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UK Post Office to close 115 branches, putting hundreds of jobs at risk

Interim chair Nigel Railton to set out plans to try to strengthen lossmaking business

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Post Office could close 115 branches with jobs at risk

Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.

Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST on Saturday.

Lions' Branch sorry for flipping off Packers' crowd

Lions defensive back Brian Branch apologized for flipping double birds to the Green Bay crowd after being ejected from Sunday's game and said he agreed with the referee's call.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Harris branches out while Trump preaches to the choir in divergent media strategies

While Vice President Kamala Harris branches out to Fox News and CNN, former President Donald Trump is mostly avoiding the mainstream media in the stretch run.

Israel Strikes Hezbollah-Affiliated Financial Branches Across Lebanon

The escalation of Israel’s war against the militant group came as rescuers searched for dead and wounded after a devastating Israeli strike in northern Gaza.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon hit branches of Hezbollah-linked bank

Strikes targeted Al-Qard Al-Hassan buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, south Lebanon and the Bekaa valley. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Coalition calls on next president to focus on executive branch transparency, accountability

A coalition of groups is calling on the next president to focus on executive branch transparency and accountability. In a letter dated Tuesday to former President Trump and Vice President Harris, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

NFL won't fine Tom Brady for criticism of Brian Branch ejection

The Tom Brady Rules applicable to his effort to have his team and comment on it prevent him from, among other things, "publicly criticizing game officials and other clubs."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

‘A new start’: Venezuelan leader extends olive branch to Donald Trump

Nicolás Maduro once called Trump a ‘racist cowboy’ but is now seeking rapprochement with the US president-elect. During his first administration, Donald Trump waged a “maximum pressure” ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Branch Black Friday Sale (2024): Early Deals on Office Chairs

Our top office chair and standing desk recommendations are on sale through December 2.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Trump and Biden both call for smooth transition in historic Oval Office meeting

President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed at the White House on Wednesday after declining to do the same for President Joe Biden after the 2020 election.

Court: State branch of Germany's AfD can remain under investigation

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Lions' Brian Branch ejected for illegal hit vs. Packers, gets another penalty for making obscene gesture

Branch flipped off the refs before exiting

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Lions' Dan Campbell suggests national TV audience contributed to Brian Branch ejection

The coach suggests there's a double standard in officiating

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Tom Brady won't face punishment from NFL for criticizing ejection of Lions DB Brian Branch, per report

Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, is under strict rules as a broadcaster

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Lions' Brian Branch apologizes for flipping off Lambeau Field crowd: 'That was just the heat of the moment for me'

Branch was ejected in the second quarter of the Lions' win over the Packers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

Our lone oil-and-gas stock strikes 2 smart deals — plus, AMD sharpens its AI focus

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Axelrod: Trump not 'closing well'

Democratic strategist and CNN contributor David Axelrod argued that former President Trump is not “closing well” as he and Vice President Harris address voters in last-minute messages before ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

The Polls Are Close. The Results Might Not Be.

We are just a very normal polling error away from either candidate landing a decisive victory on Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Lions S Brian Branch ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit vs. Packers, flips double birds to Lambeau Field on his way out

Brian Branch did not agree with officials' decision to eject him from Sunday's game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Trump claims US election victory after winning critical battlegrounds

Republican says he has ‘powerful mandate’ after triumphs in swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina

World - Financial Times - November 6

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 - October 30

The close-knit crew of Hawarden Castle

The Gladstone family have turned their crumbling estate into a branding powerhouse. Next up? A luxury clothing line

World - Financial Times - November 7

What's open and closed on Veterans Day?

While many businesses remain open on Veterans Day – and treat veterans and service members with deals and freebies – some things will be interrupted.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

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