rate dropped below the Bank of ...Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
U.K. Regulator Starts Review Into Motor and Home Insurance Market
The regulator said it is concerned that the part of the market that allows people to pay for insurance in installments might not be providing fair value to more than 20 million customers.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
The U.K. Will Debate Legalizing Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.
A bill introduced in the House of Commons could legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, under strict conditions. A similar proposal was rejected in 2015.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
David Lammy, U.K. Foreign Secretary, Visits China in Bid to Reset Relations
David Lammy is set to meet China’s foreign minister in Beijing on Friday, in a trip the British government said would acknowledge “areas of contention as well as areas for cooperation.”World - The New York Times - October 18 -
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HSBC to split U.K. and Hong Kong banking arms into two separate units
HSBC’s overhaul will see the bank split into four separate units under the control of two distinct Eastern and Western markets divisions, new CEO Georges Elhedery saidBusiness - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Son of Singapore’s First Prime Minister Says He Is Granted Asylum in the U.K.
Lee Hsien Yang accused his brother, a former prime minister, of persecuting him politically, inflaming the feud in Singapore’s first family.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
Lloyds Banking Beats Views as U.K. Borrowers Remain Resilient
The U.K.’s largest mortgage provider confirmed its full-year guidance after pretax profit fell by less than expected on lighter impairments for bad loans as British borrowers remained resilient ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Tommy Robinson, U.K. Anti-immigrant Agitator, Jailed for Contempt of Court
The founder of the English Defence League was sentenced to 18 months for ignoring a court order to stop making false claims about a teenage Syrian refugee.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
In U.K. Budget, Labour’s First Big Political Moment Offers Risk and Reward
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has stumbled since his party won a landslide victory, but the financial plan to be announced on Wednesday offers a possible relaunch.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
U.K. to lift minimum wage to $15.84 an hour. Here’s how it compares to the U.S.
The U.K.’s chancellor of the exchequer confirmed the government will lift the U.K.’s national minimum wage by 6.7% in April 2025 to hourly rates of £12.21 ($15.84)Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered
U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on new memoir and the U.S. election
Boris Johnson joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new memoir, his time as British Prime Minister, his role in Brexit and offers his views on the current U.S. presidential election.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
U.K. Confirms New Cases of Clade Ib Type of Mpox
The authorities said the risk of a rapid spread remained low because the new cases had had household contact with the first infected person.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Apple Intelligence Isn't Very Smart Yet---and Apple's OK With That
Our columnist reviews the first wave of AI features coming to iPhones with iOS 18.1, and asks Apple’s software chief why so much is still missing.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Apple releases Apple Intelligence. Here's how to get it on your iPhone
The release is a critical milestone for Apple, which is relying on the feature launch to power its marketing campaign for the iPhone 16.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
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Apple Books charts for week ending Oct. 14Entertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows
Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Oct. 14Entertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows
Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Oct. 21Entertainment - ABC News - October 22 -
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Apple Books charts for week ending Oct. 21Entertainment - ABC News - October 22 -
Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows
Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Oct. 28Entertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
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Apple Books charts for week ending Oct. 28Entertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
When Eve and Eve Bit the Apple
In this essay from 2016, a writer struggles to reconcile her love for a woman with being “a good Christian girl.”Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1 -
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Apple Books charts for week ending Nov. 4Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Apple Podcasts – Top New Shows
Apple Podcasts charts for week ending Nov. 4Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago -
NASA launches Europa Clipper to probe Jupiter moon
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
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PSG probed in alleged racial profiling case
The Paris prosecutor's office is investigating alleged discrimination by Paris Saint-Germain years ago, following a complaint that the club's scouts illegally profiled potential recruits based on ...Sports - ESPN - October 17 -
Paquetá requests probe into alleged betting leaks
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá has asked the Football Association to investigate how information from its case against him over alleged breaches of betting rules has been leaked to the media.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’
US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contractsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe
David Jakins, 82, who is also known as King Conker, won his men's title "fairly" says organisers.Top stories - BBC News - October 21
