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Share of jobs paid below UK living wage rises at record rate
Data from Living Wage Foundation reflects pressures facing employers even before Budget tax risesFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Key Interest Rate Falls as Worries About the Economy Rise
Investors’ increasingly gloomy sentiment about economic growth appears to be driving down the 10-year Treasury yield.The New York Times - 2d -
Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.
Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Fed’s Barkin says interest rates may have to rise to combat inflation headwinds
Barkin said he understands that the fight against inflation has been long, but that “it is critical that we remain steadfast.”MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Baby bump in South Korea as fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years
Surge in marriages after pandemic spurs hopes country’s demographics may have turned a cornerFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Birth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, rises for first time in 9 years
South Korea’s fertility rate rose in 2024 for the first time in nine years, preliminary data showed Wednesday, in a sign that the country’s demographic crisis might have turned a corner.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
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Why It Matters That AI Writing Help Rates Are on the Rise in Less Well-Educated Parts of the U.S.
Data on how people actually use new AI tools could help inform how you train your staff to use the new technology.Inc. - 21h -
ECB cuts interest rate to 2.5%
Rate-setters shift tone, suggesting possible pause to reductions in borrowing costsFinancial Times - 1h -
EastEnders gets ratings bump for 'flawless' live episode
The show, which saw viewers vote for two storylines for the first time, received praise from critics.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
I can't accept Nunez's work-rate - Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he "can't accept" striker Darwin Nunez's work-rate in his past two games.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Liverpool's Slot 'can't accept' Nunez's work rate
Arne Slot has explained his frustrations with Darwin Núñez after he left the Uruguay international on the bench during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City.ESPN - Feb. 26 -
Trump approval rating holding at 44 percent: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating is holding firm at 44 percent after his first month back in the Oval Office, according to a survey released this week. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 44 percent ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
What's the CD interest rate forecast for spring 2025?
With the Fed expected to hold rates steady in March, experts predict what could happen with CD stable this spring.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2025: the ratings
Consultancies recommended by clients and peers, rated by sectors and servicesFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
3 mortgage rate scenarios that could happen this March
If you're planning to buy a house soon, it helps to know what could happen with the mortgage rate environment.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
HPV vaccine credited for declining cervical precancer rates
Fewer precancerous lesions are being found in young women undergoing cervical cancer screenings thanks to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Rates of precancerous lesions in women between ...The Hill - 5d -
Pizza shop works to reduce recidivism rates
A Philadelphia pizzeria owned and operated exclusively by formerly incarcerated people is offering a creative and delicious solution for people who have served time in prison but can't get jobs. ...CBS News - 5d -
How fast will the ECB cut interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 4d -
UK death rate 'reaches record low'
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.BBC News - 3d -
Trump to address nation amid sagging approval ratings
President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night amid sinking approval ratings, according to recent polling data.ABC News - 1d -
Will HELOC interest rates keep falling this March?
HELOC interest rates dropped in both January and February, but will that trend continue this March?CBS News - 1d -
Mortgage rates plummet, sparking a surge of refinances
Mortgage applications rose 20.4% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.MarketWatch - 1d -
Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies
Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
The political rise of the anti-vax movement
As traditional parties decline, vaccine scepticism has become one of the anti-establishment forces filling the vacuumFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
The ex-spymaster shaping Turkey’s rise
Foreign minister Hakan Fidan says in rare interview that Ankara would join post-Nato European security pactFinancial Times - 11h -
Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members
Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Balatro's Confusing Rating Finally Changed, Leads To Europe Changing How It Rates Gambling Games
The PEGI board has announced that it has reversed its decision to classify Balatro with a PEGI 18 rating and will instead have a PEGI 12 rating. The game has a E10+ rating in North America, making ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
Britain’s household energy bills to rise from April
Regulator Ofgem lifts quarterly price cap 6.4% following increase in wholesale costsFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Testosterone replacement therapy is rising in popularity. What is it?
Testosterone replacement therapy, also known as TRT, has surged in popularity, but there are potential risks. Here's what to know.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Broome's rise in college hoops is the stuff of legends
Auburn's Johni Broome started his college basketball career as an afterthought. Now, he's on the No. 1 team with a shot at being the game's No. 1 player.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
Restructuring activity rises as companies feel the squeeze
Consultants predict a wave of work this year from UK businesses facing financial pressureFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Rough sleeping rises for third year in a row in England
The number of people sleeping rough in England has risen by a fifth in a year, according to new snapshot estimates.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Can Starmer rise to meet his Bismarck moment?
Labour will use the geopolitical crisis to defy its own members about the new priorities for a rearming economyFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Unemployment claims rise to 242,000, the highest in 3 months
Figures do not include layoffs ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency. Analysts expect those to show up in coming weeks.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Inflation Is Rising. What Will That Mean for Trump’s Tariffs?
Consumer sentiment has turned south as high prices weigh on households. Could that crimp big pieces of the president’s economic agenda, including tariffs?The New York Times - 6d -
Employee Fears of an Economic Downturn Rise on Latest Data
Though recent bumps in joblessness, growth, and inflation data remain minor, workers still worry that Trump’s tariffs, mass federal employee layoffs, and spending cuts could tank the economy.Inc. - 5d -
Average springtime temperatures rising across U.S.
While there are still a few more weeks of winter, warmer temperatures are sweeping the U.S. Data from the nonprofit Climate Central shows that over the past few decades, temperatures in spring have ...CBS News - 5d -
And the winner is ... the rising generation of older female actors
With this year’s Oscars about to be handed out, Hollywood women of a certain age have never been more bankable or in demand. What’s behind the cultural shift?. Something seems different about ...The Guardian - 4d -
Rail fare rise 'piles on misery', campaigners say
People are being "priced off" the railways, one group says, as ticket prices in England and Wales rise by 4.6%BBC News - 4d
