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Illegal border crossings on track for Biden-era low in November

For the first time under the Biden administration, illegal crossings at the southern border are on track to dip below 50,000 for November. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo ...

Why Trump Is Targeting U.S.-Canada Border Over Migrant Crossings

Arrests for illegal crossings from Canada spiked in the last fiscal year, but remain a fraction of the number of those from Mexico.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Ubisoft Is Making An Animal Crossing-Style Game, Report Claims

Ubisoft is reportedly working on an Animal Crossing-inspired game called Alterra. In the game, players will build their home on an island inhabited by NPCs called "Matterlings." Players can leave ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Baldur's Gate 3 Update With Cross-Play, 12 New Subclasses Detailed

Baldur's Gate 3 players can rejoice as cross-play will be introduced with the game's next big update, Patch 8. Fans have been clamoring for cross-play capabilities for a while and soon PC players ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Reopening Gaza's Rafah Crossing Is on the Table in Fresh Cease-Fire Push

Hamas officials are expected to discuss the new proposal in Cairo on Saturday. The militant group has shown greater flexibility since the Lebanon truce deal.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 10 hours ago

Pubs hammered by ‘staggering extra costs’ from Budget

Shares in groups including JD Wetherspoon and Marston’s hit following national insurance and minimum wage increases

World - Financial Times - November 1

Why are university tuition fees going up?

Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.

DHL Owner Net Profit Falls on Costs

Deutsche Post reported a lower net profit on higher costs and said it expects earnings to grow in the fourth quarter, even in a muted economic environment.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

£500mn and counting: companies reckon with UK Budget costs

Sainsbury’s, BT and Wetherspoons among those warning that changes may force price rises for customers

World - Financial Times - November 7

Vistry shares plunge as cost overruns hit profits

UK housebuilder blames ‘insufficient management capability’ and ‘poor divisional culture’ for underestimating costs

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

Making Fun of Men in China Comes at a Cost

Chinese companies are trying to exploit burgeoning interest in women-focused content without upsetting male customers.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Butter thefts highlight cost of Russia’s war economy

Rampant inflation of staple food prices is linked to soaring defence spending

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Why does it cost £100m for HS2 to protect bats?

Questions have been asked after HS2 said it had to apply for more than 8,000 consents.

'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'

Felicity Campbell says she "felt sick" after realising she had been scammed out of about £20,000.

Vodacom Group Earnings Hit by Higher Costs

The mobile phone operator, majority-owned by Vodafone, reported a fall in net profit for the first half of the year as it booked a number of costs in its accounts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business

Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforce

World - Financial Times - November 14

Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.

GAA reconsiders extra Casement funds as costs fall

The GAA say additional funds will be reliant on seeing "the colour of the money from the Treasury".

London drives surge in UK rental costs

Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord sales

World - Financial Times - November 20

Faisal Islam: The cost-of-living crisis isn't over

Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.

Thanksgiving dinner costs dip for second year

Thanksgiving dinner costs dipped for a second year in a row, according to a survey published Wednesday, though they remain at elevated levels. The annual American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

King Charles's Coronation cost taxpayers £72m

Government figures show that more than £20 million was spent by the Home Office policing the event.

When the Cost of Being Unmarried Is Too High

In an uncertain world, a marriage skeptic comes around.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 22

5 hidden costs of carrying credit card debt

These hidden costs are just as damaging — if not more so — than credit card interest and fees.

Why a Pasture-Raised Thanksgiving Turkey Costs $95

Humanely raised turkeys are often more expensive because they eat high-quality food, require more space, and take extra time to raise.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

How Aurora Solar is Reducing Renewable Energy Costs

By using automation, Aurora is easing the cost of transition to solar energy.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Millions to see mortgage costs rise, says Bank

About 4.4 million UK households could see their repayments increase by 2027.

The Hidden Costs of Over-Identifying with Your Business

Running a business can overshadow everything else in your life.

Business - Inc. - 13 hours ago

When does free speech cross the line into breaking U.S. anti-terrorism laws?

Charlotte Kates, co-founder of the pro-Hamas organization Samidoun, has become the focus of an ongoing legal debate: When does free speech cross the line into breaking federal anti-terror laws?

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