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I’m one of millions working in retail. This Christmas, don’t ask how we are – or we may tell you | Andrew Herrick
So far today I have dealt with 200 customers. I have smiled 200 times, but that’s getting harder. Consider me a checkout robot. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...The Guardian - 11h -
European city mayors urge Ursula von der Leyen to tackle EU’s housing crisis
Leaders of 10 major cities call for action to address ‘one of the most pressing challenges’ facing society. The mayors of 10 major European cities – between them representing more than 13 million ...The Guardian - 1d -
Khan’s London housing fund may need bailout, auditors warn
Mayor’s property development vehicle repeatedly missed payments on £300mn debtFinancial Times - 2d -
The moon may be more than 100 million years older than previously thought, study finds
The moon may be older than some scientists thought, according to a new study. It suggests that rock samples from the Apollo missions date back to a melting event, not to the moon's formation.NBC News - 3d -
New York City to Pay $92.5 Million to Improperly Detained Immigrants
The city was accused of unlawfully holding more than 20,000 people beyond their scheduled release dates between 1997 and 2012 to comply with ICE detainer requests.The New York Times - 3d -
Senate may soon vote on a bill to change certain Social Security rules. Here's what to know
In the final days of this congressional session, the Senate could vote to nix rules affecting certain pensioners that have been in place for decades.CNBC - 3d -
12:30 Report — House debates next steps in shutdown fight
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Wednesday. Christmas is a week from today! That feels like a perfect excuse for a peppermint mocha or another festive hot drink. Things are pretty chaotic on Capitol ...The Hill - 3d -
'It's that flair down there': How South Florida's route-running culture has infiltrated the Browns' WR room
Former Brown Amari Cooper paved the way for Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore as they grew up in South Florida.ESPN - 4d -
England beat South Africa by 286 runs in women’s Test cricket international – as it happened
Nonkululeko Mlaba’s sixfer gave her 10 wickets in the match and South Africa the merest scent of victory, but chasing 351, England ripped through them in just 19.4 overs. 19th over: England 40-1 ...The Guardian - 4d -
West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run states
Yahoo News - 5d -
12/15/2024: Road to Damascus; Unveiling; The House of Hermès
First, a report on Syrians looking toward a future without Assad. Then, victims say fake nudes created by AI "nudify" sites are causing real harm. And, a look at Hermès and the success of the ...CBS News - 5d -
Why Vera Wang may soon be corporate siblings with Bonobos, Express and Toys ‘R’ Us
The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that WHP Global is close to a deal to purchase Vera Wang, the popular brand known for wedding dresses, jewelry and beauty products.MarketWatch - 6d -
2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl odds, prediction: Western Michigan vs. South Alabama picks by expert on 20-6 run
Zack Cimini, who's on a 20-6 run on South Alabama picks, has revealed his picks for South Alabama vs. Western Michigan in the 2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl on SaturdayCBS Sports - Dec. 14 -
2024 Army-Navy Game odds, spread, line: College football picks, predictions from expert on 12-5 run
SportsLine expert Emory Hunt, who is 12-5 (+646) over his last 17 Army bets, has locked in his Army vs. Navy picks for America's Game on Saturday on CBS/Paramount+CBS Sports - Dec. 14 -
South African politician Helen Zille: ‘The ANC has to come apart’
The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with ‘everything must fall’Financial Times - Dec. 13 -
Coffee prices climb to near 50-year highs — and it may take years for the rally to run out of steam
Drought and high temperatures, alongside a global reliance on supplies from relatively few regions, are regarded as the key drivers for the dramatic price rise.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
Egg prices may soon 'flirt with record highs,' supplier says. Here's why.
It’s déjà vu for grocery shoppers, as the price of those Grade A eggs has spiked in recent months, just two years after egg prices soared to record highs.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Egg prices may soon ‘flirt with record highs,' supplier says. Here's why
Egg prices are spiking again due to a bird flu outbreak and high consumer demand.CNBC - Dec. 12 -
Used this parking app? You may qualify for part of $32.8 million settlement
An estimated 21 million users of the ParkMobile parking app are said to have been impacted by the data breach.The Hill - Dec. 12 -
US warns experimental Russian missile may be used against Ukraine soon
Russia could soon launch another attack against Ukraine using an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), according to a U.S. official. The official said that Russia could fire its ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plans
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says "building alone is not enough" to deal with the overcrowding crisis.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plans
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says "building alone is not enough" to deal with the overcrowding crisis.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Malema slams ‘back-stabbing’ Zuma as South African left reshapes
Former president will dump defectors to his upstart party, says Economic Freedom Fighters leaderFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Stop jumping in front of oncoming cars, South African government warns citizens
Yahoo News - Dec. 11 -
Weiner launches exploratory committee for NYC City Council run
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) launched an exploratory committee to potentially run for New York City Council, 13 years after resigning from Congress amid a sexting scandal. Weiner, 60, ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Surprise RBI governor pick signals India may cut rates as soon as February, economists say
India has appointed a new central bank governor in a surprising move that some experts say strengthens outlook for rate cuts early next year.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
A Sidelined Sitting President: South Korea's Leader Won't Run the Country
The ruling party and prime minister will handle state affairs, not Yoon Suk Yeol, after he briefly imposed martial law. The opposition calls the arrangement illegal.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
South Korea Unsure Who Is Running the Government
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ill-fated bid to impose martial law has created a power vacuum in his governing camp, pushing the country deeper into what analysts call a constitutional crisis.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
House GOP to choose chairs for influential committees: Who’s in the running
House Republican leaders will choose new chairs for a number of influential committees this week, people who will have the power to help deliver on President-elect Trump’s priorities in the GOP ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
2024 Big 12 Championship Game odds, prediction: Iowa State vs. Arizona State picks from expert on 17-5 run
CBS Sports CFB expert Tom Fornelli's 2024 Big 12 Championship Game picks for Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Iowa State Cyclones on SaturdayCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Far-right extremist who murdered South African hero to be deported
Yahoo News - Dec. 6 -
McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case
The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
McKinsey unit will pay $123 million to settle claims it bribed South African officials
The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Millions will have to wait up to 12 years for NHS weight-loss drug
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth 'just doesn't have the credibility to run the Pentagon': Top House Armed Services Democrat
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to share his concerns with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump changes White House counsel pick, tapping David Warrington
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced a change in his choice to serve as White House counsel in his upcoming administration, tapping his top campaign lawyer, David Warrington, for the job. ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Top House GOP super PAC taps new president
Chris Winkelman, the current executive director of the House GOP campaign committee, will lead the super PAC.Politico - Dec. 4 -
How Bangladesh’s Economy Was Siphoned Dry
Bangladesh’s currency was battered by what the new head of the central bank says was the looting of the banks under the deposed prime minister.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Yellowknife city council drops city-run dog pound from budget
Yellowknife city council removed $550,000, intended to operate its own dog pound, from the city's draft budget on Monday.Council made the unanimous decision as part of its budget review. The city's ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
White House reacts to South Korea martial law declaration
A National Security Council spokesperson is expressing serious concerns over South Korea's president declaring martial law. This comes after President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the opposition party ...CBS News - Dec. 3
