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Actor Timothy West dies aged 90
One of Britain's most distinguished actors, West was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West
The hourlong call centered on what German officials said was a push to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first in two years between Mr. Putin and Chancellor Olaf ScholzBusiness - The New York Times - November 16 -
Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Look to the West
Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets.World - The New York Times - November 20 -
Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West
A “bomb cyclone” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington.Top stories - The New York Times - November 20 -
Atmospheric River Shifts South: What to Expect from the Forecast
More extreme rain will fall across the region on Thursday as forecasters warn of the potential for dangerous flooding.Top stories - The New York Times - November 21 -
Stormy weather slams several portions of West Coast
Relentless rain was pummeling Northern California on Thursday, turning the normally sunny state into a soggy mess as the powerful storm front moved south after it earlier slammed the Pacific ...Top stories - CBS News - November 21 -
Rain, flooding and snow sock in parts of the West and Northeast
Heavy rain, flooding and snow are hitting the West. The record-setting wet weather is swelling rivers and triggering mudslides. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, some areas are digging out from major ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Grand Canyon joining Mountain West, won't play in West Coast Conference after accepting invitation
The Antelopes could begin competing in the Mountain West as early as 2025 but no later than 2026Sports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track
Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analystsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Switzerland is now flirting with deflation, causing a dilemma for its central bank
Switzerland could be at risk of slipping into deflationary territory next year as a stronger Swiss franc dogs policymakers' efforts to get a handle on prices.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
BNP Paribas Investment Bank Growth Offsets Retail Weakness
BNP Paribas reported a rise in third-quarter earnings that was in line with market expectations, as growth in its investment bank offset softness in its domestic retail business.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers
Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid changes in climate. On a winding road in the ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Danske Bank Lifts Guidance After Net Profit Tops Hopes
The Copenhagen-based bank raised its full-year net profit forecast after reporting a market-beating figure for the third quarter.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Lebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge
A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrantWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Central banks need escape route from cycle of boom and bust
We should debate excessive policy easing and the neglect of credit and debt developmentsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Foreclosures in China Soar, Threatening to Choke Off Bank Profits
When the housing market was flying high, mortgage defaults were almost nonexistent. But now the legal system is struggling to keep up with evictions.Business - The New York Times - November 4 -
Bank stocks jump almost 12% as traders bet on less regulation in a Trump presidency
A handful of well-known bank names jumped as traders ready for a second Trump term.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Bank stocks soar as Trump victory expected to lead to looser regulatory backdrop
Banks have been pushing all year to loosen capital requirements and are also expected to benefit from potential tax cuts.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Banks and Tesla lead list of top-performing stocks following Trump’s victory
The S&P 500 financial sector rose 5% when trading opened on Wednesday.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Tesla and US bank stocks jump in post-election trades as renewables slump
Companies whose fortunes are closely tied to US economy should benefit, say analystsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Banks face growing risk as double defaults on commercial loans mount
A bank practice known as ‘extend and pretend’ has delayed a write-off reckoning but may hide a growing systemic riskWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Skincare review – Elizabeth Banks horror thriller is a thing of beauty
An LA salon-owner gets involved in an escalating feud with a rival facialist in this blackly comic thriller with a pleasing female focus. Following hot on the stiletto heels of female-led ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates, but Signals Stickier Inflation
The central bank said that future cuts would be gradual amid higher inflation forecasts after the new government introduced spending and tax increases in its budget.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7