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Cheap fix floated for plane vapour's climate damage

The warming impact of the vapour trails that emerge from airplanes is being discussed at climate gathering.

Can anyone fix Boeing?

The plane maker’s new boss has pledged culture change, but a vote to prolong a costly strike underlines the challenges he faces

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Soundpeats' Capsule3 Pro+ Review: The Best Cheap Earbuds

The name might be a mouthful, but these are the best earbuds I've ever heard under $100.

Tech - Wired - October 22

11 Best Cheap Mattresses, Tested and Reviewed

These Are Our Favorite WIRED-Tested Mattresses You Can Buy Online for $1,000 or Less.

Tech - Wired - November 7

Why American automakers make cheap cars

The average price for a car is nearly $50,000, an increase of close to 30% in the past five years.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?

Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills.

13 Best Cheap Laptops (2024): Our Picks for $800 or Less

We’ve tested lots of affordable Windows laptops, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 tablets. You don’t have to spend more than $800 to get a good computer.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Behind Nigeria’s Fuel Tanker Explosion, a Fatal Quest for Cheap Gasoline

More than 160 people died when an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria exploded. Witnesses and relatives of victims said poverty had driven most to try to collect the spilled gas.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE Review: Pretty Good, Hilariously Cheap

This Vizio soundbar system brings the sound of the movies to your living room, and it costs less than $250.

Tech - Wired - October 20

Colombia Hikes Tariffs on Cheap Steel Imports From China

World - Yahoo News - October 21

2 cheap ways to borrow $100,000 worth of home equity right now

Need to borrow $100,000 from your home equity? Here are two of the cheapest ways to do so right now.

Yakuza Games Are On Sale For Cheap In Celebration Of New Prime Video Series

The Like a Dragon--previously called Yakuza--video game series has been around for nearly 20 years, but it's never been more popular in the West than it is today thanks to Yakuza: Like a Dragon and ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

Rot, romance and renovations: the reality of buying a cheap old house on Instagram

From Germany to Japan, people are buying up draughty churches, leaky hotels and asbestos-filled schools for peanuts and turning them into dream homes. They can be as big as 40,000 sq ft – but are ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

14 Best Cheap Headphones and Earbuds for $100 or Less (2024)

You could fill a stadium or two with all the cheap headphones out there. We tested a ton to help you pick the right pair.

Tech - Wired - October 29

Final Fantasy 16 Is Super Cheap For PS5 Right Now

One of the boldest entries in the Final Fantasy franchise has dropped to a very low price, as you can get last year's Final Fantasy 16 for just $25 on PS5 through Amazon and Walmart . This is ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

Cheap tyres and scrap metal: Icahn’s empire shows signs of strain

Billionaire activist investor’s holding company grasps for revival as it cuts dividend and weighs asset sale

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

5 cheap stocks that value manager Bill Nygren likes in this overpriced market

Is the stock market expensive? Not if you know where to look.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

What Is ‘Skiplagging?’ Meet the Man Unearthing Cheap Travel Hacks.

Aktarer Zaman is the founder of a controversial website that unearths airfare hacks, most notably skipping the last leg of a flight for a cheaper price.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

'My wife died because the NHS used cheap labour'

Roy Pollitt's wife died after a physician associate mistakenly left a drain in her body for 21 hours.

Barça's Laporta slams critics: We're fixing the club

Barcelona president Joan Laporta hit out at critics of his management on Saturday, as members approved the club's 2023-24 accounts during its annual general meeting.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Public to be asked for suggestions on how to fix NHS

Wes Streeting says health service is in ‘awful state’ as he launches ‘national conversation’ about its future

Business - Financial Times - October 20

How much will it cost to fix the NHS in England?

Latest data pinpoint the financial strain on the health service ahead of the Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 21

White, Zuckerberg talk UFC rankings system fix

Dana White recently reached out to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for help with improving the UFC rankings system, possibly using artificial intelligence.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Starbucks Is Finally Fixing Its Founder’s Worst Mistake

The coffee chain bet big on a weird idea that no one but the founder wanted.

Business - Inc. - October 30

School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint

But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.

Meet the DIY group for men fixing loneliness and loss

Group that focuses on DIY projects is oversubscribed by men of all ages who want to avoid loneliness.

Robert Jenrick: In a hurry to fix the Tory brand

A profile of the former immigration minister battling with Kemi Badenoch to be the next Tory leader.

Flamengo back Henrique amid match-fixing probe

Brazilian soccer club Flamengo issued a statement in support of its winger Bruno Henrique on Tuesday amid a match-fixing investigation that brought several federal police agents to the club's ...

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Ohtani has surgery to fix torn labrum in shoulder

Shohei Ohtani had surgery Tuesday to repair a labrum tear after partially dislocating his shoulder during the World Series, the Dodgers announced.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Ancelotti: I've found fix for poor Madrid form

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he believes he has found the solution to his team's problems and is hopeful results will follow.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Rays' home can't be fixed in time for '25 season

The city of St. Petersburg said damage from Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field can be fixed for $55.7M but the stadium won't be ready until the 2026 season.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Losing Chet is a big problem. The fix could be 'small'

Oklahoma City showed that it has a plan and a blueprint to play without rim protector Chet Holmgren. It might not always work that way, though.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Britons are dying in a blizzard of cheap cocaine. Why is so little being done to save them? | Martha Gill

Deaths rose 30% last year, partly due to a rise in purity, but the stigma over drug abuse still stands in the way of funding the means to stop the toll. Compared with the screaming scare campaigns ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Jim Cramer: Abbott stock is 'dirt cheap' after a surprising legal win validates our conviction

Jim Cramer said Friday on CNBC that Abbott stock is "dirt cheap."

Business - CNBC - November 1

Foreign buyers eye Japan's empty houses with millions available for cheap — but experts warn of risks

While many places in the world face a housing shortage, Japan is facing the opposite problem: An oversupply of homes on the market.

Business - CNBC - November 4

‘If you’re not hungry, don’t go’: London restaurateur fights back against cheap diners

Chef Hugh Corcoran had enough of ‘window dining’ after seeing an increase in guests splitting main courses . Shortly after opening his north London restaurant, Hugh Corcoran noticed a pattern among ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

David Einhorn is building new position in CNH Industrial, says agricultural play is 'cheap'

The hedge fund investor said the agricultural machinery company is an under-the-radar value play as the industry nears the end of a bearish cycle.