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Bill Gates criticises Budget cut to overseas aid
Hidden in the Budget was a decision not to renew a Tory-era £2.5bn top-up to the UK's overseas aid budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
FEMA grants NC's request for aid extension into January
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted a request from the state of North Carolina that will extend its deadline to apply for federal hurricane relief into January. FEMA announced ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why
Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
The U.S. election is a make-or-break moment for aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian officials are likely watching U.S. polls with more than a touch of nervousness this week, as the vote remains too close to call.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Starmer picks Blair aide Powell as security adviser
Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why
Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
Israel Allows Some Aid Into Gaza After U.S. Threatens to Withhold Military Aid
There was no official response from the Israeli government, a day after the United States threatened consequences if it didn’t let more relief into Gaza within 30 days.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
US says it will not limit Israel arms transfers after some improvements in flow of aid to Gaza
The Biden administration says Israel has made some good but limited progress in increasing the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and therefore it will not limit arms transfers to Israel as it had ...World - ABC News - 2 hours ago -
Demis Hassabis’s drug discovery start-up accelerates spending to ‘solve’ diseases
Losses widen at Isomorphic Labs, as new Nobel Prize winner pushes forward with effort to use AI in healthcareBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Cruz calls out McConnell-aligned group for not spending 'a penny' in Texas
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) vented his frustration with the Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), for not spending any money in his ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
UK must show ‘swagger’ to attract spending, investment minister says
Keir Starmer ‘supports’ rather than ‘degrades’ businesses, Poppy Gustafsson tells FTBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identifiedBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
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Russian man rescued after spending 67 days adrift
Officials say Mikhail Pichugin was found with the bodies of his brother and his 15-year-old nephew.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Starmer and Reeves face down cabinet revolt over spending cuts
Ministers complain about Treasury approach as prime minister and chancellor finalise October 30 BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Holiday shoppers plan to spend more while taking on debt this season
Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Amex sees strong discretionary spending, but stock retreats after solid 2024 run
The company says new member benefits are resonating with younger generations.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Here's How Many Hours Netflix Users Spend On The Platform Every Day
People watch a lot of Netflix, but just how much do they watch? As part of Netflix's latest earnings briefing , the company revealed the number of hours the average paid subscriber watches: ...Tech - GameSpot - October 18 -
This Museum Is Old. But With $75 Million to Spend, Why Is It So Dingy?
Decades of mismanagement and financial neglect have turned the New York State Museum, a trove of national treasures, into a dreary place.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Hawaii teenager rescued after spending night clinging to kayak in ocean
US Coast Guard and off-duty lifeguard rescued Kahiau Kawa, 17, after he became separated from his school’s paddling team. A teenager in Hawaii was recovering on Friday after spending more than 11 ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Trump allies spending millions to dissuade voters in key states from polls
In critical battlegrounds, Maga allies mounting lawsuits to ‘lay the groundwork’ to challenge election if he loses. US politics – live updates Key rightwing legal groups with ties to Donald ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Nippon Steel spends whopping $1.3M on lobbying amid merger threat
The Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel paid its primary lobbying firm $1.3 million during a dangerous period for its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel over the summer. From July through September, ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Saab Sees Sales at Upper End of Guidance as Defense Spending Surges
The Swedish defense company said demand remained high across its business units, but it noted significant strength in its dynamics division, which produces equipment such as ground combat weapons ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Thales Orders Beat Forecasts Amid Defense-Spending Surge
Thales posted orders above analysts’ expectations for the first nine months of the year as its defense and security business continued to benefit from robust military spending amid high ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Reeves wraps up ‘grim’ spending talks amid council bankruptcy fears
Local government expected to suffer further squeeze in chancellor’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Here's how much Americans plan to spend on the holidays this year
Numerous estimates show Americans are expected to spend more on the holidays this year as wages rise and inflation cools.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions for infrastructure spending
Rachel Reeves tells the BBC the change will allow the government to borrow more money - but cuts are still expected in her first Budget next week.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Outside spending eclipses $1 billion in the presidential race, setting a new record
Outside groups have poured a record-breaking $1.1 billion into the presidential race with less than two weeks to go before Election Day.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Harris, Trump and Allies Spend Over a Half-Billion Dollars in 16 Days
Donald Trump has now raised $1 billion since announcing his run for president. And he has Elon Musk’s $119 million. But Kamala Harris has a huge cash advantage.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25
