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Labour paid for top Starmer aide to attend Democratic National Convention

Details of Morgan McSweeney’s trip follow Donald Trump’s accusation of interference by UK party

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Truth behind man who 'bought wrong London bridge'

Is the myth that a man bought the wrong London Bridge real? His grandson tells BBC London the truth.

Addison Lee to be bought by Singapore-listed group in £269mn deal

UK private-hire taxi company is due to undergo its third change of ownership in just over a decade

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Here’s who bought the L.A. home where Matthew Perry died

The Los Angeles home where Matthew Perry died last year has been sold for $8.55 million in an off-market deal, property records reveal.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.

Elon Musk Bought a Texas Compound for His 11 Kids and Their Mothers

As the billionaire warns of population collapse and the moral obligation to have children, he’s navigating his own complicated family.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

How the media is failing us

I include myself in the under-reporting of the most consequential global stories

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Did the US election polls fail?

Polls predicted a tight race - then Donald Trump won a commanding victory. So what went wrong?

The strange past of the real estate investor who bought Kanye West’s gutted Malibu mansion

The investor who purchased the Malibu home has come forward to share more details about his plans for it—and how his criminal past led him to get involved in real estate.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Boeing’s bonds signal view that company has bought time with credit-raters to avoid slide to junk

Boeing Co., under pressure to boost liquidity, filed a $25 billion shelf registration Tuesday to offer equity or debt over the next three years and announced a new credit agreement with lenders.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

I bought a $54,000 abandoned house in Japan and turned it into a luxury Airbnb—take a look inside

Anton Wormann, 32, transformed an abandoned house in Japan into a luxury Airbnb stay. Today, it brings in about $11,000 a month.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Tom Brady Bought a Stake in an N.F.L. Team. Fox Sports May Have a Mess.

Being an owner means Brady has restrictions in his role as a TV analyst. That could change everything, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

We left New Orleans for an island in Japan and bought an abandoned house for $7,500: Take a look inside

American couple Dani and Evan Benton who run a guesthouse and honeybee farm on an island in Japan say, "The move is the best decision we ever made."

Business - CNBC - October 19

Jesse Tyler Ferguson bought the family Halloween costumes early. He won't be doing that again

Jesse Tyler Ferguson says he made the 'rookie move' of buying his kids' Halloween costumes too early; 'I fell into that trap.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

U.K. treasure hunters make millions off silver coins dated to 11th century

2,584 silver pennies dating from the Norman Conquest is Britain’s most valuable treasure find ever at over $5 million.

Trump supporters who bought his lies about the last election face reality in court

Days before the 2024 election, the FBI continues to arrest alleged Jan. 6 rioters who stormed the Capitol because of Donald Trump's lies about the last election.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

I just bought a Jeep for my teen driver. Here's what I learned about the used car market

If you haven't shopped for a used car in a few years, prepare for massive sticker shock.

Business - CNBC - October 26

A new start after 60: I wanted to live cheaply – so I bought a boat, moved in and began travelling the world

After his mother died, Stephen Payne was keen for a change. He now travels around Europe and considers this one of the best decisions he’s ever made. After his 92-year-old mother died in 2019, ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

I bought 2 abandoned homes in Detroit for $3,300 and spent over $100,000 renovating them—take a look inside

Vincent Orr bought his first abandoned house from the Detroit Land Bank Authority in 2017 and a second in 2019.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

This couple bought a Disney cabin built in 1998 for $53,375 and are making it their tiny home—take a look inside

Grace and Jacob Kocher found the Disney cabin on Facebook Marketplace and bought it in April 2024.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

Why the UK is failing to catch up with fraudsters

The UK must equip law enforcement to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminals and give victims confidence to report

World - Financial Times - October 14

Lucy Letby failed nurse placement for being 'cold'

The nurse was described as "lacking the natural warmth" and empathy needed to care for children.

Plan to build houses next to Premier Inn fails

The hotel giant said it would have helped in “a modest way” to provide new houses in West Berkshire.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Mega-mileage campervan fails to meet his maker

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts

Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Boeing to Bring New Offer in Attempt to End Strike

Boeing’s machinist strike is nearing its second month.

Business - Inc. - October 19

‘Kindness’ Content, Gifting Cash for Clicks, Draws Criticism as Performative

Critics say recording and sharing video of an unwitting stranger to gain social media clout is problematic.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Mail Carriers, USPS Strike Tentative Contract for Raises, Upgraded Trucks

Postal workers have been working without a contract since May 2023.

Business - Inc. - October 19

KC Chiefs Tight End and Taylor Swift Boyfriend Travis Kelce Just Taught a Valuable Lesson in How to Build a Following

Fans love you more if you let them get to know your story, Kelce says.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Instantly Identify Bad Leadership with These 7 Warning Signs

What does it take to be a good leader? Avoid these common mistakes at all cost.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Chick-fil-A Just Made a Very Smart Announcement, and These 5 Words Mattered Most

“Our unique approach, with locally owned and operated restaurants, will also allow us to better connect with people in Singapore.”

Business - Inc. - October 20

5 Keys to Fostering a Mindset of Accountability In Your Team

You don’t get team accountability without a caring culture and a leader role model.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Jets fail to spark as Rodgers admits energy 'flat'

The addition of Davante Adams was supposed to provide a spark and galvanize the Jets offense. Instead, they managed only two touchdowns and were shut out in the second half of a 37-15 loss to ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Tesla Earnings Call Could Mean Tough Robotaxi Questions for Musk

Investors will likely grill the mercurial CEO over the company’s major strategic shifts, including self-driving software and sales in China and the U.S.

Business - Inc. - October 21

The Aaron Rodgers-Jets Experiment Has Failed

The 40-year-old quarterback is on pace for one of the worst seasons of his career, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Cyber security companies are thriving — even when they fail

This may be the ultimate industry for providing very lucrative but ineffective solutions

World - Financial Times - October 31

Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan

A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.

Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails

A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Effort to add abortion rights to Florida's Constitution fails

Florida voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.

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