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Farah Griffin: Gaetz withdrawal will increase Hegseth scrutiny

Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former White House official under then-President Trump, said Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as an attorney general nominee would only lead to further criticism about Pete Hegseth’s ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Reeves reiterates no more tax increases on UK businesses

Chancellor defends her Budget at CBI conference, saying revenue-raising measures were necessary

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Will gold prices increase in 2025? Experts weigh in

Gold prices have a strong chance of rising next year, but headwinds are possible, experts say. Here's what to know.

Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live

PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows

Findings of IFS think-tank come as Reeves acknowledges policies could dampen pay growth

Business - Financial Times - October 31

UK Treasury chief admits business tax rise could lead to lower than anticipated wages

U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has conceded that wages may rise by less than previously thought as a direct result of her budget decision to increase a tax that businesses pay for their employees

World - ABC News - October 31

James Van Der Beek, of 'Dawson's Creek,' has been waging a private battle with colorectal cancer

The actor said he is 'privately dealing' with the diagnosis and 'there's reason for optimism,' according to People magazine.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

Whether it is President Harris or President Trump, a battle over taxes and tips is headed to Capitol Hill

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris back no-tax-on-tips policy, but in an election where the economy is the No. 1 issue, economists say the idea is flawed.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Trump has pledged to wage war on planet Earth – and it will take a progressive revolution to stop him | George Monbiot

Voters have never been swayed by ‘rational debate’. Only a genuine change in the way we do politics can prevent the march of the right. We were losing slowly. Now we are losing quickly. Democracy, ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

7 U.S. cities where you need to earn more than 4 times the minimum wage to comfortably afford rent

Workers would need to earn quadruple the federal minimum wage in order to comfortably afford rent in these cities, per Clever Real Estate's analysis.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Greek workers hold general strike over high cost of living and call for collective wage agreements

Greek public and private sector workers have walked off the job in a 24-hour general strike that is disrupting services across the country, with public transport in the capital suspended for ...

World - ABC News - November 20

Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike action for better wages and working conditions

Amazon staff in India have joined strike action calling for better wages

World - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026

Business - Financial Times - October 31

IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025

2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.

7 credit card fees that increase the cost of your debt

Interest charges aren't the only things that can cause your credit card debt to balloon. These fees can, too.

Birth control on the ballot as abortion bans increase barriers to family planning

Millions of Americans will be able to vote on November ballots whether to protect access to birth control such as IUDs, the pill and emergency contraception.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Vietnamese human smuggler wants UK to increase anti-illegal immigration effort

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Davos entourages will face 10-fold price increase next year

World Economic Forum plans to charge more for second-tier guests at its gathering in Switzerland

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Kerby Joseph's 27-yard pick-six helps Lions increase lead

It was Jordan Love's 10th interception of the season. He has thrown at least one in all seven games this season.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Decontamination of landfill waste leads to increase in toxic chemicals, says study

Exclusive: Researchers find treatment plants designed to clean up leachate liquid waste boost levels of banned PFAS. Processes intended to decontaminate noxious liquid landfill waste before it ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

The UAE opens its annual oil-and-gas summit, pledging to increase output

The United Arab Emirates has opened its annual oil-and-gas summit as it plans to increase energy output even as global prices have fallen

World - ABC News - November 4

The overstuffed football calendar is reducing quality but increasing drama | Jonathan Wilson

There is an awful paradox at the heart of the modern game’s economic model: the toll on players’ bodies could make for a more balanced Premier League. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Can Nashville Persuade Voters That a Sales Tax Increase Is Worth the Price?

Desperate to compete with other growing cities, Nashville’s leaders are trying once again to convince voters that a sales tax increase is worth the price.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Nicotine pouches prove a hit but come under increasing scrutiny

Flavoured sachets have soared in popularity with biggest tobacco companies moving in

World - Financial Times - November 5

Reeves insists she will not be ‘coming back with more tax increases’

UK chancellor describes last week’s £40bn tax-raising Budget as a ‘one-off reset’ and one ‘we will never need . . . again’

World - Financial Times - November 6

As the Fed cuts rates, here’s which CDs are actually increasing their APYs

The general trend since September has been lower CD yields, but some are going in the opposite direction

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Israel faces U.S. deadline to dramatically increase flow of aid to Gaza

The White House gave Israel 30 days to hugely increase the amount of humanitarian aid getting into Gaza. That deadline is approaching fast.

World - CBS News - November 11

VW managers again lose out in court case on bonuses and increases

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds

Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.

Israel facing U.S.-imposed deadline Wednesday to increase flow of Gaza aid

Israel is facing a Wednesday deadline to comply with the Biden administration's deadline to increase aid to Gaza or face restrictions on American military support. CBS News senior foreign ...

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