Mortgage costs rise as banks confirm higher rates

News Feed - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 18:43
The increases come after forecasts for when the Bank of England will cut interest rates are pushed back.

Baltimore Says Owner of Ship That Hit Key Bridge Was Negligent

Latest Administration News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 18:35
The owner and manager of the cargo ship that downed the Francis Scott Key Bridge asked a judge to exonerate them from liability. The city argued otherwise.

Petrol prices on UK forecourts hit 150p a litre

News Feed - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 17:15
Rising oil prices have lifted the cost of filling up but it may prove short-term, claim experts.

Donors Stay Largely Silent Amid New Wave of Campus Protests

Latest Administration News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 17:11
Robert Kraft, an alumnus of Columbia, suggested he would withhold donations to the school. Other alumni are keeping quiet.

UK borrowing casts doubt on pre-election tax cuts

News Feed - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:22
Government borrowing for the year was £6.6bn higher than expected, according to new figures.

In Ukraine, New American Technology Won the Day. Until It Got Overwhelmed.

Latest Business News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:35
Project Maven was meant to revolutionize modern warfare. But the conflict in Ukraine has underscored how difficult it is to get 21st-century data into 19th-century trenches.

The Best Fish Is Also the Most Local. Why Is It So Hard to Find?

Latest Administration News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:34
Seafood caught in nearby waters has long been left out of the farm-to-table movement. But these people have set out to get it into stores and restaurants.

‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus

Latest Administration News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:33
Firms like Experian and TransUnion say it is time for “buy now, pay later” loans to appear on consumer credit reports. The lenders aren’t ready to sign on.

In Silicon Valley, You Can Be Worth Billions and It’s Not Enough

Latest Business News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:33
Andreas Bechtolsheim, the first investor in Google, has an estimated $16 billion fortune. He recently settled charges that he engaged in insider trading for a profit of $415,726.

Abortion Data Wars: States and Cities Debate How Much Information to Collect

Latest Administration News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:31
Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data, while some controlled by Democrats want less, fearing it could be used to target patients or providers.

Post Office changed language on Horizon 'bugs', inquiry hears

News Feed - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:03
Emails show the description of problems with the Horizon IT system changed after chief executive Paula Vennells asked her husband for advice.

China bubble tea chain plunges in Hong Kong debut

News Feed - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:15
Chabaidao's market debut was the Asian financial hub's largest initial public offering so far this year.

Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems

Latest Administration News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:48
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.

Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems

Latest Business News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:48
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.

Slide Over, Auntie: Young Chinese Find Tasty Meals in Senior Canteens

Latest Administration News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:31
The community canteens, offering huge plates for a dollar or two, have become popular among penny-pinching young professionals.

Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'

Daily Management Thought - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:12
Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.

Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'

Daily Management Thought - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:12
Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.

Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'

News Feed - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:12
Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.

Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'

Daily Management Thought - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:12
Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.

US watchdog sues to block $8.5bn handbag takeover

News Feed - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 07:11
The US competition watchdog has taken legal action to stop Tapestry's merger with rival Capri.

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