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UK business activity shrinks for first time in a year as confidence in Labour falls

Many companies report worsening conditions following rise in employers’ national insurance contributions

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Personal luxury goods market to shrink for first time since the 2008 financial crash, research finds

The personal luxury goods market looks set to face its first slowdown since the Global Financial Crisis, excluding the Covid period, a new report showed Wednesday.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Rachel Reeves ‘not satisfied’ with summer slowdown as UK slips down G7 growth leaderboard – business live

Latest UK GDP growth report shows UK grew by just 0.1% in July-September, a slowdown on the first half of the year. Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined UK economy Luke ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Shrinks against Donald Trump

US mental health professionals take out full-page ad to warn that former president ‘is an existential threat to democracy’

World - Financial Times - October 28

Musk's plan to shrink the government

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk, Ramaswamy tee up mass layoffs, rule rollbacks under Trump Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities

Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial

A doctor who designed a new radioactive treatment for glioblastoma says the result is "remarkable".

FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after results

World - Financial Times - October 30

Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike

Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Elon Musk takes on America’s shrink-to-greatness challenge

Is it possible to slash and grow at the same time? Thanks to President Trump’s ‘first buddy’, America will soon find out

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Top Law Firms Shrink From the Heat of the Mideast Conflict

When a Columbia professor needed a lawyer because of her comments about the actions of former Israeli soldiers on campus, tensions over the Israel-Hamas war got in the way.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

China’s kindergarten numbers shrink as policymakers struggle to arrest falling birthrate

Various measures designed to encourage people to have more children have had limited success. The number of kindergartens in China fell by more than 5% last year, the second year in a row that ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Polls Show Trump’s Edge Shrinking on Voters’ Top Issue: The Economy

It remains priority No. 1 for many voters, particularly those who are still undecided, according to Times/Siena polling. But can Kamala Harris translate her gains into votes?

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Samsung Electronics' chip profit shrinks 40% from the previous quarter

The semiconductor unit reported third-quarter operating profit of 3.86 trillion won (about $2.8 billion), down 40% from the previous quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Nikola Jokic's shrinking prime -- and the disconnect brewing inside Denver trying to salvage it

Tensions have steadily risen inside the organization over perhaps the NBA's most important question: How do the Nuggets maximize what's left of Jokic's prime?

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Shrinking Global Luxury Goods Market

Despite seeing a post-recession bump, luxury good sales are declining and may be hit hard by Trump tariffs.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Shrinking GDP forecast adds to German woes after coalition collapse

European Commission figures predict German economy, usually the engine of the EU, will contract O.1% this year. Business live – latest updates Germany’s looming general election will be fought ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance jumps to top of China’s rich list as number of billionaires shrinks

Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, is China’s richest person, with personal wealth of $49.3 billion, an annual rich list showed Tuesday.

A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse

Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink next year for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic

World - ABC News - November 13

COVID-19 virus may have a surprising benefit — it might be able to shrink certain tumors

A preclinical study finds that the COVID-19 virus can trigger the development of an immune cell that can fight cancer.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Fatal First Date

A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour - Anderson

Viv Anderson discusses his life, career and how it felt becoming the first black man to play for the senior England team.

Sneak peek: Fatal First Date

A couple's first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming ...

Trump Makes His First Moves

Also, an attack on Israeli soccer fans. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Trump Had It Easy the First Time

A host of problems that will need more subtle and sophisticated uses of force and coercive diplomacy will confront the new president.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

First They Built a Relationship. Then They Built a Brand.

When Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum connected on Grindr, becoming the Brownstone Boys was not on their bingo card.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 13

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.

Stephen A. dumbfounded by Draymond's first technical foul

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith went off on Draymond Green getting his first technical foul in the first game of the NBA season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Harris and Obama campaign together for first time

Former President Barack Obama introduced Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday night, marking the first time they have campaigned together. CBS News ...

Ravouvou double as Bristol beat Saints to go top

Bristol go top of the table as they claim their first Premiership home win of the season with a bonus-point victory against much-changed Northampton.

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa

World - ABC News - October 26

Topuria keeps title, first to knock out Holloway

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria scored a third-round knockout -- the first Max Holloway has suffered in his career -- in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

First video of pandas released since arrival in DC

The first video since two new giant pandas who were loaned from China to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., was released Saturday. Bao Li and Qing Bao will make their public debut in January.

Kamala Harris on her first priority as president

CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House.

College Football Power Rankings: Colorado makes its first appearance

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 9.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

McDavid injured in loss, will leave Oilers' trip

Connor McDavid left the Edmonton Oilers' 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday after getting injured on the first shift, and after the defeat, coach Kris Knoblauch said the captain will ...

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Banchero scores 50, with 37 in 'magical first half'

Paolo Banchero recorded the first 50-point game of the young NBA season Monday night against the Pacers -- and tied a Magic franchise record by scoring 37 in the first half.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

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UK business activity shrinks for first time in a year as confidence in Labour falls

Personal luxury goods market to shrink for first time since the 2008 financial crash, research finds

Rachel Reeves ‘not satisfied’ with summer slowdown as UK slips down G7 growth leaderboard – business live

Shrinks against Donald Trump

Musk's plan to shrink the government

Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities

Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial

FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump

Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike

Elon Musk takes on America’s shrink-to-greatness challenge

Top Law Firms Shrink From the Heat of the Mideast Conflict

China’s kindergarten numbers shrink as policymakers struggle to arrest falling birthrate

Polls Show Trump’s Edge Shrinking on Voters’ Top Issue: The Economy

Samsung Electronics' chip profit shrinks 40% from the previous quarter

Nikola Jokic's shrinking prime -- and the disconnect brewing inside Denver trying to salvage it

Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Shrinking Global Luxury Goods Market

Shrinking GDP forecast adds to German woes after coalition collapse

Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance jumps to top of China’s rich list as number of billionaires shrinks

A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse

COVID-19 virus may have a surprising benefit — it might be able to shrink certain tumors

Fatal First Date

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour - Anderson

Sneak peek: Fatal First Date

Trump Makes His First Moves

Trump Had It Easy the First Time

First They Built a Relationship. Then They Built a Brand.

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Stephen A. dumbfounded by Draymond's first technical foul

Harris and Obama campaign together for first time

Ravouvou double as Bristol beat Saints to go top

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

Topuria keeps title, first to knock out Holloway

First video of pandas released since arrival in DC

Kamala Harris on her first priority as president

College Football Power Rankings: Colorado makes its first appearance

McDavid injured in loss, will leave Oilers' trip

Banchero scores 50, with 37 in 'magical first half'

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