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‘People haven’t woken up to the scale of this’: Gordon Brown on the UK’s child poverty scandal

theguardian.com Outside a warehouse squeezed between a waste recycling plant, an auto parts outlet and a scaffolding company in Lochgelly, Fife, a blur of figures in hi-vis jackets are…

Once-loved grocery stores that are sadly no more

aol.com Countless grocery store chains have come and gone over the years, many that were household names at one point in time. With competition from upstarts, razor thin profit…

Philadelphia could lose its spot as the 6th-biggest U.S. city, census data shows

nbcphiladelphia.com New federal estimates show Philadelphia remains the nation's sixth-most-populous city, despite a decline in population throughout the pandemic. But the U.S. Census Bureau…

$25,000 reward for information on fatally poisoned Oregon eagles and wolves

newsweek.com Several protected animals, including three gray wolves and two golden eagles, have died after being poisoned in Oregon. The wolves—one adult male, one adult female and a…

New York City faces millennial exodus

newsweek.com New York City millennials are worried about the cost of living in the city and a substantial group is open to moving elsewhere to find a better quality of life, a poll…

The 10 strongest—and 10 weakest

fastcompany.com U.S. home prices, as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index, rose 1.15% between March 2024 and April 2024. Since 2000, U.S. home prices have averaged a 0.95% increase…

Left's "Sue-Till-Green" Strategy Comes To PA

zerohedge.com Left's "Sue-Till-Green" Strategy Comes To PA Authored by André Béliveau via RealClearPennsylvania, When climate activists use the term “environmental justice,” they mean it…

Union urges Labour not to ban new North Sea licences without plan for jobs

theguardian.com The UK’s oil and gas workers risk becoming “the coal miners of our generation,” Unite’s general secretary, Sharon Graham, has warned, urging Labour not to ban new North Sea…

Philadelphia still the 6th-biggest U.S. city, but San Antonio catching up, census data shows

apnews.com New federal estimates show Philadelphia remains the nation's sixth-most-populous city, despite a decline in population throughout the pandemic. But the U.S. Census Bureau…

Detroit’s population rebounds slightly and U.S. South sees most growth, Census Bureau estimates

pbs.org America’s Northeast and Midwest cities are rebounding slightly from years of population drops — especially Detroit, which grew for the first time in decades — though the…

Map Shows States Were Most, Least Houses Are Being Built

newsweek.com New homes construction rose by nearly 6 percent on a monthly basis across the United States in April, but the picture was mixed across different regions with the northeast…

The most misunderstood emoji in 2024

axios.com Data: Preply; Chart: Tory Lysik/Axios Visuals Eight in 10 Americans have been stumped by emoji use, according to a new report from language education platform Preply. Why it…

Blade Air Mobility Partners with Ocean Casino Resort to Offer Direct Flights from Manhattan to Atlantic City

benzinga.com NEW YORK, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blade Air Mobility, Inc. BLDE "Blade"))), a global Urban Air Mobility company, announced its partnership with Ocean Casino Resort…

Jim Jarmusch Wraps Surprise Film With Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and More

hollywoodreporter.com Details on Jim Jarmusch‘s surprise new film project have finally been revealed, and it’s a family affair. Paparazzi photos from the set made the rounds in January, showing…

The US Secretary of State gave a war-time rock performance at a bar in Kyiv, leaving some Ukrainians scratching their heads

businessinsider.com U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is attending a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 15, 2024. Ukrinform/NurPhoto…

3 Insurance Company Stocks to Own Ahead of 2024’s Active Hurricane Season

investorplace.com Hurricane season could be a tremendous catalyst for these insurance companies' stocks Just like homeowner’s insurance, there are some fantastic insurance stocks to buy prior…

Where on the Moon is Archie in Destiny 2?

polygon.com Archie returns to Destiny 2 with a trip to the Moon following the May 14, 2024, weekly reset. This is the latest in a series of “Where in the System is Archie” quests in the…

Ukraine withdraws troops around Kharkiv as Russian offensive gains momentum

nbcnews.com Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article Russia's new offensive gained momentum Wednesday around…

Russia lost 1,510 Troops, 110 vehicles, 23 artillery in a day: Kyiv

newsweek.com Russia lost more than 1,500 troops and over 100 armored and logistical vehicles over the past day, Ukraine's military said on Wednesday, taking its total casualties to…

Ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse lost power twice before slamming into pillar, NTSB finds

nbcnews.com Two blackouts triggered by the unexpected tripping of electrical breakers caused a container ship to slam into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, sending it…

Newcastle council could be complicit in sportswashing, campaigners claim

theguardian.com Human rights campaigners have suggested Newcastle city council could be complicit in sportswashing after its executives lobbied officials at the Saudi Arabian-controlled…

3 Companies to Watch as Nasdaq Warms Up to Cannabis Listings

investorplace.com Cannabis companies could reach new all time highs if the drug's rescheduling occurs Many investors and analysts have been bullish on the prospects of the U.S. cannabis…

A photographer's haunting images of America's abandoned homes look like they're frozen in time

businessinsider.com Bryan Sansivero has spent years photographing abandoned places across the US. Bryan Sansivero Bryan Sansivero has spent the past decade photographing America's abandoned…

Red Lobster's sudden closing sparks MAGA backlash

newsweek.com Pro-Trump Americans are blaming Red Lobster's sudden mass closures on President Joe Biden's economic policies after the popular seafood chain announced nearly 50 store…

The Dyrt Announces the 2024 Best Places to Camp: Top 10 in the Northeast Region

benzinga.com PORTLAND, Ore., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- , the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has announced the based on reviews and ratings from its vast…

Severe thunderstorms threaten two states, as people told to "take action"

newsweek.com Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit two states on Tuesday, with people in affected areas warned to be "prepared to take action." The National Weather Service (NWS)…

America’s Worst Counties America to Live In

247wallst.com The U.S. economy is not only the largest in the world, but also among the most resilient. Of all countries in the Group of Seven — a forum of seven industrialized…

Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day Cheers to Ginger Ale in New Video

benzinga.com NEW YORK, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of World Cocktail Day, the founders of Four Walls are raising their glasses with Four Walls and Ginger Ale in a new video…

Steven Spielberg Told Anthony Ramos to Not Use Southern Accent for ‘Twisters’ Role: ‘I Want Him to Do It in His Dialect’

variety.com “Twisters” executive producer Steven Spielberg didn’t want Anthony Ramos to use a Southern accent for his role, according to the actor. Ramos, who plays storm chaser Javi in…

These 3 metro regions still haven't recovered from the pandemic recession as Wall Street debates when the next downturn will strike

aol.com None More than a quarter of US metros are still recovering from COVID-era job losses, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported. • None These are chiefly located in Rust…

These are the 5 housing markets where inventory is rising the most

fastcompany.com Want more stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the free, daily ResiClub newsletter. Generally speaking, housing markets where inventory (i.e.,…

Big banks complete climate analysis for Fed while Powell tries to avoid becoming climate policymaker

finance.yahoo.com The Federal Reserve disclosed results from an assessment of how big US banks would be impacted by climate change, an exercise that created new political tensions for the…

TD Bank’s $20-billion question: Was a giant expansion bet on the United States worth it?

theglobeandmail.com As the global financial system melted down in the fall of 2008, executives at Toronto-Dominion Bank had two choices: run for cover and pray, or stick their necks out and…

After getting billions in federal funding, Amtrak is ‘trying to claw 19th century and 20th century assets and pull them into the 21st century,’ CEO says

aol.com Every day, several speeding Amtrak trains slow down from a rip-roaring 110 miles per hour to a 30-mile-per-hour crawl as they navigate a tight turn through a 151-year-old…

After getting billions in federal funding Amtrak is ‘trying to claw 19th century and 20th century assets and pull them into the 21st century,’ CEO says

fortune.com Every day, several speeding Amtrak trains slow down from a rip-roaring 110 miles per hour to a 30-mile-per-hour crawl as they navigate a tight turn through a 151-year-old…

Zelenskiy Says Russia Attempts a New Offensive Near Kharkiv

youtube.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia started a new offensive around his country’s second-biggest city as Kremlin forces moved to breach the border in the…

Billionaire Barry Sternlicht Expects One Bank Failure Per Week

watcher.guru Billionaire real estate investor and CEO of Starwood Capital, Barry Sternlicht, has recently stated his expectation of one bank failure per week in the United States.…

How to listen to Today, Explained on the radio

vox.com Vox’s daily news explainer podcast is available on public radio stations across the US as well as on podcast platforms. You can listen to Today, Explained on many local…

Americans say it’s the worst time ever to buy a home

cnn.com Americans remain historically gloomy about the state of the housing market. Just 21% say it’s a good time to buy a house, according to a Gallup survey released Thursday.…

Ukraine gets HIMARS boost from NATO ally

newsweek.com Germany has committed to purchasing three new M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System—colloquially known as HIMARS—for Ukraine as Western nations seek to bolster Kyiv…

Why Americans Say It's the Worst Time Ever To Purchase a Home

cnn.com Americans remain historically gloomy about the state of the housing market. Just 21% say it’s a good time to buy a house, according to a Gallup survey released Thursday.…

BP looks to expand EV charging unit in US after Tesla disbands Supercharger team

finance.yahoo.com BP's electric charging unit is keen on expanding in the United States after electric vehicle maker Tesla disbanded its EV charging team, the oil company said on Thursday.…

Analysts ring up Costco stock price target on April sales report

thestreet.com There's a classic comedy bit that begins with the line "waiter, there's a fly in my soup." The setup ignites an entire subspecies of smart alecky responses, including "don't…

Billionaire Florida transplant says elite school shortfall in Miami hampers expansion

fortune.com Billionaire Barry Sternlicht said Miami’s growth story is far from over even as a shortage of schools in the area, a key spillover effect from its recent boom, is hindering…

Main Street Businesses in the Northeast, Midwest and Mountain States Grew the Most Last Year

pymnts.com Small businesses on Main Street have proven to be more resilient than many of their larger counterparts, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Main Street Businesses…

Local Mega Millions ticket hits $30,000

fox8.com REMINDERSVILLE, Ohio (WJW) – A lucky person in Northeast Ohio could be holding a Mega Millions ticket worth $30,000. According to Ohio Lottery officials, the winning ticket…

3 High-Yield Real Estate Stocks for Long-Term Income

investorplace.com High-yield real estate stocks are ideal for investors seeking stable income streams. These companies expose investors to the real estate market without the responsibility of…

House prices are surging in one state

newsweek.com Three of the four metropolitan areas that have experienced the biggest year-over-year median price increases in the first quarter of 2024 are in Illinois, according to a…

Billionaire Barry Sternlicht predicts weekly bank closures as the real estate sector battles high interest rates and inflation

businessinsider.com Billionaire Barry Sternlicht is worried about America's regional and community banks. • Sternlicht told CNBC that banks may bear the consequences of the real estate crisis.…

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