Time for Keir Starmer to remember he is first lord of the Treasury
With growth at the heart of his policy platform, the prime minister is remarkably passive on the economy
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Dozens of Lords defend Tory peer who called colleague ‘Lord Poppadom’
Catherine Meyer may receive three week suspension, which her defenders say goes against ‘principles of natural justice’. Dozens of members of the House of Lords have signed a letter protesting ...The Guardian - 2d -
U.S. Ryder Cup golfers to be paid for first time
The PGA of America has approved a payment of a $200K stipend for each U.S. Ryder Cup team member in addition to $300K to distribute to charity.ESPN - 3d -
Trump Says He Supports an End to Daylight Savings Time
President-elect Donald J. Trump said on social media that the time change is “inconvenient” and that the Republican Party would try to put an end to it.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump says he will seek to eliminate daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he and Republicans would seek to permanently eliminate daylight saving time when he takes office.NBC News - 5d -
WATCH: Baby sees clearly for the first time
Kasen had an emotional reaction after trying on new glasses.ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Remembering David Bonderman, a Private Equity Pioneer
A former lawyer, he cofounded the giant investment firm TPG and became known for complex deals that remade corporate America. He died on Wednesday at 82.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Starmer's plan to solve housing crisis faces first big test
Keir Starmer has vowed to beat building "blockers" but can he override stiff local resistance?BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Keir Starmer and the Cummings consensus
The Tories fell short of their rhetoric — if the PM is following their path, he needs to learn why reform has failed in the pastFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Keir Starmer to hold talks with the EU on defence co-operation
British premier will accept an invitation by the bloc to discuss security matters, in the latest sign of improving relationsFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Starmer hits back at Badenoch’s PMQs claim he backs criminals over ‘law-abiding British people’ – UK politics live
Pm and leader of the opposition clashed over immigration during PMQs. There will be two government statements in the Commons after PMQs.. At 12.30pm Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, will make one ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
‘I don’t remember 20 days’: Jamie Foxx says he had ‘brain bleed which led to a stroke’
The actor has spoken in a Netflix special about the medical emergency he experienced in April 2023 as he was filming Back in Action with Cameron Diaz. The Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has opened ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
10-year Treasury yield finishes higher for first time in four sessions
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Monday, as traders assessed geopolitical events ranging from the overthrow of Syria’s government to China’s efforts to kick-start its ...MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
LeBron (sore foot) sits for first time this season
Lakers star LeBron James missed his first game of the season Sunday night against Portland because of left foot soreness.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
No more Mr Nice Guy for Keir Starmer
The prime minister set out his "plan for change" in a major speech which covered priorities including the economyBBC News - Dec. 7 -
Lodi community gathers to remembers salon owner killed
A deadly shooting in Woodbridge took the life of a beloved Lodi salon owner. Her friends and family are grappling with the devastating loss.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Chris Riddell on Keir Starmer’s milestones. What about the Brexit millstone? – cartoon
The prime minister has made pledges on the cost of living and NHS, but his EU stance could undermine progress. Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Trump’s Treasury Pick Isn’t Alarming, but He Is Unusual
Some of Scott Bessent’s economic views are outside the mainstream. But at least he’s qualified.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Fighting Populism From the Lonely Center Ground
One of the last centrist leaders left on the global stage, Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week outlined his plan to deliver change for people in the U.K. Will it be enough?The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Bitcoin falls below $100,000 after reaching the milestone level for the first time
The price of bitcoin soared past the long-awaited $100,000 benchmark for the first time ever late Wednesday evening.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin falls below $100,000 after reaching the milestone level for the first time
Bitcoin had been widely expected to reach $100,000 since the U.S. presidential election but investors sent it to this mark much sooner than expected.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
How reachable are Keir Starmer’s new policy ‘milestones’?
Targets aimed at showing voters that government is on track vary wildly in ambition, experts sayFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Fantasy Football Sleepers: Time to remember the Titans in Week 14
It's bye-pocalypse 2.0 for fantasy managers in Week 14. Scott Pianowski offers some help.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Can Keir Starmer’s six targets turn the tide? What the PM said – and what it all means
They might have sounded a tad familiar, but the prime minister is hoping these pledges will win back trust. Sir Keir Starmer’s speech on Thursday mentioned the word “milestone” eight times and ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price crosses $100,000 threshold for first time
A massive rally sparked by Donald Trump's election has pushed Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, across the $100,000 mark for the first time. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Albanians abroad will vote for the first time in parliamentary elections set for May
Albania’s president has set May 11 as the date for the country’s next parliamentary election, and Albanians living in other countries will for the first time be able to cast their ballots from ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer's Six Milestones (Don't Call it a Relaunch)
What was in the Prime Minister’s ‘Plan for Change’?BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer says new ‘milestones’ on living standards, NHS and more are ‘almighty challenge’ – UK politics live
Prime minister makes speech intended to to show Labour government is ‘delivering change’. Starmer says there is record dissatisfaction with the NHS. The public insititutions but that they are not ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset
PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for governmentFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time
Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe. The hornets are a threat to bees.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin passes $100,000 for first time in massive crypto rally
Landmark reached as US President-elect Donald Trump picks crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the US Securities and Exchange CommissionYahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price reaches $100,000-mark for first time ever
This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Bitcoin surges past $100k for first time
Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price hits $100,000 for the first time
The price of one bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday as demand for the digital currency continued to surge in the wake of an election that saw victories for crypto-friendly candidates ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
The Best Time to Visit India—and Where to Go on Your First Trip
Yahoo News - Dec. 4 -
Tech stocks hit first all-time high since July
Technology stocks powered to new highs on Wednesday as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1% and investors poured into key software and megacap players.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Keir Starmer's reset
Amol and Nick on whether the PM’s big speech is a reset moment after a bumpy few months.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory momentABC News - Dec. 4 -
Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory momentABC News - Dec. 4 -
Keir Starmer, the operator, the fixer, not the visionary
It remains to be seen whether the breadth of the PM’s government is a strength or a weaknessFinancial Times - Dec. 3
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