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Britain’s bold plan to create super funds
The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strongBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry
Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assetsWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support for her party after rocky early monthsBusiness - Financial Times - November 17 -
How Britain squandered the best hand in the world
Having had three friends in high places — the US, the EU and China — the UK contemplates life with noneBusiness - Financial Times - November 20 -
Britain’s household energy bills to rise from January
Regulator Ofgem’s decision to increase price cap means typical yearly bill will be £1,738World - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Britain should not gamble with its car industry again
Labour is courting hubris by trying to beat the EU’s 2035 deadline for EV transitionWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Britain’s political consensus on climate starts to fracture
New Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has repeatedly criticised UK’s net zero targetWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
The 80s: Photographing Britain review – in your face and to the barricades
Tate Britain, London From Greenham and Orgreave to Belfast and City slickers, visceral images from a turbulent decade jostle for attention in a show that feels overwhelming in its scale and ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul
The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.Top stories - BBC News - 20 hours ago -
Victor Wembanyama follows up career-worst night with 2nd 5x5 game
The Spurs star is only the third player in NBA history to post multiple 5x5 games.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1 -
Thousands of Children in Gaza Get 2nd Dose of Polio Vaccine
Aid agencies said that children in some areas of northern Gaza where Israel is mounting an offensive against Hamas will miss the doses, compromising the effectiveness of the campaign.World - The New York Times - November 4 -
Vikings-Colts: Minnesota overcomes 3 turnovers from Sam Darnold to outlast Indianapolis 21-13
The Vikings broke a two-game losing streak. Darnold had three turnovers, yet the Colts couldn’t win, an outcome that will bring up questions over the Colts’ decision to bench Anthony Richardson.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
Smog Will Shut Schools in Pakistan’s 2nd-Largest City for a Week
The city of Lahore reported hazardous levels of air pollution on Sunday. Pakistani officials have blamed India for some of it.World - The New York Times - November 4 -
Vanguard deposes BlackRock as provider of world’s 2nd-largest ETF
Inflows to VOO look set to smash records as observers predict it will soon overtake SPY to become the largestWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
WATCH: Donald Trump wins 2nd term in historic return to White House, ABC News projects
ABC News is projecting former President Donald Trump will win the presidential race, staging a historic comeback to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
As Trump prepares for 2nd term, what it means for health care issues
Former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after winning Tuesday night’s election, and that could mean major changes to the health care landscape.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Trump’s 2nd-Term Agenda Could Transform Government and Foreign Affairs
The president-elect could reshape government and may dramatically transform foreign and domestic policy in a second term.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Roma fires Juric for its 2nd coaching change this season
Roma has fired Ivan Juric to mark its second coaching change this seasonSports - ABC News - November 10 -
Bengals-Chargers: Justin Herbert leads winning drive after L.A. blew a 21-point lead to beat Cincinnati 34-27
Herbert hit two big passes to Ladd McConkey in the final minute to get the Chargers into FG range before J.K. Dobbins took care of things himself by breaking a 29-yard TD run with 18 seconds left.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18 -
Harden now 2nd on NBA's all-time 3-pointers list
LA Clippers star James Harden passed Ray Allen for second on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers list Sunday night during a 116-105 win over the Utah Jazz, and he finished the victory with 20 points, 11 ...Sports - ESPN - November 18 -
Report: Charlotte fires head coach Biff Poggi in middle of 2nd season
Biff Poggi won just six games over his two seasons with the 49ers.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18 -
U.S. Envoy Will Head to Israel, Citing Progress on Lebanon Cease-Fire
The envoy, Amos Hochstein, held a second day of talks in the Lebanese capital to seek a truce between Israel and Hezbollah. The militant group’s leader said peace now depended on Israel.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
India's 2nd-wealthiest person charged by U.S. in $250 million bribery scheme
U.S. prosecutors have charged Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person, with fraud over accusations that he and several alleged co-conspirators sought to pay $250 million in bribes to Indian ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Secondary-ticket prices cool for the 2nd running of the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Secondary-ticket prices for Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix have cooled considerably compared to last year’s inaugural Formula 1 race on the city’s StripSports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
College football scores, results: Chaos rules in Week 13 as several ranked teams suffer upset losses
The penultimate week of the 2024 regular season delivered in a big way.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised
Prime minister Pedro Sánchez warned the weather in the Valencia region was still ‘wreaking havoc’. Dozens feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain People in Spain: have you ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Los Angeles mayor: Police on 'alert' after looting, violence following Dodgers Word Series win
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said local police are on “alert” after looting and violence occurred across the city following the Los Angeles Dodgers's World Series win. “As we celebrate this ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Rep. Jared Moskowitz says police alerted him about a 'potential threat' on his life
Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida said that police notified him this week about an arrest in connection with a "potential threat on my life" amid heightened concerns about political violence.Politics - NBC News - November 9 -
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona to battle Madrid for Davies
Barcelona have joined the race for Alphonso Davies. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.Sports - ESPN - November 9 -
Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions
Wind gusts and low humidity are helping to fuel wildfires burning across the Northeast, with cities in the region on high alert Saturday.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Swiss villagers told to get ready to evacuate after Alpine rockslide alert -- again
Authorities in eastern Switzerland have ordered residents of a tiny village to prepare to evacuateWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
London's Gatwick Airport re-opens its South Terminal after a suspicious package triggers an alert
London’s Gatwick Airport said it is reopening its South Terminal after police resolved a security alert triggered when a suspicious item was found in a passenger’s luggageWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
NFL issues security alert to teams and players after string of burglaries, including to Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce recently had their properties burglarizedSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago