Water bills to rise by 36% after Ofwat review

Major water company uses accounting trick to inflate balance sheet by £1.68bn

A substantial Severn Trent Water investment is based on IOU notes - BBC Panorama finds.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Maresca: Palmer's humility drives Chelsea rise

Enzo Maresca praised Cole Palmer's humility and focus, saying the young star remains unchanged despite his Premier League stardom status and key role in Chelsea's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday.

ESPN - Dec. 9

The Rise of Theo Von, the Resident Quipster of Podcasting's 'Manosphere'

The comedian, who joked about drug addiction with Donald Trump, has built a following with an edgy and freewheeling style.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9

Ofwat paid consultants that also worked for water groups

Embattled regulator for England and Wales faces accusation over conflict of interest

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Bluey Merch Deals - 36-Inch Plush For $25 At Walmart, Talking Bluey For $8 At Amazon

36-Inch Bluey Plush $25 (was ...

GameSpot - Dec. 8

Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in Thailand

A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand.

CBS News - Dec. 8

Spending on TikTok Shop Rises as App Faces Ban

TikTok Shop sales had reached $100 million on Black Friday.

Inc. - Dec. 8

Bill Belichick open to taking UNC job after second meeting with school, doesn't want to be shut out of job

The six-time Super Bowl champion doesn't want to be shut out again this coaching cycle

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Cruz: Trump admin will go after rising antisemitism on college campuses

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) suggested that the incoming Trump administration will meet antisemitism on college campus in the U.S. with federal investigations and prosecutions from the Justice ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

After years on the rise, ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ listenership is slipping

Mariah Carey’s unavoidable pop gem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” doesn’t have the hold on the fall months it once had, according to new data from Last.fm.

NBC News - Dec. 7

Year in Review

As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Athens Revives Hadrian’s Aqueduct to Help With Water Crunch

Hadrian’s Aqueduct supplied water to Greece’s capital for centuries but was then largely abandoned. It’s being revived to ease water scarcity amid global warming.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

NFL won't punish Deshaun Watson after concluding review of sexual assault case against Browns QB, per report

The league did not find sufficient evidence

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

The Spectrum review – a tactile trip to the 1980s

This latest piece of modern vintage hardware from Retro Games Ltd makes for an astonishingly nostalgic experience. The first time I played on a ZX Spectrum was at the Stockport branch of Debenhams, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Bidders line up for struggling Thames Water

The water firm has received multiple bids as it faces running out of money next year.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs

Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.

BBC News - Dec. 6

"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures

Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.

CBS News - Dec. 5

The Thing: Remastered Review - Cold Fear

For my money, there isn't a better horror monster than The Thing's shape-shifting alien organism. Even 42 years later, Rob Bottin's practical effects are still incredible, capturing each freakish ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power

Six leading opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Thames Water receives bid from Covalis and France’s Suez

UK investor is teaming up with French group as part of a bid for control of troubled utility

Financial Times - Dec. 5

French bond risk premium dips and stocks rise after government falls

French assets were taking the government’s fall in their stride early Thursday, though the extra cost Paris must pay to borrow remained close to 12-year peaks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset

PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for government

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Hyde back with Bills, says he'll retire after season

Safety Micah Hyde is re-signing with the Bills on Wednesday to the team's practice squad.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Bills sign former All-Pro safety Micah Hyde for stretch run; vet vows to retire after final Buffalo game

Hyde, signing to Buffalo's practice squad, wants to help the Bills win a Super Bowl

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert

Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Rail fares to rise despite renationalisation plans

Three rail operators will be renationalised next year but fares are due to go up as outlined in the Budget.

BBC News - Dec. 4

U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons

China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year

The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.

BBC News - Dec. 4

The ultimate guide to Seoul—from high-rises to hiking

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Cooper Flagg Is on a Different Level. But the Competition Is Rising.

The Duke basketball phenom remains at the head of the class, but a flashy point guard from B.Y.U. is gaining attention.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Salesforce shares rise after earnings beat on revenue, fourth-quarter guidance

Salesforce reported its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Tuesday and posted strong fourth-quarter guidance.

CNBC - Dec. 3

California cuts back on water deliveries, anticipating dry year ahead

California's cities may only receive about 5 percent of the water deliveries they have requested this year, with dry and warm conditions expected to persist through the winter, state officials ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Thames Water creditors veto use of £3bn loan to pay fines

Troubled utility faces fines of £400mn by March 2027 as it tries to avoid renationalisation

Financial Times - Dec. 3

WATCH: Alligator drags catch through water

Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were stunned to see an alligator swimming with its catch — a Burmese python so large it stunned the tour guides.

ABC News - Dec. 3