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Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Why Meta and Snap are spending billions on AR glasses
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel are betting big that augmented-reality glasses will replace the smartphone.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
China to boost financing for approved housing projects to $560 billion to counter property slump
China has announced it will expand the amount of financing available for housing projects on a “white list” to 4 trillion yuan ($562 billion), seeking to reverse a slump in the property industryWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions for infrastructure spending
Rachel Reeves tells the BBC the change will allow the government to borrow more money - but cuts are still expected in her first Budget next week.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Outside spending eclipses $1 billion in the presidential race, setting a new record
Outside groups have poured a record-breaking $1.1 billion into the presidential race with less than two weeks to go before Election Day.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Harris, Trump and Allies Spend Over a Half-Billion Dollars in 16 Days
Donald Trump has now raised $1 billion since announcing his run for president. And he has Elon Musk’s $119 million. But Kamala Harris has a huge cash advantage.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
A Psychologist Explains Why Americans Spend Billions to Scare Themselves Silly on Halloween
Why do Americans shell out north of $12 billion on Halloween? A psychologist explains the appeal of scaring ourselves silly.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
The Budget Hawk Atop a Tech Giant's $64 Billion Spending Spree
Amy Hood is at the center of Microsoft’s bet-the-company dive into AI.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying offTech - ABC News - October 30 -
Retail Group Sees $78 Billion Spending Hit From Trump Tariff Plan
A National Retail Federation predicts a huge loss in consumer spending power under Trump, who also threatened Mexico and China with further tariffs over fentanyl flows to the U.S.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election resultWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
How to counter a low-ball salary offer
A low-ball salary offer doesn’t have to mean a lost cause. Here’s how to counter a less-than-ideal offer and negotiate for a higher wage.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
How the US can counter China's economic coercion
The Chinese threat of economic coercion has been effective, but the U.S. has leverage over China due to its reliance on supplying U.S. companies, and can leverage the imbalance in China's export ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
US quietly carries out counter-ISIS operations
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US quietly carries out counter-ISIS operations U.S. forces in the ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Make black history mandatory in England to counter hatred, urges campaigner
Summer riots were a consequence of relegating the subject to just one month, says Black Curriculum founder . Black history must be made mandatory in England to counter hatred and help prevent ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
How a broke Argentine province is countering Milei's deep austerity cuts
After entering office last year, far-right President Milei swiftly imposed his fiscal shock therapy, slashing federal budget transfers to provincesWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Biden to Propose That Insurers Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control
The new rules under the Affordable Care Act would include emergency contraception, a newly approved nonprescription birth control pill, spermicides and condoms.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
White House proposes insurers cover cost of over-the-counter birth control
The White House on Monday announced a proposal that would require insurers to cover the cost of forms of contraception like over-the-counter birth control pills and condoms under the Affordable ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception
A proposed rule by the Biden administration would require insurance companies to cover the cost of non-prescription birth control. The proposal comes as reproductive rights are a central issue in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat
Officials say German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new Britain-Germany defense pact in response to the growing threat from RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
2 US service members injured during counter-ISIS mission in Iraq
Two U.S. troops were injured Tuesday in a joint raid with Iraqi security forces that killed at least seven senior Islamic State group leaders, according to the Pentagon. During the early morning ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
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 -
Cabinet fightback: the revolt over spending
Plus, the English justice system in crisisWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other birth control
People with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House ...Health - ABC News - October 21 -
Health plans should pay for over-the-counter birth control at no cost, White House proposes
The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would provide women with private insurance free access to over-the-counter birth control pills and other contraceptives.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
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China building ‘counter-stealth’ radar on disputed South China Sea reef, satellite pictures suggest
Upgraded Triton Island outpost in the Paracel archipelago expands China’s surveillance capabilities in the region. The Chinese military is constructing a new counter-stealth radar system on a ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
This is how we do it: ‘I’m a feminist, but what turns me on in the bedroom runs counter to my convictions’
Rebecca thought she had a low sex drive until she got divorced and met Tom, who introduced her to dominant/submissive play How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously . The ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Supporters of far-right British figure rally as anti-racism demonstrators mount counter-protest
Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson have marched through London as anti-racism demonstrators mounted a nearby counter protestWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
2024 election updates: Obama criticizes comic's Puerto Rico remarks at Trump's rally
Trump criticizes the former first lady, said she made a 'big mistake' with her comments on the campaign trail.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
Palo Alto shares helped by contract news, Abbott Labs braces for lawsuit ruling
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
US military carried out 95 counter-ISIS operations in last 60 days
U.S. forces in the Middle East have killed 163 Islamic State group militants and captured another 33 in dozens of operations in Iraq and Syria since late August, U.S. Central Command said in a ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty
A remarkable era of parity in Major League Baseball hit a bit of a snag this October when the big-spending New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets finished as three of the top four ...Sports - ABC News - Yesterday -
Billions of levelling-up cash in limbo
Towns and cities call on the Labour government to deliver the funds promised for vital regeneration.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Mass deportation could cost billions
Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts
Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.Top stories - BBC News - October 16
