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The Rise of Kamala Harris Is Atypical and Distinctly American

The rise of Kamala Harris, the tenacious child of high-achieving immigrants, is atypical. But her story is also distinctly American.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Bus fare cap in England rises to £3

Keir Starmer announces 50% increase from next year

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says

The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.

Lung cancer on the rise in nonsmoking Asian women

While lung cancer rates have been declining for decades, it's still the deadliest form of cancer. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. ...

Puerto Rican voters rise as key bloc in 2024

Puerto Rican voters have shot to center stage in national elections, marking a major shift for an electorate that was largely overlooked for a century. The voting bloc is at the center of national ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Is uncontrolled immigration the cause of rising crime in the US?

It may never be possible to know what impact uncontrolled immigration is having on crime rates in the United States. But that doesn’t mean that the next administration can’t find ways to identify ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Minimum wage to rise to £12.21 an hour next year

The National Living Wage will rise by 77p from £11.44 per hour for workers over the age of 21.

StanChart to double investment in wealth management as profits rise

Wealth business had record quarter as revenues rose 32%

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Tensions rise in Beirut after influx of displaced people

An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital.

US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending

Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust health

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

"Mornings Memory": The compact disc's rise in the 80s

For this "Mornings Memory," we look back to the 80s, when CDs were revolutionizing music listening. Watch CBS's 1983 segment on the format that promised a new era in sound quality.

Rail fares set to rise in England next year

Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.

BNP profits rise driven by global markets business

Eurozone’s biggest bank posts gains for third quarter across equities and fixed-income trading

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

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.

Maersk Profit Rises as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Maersk’s third-quarter net profit jumped after continued disruptions in the Red Sea shipping lanes pushed freight rates higher.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Sabres Rising Star Is Hitting Brand New Level

This Sabres young defender is well on his way to having a breakout season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class

Four in 10 middle-class renters pay 30% or more of their incomes toward housing each month, NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.

Johnson: Congress coming back early for hurricane relief would be ‘premature’

Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.

Politics - Politico - October 13

Rapid rise of LNG trucking pushes China to peak diesel

Pace of adoption leaves Germany’s Daimler Truck dealing with ‘catastrophic’ sales drop

World - Financial Times - October 14

Autumn Budget: business fears big rise in national insurance

Tax experts warn of potential hit to retirement savings as companies race to calculate impact on costs

World - Financial Times - October 14

Kash Patel: The Magical Rise of a Self-Described ‘Wizard’ in Trump World

The MAGA loyalist Mr. Patel aims to run the C.I.A. if Donald Trump wins the presidency. But critics say his swagger masks deep inexperience.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Thorns rise after ending Pride's 24-game unbeaten run

Portland Thorns rise in this week's NWSL power rankings after giving Orlando Pride their first defeat of the season, while Seattle is eliminated from playoffs.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Amid Sewage Spills and Rising Prices, Calls to Nationalize Water in England

Four decades after privatization, calls to nationalize the water industry have swept across England and Wales amid sewage spills and rising household bills.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats

Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.

Politics - Politico - October 14

Destiny Rising RPG Announced, Takes Place In An Alternate Timeline In The Destiny Universe

NetEase and Bungie have announced an all-new Destiny mobile game called Destiny Rising. The sci-fi RPG is set in an "alternate timeline" in the Destiny universe, featuring what NetEase described as ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 14

Rise of Gail’s shows big British appetite for craft bakery

The private equity-backed chain is accused of displacing independents by selling sourdough at scale

Business - Financial Times - October 15

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing