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1980s vs. now: Here's where it's much harder to buy a home

Browsing real estate listings is enough to make you wish you invented a time machine so you could have bought a house a generation ago. This article may also have that effect.

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China

European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

The Fed’s Job Is About to Get a Lot Harder

Jerome Powell sees an uncertain path as Trump enters the White House and inflation wavers.

Business - Inc. - November 8

From Browsing to Buying (and Buying Again)

Five strategies to create a customer experience that drives loyalty.

Business - Inc. - November 6

AI-powered productivity tools that can make life harder

Technology used to summarise notes or generate transcripts does not always work for deaf employees

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Despite a strong economy, some women are finding it harder to make ends meet

After pandemic relief expired, some women are finding it harder to make ends meet and support their families, new reports show.

Business - CNBC - October 28

United Airlines Makes MileagePlus Loyalty Perks Harder to Get

Carriers have increased requirements for passengers to improve their standing in programs in recent years.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

Trump just made UK’s decision-making a whole lot harder

Downward pressure on UK economic growth and upward pressure on defence spending create dilemmas for Labour

World - Financial Times - November 6

As W.N.B.A. Popularity Surges, It’s Never Been Harder to Find a Coach

A variety of factors including low pay, short-term contracts and a failure to mentor young assistants has led to a dearth of coaching candidates.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

‘It will be harder on us’: Palestinians weigh up impact of Trump election win

Many in Ramallah argue things cannot get any worse but some say US result could add unpredictability to despair. Middle East crisis – live updates The waiters at Ramallah’s cafes and the ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

GTA Parent Company Boss On State Of AAA Games: "It's Hard And Getting Harder"

Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has commented on the state of the AAA video game market, saying "it's hard and getting harder." He gave this answer in response to a question from GI.biz about what ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

House Republicans strike deal to make it harder to oust Speaker

Hard-line conservatives have struck a tentative deal with House Republicans concerned about chaos in the chamber, agreeing to raise the threshold to force a vote to oust the Speaker in exchange for ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

House GOP reaches deal to make it harder to oust speaker

The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.

House Republicans strike deal on motion to vacate, making it harder to oust speaker

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday evening that House Republicans from across the conference struck a deal to raise the threshold for the motion to vacate.

Starbucks’ latest financials sink shares, as CEO says it’s ‘harder to be a customer than it should be’

Shares of Starbucks fell on Tuesday after the coffee chain offered fresh signs of its struggle to bring back consumers, saying its turnaround efforts “will take time” as its new chief executive ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Manchester United wasted 115 days before firing Erik ten Hag: The delay will make repairing the damage harder

United's management team weren't convinced by Ten Hag, but kept him around on a new contract anyway, then they fired him

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Colts QB Anthony Richardson joins Bryce Young in 2023 first-round benched club. But Colts' decision is harder to explain.

When the Colts first drafted Richardson, they said they were going to be patient with this development. Apparently they've ditched that plan.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Higher taxes will make it harder for Britain to build 'the next Nvidia,' tech execs say

Startup founders and investors slammed capital gains tax hikes in the U.K., saying it would make it harder for the country to succeed as a global tech hub.

Business - CNBC - November 1

If Nashville Is Selling, The Oilers Should Be Buying

Predators GM Barry Trotz is threatening a rebuild after a slow start, and the Oilers could be the beneficiaries.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Prince Harry and Meghan ‘buy new property in Portugal’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have bought a property in Portugal, it has been claimed.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Desperate learner drivers buying scam tests for £200

Figures released by the DVSA show learner drivers are waiting up to six months for a test in the south.

Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch

Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.

Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes

Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?

Buy now, pain later — the looming risks of BNPL

Prudential regulators should be monitoring both personal and systemic risks

Business - Financial Times - October 21

DNB to Buy Swedish Banking Group Carnegie

DNB agreed to buy Swedish investment bank and asset manager Carnegie for around $1.1 billion in cash as it moves to bolster its Nordic footprint.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Buy British? My unpatriotic portfolio shame

Should I be denounced for spurning UK domestic assets?

World - Financial Times - October 23

Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2024

New iPads are here. We break down the current lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Addison Lee to be bought by Singapore-listed group in £269mn deal

UK private-hire taxi company is due to undergo its third change of ownership in just over a decade

Business - Financial Times - October 23

The case to buy low on Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football

Patrick Mahomes' viability as fantasy QB1 has been a hot topic due to his disappointing start to the season, but Andy Behrens says don't give up yet.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Ven. Space Opens in Brooklyn

Ven. Space, an in-person-only boutique in Brooklyn, can’t seem to keep the clothes on the racks.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29

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