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How top lawyers earn their bragging rights on pay

Arrival of US firms has pushed up top UK law firms’ charge-out rates by almost 40% in five years

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

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

Arena attack conspiracist ordered to pay £45k

Richard Hall claimed the Manchester Arena attack, which killed 22 people, was fake.

Democrats pay the price for ignoring working Americans

To safeguard our political and governing institutions against Trump and lesser demagogues, we’re going to need a bigger, stronger Democratic Party that once again provides a welcoming port in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Fund manager Terry Smith’s pay falls to £28mn

Stockpicker’s investment firm Fundsmith weighed down by his decision to shun chipmaker Nvidia

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Parsons: McCarthy options 'above my pay grade'

Micah Parsons said any decision about coach Mike McCarthy's future is "above my pay grade" and that he feels bad for Cowboys veterans "who put in more time ... than [McCarthy] ever did."

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.

Renovating During the Pandemic: Patience Pays Off

A family needed more space but decided not to leave New York City. They bought a fixer-upper in Brooklyn and slowly went to work.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Nonprofits Vow a New Resistance. Will Donors Pay Up?

Groups that used lawsuits and protests to stymie the first Trump administration will face longer odds this time. The courts are more conservative, and patrons are dejected.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Gen-Z Workers Are Swapping Jobs—and It’s Paying Off

A new report shows young workers aren’t afraid to leave their jobs for higher salaries.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Pay offer being considered by health unions

BBC News NI understands a pay award backdated to this August is currently being considered by union reps.

Rory: Ryder Cup pay would 'change the dynamic'

Rory McIlroy and other Europeans this week scoffed at the idea of compensation for participation in the Ryder Cup, saying they remain delighted to participate in the event merely for what European ...

Sports - ESPN - November 14

55,000 Postal Workers in Canada Strike Over Pay

The union walked out after talks with the country’s main mail operator failed. The stoppage could disrupt deliveries before the holidays.

Business - The New York Times - November 15

Installing E.V. Chargers is Finally Paying Off for Retailers

Companies see charging as a potentially profitable business in and of itself, not just as a spur for foot traffic and sales.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

Federer pays tribute to Nadal for 'epic career'

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" before the Spaniard's retirement.

MicroStrategy’s $30 billion Bitcoin Bet Is Paying Off

The stock is up 460 percent this year thanks to the crypto—more than double Nvidia’s returns.

Business - Inc. - November 19

Employers Get Pressure to Pay for Drugs Like Wegovy

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk representatives get face time with companies in hopes they will cover their weight-loss drugs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

Greeks go on general strike demanding higher pay

Ships docked at Greek ports, and railway and bus services were disrupted on Wednesday as workers joined a nationwide strike to demand higher pay.

Rove: Trump will pay a price for Cabinet pick 'chaos'

Republican strategist Karl Rove said President-elect Trump will pay a price over the “chaos” he’s caused by picking controversial Cabinet members. In a Wednesday op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

School kitchen staff pay unacceptable - principal

A primary school head says a new deal means his kitchen supervisor has undergone a "pay downgrade".

How the Country’s Oldest Record Plant Keeps Riding the Vinyl Revival Wave

A resurgence of old-school LPs helped owner Mark Michaels expand United Record Pressing to six time the size it was when he bought the business in 2007.

Business - Inc. - October 29

'I'm a patriot, I love my country', Khalife tells spy trial

The former soldier is giving evidence, accused of spying for Iran and later escaping prison.

Halloween chills are out as record-high temperatures are expected across the country

Halloween is expected far warmer than usual in many parts of the country. More than 30 cities across the Northeast could set new temperature records.

China directs automakers to halt investments in EU countries supporting EV tariffs

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Jennifer Lopez says Puerto Rico joke offended 'every Latino in this country'

Actress and musician Jennifer Lopez said a joke during former President Trump's Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday offended “every Latino in this country,” as she stumped for Vice President ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Trump hits Harris over 'worst jobs report in the history of our country'

Former President Trump panned a jobs report released by the Labor Department on Friday, calling it the “worst jobs report in the history of our country” during a rally in Michigan. “We have ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Canadian Police Say They Dismantled Country’s Largest Drug Lab

Federal officers in British Columbia seized drugs and chemical precursors that could produce about 96 million opioid doses, the authorities said.

World - The New York Times - November 2

In Shift From 2020, Identity Politics Loses Its Grip on the Country

There are signs that society is moving away from the progressive left’s often strict expectations about how to discuss culture and politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Senegalese women take aim at polluting countries in march for climate justice

Senegalese women marched in Dakar for climate justice Saturday, calling for what they call “polluting countries” to curb greenhouse gas emissions ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference ...

World - ABC News - November 2

Weight loss drug industry injects wealth into Novo Nordisk home country

Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide— while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk's home country, Denmark.

We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the Balkans

Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiers. Pushing my skis forward in tracks carved deep into the ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

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