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African football’s governing body found to have $16m in expenses missing from accounts

Auditors’ review said to have shown missing expenses It would put losses for year to 30 June 2023 at $25.4m The Confederation of African Football’s audit and compliance committee has claimed ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

At 58, I have the spine of an 80-year-old. Navigating osteoporosis has been difficult and expensive

Fifteen months, 11 doctors and over a dozen tests and scans later, I still have no idea how to treat it. On 16 June 2023, I got my first Dexa scan. I was 57. Three hours later, a rogue driver ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Stocks have rarely been this expensive versus bonds. Now, UBS expects that to change.

Stocks are now expected to weaken versus bonds, argue UBS strategists.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Starbucks’ new CEO has diagnosed its problems. Analysts say the solutions could get expensive.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has laid out a bold turnaround plan for the coffee chain, with plans to tighten up service and redesign stores. But analysts are proceeding with caution.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S.: The state has 'really high home prices' and expensive goods, expert says

The most expensive states were found by analyzing the cost of living by The Council for Community and Economic Research.

Business - CNBC - November 3

‘The most expensive photos ever taken’: the space shots that changed humanity’s view of itself

Taken at 28,000km/h and costing billions of dollars, the first ever photos taken by astronauts are on show at Paris Photo. For Nasa print dealer Daniel Blau, they are proof that nothing is ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

The Conservatives’ deepening turn to the right

Kemi Badenoch’s task is to restore the party’s appeal to Britain at large

Business - Financial Times - November 3

I’m 70 and started taking Social Security. My adviser said forget about Roth conversions — take a cruise instead. Is that crazy?

“I was quite surprised to hear this approach. Have others gotten this kind of financial advice?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

‘I just thought I’d made a crazy-ass exploitation movie’: Sean Baker on his Palme d’Or-winning lapdance film

Anora, his tragi-comedy about a lapdancer who marries a Russian oligarch’s son, is the latest in a line of acclaimed movies about sex work. The Hollywood outsider talks about his anxieties about ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Middle East crisis live: Aid entering Gaza is lowest in months, says Unrwa, as US deadline approaches

US had warned Israel a month ago that it had just 30 days to address humanitarian crisis. Images sent over the news wires show smoke billowing over Beirut after Israeli strikes on the southern ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Why tech’s titans are moving right

Whatever the outcome of this election, Democrats should realize that Silicon Valley is fleeing from them — and for good reason.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

How to Schedule a Meeting the Right Way

Free space in your calendar doesn’t mean it’s the best time to meet. Learn how to streamline the task of scheduling meetings with these tips.

Business - Inc. - October 31

The delicate task of granting the right to die

MPs will soon vote on whether the terminally ill can end their lives. The decision is fraught with logistical and ethical questions

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Ailing Freeman may sit Game 6, 'swing not right'

Dave Roberts left open the possibility of sitting Freddie Freeman for Game 6 of the NLCS, saying "his swing is not right" due to the ankle injury that has hampered the first baseman all postseason.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Harris to Court Moderates With a Onetime Right-Wing Provocateur

Charlie Sykes, the anti-Trump conservative commentator joining the vice president in Wisconsin on Monday, in the past amplified false claims of voter fraud and referred to Michelle Obama as “Mooch.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Animal rights protesters disrupt Pharrell Williams film premiere

A biopic of the singer, titled Piece by Piece, was delayed at the London Film Festival on Sunday.

New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'

Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.

Is Brock Purdy the Right Quarterback to Lead the 49ers?

Instead of signing Purdy to a long-term contract, San Francisco could consider trading the young quarterback.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Iniesta: Miami right place for Messi's 'happiness'

Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes Inter Miami is the right fit for former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

World Opens to the Taliban Despite Their Shredding of Women’s Rights

Taliban officials have scored a series of diplomatic victories this year that have started a subtle shift toward normalizing their government.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Democrats bet on abortion rights to fire up voters

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump takes a slim lead on the economy, according to our latest poll

World - Financial Times - October 24

Why is the price of gold so high right now?

Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.

Harris calls attention to abortion rights in Michigan, Texas

One day after holding a rally with Beyoncé in Houston, Texas, focused on reproductive rights, Vice President Kamala Harris was in Michigan Saturday again campaigning on access to abortion, where ...

Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes

Iran’s supreme leader said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported. U.S. and Israeli officials were expected to meet in Qatar for talks aimed at reviving ...

World - The New York Times - October 28

In 2024, abortion rights initiatives are on the ballot in 10 states

There are 10 states with abortion rights initiatives in the 2024 election.

The Coolest Batman Lego Sets On Sale Right Now

While many superheroes have gotten the Lego treatment, few have been featured in as many sets as Batman. From large-scale scenes featuring a bunch of minifigures to highly detailed models, there ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 30

What Are the Hardest Positions to Fill Right Now?

With the economy booming and a shortage of qualified workers, many businesses are struggling to fill key roles. Inc. 5000 entrepreneurs share their experiences and strategies for overcoming this ...