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DOMINIC LAWSON: When it comes to what the economy really needs, ministers are living in La La Land and if they don’t get the message soon, we’ll all pay a terrible price
That was quick. Only last week, I wrote in this space: 'The Conservatives fought a running battle over public sector pay during the past two years: I doubt Labour has an appetite for the strikes that approach provoked and a confrontation with the unions which fund their party so generously. They will pay up.' Lo
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Most of us have mites living in or near our eyelash follicles. How did we come to acquire them?
QUESTION: Most of us have Demodex mites living in or near our eyelash follicles. How did we come to acquire them? Demodex mites are tiny eight-legged parasites that mostly live in the hair follicles and oil glands on your face, especially around your eyelashes, cheeks, forehead and nose. They feed on dead skin cells and
WSJ: Fear of Trump Prompted Russia to Speed Up Prisoner Swap
Russia became more interested in a prisoner swap with the United States after it became clear that Donald Trump could return to the White House, according to the Wall Street Journal, whose reporter, Evan Gerskovich, was freed. The Journal noted Saturday that “Moscow’s concerns about a potential Trump presidency speeded up the deal.” It added: The German
US expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles
WASHINGTON — The US Commerce Department is expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous and connected vehicles in the coming weeks, according to sources briefed on the matter. The Biden administration plans to issue a proposed rule that would bar Chinese software in vehicles in the United States with Level 3 automation and above
Warren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime Apple stake in second quarter
Billionaire Warren Buffett slashed Berkshire Hathaway’s massive Apple stake in a move that could prove unsettling for the broader stock market because the investor is so revered and there had been little positive financial news lately Warren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime Apple stake in second quarterBy JOSH FUNKAP Business WriterThe Associated PressOMAHA
Finance guru reveals the two simple lifestyle changes younger Americans should make to get rich quick
An accomplished entrepreneur who made his millions selling several tech companies has simple advice for young Americans who want to rise above the cutthroat economy. Scott Galloway says the most important starting place is to get a quality education to maximize your earnings - then move to one of the world's 'supercities' to maximize your
Fox Host Confronts Lindsey Graham on Trump’s Racial Remarks About Harris
Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, was confronted on Fox News on Sunday about Donald Trump's recent remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity. The former president sparked a firestorm Wednesday after he questioned if Harris was Black at a National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Chicago, suggesting that the presumptive
America’s most affordable mountain towns revealed – including stunning east coast haven where visitors can ski all night
Three picturesque mountain metros have been named among the top 10 towns for luxury home purchases. Pittsfield, Massachusetts; Asheville, North Carolina; and Coeur d'Alene in Idaho have rocketed up the Wall Street Journal x Realtor.com rankings this year. Each quarter, real estate experts identify the most attractive metro areas for luxury home purchases based on the local
Nigerian president calls for end to protests, ‘bloodshed’
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to “bloodshed” on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over economic hardship. Thousands of demonstrators began taking to the streets last week to protest government policies and the high cost of living. Rights group Amnesty International has accused
To Lam: ex-public security minister turned Vietnam top leader
To Lam, named Vietnam’s top leader on Saturday, is a powerful former public security minister who has been swiftly elevated by a corruption crackdown that swept away other contenders. He was confirmed as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam after the death of his predecessor Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnam’s most powerful leader in