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Fed likely to lower rate but may pause follow-up cuts
The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell‘s ability to corral the necessary…
Susan Darwin
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UK Armed Forces member dies in accident in Ukraine
A member of the UK armed forces has died in an accident in Ukraine on Tuesday morning, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. "He…
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Aurora borealis forecast tonight: Northern lights visible in these 15 states. Can you brave winter weather for a geomagnetic storm?
The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, may be visible in more than a dozen U.S. states Tuesday, December 9, according to the…
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Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas
Starbucks workers and union members in England, Scotland and eight other countries are protesting on Wednesday in support of striking US…
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Trump criticises 'weak' European leaders over Ukraine and immigration
US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as "weak" and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine. In a…
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Maybe Spotify knows more about you than you do
Spotify has a knack for mining your listening data into something fun and sharable rather than weird and creepy for its annual “Wrapped”…
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Architects are embracing this ancient building technique to combat climate change—and soulless design
In the English countryside, a new project has emerged from the landscape—quite literally. Rammed Earth House, a residential estate by…
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Former children's commissioner Baroness Anne Longfield to lead grooming gangs inquiry
A former children's commissioner will chair the government's inquiry into grooming gangs. Baroness Anne Longfield will lead the inquiry,…
Fashion
Why this once-trendy DTC sneaker pioneer is pivoting to women’s vitamins
After Joey Zwillinger stepped down as CEO of Allbirds in March 2024, he took three months off—mainly because his wife Liz said she’d…
Business
Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter The fight in Hollywood to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster. Paramount…
Business
Walmart stock is making a historic change today. Here’s why WMT is moving from the NYSE to the Nasdaq
It’s a historic day for both Walmart and the Nasdaq. Today, America’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer begins trading on the Nasdaq after…
Business
Much of £10.9bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
Much of the £10.9bn in taxpayer money lost to fraud and error in Covid support schemes is now "beyond recovery", a report has said. The…
Culture
Katie Boulter misses out on a place in the main draw of the Australian Open
Former British number one Katie Boulter has missed out on a place in the main draw for the Australian Open. There are 104 players who have…
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Federal Housing Administration ban shifts non-permanent resident mortgage locks from boom to bust
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Earlier in the spring,…
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For budding influencers, class is now in session
For budding influencers, class is now in session. Jessica Henig, founder of Unlocked Branding, is rolling out Social Media University, a…
Lifestyle
Cardiff funeral assault: Gran 'disgusted' pregnant stranger not jailed
A grandmother who suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung in an assault by a pregnant stranger at a funeral wake said she was…
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People on TikTok are dragging unlimited PTO
Nearly a quarter of American workers didn’t take any of their vacation days this year. That’s according to a report published in October…
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Here’s how AI is changing the way we talk
Large language models have started creating their own terms and mixing them into everyday speech. Experts call it ‘lexical seepage.’…
Business
Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed, says co-founder
Ben & Jerry's will be destroyed as a brand if it remains with parent company Magnum, the company's co-founder Ben Cohen has told the BBC.…
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Many workers plan to quit after cashing their year-end bonus checks
A majority of those expecting a holiday bonus this year are planning to check out once the check clears. According to a recent survey of…
Culture
World Sport Star of the Year 2025: Vote for nominees Caldentey, Crawford, Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone, Ohtani, Salah
Sport: Football Country: Egypt Salah, the 'Egyptian King', scored 29 Premier League goals and broke a host of records as he helped…
Business
The critical move most leaders miss after a crisis
For most leaders these last five years have been ones of great volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Political dynamics,…
Business
Jess Glynne: Singer secures TikTok's UK song of 2025
Georgia Levy-Collinsand Jordan Kenny,BBC Newsbeat Ready for this? Jess Glynne's Hold My Hand has been named as the UK's TikTok song of the…
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Ukraine prepares new peace plan as Zelensky rules out giving up land
Ukraine is preparing to present a revised peace plan to the White House, as it seeks to avoid making territorial concessions to Russia.…