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Unexpectedly dovish Bank of England decision sends pound and yields lower
The Bank of England on Thursday cut interest rates by a quarter-point, its third reduction since August.MarketWatch - 13h -
Checkmate? Magnus Carlsen calls on international chess president to quit
Fide row escalates over world No 1’s Freestyle Grand Slam Arkady Dvorkovich ‘reneged on promise’ to step down The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour head Jan Henric Buettner and the world No 1 ...The Guardian - 2d -
David Lynch’s death shocks smokers into quitting: ‘It’s just not good for us’
Smoking was having a comeback – until the director’s death after an emphysema diagnosis complicated its allure. David Lynch was a smoker . With an American Spirit perpetually locked between his ...The Guardian - 2d -
Saquon Barkley Almost Quit Football in High School. Now He’s a Legend.
On the path to becoming an N.F.L. star, Barkley went on a recruiting visit that “changed his life.”The New York Times - 3d -
Cate Blanchett: lack of change in Hollywood after #MeToo ‘quite distressing’
The Oscar-winning actor has spoken of her disappointment in how the movement lost its momentum in the industry seemingly before it got started. The Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett has said she ...The Guardian - 3d -
Conor Murphy to quit Stormont after being elected to the Seanad
Sinn Féin is expected to confirm his replacement as economy minister later on Monday.BBC News - 3d -
How Quitting the Patriarchy Helped Save My Marriage
A functioning partnership requires an equitable division of the workload of maintaining a family.The New York Times - 5d -
Putin allows Goldman Sachs to quit Russia
Sale to Armenian investment fund comes almost three years after US investment bank pledged to leaveFinancial Times - 6d -
Eurozone economy unexpectedly flatlines in fourth quarter
GDP figure published before European Central Bank cut its benchmark rate to lowest level since early 2023Financial Times - Jan. 30 -
Why does Trump want government workers to quit?
The president has offered eight months pay for their resignationBBC News - Jan. 29 -
Trump offers incentives to US federal workers to quit jobs
The offer is part of the president's plan to shrink and reform the US government.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
CNN’s Acosta quits after show moved to midnight
Tough-questioning correspondent was frequent target of Trump but network said move was because of reschedulingFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Jon Stewart to Dems: Quit calling everything Trump does 'fascist'
Jon Stewart is urging President Trump's critics not to reflexively call every move he makes "fascist," saying it clouds the ability to warn about actual authoritarian actions. "This is the cycle we ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Swedish national security adviser quits after mislaying classified documents
Henrik Landerholm left behind documents at a hotel, a phone at an embassy and a notebook after a radio interview . Sweden’s national security adviser has announced his resignation as police opened ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
How My Trip to Quit Sugar Quickly Became a Journey Into Hell
For my whole life, I’ve been a hard-core sweets junkie. Could a spa help me quit in a week?The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Use this 5-word phrase to quit your job, but leave on good terms
Regardless of how you actually feel about your company or manager, your resignation "has to be wrapped in gratitude," one expert says.CNBC - Jan. 25 -
Smokers unlikely to quit with just willpower, say researchers
Those using e-cigarettes, medication or heated tobacco products are more likely to successfully give up smoking. A million smokers a year in England try to quit by employing methods with little ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Injured Djokovic booed off after quitting semi-final
Novak Djokovic is booed off court by some fans after retiring injured from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
You’ve Probably Already Quit Your New Year’s Resolution
If your resolutions are slipping, here’s how to reset effectively.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
It's Not Quite Player Housing, But WoW Players Can Earn An Apartment Soon
World of Warcraft will introduce a way for players to earn their very own in-game apartment as part of the game's upcoming Undermine(d) update , offering a taste of what might be in store when ...GameSpot - Jan. 22 -
UK borrowing jumps unexpectedly, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves
Increase to £17.8bn is well above City forecasts and is highest December figure for four years. Business live – latest updates UK government borrowing jumped unexpectedly to £17.8bn last ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Phil Rucker quits WaPost for CNN in latest staff departure
Phil Rucker, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and editor known in part for his coverage of President Trump's first term in office, is leaving The Washington Post for CNN after two decades with the ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Acting FBI chief unexpectedly retires as Trump's pick awaits confirmation
Paul Abbate made the unexpected announcement in an email to senior officials Monday ahead of President Trump's inauguration.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Big Banks Quit Climate Change Groups Ahead of Trump’s Term
Several large U.S. financial institutions, including the Federal Reserve, have withdrawn from the networks after years of growing political and legal pressure.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Ben-Gvir to quit Israeli coalition after it endorses Gaza ceasefire deal
Far-right security minister’s departure will leave Netanyahu with a two-seat government majorityFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
Ahead of Trump Presidency, the Fed Quits Global Climate Network
The central bank said it had decided to leave the network after the group’s work “increasingly broadened in scope.”The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
I.R.S. Commissioner to Quit as Trump Takes Office
Mr. Trump has said he plans to nominate Billy Long, a former Republican congressman, to the role.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
British retail sales unexpectedly drop in December
Pound falls and gilts rally as investors bet on more interest rate cutsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Inflation: still quite annoying
The direction of travel remains mostly sidewaysFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Wrongly-convicted Malkinson 'vindicated' after review body chair quits
Andy Malkinson says the former chair of the miscarriages review body had been "made accountable".BBC News - Jan. 15 -
UK inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5%, core price print slows further
U.K. inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.5% in December, with core price growth slowing further, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
'A good decision not to quit' - Burrage secures emotional win
Britian's Jodie Burrage cries "happy tears" after winning a Grand Slam match just two months after considering quitting the sport.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Special counsel Jack Smith who investigated Trump quits
Jack Smith's exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
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BlackRock quits climate change group in latest green climbdown
World’s largest money manager had staked out position as sustainable investment leaderFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Column: There's never been a TV detective quite like 'Vera'
As Vera Stanhope, Brenda Blethyn helped create both a revolutionary television character and one of ITV's longest-running series. Our columnist says goodbye to 'Vera.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million in Resilient Labor Market
Ahead of hiring numbers due out Friday, the Labor Department said the November jump in job openings, up from 7.8 million the month before, shows companies still need workers.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Eidevall: Quitting Arsenal was 'quickest' fix
Former Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has said that he felt the "easiest and quickest way" to help the club bounce back from their sluggish start to the season was to resign.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Six big US banks quit net zero alliance before Trump inauguration
Exodus from target-setting group is attempt to head off ‘anti-woke’ attacks from rightwing politicians, say analysts. • Business live – latest updates . The six biggest banks in the US have all ...The Guardian - Jan. 8
