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Will heating bills be higher this winter? It depends on where you live

Last year's winter was the warmest on record, which helped keep energy costs low. Long-range forecasts indicate the winter of 2024-2025 is expected to be colder, especially in northern states and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Perplexity Adds Shopping Features As AI Search Heats Up

Big tech firms and AI providers continue jockeying for an edge in the increasingly competitive search market.

Business - Inc. - November 19

Wrangling over whether to punt government funding to Trump heats up

The debate among Republicans over whether to punt government funding into the new year is heating up, as lawmakers race toward their next shutdown deadline. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) this week ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Uganda targets 2027 start for world’s longest heated oil pipeline

Financing delays blamed on protests will not derail crude project, says minister at COP climate summit

World - Financial Times - November 20

UK cuts fines for boilermakers in climbdown on heat pump sales

Shift comes after intense lobbying from industry over incoming penalties tied to net zero targets

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Bezos, Musk rivalry heats up ahead of Trump’s second term

A social media spat between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos this week underscored a sharpening rivalry between two of the world’s richest men at a time when both are trying to grow their sprawling ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Left-wing opposition candidate wins tight presidential election in Uruguay

Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, has claimed victory in a tight runoff presidential election that ousted the conservative governing coalition

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Live Updates From Around the N.F.L. as the Playoff Race Heats Up

The surging Philadelphia Eagles are trying to keep pace with the Detroit Lions in the N.F.C.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

NBA Cup updates: Rockets clinch in OT thriller; Suns dominate

The NBA Cup quarterfinals picture gets clearer as the Rockets advance, the Bucks take a big step, and the Suns make a statement over the Lakers.

Sports - ESPN - 3 hours ago

Man arrested after £300,000 cheese theft

Fraudsters stole 22 tonnes of high-value cheddar worth more than £300,000 earlier in October.

Inside the high-stakes race for a Montana Senate seat

It's not just the presidency that will be decided on Election Day. Voters will also decide which party controls the Senate. Right now, Democrats hold a one-seat edge, but the party is defending 23 ...

Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions

This has been a campaign season of strong emotions and high anxiety, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has covered every part of it. On the eve of Election Day, he shares thoughts ...

High-security prison 'like an airport' for drones

Inmates are burning holes in cell windows to allow in the drones in at the prison, inspectors say.

2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find

The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.

World - The New York Times - November 7

House prices at record high, says Halifax

Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.

Bitcoin surges to record high following election

Bitcoin jumped to a record high above $84,000 on Monday as cryptocurrency expectations continued to surge following the reelection of President-elect Trump, whose victory is being largely ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Fashion World Fears High Tariffs in Trump Administration

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened a tax of at least 60 percent on goods from China — a move with the potential to decimate small American brands.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research

Presented by American Chemistry Council — Planet-warming carbon emissions reached a new high this year, according to research published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project. {beacon} Energy & ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Charity wants testing of men at high risk of prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Research acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men.

High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business

Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforce

World - Financial Times - November 14

Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023

Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlash

World - Financial Times - November 14

Number of homeless people in Wales at record high

Charmaine, 38, has been waiting to move for two years and says it is affecting her mental health.

High energy prices predicted to be 'the new normal'

The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.

Pulisic, high-flying USMNT storm into NL semis

Mauricio Pochettino's United States side rode a barnstorming first half to victory over Jamaica on Monday in St. Louis, earning a spot in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals next year.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

Dolphin strandings on Cape Cod at an all-time high

The waters off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts are teeming with life, especially dolphins. More than ever, these animals are getting stranded on the shore, with the number spiking this year.

The UK’s high-wire act between the US and Europe

Post-Brexit Britain faces stark strategic choices with Trump taking office. Walking a line between both powers will be tricky

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

When the Cost of Being Unmarried Is Too High

In an uncertain world, a marriage skeptic comes around.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago

High-Yield Savings Accounts Are Still a Good Deal

Interest rates have been falling, but deposits are earning more than inflation.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK

Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.

England hammer Japan to finish autumn on a high

England ended their five-match losing run with a nine-try hammering of Eddie Jones' Japan at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.

Advent calendars go high-end but are they worth it?

Advent calendars have evolved far beyond chocolate, with brands like Sephora, Burger King, and luxury jewelry stores joining the trend. Personal finance expert Trae Bodge breaks down if they're ...

High-Intensity Drinking Is Worse Than Binge Drinking

And it’s on the rise among middle-aged drinkers.

Health - The New York Times - Yesterday

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