Tipflation and Tip Creep Are Sparking A Consumer Backlash
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Titanic 'door' prop that kept Rose alive sells for $718,750
Fans have long debated if the floating panel, that kept Rose afloat, was big enough for Jack too.BBC News - Top stories -
Airport Security Is Confusing. These 4 Tips Can Help.
New tech and a patchwork of procedures are creating headaches at TSA checkpoints.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Video: Why Consumer Confidence Is Falling
The WSJ’s Dion Rabouin breaks down the latest conference board data and what consumers are saying about the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Consumer Confidence Little Changed in March
Americans are feeling more upbeat about current business and labor market conditions, but are concerned about where the economy is headed.Inc. - Business -
Russian airstrikes hit Ukraine, sparking fires and power outages
Yahoo News - World - Ukraine -
Cokanasiga’s Bath resurgence sparked by England snub, claims Van Graan
Wing left out of England squad for World Cup in FranceProlific Cokanasiga helped Bath rise to second in PremiershipJoe Cokanasiga rediscovered his purpose after his World Cup squad omission according to his Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan, ...The Guardian - World -
Plan to end ultra-Orthodox students’ military exemption sparks row in Israel
For years Haredi men have been allowed to continue Torah study, but proposal could force some to enlist . A proposed bill to extend compulsory military service to ultra-Orthodox students, historically exempt from conscription, has ignited a fierce ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Kobbie Mainoo provides spark but England’s defensive frailty remains | Jacob Steinberg
The Manchester United midfielder showed he deserves a chance to impress at Euro 2024 but injuries have left Gareth Southgate’s side looking shaky at the back. The urge to linger on Kobbie Mainoo’s very un‑English piece of midfield play was ...The Guardian - World -
NBC faces backlash from network stars over Ronna McDaniel hiring
NBC News is facing significant backlash from within over its hiring of former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel to provide commentary on the 2024 elections. Former NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd excoriated the network ...The Hill - Politics -
Stephen Colbert addresses backlash to Kate Middleton jokes, but stops short of apology
Stephen Colbert addressed backlash he got for joking about Kate Middleton before the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis, but stopped short of apologizing.NBC News - Top stories -
Colbert acknowledges backlash to Princess Kate jokes, but doesn't apologize
After Kate, the Princess of Wales, revealed her cancer diagnosis last week, late-night host Stephen Colbert acknowledged on his show Monday night that some of his jokes about the British royal have rubbed viewers the wrong way, though he stopped ...The Hill - Politics -
NBC News parts with Ronna McDaniel following internal backlash
Ronna McDaniel, the former chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), was ousted by NBC News as a paid contributor after vocal protests from the network’s staff over her hiring. NBCU News Group Chair Cesar Conde announced the decision to ...The Hill - Politics -
NBC News cuts ties with Ronna McDaniel after internal backlash
After a day of being battered by MSNBC hosts, the network reversed course on making the former Republican National Committee chair an on-air contributor.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel axed by NBC after intense backlash
Severe criticism followed hiring as pundit of McDaniel, who headed Republican National Committee during Trump years. The former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel is on her way out of NBC less than a week after joining the network, ...The Guardian - World -
NBC Drops Former RNC Chief Ronna McDaniel Amid Backlash
Hiring of former Republican National Committee Chairwoman sparked an unprecedented on-air backlash from anchors and commentators.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NBC cuts ties with former Republican party chair McDaniel after backlash
Staff and viewers had voiced outrage over her support for Donald Trump’s false claims of fraud in 2020 electionFinancial Times - Business -
After Moscow attack, migrants from Central Asia hit by backlash
Migrants in Russia reported an uptick in xenophobia after Moscow said Tajiks were behind last week's attacks.BBC News - Top stories -
NBC Drops Former RNC Chief Ronna McDaniel Amid Backlash
Hiring of former Republican National Committee Chairwoman sparked an unprecedented on-air backlash from anchors and commentators.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
America Made a Huge Bet on Sports Gambling. The Backlash Is Here.
Less than six years after a Supreme Court ruling paved the way for widespread legal sports gambling in the U.S., sports leagues face an onslaught of scandals related to betting.The Wall Street Journal - World -
One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images
AI fakery is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems confronting us onlineABC News - Tech -
What Do Basketball Stars Really Listen to Before Tip-Off?
We asked 13 players and coaches to share their pregame mixtapes. They aren’t thinking about “One Shining Moment” just yet.The New York Times - Sports -
Living With a Messy Partner? Tips for Handling Different Organization Habits
When people with different tolerances for clutter live together, things can get tense. Experts offer ways to find peace amid the piles.The New York Times - Health -
3 Fundraising Tips From High-Performing Female Founders
Three female entrepreneurs, who have built their businesses into household names, share some tips for raising capital amid this frigid funding climate.Inc. - Business -
5 Tips for Acting on the Top Business Issues to Survive and Thrive
Being the busiest business leader does not make you the most productive for your business.Inc. - Business -
Consumer Credit Lender CURO Files for Bankruptcy Under Heavy Debt Load
Company expects to reduce its debt by roughly $1 billion and save $75 million in annual cash interest payments through restructuring.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German Consumer Mood Improves, Uncertainty Remains
German consumer confidence improved slightly, according to the latest GfK reading, but the overall mood remained sluggish, as doubts about the economy continue.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
How Kate Middleton Conspiracy Theories Consumed the Internet
A combination of gamified social platforms, distrust in media and government, unprecedented conspiratorial thinking, and even a bot influence campaign led us to this point.Wired - Tech -
Limits placed on removal of land from food production in England
Government restrictions come after farmers raise concerns over domestic food securityFinancial Times - World -
Putin’s Ukraine obsession has blinded him to dangers at home
The Kremlin autocrat once wanted to align with the US in fighting terrorism but is trapped in lies and paranoiaFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Kate's cancer diagnosis sparks a wave of sympathy, and puts weeks of speculation in a different light
Kate, the Princess of Wales, drew public support after she announced that she was undergoing treatment for cancer.NBC News - Top stories -
March Madness: 17-0 run sparks No. 1 North Carolina past No. 9 Michigan State into Sweet 16
Michigan State punched first, but North Carolina's counter decided the game as UNC rode hot shooting from 3 into the Sweet 16.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
Princess Kate's cancer treatment news sparks remorse from people who spread conspiracies and memes online
For weeks, hundreds of people online have spread conspiracy theories, posted memes and cracked jokes in an attempt to answer one question: Where is Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales?NBC News - Top stories -
From IVF to birth control, Supreme Court abortion pill case could spark challenges to other drugs
Vaccines, birth control pills, hormone therapies and fertility drugs would be subject to new litigation if the Supreme Court endorses a challenge to abortion pill mifepristone, pharmaceutical industry experts warn.NBC News - Politics - Abortion -
What could spark the next stock-market selloff? Here’s what history tells us.
The S&P 500 has marched higher by nearly 30% over the past five months, prompting even bullish market strategists to entertain, or even welcome, the prospect of a “healthy” correction.MarketWatch - Business -
DS Smith shares surge as International Paper’s takeover offer threatens to spark bidding war
International Paper has offered to buy DS Smith for £5.72 billion after Mondi submitted a bid to buy the firm for £5.12 billion earlier in MarchMarketWatch - Business -
Wells Fargo’s rally sparks KBW downgrade after it outpaces other bank stocks
Investors have been bidding up the stock partly on speculation that its asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve may be lifted in the next year or so.MarketWatch - Business -
TV can spark social change. These big names just urged Hollywood writers to embrace it
Kerry Washington, First Lady Jill Biden, Halle Berry, Kesha and Cord Jefferson make for an unlikely gathering of voices in 'A Day of Unreasonable Conversation.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
NBC's Chuck Todd Blasts Network as Backlash to Hiring Ex-RNC Chief Grows
Todd’s on-air criticism comes as MSNBC’s president seeks to assuage internal concerns about the hiring of Ronna McDaniel.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
At least four judges resign from men-only Garrick Club after backlash
Exclusive: Move comes as issue of membership of organisation that bars women is being taken seriously at highest levels of judiciary. ‘It isn’t acceptable’: Garrick Club remains a bastion of male elitismLegal profession’s most powerful among ...The Guardian - World -
Anne Hathaway says Christopher Nolan helped save her career after online backlash cost her roles
Anne Hathaway told Vanity Fair that Christopher Nolan more or less saved her career when public opinion turned against her in the aftermath of her Oscar for “Les Miserables.”NBC News - Top stories