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Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage
Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting upWorld - Financial Times - 10 hours ago -
Israel, Lebanon and the mirage of a new Middle East
Lebanese academic and diplomat Ghassan Salamé on how conflict engulfed his country — and why it is folly to try to reshape the region by forceWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
Six Scottish areas are 'dental deserts'
Leading dentists say issues over patient access to NHS treatment are now a national problem in Scotland.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
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Much of Ireland Is an Ecological Desert. Meet the Man Who Wants to Rewild It.
Eoghan Daltun rewilded his land in West Cork and wants more of Ireland to do the same.World - The New York Times - October 18 -
A Soldier Chose a Radical Way to Publicize Troop Fatigue: He Deserted
Serhii Hnezdilov, a Ukrainian soldier, said he wanted to draw attention to the need to discharge worn-out soldiers and replace them with fresh conscripts.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
China declares success as its youngest astronauts reach space
The BBC’s Laura Bicker sees the Shenzhou 19 spacecraft take off in a record year of space exploration.Top stories - BBC News - 9 hours ago -
2024 Black Desert Championship leaderboard, scores: Matt McCarty wins in second start as PGA Tour member
Fresh off the Korn Ferry Tour, McCarty becomes the fourth rookie to win on the PGA Tour this seasonSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
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Games VC funding is stabilizing, but growth-stage funding is up | Konvoy
Konvoy has published its latest report on venture capital funding in the gaming industry, which shows signs of normalizing.Tech - VentureBeat - October 16 -
SBA disaster loan fund running low
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says
Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds
The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
US unveils sanctions targeting Hezbollah funding
The Biden administration announced new sanctions Wednesday against three individuals and four companies with alleged ties to revenue streams for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. A press ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
GOP senators push for more FEMA funding
A group of GOP senators announced legislation Wednesday to replenish a critical disaster relief fund as members on both sides have sounded alarm over its finances amid back-to-back hurricanes. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Unequal school funding hobbles the American dream
The next administration must act on disparities in education resources and teaching quality that choke social mobilityWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Pension fund use of ETFs surges in Europe
Institutional iShares assets under management have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30% in the region, according to BlackRockWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
The index fund cushion is an equal opportunity booster for stocks
S&P 500 index and ETF money is oblivious to stock valuations of any kind and ignorant to upgrades and downgrades.Business - CNBC - October 20 -
The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education
Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councilsWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
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Investment funds circle visual effects group Technicolor
The Paris-based moviemaking tech company is holding talks over a potential saleBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Southwest Strikes a Truce With the Activist Hedge Fund Elliott
The airline will appoint six new directors to its board, avoiding a proxy fight with the activist investor Elliott Investment Management, one of its largest shareholders.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments
The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Investor enthusiasm for Budget dims
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - 7 hours ago -
Get ready for another mutual fund with a hedge-fund-style strategy. What investors need to know.
Eckhardt Trading Co., founded by longtime managed-futures trader Bill Eckhardt, is branching out into the mutual fund world with a strategy often associated with hedge funds.Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.Top stories - CBS News - October 13 -
Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments
Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest ratesBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focusBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Trend-tracking funds have now turned positive, Goldman Sachs says
Commodity-trading-advisor funds are up 1.4% in the year-to-date, following a tough start to the year.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Banks and fund managers call on EU to commit to shorter settlement plan
Industry lobby groups urge Brussels to set timetable for modernisation of securities marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economyBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
China's premier inaugurates a Beijing-funded airport at the start of a Pakistan trip
China’s Premier Li Qiang has inaugurated a Beijing-funded airport built in restive southwestern Pakistan as he arrived for a regional security meeting in the capital, IslamabadWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Podcaster Stebbings raises one of Europe’s biggest venture funds
British firm 20VC pulls in $400mn to invest in early stage tech start-upsBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
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U.S. tells Israel, boost humanitarian aid to Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
The Biden administration says Israel has 30 days to respond.Top stories - CBS News - October 15
