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ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes
Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
We’re 57, and our work is unpleasant and tiresome. We have $800,000 in 401(k) plans and $1.15 million in a pension. Can we just retire already?
Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.comBusiness - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Vance on calling Putin an 'enemy': 'We’re not in a war with him'
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump’s running mate, refrained from labeling Russian President Vladimir Putin an “enemy,” instead saying he’s an “adversary” and urging diplomacy to help ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here
From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024.Tech - Wired - October 30 -
America, land of the free — but only if we’re careful
We have reason to worry when nearly half the nation's voters tell pollsters they'll vote for Trump.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
In the Netherlands, we’re closing our emptying prisons. What can other countries learn from how we did it? | Renate van der Zee
The Dutch prison population has fallen by more than 40% – and awareness of the harms of harsh sentencing could explain why. Yesterday, I went to the cinema in the Dome prison in Haarlem. This ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
‘We’re running out of time’: UN warns of 3.1C temperature rise
Paris agreement target of 1.5C of global warming ‘will be gone in a few years’ without action, agency saysBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
‘We’re eating ourselves’: big money turns football into legal battlefield
Vast sums underpinning top competitions have sparked outbreak of ‘lawfare’ that could reshape the sportBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
The mysterious world of Two Shell: ‘Our pranks don’t mean we’re not sincere’
They promised us an in-person interview – then sent along two decoys. So who are the enigmatic musicians who make it so hard for fans to hear their thrillingly alien music?. Two Shell, a buzzy ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
DNC vice chair says ‘we’re prepared’ for close race
Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Ken Martin on Sunday projected confidence going into Election Day on Tuesday, saying Democrats have long prepared for a close race. “I am really confident, ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Is Juan Soto Worth $600 Million? We’re About to Find Out.
The average annual value of Soto’s next contract could surpass a record set by Shohei Ohtani, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
How to Give Neurotic Losers the Main Character Treatment
Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection, peers into the soul of millennial disorder in the way that no one else does.Tech - Wired - October 25 -
‘We’re a powerhouse’: the Māori canoe and haka leading New Zealand into America’s Cup battle
As New Zealand goes head to head with the old colonial power, Great Britain, a waka is leading the team out of Barcelona harbour. As New Zealand goes head to head with Great Britain in its defence ...World - The Guardian - October 13 -
This is how we do it: ‘We’re sexually fulfilled but oral sex is an issue for both of us’
Despite a big age gap, Nadia and Eric’s libidos are in sync, although Nadia feels some shame around oral sex. • How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . If we hear ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
We’re supposed to ‘put politics aside’ to celebrate Kemi Badenoch – but how can we? | Nesrine Malik
There is a ritual of withholding all criticism when someone from an ethnic minority takes a position of power. That ritual has now become farce. So here we are. Kemi Badenoch is the leader of the ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now
A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
OpenAI Just Made an Important Service 80 Percent Cheaper
Voice-to-voice chatbots, now at a much more reasonable rate.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
They Were Just What They Needed
Jonathan Otcasek and Erin Kim connected 10 years ago over a gravesite. They’ve had the kind of relationship even their parents admire since.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28