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Elder care costs are outpacing inflation. Americans want a lifeline.

A recent Kamala Harris campaign proposal targets at-home caregivers struggling with steep out-of-pocket expenses even as consumer prices finally stabilize.

The difference between Harris and Starmer

A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous one

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Disneyland to roll out exclusive line-skipping pass. Here's what it costs

Disneyland will soon allow a limited number of guests to buy a $400 pass giving them access to all Lightning Lane attractions without having to book specific times to ride.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

Disney rolls out line-skipping park passes costing up to $449

Disney parks are adding a top-tier, line-skipping upgrade with a whole new world of pricing: as much as $449 per person on top of park admission, Walt Disney Co.

Negative stereotypes in international media cost Africa £3.2bn a year – report

Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say. . Africa loses up to £3.2bn yearly in inflated interest payments on ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

PPG to Cut 1,800 Jobs, Shrink Costs With Sale of Architectural-Coatings Biz

PPG agreed to sell its architectural-coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to private-equity firm American Industrial Partners for $550 million, and outlined cost and job cuts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

The Biden administration should own up to the costs of arming Israel in Gaza

The Biden administration has been criticized for dismissing credible estimates of the costs of U.S. support for Israel's military operations in Gaza, which have killed over 51,000 people and caused ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Trump's plan to deport millions of immigrants would cost billions

Former President Donald Trump is doubling down on his promise to carry out the largest mass deportation effort in American history.

Democrats press Biden to lower housing costs before leaving White House

Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate pressed President Biden to lower housing costs before he leaves the White House in a letter dated Wednesday. “We write today to thank you for your ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row

Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHS

Stellantis to shutter and sell large testing facility amid cost-cutting efforts

Stellantis' Arizona Proving Grounds covers 4,000 acres between Phoenix and Las Vegas in Yucca, Arizona.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Stellantis to sell, shutter large testing facility amid cost-cutting efforts

DETROIT — Automaker Stellantis plans to shutter and sell its large vehicle proving grounds in Arizona at the end of this year, CNBC has learned.

How much will a $75,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates are falling?

A $75,000 HELOC has inexpensive monthly payments now, and they could become even cheaper in the months to come.

Chinese AI groups get creative to drive down cost of models

01.ai, Alibaba and ByteDance have cut ‘inference’ costs despite Washington curbs on accessing cutting-edge chips

World - Financial Times - October 19

Haberman says Harris will face 'zero cost' for skipping Al Smith dinner

National political correspondent Maggie Haberman suggested earlier this week that there would be "zero cost" for Vice President Harris to skip the annual Al Smith dinner. "There is, I think, zero ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Do Arsenal have a red card problem - and could it cost them the title?

Just eight games into the Premier League season and Arsenal have already had three players sent off - but just how costly could it be?

Arsenal left counting cost of naivety against Bournemouth, says Declan Rice

Arteta’s side lose first game of season at Bournemouth Suspended Saliba to miss showdown with Liverpool Declan Rice said Arsenal’s “naivety” cost them dearly as they sank to a first defeat of ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year

Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policies

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Empty Tables and Rising Costs Push More Restaurants Into Bankruptcy

Red Lobster, Roti and other chains are closing locations as chapter 11 filings grow.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

UK Employment Reforms to Cost Firms Up to £4.5 Billion a Year

World - Yahoo News - October 21

White House proposes insurers cover cost of over-the-counter birth control

The White House on Monday announced a proposal that would require insurers to cover the cost of forms of contraception like over-the-counter birth control pills and condoms under the Affordable ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Hugh Jackman's Alternate Costume In Deadpool And Wolverine Cost $100,000

Marvel's superhero movies tend to be very expensive, and Deadpool & Wolverine was no exception with a reported $200 million budget. It's not unusual to wonder where all of that money is going, ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Girl Scouts membership to more than double in cost over two years

Girl Scouts USA says charging steeper annual dues will avoid it having to slash programs and services.

As Harris Courts Sun Belt, Housing Costs Stand in Her Way

Shuttered factories and trade deals helped turn working-class Midwesterners against Democrats. Will the high cost of housing do the same in the Sun Belt?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Trump’s Bro Whispering Could Cost Democrats Too Many Young Men

Trump’s play for Generation Z men could peel enough away from the Democratic Party to transform the country’s electoral math for years to come.