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Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB
Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warmingWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years
Goldman expects Brent prices to recover to $77 per barrel in the fourth quarter.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Lower oil and natural gas prices, higher electricity demand expected over next five years: IEA
Natural gas and oil prices are likely to decline in the second half of the decade, but unexpectedly high worldwide demand for electricity will complicate efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Will you have a lower tax rate in retirement? Maybe not, financial advisors say
Most people will have a lower tax rate when they retire, but others won't due to factors like large required 401(k) and IRA withdrawals, advisors said.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Microsoft's stock has worst day in two years after disappointing forecast
Microsoft's stock fell more than 6% on Thursday after guidance fell short of analysts' estimates.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Moncler Revenue Falls on Lower Demand in Asia, Europe
The Italian fashion group said the results were hit by lower consumer confidence in several markets, as the luxury industry continues to grapple with a period of volatility.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
China has deported a VW executive for allegedly using drugs while in Thailand
A senior executive for Volkswagen in China has been deported for allegedly using cocaine and marijuana while on vacation in ThailandWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Trump's former chief of staff warns of a second presidency
Former President Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff John Kelly told the New York Times in a new interview that he frequently witnessed behavior which leads him to believe Trump's ambition is to be a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console
Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, says its profit fell 60% in the first half of the fiscal year, as demand waned for its Switch console, now in its eighth ...Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Chris Hoy has ‘two to four years’ left to live after terminal cancer diagnosis
Six-time Olympic cycling gold medallist, 48, says he has stage 4 cancer which has metastasised from his prostate. Chris Hoy, the six-time Olympic gold medallist, has disclosed he has “two to four ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin for two years, says report
Alleged talks between billionaire and Russian president could have enormous security implications. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who is now central to Donald Trump’s election campaign , has ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Season finales, awards and maybe Tiger and Charlie Woods: What remains over final two months in golf 2024
With two months to go in the 2024 golf world, and following a rather stagnant October, there is plenty to pay attention to down the stretch.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
US employers seek to defuse election conflict with warnings to staff
Business leaders have told employees to remain civil to avoid ‘war of words’ in officeWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers
Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena
Shares of CSX Corp. booked their biggest percentage drop in more than three years after the railroad operator on Wednesday said the fourth quarter would be “more challenging” in the wake of falling ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
I’m an American voter overseas. For years, we were ignored – but maybe this time we’ll make the difference | Alexander Hurst
In the rush to defeat Trump, we’re suddenly on the frontline. It’s a shame, then, that so few of us actually vote. The United States doesn’t show much love to its citizens who live abroad. For ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing
Mortgage applications fell 17% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Oil prices down for 4th straight session as traders weigh supply and demand
Crude futures on Wednesday marked a fourth straight session of declines, with prices holding ground at their lowest in two weeks as traders focused on an uncertain demand outlook — particularly ...Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Akzo Nobel Sees Full-Year Earnings at Lower End of Guidance
The Dutch paints company reported a fall in third-quarter net profit, missing consensus views, and said it expected full-year earnings at the lower end of its guidance.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Trump has promised lower interest rates. That will be largely out of his control.
While Trump has sought to pressure the Fed to cut rates, consumer rates on mortgages and other loans are determined by a range of factors largely outside of the president’s control.Politics - NBC News - 4 hours ago -
Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
The Uplift: An adaptable dog
A dog wows onlookers by walking around town on his two hind legs — but it's not a trick, it's an adaptation. A woman decks out her house in eye-catching decorations each October, not for Halloween ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
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Manchester United’s £2m a year for Alex Ferguson as staff were axed was not a good look | Ewan Murray
Ferguson’s legacy at Old Trafford is assured but revelations over his earnings for ambassadorial duties leave a sour taste. Wayne Rooney had stolen the show in a 2-0 Manchester United win. The ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Russian arms group warns it may halt exports as Ukraine war demands surge
Rostec chief Sergei Chemezov, an ally of Vladimir Putin, also blames high interest rates for making overseas sales difficultWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
10-, 30-year U.S. government debt rallies for second day on lower oil and weak manufacturing reading
Long-term Treasury yields fell for a second day on Tuesday as traders reacted to a weaker-than-expected manufacturing reading from the New York Fed and new developments from the Middle East that ...Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
BP shares fall to lowest since 2022 after sharp drop in the oil major's third-quarter profit
British oil major BP on Tuesday reported its weakest quarterly earnings in nearly four years, weighed down by a slump in crude prices.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
10-year Treasury yield ends lower after strong auction as investors await election results
Long-dated Treasury yields erased their rise to end lower Tuesday following an auction of 10-year notes that met solid demand as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
UBS has just lowered earnings estimates — and raised its S&P 500 target
UBS on Tuesday issued an unusual pairing, reducing its estimates for earnings growth while at the same time lifting its S&P 500 target for this year and next.Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
Letby gave baby overdose two years before murders
Lucy Letby was reportedly "unhappy" at being told she could no longer administer controlled drugs.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
José Rubén Zamora Will Leave Prison After Nearly Two Years
The case against José Rubén Zamora became a sign of crumbling democracy in Guatemala and a symbol of threats against press freedom across Latin America.World - The New York Times - October 20 -
How Newcastle’s Saudi takeover ripped the £8bn-a-year Premier League in two
Three years after Saudi Arabia bought Newcastle United FC, only now are the full seismic consequences hitting home for English football.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Girl Scouts membership to more than double in cost over two years
Girl Scouts USA says charging steeper annual dues will avoid it having to slash programs and services.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Tua Tagovailoa Returns to N.F.L. Action After Three Concussions in Two Years
The quarterback’s third diagnosed concussion in two years prompted league-wide discussion about whether he should continue playing football.Sports - The New York Times - October 25 -
Meta’s stock is up 500% in two years. Is it still a ‘set-it-and-forget-it’ play?
Meta reports earnings on Wednesday afternoon.Business - MarketWatch - October 29
