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In San Francisco, a Home Renovation Can Become a Battle Royale
Neighbors have multiple opportunities to raise objections, and some disputes can only be resolved by the city’s top governing body.The New York Times - Top stories -
Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs
Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.The New York Times - Health -
Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs
Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.The New York Times - Health -
Why are drug shortages on the rise?
2024 kicked off with the highest number of drug shortages on record. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains why some medications are harder to find and what's being done to fix the problem.CBS News - Top stories -
AB Foods Eyes Further Profit Growth as Primark Margins Rise
Primark owner AB Foods raised its dividend and said it expects a significant rise in full-year profit after its budget retailer delivered robust margins and higher earnings.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Why Would Boomers Move from Their Homes?
They’re happy to stay put.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Pulte cites housing shortage boost, shares rise
Home builder beats estimates and grows its backlog to $8 billionMarketWatch - Business -
Here's why FEMA has spent about $4 billion to help destroy flood-prone homes
Floodplain buyouts allow homeowners to move out of harm's way and help the community create open space that can collect flood waters to protect other homes.CNBC - Business -
Legal Fees Costing Trump Millions as Criminal Trial Begins
Donald Trump’s political money operation spent more than $4 million on legal-related expenses in March, new data show.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
US college affordability debate should focus on net cost, not sticker prices
Total cost figures are misleading, with few students actually paying the headline amountFinancial Times - World -
Here's how Joe Biden can lower families' costs for air travel
Joint ventures between ultra-low-cost carriers thus have the potential to revolutionize air travel while also providing the Biden administration an easy win.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
'We got away with it' - 'embarrassment' could 'cost Ten Hag job'
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits his side "got away with it" to reach the FA Cup final after their shootout victory against Coventry.BBC News - Top stories -
OpenAI or DIY? Unveiling the true cost of self-hosting LLMs
At what point do OpenAI and open source break even? Should you DIY with LLMs? Let's break down the cost options.VentureBeat - Tech -
Hotter temperatures mean higher utility costs for millions of Americans
Over half of U.S. counties face potentially higher utility expenses as the mercury rises, a new analysis finds.CBS News - Top stories -
Israel still has no proof of Unrwa terrorist claims – but damage to aid agency is done
Inquiry has not backed up allegations of ties to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which led to loss of $450m as people died in droves. Israel has yet to provide evidence of Unrwa staff terrorist links, Colonna report saysUnsupported Israeli allegations ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Lumen looks to lower costs through job cuts as cash concerns continue
Faced with growth and cash challenges, Lumen Technologies is looking to cut expenses by reducing its headcount.MarketWatch - Business -
Renault's Group Revenue Beats Expectations
Renault confirmed its guidance for 2024 after its group revenue rose in the first quarter on higher sales, but revenue from its cars division fell slightly on unfavorable exchange rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
House Aid Package Is Latest Example of Bipartisanship Forged Out of Necessity
The far right finds itself marginalized in the House as Speaker Johnson pushes through aid to Ukraine and Israel by relying on Democrats.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.K. Flagship FTSE 100 Index Hits Fresh Record High
The U.K.’s FTSE 100 opened at an all-time high as weakness in the pound and easing geopolitics boosted the performance of the blue-chip index.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
PepsiCo Sales Rise on Higher Prices
Volumes dropped 2% on an organic basis, largely driven by a slowdown in beverages, plus a subsidiary’s voluntary recall of certain granola bars and cereals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New-home sales post biggest jump since December 2022
New-home sales were at a 693,000 annual rate in March, compared with 637,000 in February.MarketWatch - Business -
Why the War in Myanmar Matters
A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice.The New York Times - World -
Tesla’s stock remains under pressure as company cuts prices for many models
Tesla cut prices for many of its vehicles in the U.S., China and Europe over the weekend amid slumping sales.MarketWatch - Business -
Environmental Damage Could Cost You a Fifth of Your Income Over the Next 25 Years
The world is already committed to warming that will undercut the global economy by 20 percent between now and 2050. That’s six times the price of limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius.Wired - Tech -
Smart ways to shop for used EVs, which now cost half as much as they did in 2022
Buying a car has been an expensive proposition in the last few years, but discounts on used electric vehicles have been a bright spot for the growing number of consumers considering going electric.MarketWatch - Business -
Romance scam victim speaks out on "psychological manipulation" that cost her $2.5 million
In this web exclusive, “Sue,” a retiree who agreed to speak with CBS News under a pseudonym, says she became a victim of a romance scammer and lost her home and nearly $2.5 million to someone she met on Match.com. She says the fraudsters used ...CBS News - Top stories -
2024 NFL Draft: Dolphins still being punished for Tom Brady tampering and it will cost them a pick this year
Even in retirement, Tom Brady is making things ugly for the DolphinsCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
U.S. Stocks Rise As Tech Leads Rebound
Technology shares drove broad gains to kick off a busy week of earnings and economic data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasury yields finish little changed as geopolitical tensions cool
Rates on U.S. government debt finished little changed on Monday after no major escalation in Middle East tensions over the weekend.MarketWatch - Business -
EU approves new antibiotic to tackle rise of superbugs
Pfizer’s Emblaveo to be aimed at some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteriaFinancial Times - World - European Union -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.01% to 100.51
The dollar finished generally flat on Monday as risk sentiment improved, with investors awaiting U.S. data later this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Akzo Nobel Beats Views as Sales Volumes Rise
Akzo Nobel reported a growth in revenue and adjusted earnings for the first quarter that exceeded expectations, with higher volumes helping its top line, and backed its outlook for the year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Akzo Nobel Beats Views as Sales Volumes Rise
Akzo Nobel reported a growth in revenue and adjusted earnings for the first quarter that exceeded expectations, with higher volumes helping its top line, and backed its outlook for the year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Will the UK’s rejection of EU overtures on youth mobility last?
Brussels’ offer to open talks has been rebuffed but the prospect of a deal is still possible, say expertsFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Revolut plans advertising sales push as it waits for banking licence
The London-based fintech has hired a TikTok executive to lead a ‘media strategy’ as it seeks to diversify revenuesFinancial Times - Business -
Revolut plans advertising sales push as it waits for banking licence
The London-based fintech has hired a TikTok executive to lead a ‘media strategy’ as it seeks to diversify revenuesFinancial Times - Business -
Revolut plans advertising sales push as it waits for banking licence
The London-based fintech has hired a TikTok executive to lead a ‘media strategy’ as it seeks to diversify revenuesFinancial Times - Business -
Revolut plans advertising sales push as it waits for banking licence
The London-based fintech has hired a TikTok executive to lead a ‘media strategy’ as it seeks to diversify revenuesFinancial Times - Business -
Revolut plans advertising sales push as it waits for banking licence
The London-based fintech has hired a TikTok executive to lead a ‘media strategy’ as it seeks to diversify revenuesFinancial Times - Business -
Revolut plans advertising sales push as it waits for banking licence
The London-based fintech has hired a TikTok executive to lead a ‘media strategy’ as it seeks to diversify revenuesFinancial Times - Business