Chief Calls Spending

Defence chief calls for more spending on military

Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.

NATO chief says Germany will 'step up' on defence spending

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Musk draws skepticism with call for $2 trillion in spending cuts

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s call for “at least” $2 trillion in cuts to federal spending is drawing skepticism from experts as the billionaire tech magnate cements himself as one of former President ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

NASA chief calls for reported Musk-Putin talks to be investigated

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson called for The Wall Street Journal’s recent report on “secret” conversations between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin to be ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Financial trade group calls on SEC chief Gensler to 'immediately' step down

The American Securities Association (ASA), a financial trade group, called on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to immediately resign from his post following the election ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Airbus defence chief says Trump election a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe

Michael Schoellhorn warns region risks falling victim to US-China power play unless it takes unified approach

World - Financial Times - November 12

NATO chief calls for more support for Ukraine amid Russian pressure

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Valencia chief admits flood mistakes but defies calls for resignation

Spain's under-fire regional leader Carlos Mazón defies calls for his resignation after last month's deadly floods.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 70 as UN chief calls civilians’ plight ‘unbearable’

One person killed as truck rams into bus stop in Israel, and Benjamin Netanyahu heckled at memorial event. Approximately 70 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in the past day, health ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

ICC chief prosecutor facing staff calls for external inquiry into sexual misconduct claims

Karim Khan is subject of allegations about his conduct towards a woman who previously reported directly to him. The chief prosecutor of the international criminal court in The Hague is facing calls ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin accuses US of raising tensions with missile decision; Erdoğan to present peace plan at G20

Dmitry Peskov warns against increased US involvement in war as EU foreign ministers signal support; reports say Turkish president to present peace plan at summit. The foreign minister of the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Is the UK spending enough on defence?

And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.

Spend $1,800 On Jewelry, Get A PS5

The holiday season is coming up, and if you're looking to spend a lot of money on jewelry, you could get a PlayStation 5 for "free." Premium jewelry brand Helzberg has announced a new and ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

Will DOGE put spending on the chopping block?

President-elect Donald J. Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a non-governmental Department of Government Efficiency to recommend what government programs should be cut, with ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Harris to spend election night at Howard University

Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater in Washington, D.C., a source familiar told The Hill. Harris primary home is in California, but she has chosen ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Chris Mason: A change-making Budget and a moment of jeopardy

The government's fate will depend on whether it can make things better, says political editor Chris Mason.

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan

But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgets

World - Financial Times - October 30

The Papers on the Budget: 'Spending power' and 'nightmare on Downing Street'

Reactions to the Budget, which saw large rises in both tax and public spending, lead the papers.

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

Meta and Microsoft Won’t Stop Spending on AI

Both tech giants reported strong third quarters but their stocks fell anyway.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns

The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads

Health - ABC News - October 31

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Rachel Reeves loosens UK welfare spending target

Ceiling rises 20% over 5-year period to £200bn to avoid ‘having to take short-term decisions’

World - Financial Times - November 2

How Harris and Trump are spending eve of Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are spending the last hours of the 2024 presidential race making their final pitches at rallies in several battleground states. CBS ...

Where Harris and Trump will spend election night

Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater, while former President Trump will spend it at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, FL.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Elon Musk to watch results with Donald Trump

The tech billionaire has aggressively campaigned for the Republican candidate in swing states across the country.

How Harris and Trump are spending election night

Election Day 2024 is finally underway, and Americans are waiting to learn who will be the next occupant of the Oval Office. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Tony Dokoupil report on how Vice President ...

The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off

The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?

Cities are spending more than ever to land the biggest events, but companies have long pulled back on spending for annual conferences and attendance has dwindled.

Business - The New York Times - November 11

'Soaring baby milk prices mean I feel punished for not breast feeding'

Parents say they feel penalised by the high cost of formula, which cannot be discounted under the law.

Harris campaign's spending comes under scrutiny

Vice President Harris’s campaign is seeing growing scrutiny over its spending strategy as Democrats continue to reckon with her devastating loss to President-elect Trump. Harris’s campaign blew ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Boeing Quality Chief to Depart

The executive’s retirement comes as the manufacturer attempts to restart factories after a damaging strike.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Pfizer names oncology chief and company veteran Boshoff as chief scientific officer

The drug company had been searching for a new chief scientific officer since July with Mikael Dolsten leaving after 15 years at the company.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

ICC announces investigation into chief prosecutor

ICC announces external probe into chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations

Canadiens: Crazy Call is Unexplainable

Just when you think the officiating cannot surprise you anymore, this Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers game happens.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

A Psychologist Explains Why Americans Spend Billions to Scare Themselves Silly on Halloween

Why do Americans shell out north of $12 billion on Halloween? A psychologist explains the appeal of scaring ourselves silly.

Business - Inc. - October 25

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