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Home equity loans dos and don'ts to know for 2025

Considering a home equity loan this year? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do right now.

CBS News - Jan. 15

How do UK regulators plan to cut back rules and boost growth?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants the regulatory sector to do more to drive the economy

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Putin’s Plan for Peace Is No Peace at All

Now is the time for the United States to build on its historic success supporting Ukraine, not squander it.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Darnold's dream turns into a nightmare. What will the Vikings do?

Even after a remarkable regular season, Monday night's feeble showing marked another major test Sam Darnold failed as the Vikings' starting QB. What now?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled proposals which he says will make the UK 'one of the great AI superpowers'.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Rick Barnes benches Chaz Lanier, says Tennessee's leading scorer wasn't doing what he's 'getting paid to do'

Barnes was unhappy his leading scorer turned down a shot on a play designed for him

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Stavridis says Trump’s plan for Greenland ‘not a crazy idea’

James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander, said he doesn’t think President-elect Trump’s comments about Greenland are “crazy." “It’s not a crazy idea.… We could do an awful lot in terms ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

What Will Manhattan Congestion Pricing Do to Restaurants?

Days into the new charges, some restaurant owners say suppliers are raising prices. Others are giving customer discounts, and many fear the fallout for workers.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS

Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less money

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Where Do Your Spices Come From?

Burlap & Barrel, a spice company that sources directly from farms around the world, has become a secret ingredient used by celebrity chefs and home cooks alike.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Will Meta’s Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?

Meta’s plan to end its fact-checking program shows how business leaders are shifting their priorities to adapt to another Trump administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

What to do if your CD matures in 2025

A CD account with a 2025 maturity date doesn't have to be the end of big returns. Here's what savers should do now.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Fetterman says he plans to meet with Trump

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he plans to meet with President-elect Trump at his resort in Florida; he will likely be the first Democratic lawmaker in the upper chamber to meet with the incoming ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

49ers plan to release Hargrave but not Deebo

The 49ers said Wednesday they plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave with a post-June 1 designation, but that wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is not going anywhere.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Under Shadow of Planned Tariffs, Auto Suppliers Rethink Production Plans

From the sidelines of CES 2025, global car parts suppliers ponder the consequences of Trump’s threatened import duties.

Inc. - Jan. 9

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles

Financial Times - Jan. 9

London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth

Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Pentagon 'not aware of any plans' to take Greenland by force

The Pentagon on Wednesday said it was “not aware” of any plans to invade Greenland if ordered to do so, after President-elect Trump a day earlier refused to rule out using military force to seize ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Do Football Fans Really Want to Be Fashionable?

Emma Grede of Skims and Good American and Kristin Juszczyk say the answer is yes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Lynch confirms 49ers' plan to release Hargrave in offseason

John Lynch confirmed the San Francisco 49ers' plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave after June 1.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Avoid Doing This When Launching a New Product

Don’t let excitement cloud your judgment, and nine other worst practices to avoid.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Doing the math on Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine

Yes, Russia is making incremental advances, but no, those gains don’t amount to a blitzkrieg.

The Hill - Jan. 8

What D.C. has planned to honor Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's casket has arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland as the events to honor the former president begin in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Do Facts Meta on Facebook?

Mark Zuckerberg removes fact-checking on his platforms.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Meta Reveals Plan to Alter Fact-Checking Program

The move will end a third-party fact-checking system and rely on users to add notes or corrections to posts. It is likely to please the incoming Trump administration and its conservative allies.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Controversial congestion pricing plan takes effect in NYC

Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

What Will Trump Do With All That Power?

What can we expect from the president-elect?

The New York Times - Jan. 6

What are Trump's plans for the Jan. 6 cases pending?

President-elect Donald Trump may intervene in the cases against those who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi breaks down the latest.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Do Tom Thibodeau's Knicks have a minutes problem?

After winning nine games in a row and capping a strong 12-2 December, the Knicks fell in back-to-back games in which they looked outmatched without their starting unit in and gassed down the stretch.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans

President-elect Donald Trump is considering a plan that still would apply tariffs to all nations but narrow the impact.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?

Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell Us?

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced.