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Trump backs adviser accused of pay-to-play scheme as ouster attempt backfires

President-elect defends Boris Epshteyn, who was accused of asking potential nominees to pay fees, amid infighting. US politics – live updates An attempt to force the ouster of Boris Epshteyn, ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

McIlroy says he would pay to play in Ryder Cup as US team ponder $5m fund

‘I would pay for the privilege to play in the Ryder Cup’ Europeans feel fee would be better spent on World Tour Rory McIlroy has said he would pay to play in the Ryder Cup after it emerged US ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry push back on U.S. Ryder Cup players' demands, would 'pay for the privilege to play'

The Irish stars are on the opposite side of the U.S. players when it comes to being compensated for Ryder Cup participation

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Woman used embezzled money to pay for Patriots tickets to see Tom Brady play

A New Hampshire woman will spend more than two years in prison, partly because she wanted to see Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the New England Patriots.

Playing Favorites

The foods and music and culture that move us most might not be very good, but that doesn’t diminish their power to comfort and delight.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit over women's pay

Walt Disney Co. agreed to pay $43 million to settle a long-running lawsuit that alleged women employees were paid less than men.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Musk’s gamble on Trump pays off

Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White House

World - Financial Times - November 6

Citi revamps pay for wealth bankers

More bonuses will go to those who move client assets into investments, and less to those who sell new loans

Business - Financial Times - November 7

Will rich countries pay for climate change?

At COP29 the world’s nations will try and negotiate a new spending commitment on climate change.

What’s behind the lesbian pay premium?

After decades of earning more than heterosexual women, the gap seems to be shrinking

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Costas retires as longtime MLB play-by-play voice

After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play. Costas had done games the past couple seasons for MLB Network and TBS Sports.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Democrats Play the Blame Game

Also, another interest rate cut. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump

The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.

Politics - Politico - November 13

Amorim confirms Man Utd interest, no decision yet

Sporting CP coach Rúben Amorim has acknowledged Manchester United's interest in making him the Premier League club's new manager but insisted he had not yet decided whether to make the move to Old ...

Sports - ESPN - October 30

College Football Is Big Business. Athletes Are Paying the Price.

Players are dealing with far-flung travel, jet lag and the pressures of trying to balance the roles of student, athlete and entrepreneur more than ever before.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Working people will pay the price of higher taxes for employers

Increasing the burden on companies may not affect workers’ payslips today, but it won’t be long

World - Financial Times - October 30

Police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' in protest at pay offer

The Scottish Police Federation said that the move would take effect from 1 November at 17:00.

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

Trump Is Courting Apolitical Young Men. Will It Pay Off?

Gen Z men are increasingly turning away from the Democratic Party, swayed by the former president’s bravado and irreverence. But they also do not usually vote in high numbers.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

How top lawyers earn their bragging rights on pay

Arrival of US firms has pushed up top UK law firms’ charge-out rates by almost 40% in five years

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off

The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Arena attack conspiracist ordered to pay £45k

Richard Hall claimed the Manchester Arena attack, which killed 22 people, was fake.

Democrats pay the price for ignoring working Americans

To safeguard our political and governing institutions against Trump and lesser demagogues, we’re going to need a bigger, stronger Democratic Party that once again provides a welcoming port in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Fund manager Terry Smith’s pay falls to £28mn

Stockpicker’s investment firm Fundsmith weighed down by his decision to shun chipmaker Nvidia

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Parsons: McCarthy options 'above my pay grade'

Micah Parsons said any decision about coach Mike McCarthy's future is "above my pay grade" and that he feels bad for Cowboys veterans "who put in more time ... than [McCarthy] ever did."

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.

Renovating During the Pandemic: Patience Pays Off

A family needed more space but decided not to leave New York City. They bought a fixer-upper in Brooklyn and slowly went to work.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Nonprofits Vow a New Resistance. Will Donors Pay Up?

Groups that used lawsuits and protests to stymie the first Trump administration will face longer odds this time. The courts are more conservative, and patrons are dejected.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Gen-Z Workers Are Swapping Jobs—and It’s Paying Off

A new report shows young workers aren’t afraid to leave their jobs for higher salaries.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Pay offer being considered by health unions

BBC News NI understands a pay award backdated to this August is currently being considered by union reps.

Rory: Ryder Cup pay would 'change the dynamic'

Rory McIlroy and other Europeans this week scoffed at the idea of compensation for participation in the Ryder Cup, saying they remain delighted to participate in the event merely for what European ...

Sports - ESPN - November 14

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