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UK private sector employment shrinks at fastest pace since 2021
S&P data for December follows tax rises on business in autumn BudgetFinancial Times - 2h -
Trump Interested in Privatizing U.S. Postal Service
As the U.S. Postal Service continues to lose revenue annually, Trump considers privatizing.Inc. - 1d -
Beloved monarch butterfly populations are shrinking, officials warn
U.S. wildlife officials announced plans to add the monarch butterfly to the threatened species list. Brian Hackney reports on the beloved insect's dwindling population.CBS News - 1d -
'Cheaper doesn't mean better': Millennial couple bought their first home in 2021 for $195,500—now they regret it
Robert Giametta and Christopher Luquer bought their first home in Cairo, New York in the beginning of 2021.CNBC - 1d -
Residents react to council's bin shrinking plans
People living in Kirklees could see their waste bins replaced with alternatives 25% smaller.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Oscar Health CEO says employer health care should be abolished
The killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 has led to an outpouring of backlash against the healthcare industry.The Hill - 2d -
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%
October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agendaFinancial Times - 2d -
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly for second month in a row
The economy had been expected to return to growth but it contracted by 0.1%.BBC News - 3d -
Why UK private sector train operators are in no hurry to step down from driver’s cab
Flurry of recent open access applications could be a sign companies think the rules could become less favourableFinancial Times - 3d -
UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October
It marked the country's second consecutive economic downturn, following a 0.1% GDP decline in September.CNBC - 3d -
Build-to-rent homes popping up at faster pace as buyers are priced out
Companies are maximizing on a tough housing market by building neighborhoods of single-family homes to rent rather than to sell.The Hill - 3d -
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Anthropic’s fastest model, Claude 3.5 Haiku, now generally available
With features like image and file analysis, robust coding capabilities, and integration with Artifacts, Claude 3.5 Haiku is a powerful tool.VentureBeat - 3d -
Remembering David Bonderman, a Private Equity Pioneer
A former lawyer, he cofounded the giant investment firm TPG and became known for complex deals that remade corporate America. He died on Wednesday at 82.The New York Times - 4d -
City should be more supportive of UK defence sector, says minister
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says banks and investors should shrug off ethical concerns about industryFinancial Times - 4d -
Demand for UK rented properties falls for first time since pandemic
Surveyors also find estate agents are expecting the slowest growth in rental costs in almost four yearsFinancial Times - 4d -
UK ministers reject union calls to lift public sector pay to pre-austerity levels
Downing Street says wages can rise above inflation only with productivity gains to matchFinancial Times - 4d -
Improve productivity for more pay, public sector told
Downing Street tells unions angry at 2.8% pay proposals that workers must become more productive.BBC News - 4d -
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.BBC News - 5d -
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Arrests Made in 2021 Crash That Killed Over 50 Migrants
U.S. and Guatemalan authorities said the arrests were linked to a human trafficking ring and a deadly 2021 traffic accident.The New York Times - 5d -
UK public sector workers face fresh pay restraint as Treasury takes tough stance
Whitehall departments say rises of more than 2.8% for NHS staff and teachers in 2025-26 would be unaffordableFinancial Times - 5d -
Walgreens’ stock on pace for its best day ever on report of talks of sale to private equity — but still on pace for its worst year
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. launched higher on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the drugstore chain was in discussions to sell itself to private-equity firm Sycamore ...MarketWatch - 5d -
What are the fastest ways to get rid of $5,000 in credit card debt?
If you've racked up $5,000 in credit card debt, these strategies can help you tackle it faster than you'd expect.CBS News - 5d -
Celtics on pace to set multiple NBA 3-point shooting records
The Boston Celtics put on their own 3-point shootout almost every game, and it’s been an enormously successful strategy for them. It helped the Celtics win the 2024 NBA Finals last season, and this ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Wall Street’s complex debt bonanza hits fastest pace since 2007
Banks sell bonds backed by revenues from chicken wings, music catalogues and oil wellsFinancial Times - 6d -
A Florida 'condo cliff' is coming as owners deal with fallout from 2021 Surfside collapse
After the deadly collapse of a 12-story condominium tower in the Surfside suburb of Miami in 2021, state lawmakers implemented new requirements for older condominiums.NBC News - 6d -
A Florida 'condo cliff' is coming as owners deal with fallout from 2021 Surfside collapse
For some associations, the costs are in the millions of dollars, and condo owners, many of whom are retirees on fixed incomes, are on the hook.CNBC - 6d -
Trump nomination pace, lack of vetting gives Senate GOP headaches
President-elect Trump’s rollout of his Cabinet and administration nominees, coupled with the transition team’s lack of vetting, is creating unwanted headaches for Senate Republicans. Trump has been ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. took his 2021 salary in bitcoin. Here’s how much it’s worth now.
‘Who said taking my salary in bitcoin was dumb?’ he asks nowMarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Saquon Barkley on pace to break Eric Dickerson's record, and faces bad run defenses ahead
Barkley is 607 yards from breaking the record. Four of the Eagles' five remaining games are against some of the NFL's worst run defenses.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Norris fastest as Leclerc gets 10-place penalty
McLaren make a perfect start in their bid to secure their first constructors' title since 1998 at the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Employers added 227,000 in November as job market rebounded
The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
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Safran warns of Trump tariff hit to aerospace sector
French jet-engine maker sets ‘exceptionally conservative’ forecastsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
More employers add 401(k) plan match for workers paying student loans
The share of businesses choosing to offer a 401(k) plan match based on student loan payments is slowly increasing due to a law known as Secure 2.0.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
How To Get Fortnite XP In The Fastest Way Possible
It may seem like players in the Fortnite community are always collectively up in arms about something--and that's because they pretty much always are. The object of this week's ire is the way that ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
BlackRock Acquires HPS, a Major Lender of Private Credit
The world’s largest investor is buying HPS, a major provider of private credit, for $12 billion.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
UK chemicals sector doubts Starmer ‘reset’ will end Brexit blues
Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EUFinancial Times - Dec. 3
