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Jobless claims retreat after last week’s sharp increase
One week after hitting the highest level in more than a year, initial jobless claims retreated by 19,000 to 241,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Posts Revenue Increase But Misses Expectations
The Franco-Italian eyewear group’s revenue rose 4% in the third quarter, helped by sales of smart glasses.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
WATCH: How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights
In the continental U.S., some of the best places to see the northern lights are Michigan's Upper Peninsula and North Dakota.Top stories - ABC News - October 21 -
Abortions Have Increased, Even for Women in States With Rigid Bans, Study Says
A new analysis shows how many women in states with bans are seeking procedures or pills from out-of-state providers.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Blinken Renews Push for Middle East Truce, and U.S. Abortions Increase
Plus, a radical approach to flooding in England.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children
Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Tesla’s Shares Surge 20% After Strong Earnings and Outlook
The company said profits climbed 17 percent in the third quarter. It expects car sales to rise up to 30 percent next year when it plans to begin selling new models.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
UK to increase military presence in Indo-Pacific to counter China
Keir Starmer to announce expansion in region that will also include business club to increase economic ties. The UK will increase its military and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific to support ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters
Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debtBusiness - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Meta Earnings Show Revenue Increase, Even as Spending Spree Continues
The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it does not plan to slow down its investments anytime soon.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows
Findings of IFS think-tank come as Reeves acknowledges policies could dampen pay growthBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?
Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026Business - Financial Times - October 31 -
IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
7 credit card fees that increase the cost of your debt
Interest charges aren't the only things that can cause your credit card debt to balloon. These fees can, too.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Birth control on the ballot as abortion bans increase barriers to family planning
Millions of Americans will be able to vote on November ballots whether to protect access to birth control such as IUDs, the pill and emergency contraception.Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
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Kerby Joseph's 27-yard pick-six helps Lions increase lead
It was Jordan Love's 10th interception of the season. He has thrown at least one in all seven games this season.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
Decontamination of landfill waste leads to increase in toxic chemicals, says study
Exclusive: Researchers find treatment plants designed to clean up leachate liquid waste boost levels of banned PFAS. Processes intended to decontaminate noxious liquid landfill waste before it ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
The UAE opens its annual oil-and-gas summit, pledging to increase output
The United Arab Emirates has opened its annual oil-and-gas summit as it plans to increase energy output even as global prices have fallenWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
The overstuffed football calendar is reducing quality but increasing drama | Jonathan Wilson
There is an awful paradox at the heart of the modern game’s economic model: the toll on players’ bodies could make for a more balanced Premier League. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Nicotine pouches prove a hit but come under increasing scrutiny
Flavoured sachets have soared in popularity with biggest tobacco companies moving inWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Reeves insists she will not be ‘coming back with more tax increases’
UK chancellor describes last week’s £40bn tax-raising Budget as a ‘one-off reset’ and one ‘we will never need . . . again’World - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
As the Fed cuts rates, here’s which CDs are actually increasing their APYs
The general trend since September has been lower CD yields, but some are going in the opposite directionBusiness - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Israel faces U.S. deadline to dramatically increase flow of aid to Gaza
The White House gave Israel 30 days to hugely increase the amount of humanitarian aid getting into Gaza. That deadline is approaching fast.World - CBS News - Yesterday -
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Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Israel facing U.S.-imposed deadline Wednesday to increase flow of Gaza aid
Israel is facing a Wednesday deadline to comply with the Biden administration's deadline to increase aid to Gaza or face restrictions on American military support. CBS News senior foreign ...Top stories - CBS News - 22 hours ago -
Excessive drinking inches higher after pandemic increase: Research
Excessive drinking continued increasing in 2022, after rising during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study that was released on Tuesday. The study, published in the Annals ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports
French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoodsWorld - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
The U.S. Warned Israel to Increase Gaza Aid. The Results Are In Dispute.
The Biden administration says Israel has taken steps to improve humanitarian situation, but aid groups say conditions are dire.World - The Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago -
Kroger and Walmart Deny ‘Surge Pricing’ After Adopting Digital Price Tags
Some members of Congress have expressed concerns that stores will monitor customers and raise prices. Business experts say the technology has not raised customers’ grocery bills.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
Democrats call for investigation into grocery prices
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) are calling on administration officials to investigate Albertsons and other major grocery chains for “predatory practices” they say ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
How quickly are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising has dropped below the Bank of England's target of 2%.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Ferrari F80 2024: Specs, Price, Availability
The stats are staggering: 0 to 62 mph in just 2.1 seconds, 1,000 kilos of downforce at 155 mph, Formula One tech throughout. But the most interesting thing about this jaw-dropping hyperhybrid is ...Tech - Wired - October 17
