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Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year
The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.BBC News - 34m -
How much will my water bill rise by?
Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.BBC News - 59m -
Shutdown looms after House GOP turns against spending bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.CBS News - 1h -
Water bills in England and Wales to rise 36% after Ofwat review
Customer charges to increase by an average of £31 a year before inflation between now and 2030Financial Times - 2h -
Fears Vanuatu health system could be overwhelmed as disease risks rise after quake
Tuesday’s quake destroyed two large water reservoirs, and aid agencies say lack of clean water and sanitation is becoming an urgent humanitarian need. Vanuatu’s public health system risks being ...The Guardian - 11h -
Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules
Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter ...The New York Times - 20h -
What Senate Republicans are saying after Trump tanks government funding bill
Senate Republicans weigh in on new government funding challenges as clock ticks.ABC News - 4h -
FAA finds no issues with Southwest after safety review
The FAA says it has found no safety issues with Southwest Airlines following several monthslong investigations launched in July after multiple close-call incidents.ABC News - 6h -
Vance meets with Johnson after Trump torpedoes spending bill
Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday night, hours after President-elect Trump torpedoed the GOP leader’s spending deal. Vance was in Johnson’s office for ...The Hill - 9h -
US government nears shutdown after Trump attacks funding bill
President-elect’s intervention raises odds of federal closures by weekendFinancial Times - 12h -
Why are water bills rising and what can I do?
The regulator Ofwat sets limits on how much water companies can increase their prices.BBC News - 22h -
Speaker Johnson speaks to Musk after he suggests torpedoing spending bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he talked to billionaire Elon Musk about the 1,500-page government funding deal after Musk voiced his opposition to the bill, and that the incoming Department of ...The Hill - 23h -
Mortgage demand drops for the first time in 5 weeks, after interest rates rise
Total application volume fell 0.7% compared with the previous week, according to the MBA's seasonally adjusted index. That was the first decline in five weeks.CNBC - 1d -
Women's college basketball rankings: UCLA stays atop AP Top 25, Notre Dame rises after thumping UConn
Cal entered the rankings for the first time since 2019, while Iowa State dropped outCBS Sports - 2d -
Ether may finally rise to record high next year, after lagging behind bitcoin
While ether has been lagging behind bitcoin, the second-largest crypto by market capitalization could hit a record high above $5,000 next year if its current demand-and-supply dynamics continue, ...MarketWatch - 3d -
36-year-old self-made millionaire: This was my biggest investing mistake—'I didn't really see red flags'
Tess Waresmith has built a portfolio worth more than $1 million. But not educating herself cost her a lot of money early on.CNBC - 5d -
Officers cleared after 13-year-old boy with water pistol confronted by marksmen
The boy was surrounded by police and arrested in Hackney, as police thought his water gun was real.BBC News - 6d -
House sends Biden bill adding judicial seats after veto threat
The House approved a bill Thursday that would create dozens of additional judicial seats over the next several years, sending it to President Biden’s desk after his administration levied a veto ...The Hill - 6d -
What to know after inflation rises for a second straight month
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to know about the prices of products after the Consumer Price Index report for November showed inflation went up for ...CBS News - 6d -
'The NFL Today' in Detroit: James Brown talks Lions vs. Bills, potential Super Bowl preview, Josh Allen's rise
The award-winning host previews Sunday's big gameCBS Sports - 6d -
Bill Belichick likely to benefit from this new Pro Football Hall of Fame rule after hiring at North Carolina
Here's why Bill Belichick could now be entering the Hall of Fame before Tom BradyCBS Sports - Dec. 12 -
Currys says price rises 'inevitable' after Budget
The retailer says it had not planned for the full impact of recent changes to tax and other government policy.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Asian stocks rise after US inflation data clears way for rate cut
Currencies strengthen against dollar as investors position for loosening by Federal ReserveFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Ohio politician proposes bill to make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game
An Ohio politician has seen enough flag plantingABC News - Dec. 11 -
T-bill rates fall below 4.4% after November CPI solidifies December rate cut
Yields on short-term Treasury bills dropped on Wednesday after November’s consumer-price index cemented expectations for a quarter-point interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Exxon pouring $140 billion into the Permian Basin after rise in third quarter production
Domestic oil and gas production takes center stage in Exxon’s latest capital project punch list.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Why some credit card APRs are rising even after the Fed slashed interest rates
Most credit cards have a variable rate with a direct connection to the Federal Reserve’s benchmark.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Alexandre Pantoja rises after another dominant outing
The Brazilian champion has cleaned out the flyweight division as he looks for new challengesCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Ofwat paid consultants that also worked for water groups
Embattled regulator for England and Wales faces accusation over conflict of interestFinancial 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 -
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 cycleCBS 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 -
NFL won't punish Deshaun Watson after concluding review of sexual assault case against Browns QB, per report
The league did not find sufficient evidenceCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
36 years after teen's body found in river, her killer is identified
Decades after a Washington teenager's brutal murder, law enforcement identified her killer using genealogical DNA testing.CBS News - Dec. 2