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UK Treasury chief unveils budget with $52 billion in tax hikes, promising greater investment

British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has announced $52 billion in tax hikes in her first budget, saying she will use the money to “invest, invest, invest” and get the economy growing

World - ABC News - 28 minutes ago

Britain's Labour Party Bets on Big Taxes, Borrowing to Boost Economy

The U.K.’s new government presented its plan to jolt the country out of years of moribund growth: more taxes and a bigger state.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 hours ago

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Capital Gains and Inheritance Taxes

Rachel Reeves, the new finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - 51 minutes ago

Is this the budget Britain needs? Our panel responds | Frances Ryan and others

In Labour’s first budget for almost 15 years, Rachel Reeves has unveiled tax rises and promises of investment in public services. It is an age-old truth that the purpose of a Labour government is ...

World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago

Reddick's new agents eye end to Jets dispute

Dropped by his longtime agency last week, New York Jets holdout pass rusher Haason Reddick has hired Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha as his new agents.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Eye Opener: Recovery from Hurricane Milton ongoing

Days after Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast, people are still picking up the pieces. Meanwhile, a man with guns is arrested near a Trump rally in California. All that and all ...

Sources: Kings' Fox bypasses extension, eyes '25

Kings star De'Aaron Fox is passing up the offer of a three-year, $165 million extension, positioning himself for a larger deal in the 2025 offseason.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Cowpoke: Gundy injures eye after run-in on ranch

On the heels of three straight losses, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy took another hit during the Cowboys' bye week, suffering an unusual eye injury that forced him to move his weekly, in-person ...

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Sources: FA eye Pep, Tuchel for England job

Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel are among several candidates sounded out by the FA to become the next England manager, sources have told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

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.

Hilton partners with Be My Eyes for accessible guest experiences

World - Yahoo News - October 16

EY slims workforce for first time in 14 years

Slowdown in demand for consulting services leads Big Four accounting firm to post weakest revenue growth since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Eye Opener: One Direction's Liam Payne dies

One Direction's Liam Payne was found dead in Buenos Aires after he fell from his hotel balcony. Meanwhile, VP Harris sits down with Fox News while Trump holds another town hall. All that and all ...

Sources: Teams eyeing trade for Jets WR Wilson

Teams have inquired into whether the Jets would be willing to trade wide receiver Garrett Wilson, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Tua set to practice; Dolphins eye Sunday return

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return to practice this week after missing the team's past four games.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Transfer Talk: Man United eyeing Kvaratskhelia, Buongiorno

Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Eye Opener: Boeing workers reject contract offer

Boeing workers have rejected another contract offer, extending their strike. Meanwhile, the White House confirms that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. All that and ...

Why mispronunciations like ‘Eye-ran’ matter

American politicians insisting on “Eye-ran” in the alarming context of escalating conflict in the Middle East should be seen as intentional xenophobia.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

New Chiefs WR Hopkins eyes 'meaningful' games

DeAndre Hopkins said he is looking forward to playing for a Super Bowl contender after his trade to the Chiefs.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

EY partner payouts in UK fall to £723,000 on average

Big Four accounting firm hit by sharp slowdown in revenue growth and an increase in partnership size

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Eye Opener: A chance at freedom for the Menendez brothers

For the Menendez brothers, there is a chance at freedom as the L.A. district attorney recommend they get new sentences. Also in L.A., the World Series begins tonight as the Yankees take on the ...

Yahoo Sports AM: All eyes on the Mountain West

In today's edition: Boise State vs. UNLV, previewing the World Series with MLB Network's Mark DeRosa, Rams upset Vikings, the NFL's favorite snack, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Private equity eyes a deal with Reeves on carried interest

Labour’s agenda highlights tension between raising taxes and courting internationally mobile financiers

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Amorim confirms Man Utd interest, no decision yet

Sporting CP coach Rúben Amorim has acknowledged Manchester United's interest in making him the Premier League club's new manager but insisted he had not yet decided whether to make the move to Old ...

Sports - ESPN - 7 minutes ago

Attention Kmart Shoppers: It’s Closing Time

As the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States prepares to close, shoppers reminisced about the store that once sold everything, everywhere.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Walgreens closing roughly 1,200 stores

Walgreens announced on Tuesday it will close approximately 1,200 stores over the next three years, including 500 stores in the current fiscal year. The plan, according to the company press release, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Walgreens Says It Will Close 1,200 Stores

The pharmacy giant said it would close the stores over the next three years and plans to “redeploy” the majority of the workers at the closed stores.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Last Kmart store closes down

Shoppers bid farewell to the final Kmart store in Bridgehampton, New York, while snagging great deals before the store shut its doors for good. Shanelle Kaul has the story.

Why major retailers are closing stores

Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Fact-Checking Harris’s Closing Argument

The vice president has stuck largely to the facts when highlighting the words of her rival, former President Donald J. Trump, but has on occasion omitted context or erred when describing policies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 29 minutes ago

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

World - ABC News - October 14

State of the Race: A Close Race Gets Closer

There’s no sign that a deluge of surveys from Republican-aligned firms is meaningfully affecting the polling averages.