Rand Paul eyes cuts to military, welfare spending ahead of debt limit talks
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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high
War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure, says think-tankFinancial Times - World -
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high
War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure, says think-tankFinancial Times - Business -
LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona, PSG eye Man City star Bernardo Silva
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is courting interest from both Barcelona and PSG. Transfer Talk has the latest.ESPN - Sports -
Blinken says no 'double standard' for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
The State Department investigation into allegations of Israeli human rights abuses and the role of American weapons in potential violations is being carried out to the same standard as that for any other country, Secretary of State Antony Blinken ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
FTSE 100 hits record high; UK borrows £120bn last year, leaving ‘limited scope’ for pre-election tax cuts– business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as FTSE 100 hits alltime high of 8071 points. Primark’s owner Associated British Foods is the top riser on the FTSE 100 this morning, up over 7%, helping to push the index to new ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Tesla shares slide to 15-month low ahead of earnings, as Wall Street frets over price cuts, layoffs
Tesla's stock dropped for a seventh straight day on Monday, ahead of a highly anticipated earnings report from the electric vehicle company.CNBC - Business - Tesla -
Global military spending hit all-time high in 2023 after 7% jump, report finds
Global military spending reached a fresh record high in 2023, totaling $2.4 trillion, a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said.CNBC - Business -
Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says
The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6.8 percent up on 2022. Tensions in Asia and the Middle East also contributed.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says
The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6.8 percent up on 2022. Tensions in Asia and the Middle East also contributed.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
UK puts its defense industry on 'war footing' and gives Ukraine $620 million in new military aid
The U.K. prime minister says the country is putting its defense industry on a “war footing” by increasing defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decadeABC News - World - Ukraine -
Rumor: Chris Paul could end up with Spurs this summer
San Antonio is looking for a veteran point guard to pair with Victor Wembanyama.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The looming New York sovereign debt bills debacle
Legislate in haste; repent at leisureFinancial Times - World - New York -
5 simple ways to pay off debt in collections
Having your debt sent to collections is never a good thing, but there are some easy ways to tackle what you owe.CBS News - Top stories -
Asda seeks to raise £2.6bn to refinance debt burden
UK supermarket has carried heavy debt load since sale to billionaire Issa brothers and TDR CapitalFinancial Times - Business -
Death by Eye Drops
A caregiver is accused of poisoning her friend with eye drops. She says investigators got it wrong. "48 Hours" contributor Jericka Duncan reports.CBS News - Top stories -
World Bank official calls for shake-up of G20 debt relief scheme
Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020. The mechanism for providing debt relief to the world’s poorest countries is failing to produce results and requires ...The Guardian - World -
Esther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries
Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposalFinancial Times - World -
Thames Water crisis prompts jitters over ‘gold standard’ debt model
Investors grow nervous over financing technique likely to be used by government for future projectsFinancial Times - Business -
Are you a good candidate for debt relief? Here are the signs experts say to look for
If you're struggling to pay off debt, it's possible that debt relief services can get you out of the hole.CBS News - Top stories -
7 credit card debt relief strategies that really work
If you're looking for ways to resolve your overwhelming credit card debt, these strategies are worth considering.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Extraordinary’ U.S. government debt may mean prolonged bond-market volatility
Roughly $27.5 trillion of debt issued by the U.S. Treasury is in the hands of the public, more than twice as much as 10 years ago and over six times as much as 20 years ago. This fact may be one the biggest reasons why bond-market volatility has ...MarketWatch - Business -
Relief pervades Tehran after limited Israeli strike
Patriotism among Iranians tempered by discontent over languishing economyFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Ukraine tightens pressure on fighting age men abroad
Ukraine suspends consular services for men aged 18 to 60 as it aims to boost numbers in the military.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Paul Skenes is waiting for Pirates' call while dominating Triple-A: 'Trying to do whatever I need to do here'
The top pitching prospect in baseball is shutting down Triple-A hitters...three or so innings at a timeCBS Sports - Sports -
Video shows good Samaritans rescuing driver from burning car in St. Paul
Video shows a heroic group effort to save the life of a driver stuck in a burning vehicle in St. Paul last week.CBS News - Top stories -
Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Jason Adam the latest closer candidate; Jhoan Duran, Paul Sewald near return
The Rays and Cubs are among the teams with a new plan for the ninth inningCBS Sports - Sports -
ESG Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on Volvo, solar demand, and more in the latest Market Talks covering ESG Impact Investing.The Wall Street Journal - World -
April 22, 2024 - Protests at Columbia and other schools escalate
Heightened tensions around pro-Palestinian protests on the campus of Columbia University have led the school to go all-virtual on Monday. The protests are now in their sixth day.CNN - Top stories -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Debanking complaints to UK financial ombudsman surge
Thousands of customers take issue with accounts that have been frozen or closed and more cases have been upheldFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Thames Water pushes up spending plan to almost £20bn
Troubled utility asks regulator to approve higher expenditure alongside potential rise to billsFinancial Times - Business -
Sunak pledges big boost to UK defence spending by 2030
Prime minister says military budget will rise to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decadeFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030
The PM says an extra £75bn over six years will put the UK's defence industry on a "war footing".BBC News - Top stories -
Planned Parenthood to spend $10M in North Carolina
A political arm of Planned Parenthood is launching a $10 million voter engagement campaign in North Carolina to elect pro-abortion candidates this year as reproductive rights surge further into the 2024 spotlight. Organizers will be knocking on ...The Hill - Politics -
A Bill to Limit Canada’s Trade Negotiators on Farm Goods Edges Nearer to Law
The measure from a member of the Bloc Québécois would ban changes to the supply management system for dairy, poultry and eggs.The New York Times - Business -
Israel’s Strike on Iran: A Limited Attack but a Potentially Big Signal
Israel hit a strategic city with carefully measured force, but made the point that it could strike at a center of Iran’s nuclear program.The New York Times - World - Israel