Shoplifting in the UK hit £2.2bn last year, survey shows
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Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates this week, CNBC survey shows
Out of 19 economists, 18 agreed on prospects of a rate hike, with most pointing to a recent change in tone of the BOJ leadership as driving their expectations.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
GDC survey reveals a rocky year of layoffs and AI skepticism for game developers
The 2025 GDC survey revealed the impact of industry-wide layoffs in 2024 where one of every 11 game developers lost a job.VentureBeat - Jan. 21 -
Gaza Cease-Fire Hit by Last-Minute Delay
Hamas has yet to hand over a list of hostages to be released under the deal, meaning the scheduled truce hasn’t gone into force. Israel said it would continue its attacks in the meantime.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 19 -
UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts
November expansion is first since August as pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebuild confidence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Last year was hottest on record: NOAA
Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Number of single adults in U.S. declines for 1st time in years, survey says
"Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
UK 10-year borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008
Treasury seeks to reassure markets as gilt sell-off threatens the government’s ability to meet its fiscal rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession
Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Sunday shows preview: US reels after New Year's attacks; 119th Congress hits ground running
The U.S. is reeling from a pair of New Year’s Day attacks in Nevada and Louisiana that have taken multiple lives and injured dozens. Authorities said the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack, ...The Hill - Jan. 4
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US central bankers resist Trump’s pressure to cut interest rates
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Hamas frees 3 Israelis and 5 Thais in largest hostage release
Israel due to hand over 110 Palestinian prisoners in additional exchange designed to resolve stand-off over ceasefireFinancial Times - 3h -
UK regulator proposes easing obligations on Royal Mail
Changes would allow postal service bought by billionaire Daniel Křetínský to make fewer deliveriesFinancial Times - 4h
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