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Could Starmer be in for a benefits rebellion as tribes clash in his own party?
Labour may have ditched its factional in-fighting - but deep welfare cuts could reignite tensions.BBC News - 4d -
UK ministers to drop plan to freeze key disability benefit
Decision on personal independence payments comes ahead of government paper setting out wider reforms on TuesdayFinancial Times - 3d -
Elon Musk could be a bridge between the U.S. and China — but for which country’s benefit?
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s financial interests in China have raised concern that they could influence his work as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.NBC News - 3d -
How An Earlier Start And 84-Game Season Could Benefit The NHL
The NHL’s tightly-compressed schedule has been a bone of contention for quite some time. And on Saturday, a Sportsnet report posited that the league may be willing to start the regular-season at ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform
Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPsFinancial Times - 2d -
The Papers: 'D-Day for benefit cuts' and 'Kate's stout and about'
Tuesday's papers have pictures of the Princess of Wales celebrating St Patrick's Day.BBC News - 1d -
Labour unveils disability benefits cuts that aim to save over £5bn
Move risks stoking biggest backbench rebellion of Keir Starmer’s premiershipFinancial Times - 1d -
No one knows why UK benefit claims have outpaced peer countries
Asking why might well result in answers that involve spending more moneyFinancial Times - 11h -
Pope thanks volunteers for ‘miracle of tenderness’ as another Holy Year event passes without him
Pope Francis issued a message Sunday thanking volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” they offer the sick, as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally
The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about complications including 'immune amnesia'
It’s not yet known how many people have gotten sick in the Texas measles outbreak, but there are at least 215 confirmed cases since late January.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.BBC News - Mar. 6 -
What went wrong with the UK’s welfare system?
Factors behind sharp rise in incapacity and disability benefits are complex and at times counterintuitiveFinancial Times - 3d -
Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs
London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Want to cut Medicaid costs without hurting patients? Here’s an easy solution.
The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
As Utility Bills Soar, New Yorkers Face the Cost of a Greener Future
The utility that serves New York City and Westchester County has filed a request to raise its rates to help pay for the shift to cleaner energy, sparking dismay among residents.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Bills to release LB Von Miller in salary cap cost-saving move
Releasing Miller will save the Bills $8.5 million in salary cap space.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
Russia imposes fees to stem flood of low-cost Chinese cars
Moscow hardens stance as vehicle imports targeted by western sanctions overwhelm local marketFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Hammocks, hostels or house-sitting: how to cut costs on backpacking trips
There are plenty of ways to save money when travelling. Follow these tips and the world is your oyster, for longer. From staying with locals and sleeping in a hammock to clubbing together with ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.
Good medicine for patients should drive billing, not the other way around.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
How much does a $200,000 HELOC cost per month in 2025?
What kind of monthly payment would you make on a $200,000 HELOC at today's rates? Find out here.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Treasury value for money unit targets asylum housing costs
Rachel Reeves set up the Office for Value for Money (OVfM) in October to "root out waste and inefficiency".BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs
Even before the new levies took effect, the industry was worried about prices after President Trump opposed a major merger in the steel sector.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs
Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s frontline visit and a new FT film on Nvidia’s riseFinancial Times - 6d -
Record spring break travel expected despite higher costs
AAA says on average domestic air fares are up 7% from last year, while gas is cheaper. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave found some last-minute deals.CBS News - 6d -
What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?
Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.The Hill - 5d -
How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Cost?
A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.The New York Times - 5d -
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Live like you're on 'The White Lotus' at this luxury resort — but it will cost you
The latest installment of HBO’s “The White Lotus” has viewers wishing they were also poolside, soaking in the tropical scenery.NBC News - 2d -
Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth
Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billions. Rachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Discord Social SDK enables developers to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure at no cost
Discord, the communications for games company, has launched the Discord Social SDK, a toolkit that enables developers of all sizes to tap into Discord’s social infrastructure to drive their game’s ...VentureBeat - 2d -
Millions take on labor and costs of aging loved ones' long-term care
Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. An estimated 53 million ...CBS News - 1d -
Families take on labor and costs of caring for their aging loved ones
Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime.CBS News - 1d -
First-time buyers move further out of London as property costs bite
Similar trend found in other major UK cities including Birmingham and Manchester in the decade from 2013Financial Times - 1d -
Yoga mats and VR headsets added to list measuring cost of living
Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions.BBC News - 1d -
Social Security is tightening its antifraud measures. What will it cost beneficiaries?
The changes “will result in more headaches and longer wait times to resolve routine customer service needs,” the AARP cautions.MarketWatch - 5h -
Mattel to lay off 120 workers in latest cost-cutting move
Mattel said the job cuts are part of an effort to save money as the company optimizes for growth.Los Angeles Times - 2h -
Takeaways from the AP's reporting into what people face in Myanmar after release from forced labor
Thousands of sick, exhausted and terrified young men and women, from countries all over the world squat in rows, packed shoulder to shoulder, surgical masks covering their mouths and, some, their eyesABC News - Mar. 9 -
The cute whiskers are back on. Rare Mediterranean monk seals are cared for in a Greek rehab center
A Greek charity has been treating dozens of orphaned, sick and injured Mediterranean monk seals, rare marine mammals whose population had dwindled so dramatically that the species at one point ...ABC News - Mar. 10 -
If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour? | William Keegan
Russia has pushed Europe into a quasi-Keynesian approach to the defence budget. Only Britain insists on cutting help to the sick to pay for security. As the president of the US provokes trade and ...The Guardian - 3d
