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A Psychologist Explains Why Americans Spend Billions to Scare Themselves Silly on Halloween
Why do Americans shell out north of $12 billion on Halloween? A psychologist explains the appeal of scaring ourselves silly.7 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
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.9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
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.11 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
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.19 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Why Meta and Snap are spending billions on AR glasses
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel are betting big that augmented-reality glasses will replace the smartphone.23 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
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 ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
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, ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump is the American leader Ukrainians need
Donald Trump is the best candidate for the U.S. election as he is a man of action and business who understands the value of strength, and will bring peace in Ukraine through a ceasefire, allowing ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
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 ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
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 ...6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
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.6 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
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: ...6 days ago - Netflix -
Business - MarketWatch
Amex sees strong discretionary spending, but stock retreats after solid 2024 run
The company says new member benefits are resonating with younger generations.October 18 -
World - Financial Times
Cabinet fightback: the revolt over spending
Plus, the English justice system in crisisOctober 18 -
Top stories - BBC News
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.October 18 -
Top stories - BBC News
Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget
Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body findsOctober 16 - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
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.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer and Reeves face down cabinet revolt over spending cuts
Ministers complain about Treasury approach as prime minister and chancellor finalise October 30 BudgetOctober 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts
Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
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.October 16 - Russia -
Business - The New York Times
With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect
A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth.October 15 -
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Business - Financial Times
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 identifiedOctober 15 -
World - Financial Times
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mineOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
UK must show ‘swagger’ to attract spending, investment minister says
Keir Starmer ‘supports’ rather than ‘degrades’ businesses, Poppy Gustafsson tells FTOctober 15 - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris: Trump is 'dangerous' for Black Americans
Vice President Harris is zeroing in on former President Trump’s history of racially charged comments in an effort to warn Black voters away from casting their ballots for him in November. In an ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
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 healthcareOctober 14