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It’s like plunging under the North Pole: my mind-stretching ice dive in the French Alps

Move over wild swimming … ice diving in a frozen mountain lake and camping under the Milky Way connects you with nature at its most raw and magical. It’s five below freezing on the ice-caked ...

The Guardian - 1h

India's finance minister faces a tough choice crafting the annual budget — boost growth or cut deficit?

This is the coalition government's first full-year budget after its assuming power in June.

CNBC - 7h

Here are changes Americans would make to close Social Security's financing gap

Social Security benefits may be reduced in the next decade due to a financing shortfall. A new survey asks Americans how they would fix the program.

CNBC - 12h

Scoot Henderson just had the best stretch of his young NBA career: Was it sustainable or fool's gold?

Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has not yet lived up to the hype in Portland

CBS Sports - 1d

Looking for a man in finance to date? You’re hopelessly behind the times

According to a new survey, healthcare is considered the most desirable sector for those looking for love – combining intelligence and kindness. Name: Hot doctors.. Age: Hippocrates (c ...

The Guardian - 1d

Tech stocks plunge as Wall Street fears stretched valuations. Will value stocks win?

U.S. stocks mostly sold off Monday, amid fears China’s AI company DeepSeek could disrupt profits for Big Tech stocks.

MarketWatch - 2d

If you’re nearing retirement, these 2025 changes could affect your finances. Here’s what to know

As President Donald Trump kicks off a second term, many older investors are focused on how shifting policy could affect their wallets.

NBC News - 4d

If you're nearing retirement, these 2025 changes could affect your finances. Here's what to know

If you're nearing retirement, key changes for 2025 could affect your finances. Here's what to know, according to advisors.

CNBC - 4d

How to keep fit without stretching your finances

Gym fees not required. The Guardian’s resident fitness expert gives tips on how to exercise for (almost) free. Exercise your choice: the best UK gym membership deals The filter: The best ...

The Guardian - 4d

AI chat firm GameOn couple arrested for defrauding investors of over $60M to finance wedding and more

Authorities arrested GameOn Technology founder Alex Beckman and attorney Valerie Lau Beckman (a married couple) for allegedly defrauding investors of $60 million.

VentureBeat - 5d

Man United finances risk 'danger' of PSR breach

Manchester United said on Thursday that they are "in danger" of breaching the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

ESPN - 5d

Rangers roaring back into playoff contention as NHL-best stretch continues

Evidence is mounting after Thursday's trouncing of the Flyers that the Rangers, who were in shambles earlier this season, are back and ready to make a playoff push.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Germany's finance minister slams UniCredit's 'very aggressive' bid for Commerzbank

"The behavior of the potential acquirer was very aggressive, very opaque, untransparent," Germany's Jörg Kukies told CNBC of UniCredit's bid for Commerzbank.

CNBC - 6d

Structural weaknesses in the German economy must 'absolutely' be addressed, finance minister says

German finance minister Jörg Kukies also addressed the debate over Germany's so-called debt brake rule, saying some "targeted reforms" were necessary.

CNBC - 6d

Pressures at home and away add strain on UK finances

Government is in a double bind as global uncertainty and need to improve public services force tough choices on spending

Financial Times - 6d

Salary caps spread in China's finance sector amid 'common prosperity' drive

Yahoo News - 6d

Louisiana Shuts 100-Mile Stretch of I-10 as Rare Snowstorm Hits Gulf Coast

The latest closure means that nearly three-quarters of Louisiana’s portion of the coast-to-coast highway is shut. A rare winter storm brought record snowfall to the state on Tuesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

UK 'not part of the problem' when it comes to U.S. trade, Britain's finance minister says

The U.K. is "not part of the problem" when it comes to trade deficits that President Donald Trump wants to tackle, the country's finance minister told CNBC.

CNBC - Jan. 22

U.K. Banks Exposed To Motor Finance Rise After Treasury Seeks to Step In

Shares in U.K. banks that have motor-finance operations traded higher after the Treasury signaled its intention to intervene to protect car loan providers in a Supreme Court case.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Reeves intervenes in UK car finance mis-selling case to protect lenders

Treasury approach to Supreme Court is blow to consumer groups but chancellor fears damage to sector

Financial Times - Jan. 20

College basketball rankings: No. 23 Georgia caps tough, two-game stretch against top-ranked teams

The Bulldogs look to upset Auburn on Saturday after falling to Tennessee last week

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

US announces $1.2 billion to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Energy says it's setting aside $1.2 billion in federal funds to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels

ABC News - Jan. 17

Patrick Mahomes Is Entering a Stretch That Could Define His Legacy

The Kansas City star can separate himself from Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana and Tom Brady, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

World Bank and AfDB outline $40bn power finance terms for Africa

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Bond yields are surging. Here's what it means for your finances

The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds reached its highest level in 14 months.

ABC News - Jan. 13

Gazprom considers record job cuts as Ukraine war ravages finances

Russian energy group hit by plummet in European gas sales and oil sanctions, putting 1,600 jobs on line

Financial Times - Jan. 13

For richer, for poorer: the changing finances of divorce

Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Now on the College Course Menu: Personal Finance

More universities and colleges nationwide are offering courses to teach students how to manage their own money.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.

BBC News - Jan. 9

How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal

Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to credit

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Israel, Hezbollah Fighting Stretches a Cease-Fire Deal to the Limit

Both sides are accusing each other of violations as the deadline nears for Israeli troops to withdraw from Lebanon.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

Five green finance questions for 2025

The new year will bring tough challenges for investors in the energy transition

Financial Times - Jan. 3

WATCH: Notre Dame torches Georgia with 98-yard kick return TD as Irish cap stretch of 17 points in 54 seconds

Jayden Harrison took the opening kickoff of the second half to the house to give Notre Dame a commanding lead

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

House Ethics panel recommends further review of campaign finance allegations against 2 lawmakers

An independent congressional watchdog wants to dig deeper into separate campaign finance allegations against two lawmakers, Reps. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.). The ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Sanders gets Finance perch to push Social Security, Medicare expansion, tax reform

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who supports expanding Social Security and Medicare and raising taxes on the wealthy, will get a seat on the Senate’s powerful Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction ...