University tuition fees to rise from next year in England

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again

Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt dropped from their highest levels since early July on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter-point interest-rate cut.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

'A disabled South Park character from 24 years ago is getting me harassed today'

I have felt the shadow of Timmy since childhood - but never imagined the name would be hurled at me by strangers in my 30s.

From Thatcher to Trump and Brexit: my seven lessons learned after 28 years as Guardian economics editor

The free market experiment has failed, free trade is out, and populism is rife but it can be defeated if the left can galvanise ideas into a credible plan. Margaret Thatcher was prime minister and ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Paris prosecutor seeks jail and public office ban for Marine Le Pen

Request in embezzlement trial threatens to undermine National Rally’s efforts to polish image before 2027 polls. A Paris prosecutor has requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

What's the most you should pay for housing? Here's a breakdown by salary, from $30,000 a year to $120,000

A breakdown of what your housing costs should be based on how much you earn.

Business - CNBC - November 14

2-year Treasury yield jumps after the close, with Powell patient about rate cuts

The policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield edged higher after 3 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, following fresh comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that indicated the central bank ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

10-year-old walks alone a mile away from Georgia home, leading to his mother's arrest

A Georgia woman was arrested and accused of allegedly endangering her son — all because the unsupervised 10-year-old walked less than a mile away from home, officials said.

Mark King hit with five-year ban from snooker and heavy fine for match fixing

Player guilty of providing inside information on match Other charges relating to separate incident dismissed Mark King has been banned from snooker for five years after being found guilty of ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Jets fire Joe Douglas: New York finally moves on from disappointing GM after years of problems, no success

Saleh is certainly not without blame, but was he set up to succeed?

Sports - CBS Sports - November 19

From Astro Bot to Balatro, the 2024 ‘game of the year’ race is too close to call

In this week’s newsletter: The shortlist for December’s Game Awards is out, and the top contenders are neck and neck. • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here . Much ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

The Simpsons: Milhouse voice actor Pamela Hayden retires from show after 35 years

After almost 700 episodes playing Bart’s bespectacled and beleaguered best friend, the voice actor is moving on to other opportunities. Pamela Hayden, the actor behind beloved Simpsons character ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Rebecca Minkoff Shares Her Best Growth Tips From Nearly 20 Years of Brand-Building

The founder and newest cast member of Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives’ offered her advice for other entrepreneurs at the Inc. 5000 conference.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Goodbye 'Simpsons': Pamela Hayden retires from her many roles after 35 years

Actor Pamela Hayden, a longtime staple on 'The Simpsons,' announced that she's leaving the hit series 'to pursue other creative outlets.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Trump picks Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect’s pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffs

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Nutritionist from Japan: The food I love eating every day—and that robust 90-year-olds in my life swear by

"The most lively and robust elders in my life" eat this food, says Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka. It "makes me feel healthier" too.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

20-year-olds borrowed $9,000 from their parents for a college startup—then launched a new business with sales of $1 million a month

Winston Alfieri and Troy Bonde were just 20 and 21 when they came up with the idea for Sauz, which is now available at retailers around the country.