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Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives
Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments
Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
UK MPs plan to grill Shein boss over labour practices
Business select committee intends to summon fast-fashion brands over workers’ rights as soon as JanuaryWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Labour to set up review after carer’s allowance overpayments scandal
Exclusive: overhaul of system that imposed draconian penalties for innocent errors in benefit claims is expected. Draconian penalties that caused unpaid carers to rack up thousands of pounds of ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
The Papers: Labour suspends MP and a hot Halloween ahead
An alleged altercation involving Mike Amesbury leads many papers.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault
Runcorn and Helsby MP, 55, to appear in court at later date. Mike Amesbury, the MP suspended by Labour pending an investigation, has been charged with assault after an incident following a night ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Dozen Labour MPs join call for 'extreme wealth' tax
The MPs want Rachel Reeves to bring in a 2% tax on assets over £10m, which they claim could raise £24bn per year.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Labour suspends MP after video appears to show him punching man
Mike Amesbury also has the whip withdrawn, as police say a 55-year-old man has been interviewed under caution over the incident.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Labour suspends MP Mike Amesbury after video appears to show him punching man
Footage appears to show MP for Runcorn and Helsby knocking man to ground before aiming six more blows at his head. Labour has suspended the whip from the MP Mike Amesbury after footage appeared to ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Labour MP suspended after footage appears to show him punching man
Keir Starmer approves action against backbencher Mike AmesburyBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
From Soto to Jansen, here are MLB's top 50 free agents
This Major League Baseball offseason's free agent class is headlined by a generational hitter, but it's also full of fascinating players at a variety of positions.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Democrats sweat Harris' polls, but strategists say election is 'jump ball': ANALYSIS
Operatives from each side see both paths to victory and potential pitfalls.Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
Labour MPs urge Keir Starmer to clarify stance on non-cash slavery reparations
No 10 says issue is off the table for Commonwealth summit but other nations are prepared to defy UK. Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to clarify his government’s position on non-cash reparations ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels
Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently. The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Boeing’s bonds signal view that company has bought time with credit-raters to avoid slide to junk
Boeing Co., under pressure to boost liquidity, filed a $25 billion shelf registration Tuesday to offer equity or debt over the next three years and announced a new credit agreement with lenders.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
UK cabinet split over allowing a third runway at Heathrow
Several ministers, including Ed Miliband, are opposed to the airport’s expansionWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Fossil fuels could become cheaper and more abundant, says IEA
International Energy Agency says transition to clean energy means there will be a surplus of oil, gas and coal. Fossil fuels could soon become significantly cheaper and more abundant as governments ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
How election could affect fossil fuel, climate regulations
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story High stakes election is underway Today is Election Day. Voters are taking the future of the country — including its energy policy ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Why the Braves made the first trade of MLB's offseason and how it could impact Atlanta's winter
Atlanta sent Jorge Soler to the Angels in exchange for Griffin CanningSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
Ukraine Faces Bleak Winter as Russia Ramps Up Assaults, U.S. Support Trickles In
President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading for more arms and other assistance to help end the war on favorable terms, but the Biden administration is skeptical.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks
As ransomware cyberattacks escalate, government officials say companies are making bad decisions on the 'pay or not pay' dilemma, especially cyber insurers.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues
The online auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 millionSports - ABC News - October 18 -
Hurricane Milton’s insured losses could reach $50 billion, says Verisk
Data and technology company Verisk Analytics Inc. VRSK said Wednesday it estimates the insured losses to onshore property from Hurricane Milton could range from $30 billion to $50 billion.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Global business takes its chance to size up new Labour pitch
Starmer’s investment summit guests express both praise and doubt — but many want to wait to pass judgmentWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Labour to end profit incentive for rail operators in run-up to nationalisation
Train bosses accuse government of being ‘ideological’ over ending post-Covid scheme letting them keep more cashWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
C.D.C. Now Recommends Pneumonia Vaccine for Adults 50 and Up
Adults 50 and older can now get the shot, as rates of the illness climb.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Queen's University to cut jobs as it faces £11m deficit
The university told BBC News NI it is planning to cut the jobs through a voluntary redundancy scheme.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sportSports - ABC News - October 23 -
Hyundai Recalls Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Ten Hag: Anger at De Ligt handling fuelled Utd win
Erik ten Hag has admitted Manchester United were fired up for their second-half comeback against Brentford after being left "angry" by the circumstances around the visitors' controversial opening ...Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Trump’s vulgar rally ramble fuels questions over his state of mind
Increasingly dark rhetoric comes as presidential candidates start their final pitch to voters in run-up to election dayBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
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Honda Plans Recall for 720,800 U.S. Vehicles Over Fuel Pump Worries
Concerns that a high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel in 2023-2025 Accords, CR-V Hybrids, and Honda Civics prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to request the recall.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Desperation over gang violence fuels a surge of migration from Ecuador to the US
Across Ecuador, gangs have unleashed a wave of violence and extortion, upending lives and spurring an unprecedented exodusWorld - ABC News - October 30
