Britain’s Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has pledged to make the “necessary”, “urgent” and “incredibly tough” choices to restore the country’s economic stability.Pool | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesFinance minister Rachel Reeves will promise Britain on Monday there will be no return to “austerity” or widespread spending cuts despite previous warnings of a tough budget aimed at fixing the foundations of the economy.Following Labour’s election victory in July, Reeves suggested taxes were likely to rise in her first budget on Oct. 30 because of what she said was a 22 billion-pound ($29 billion) hole in the public finances. She also…
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The Burning Years by Felicity Harley The perfect blend of hard science and imaginative fiction. As the harsh realities of climate change become more apparent every year, readers are sure to be drawn to groundbreaking stories like Felicity Harley’s debut science fiction novel, The Burning Years. The first in a five-book series, The Burning Years provides the perfect blend of hard science and imaginative fiction in its portrayal of a not-so-distant future devastated by climate change — and the passionate individuals fighting to keep humanity alive. A Harsh Yet Realistic Future The world has changed drastically by the year 2060…
Hello, everyone. I’m here to chat about one of my favorite shopping topics—outerwear. I’ve loved coats and jackets for as long as I can remember. I’m talking like back to my youth here. That perfect topper has that ability to instantly upgrade any look. You can wear a simple outfit of jeans and a tee and toss on a brilliant jacket, and voilà, you have an A+ outfit. Fall is my favorite season for fashion because it’s the season of the coat and jacket.For 2024 specifically, I’m declaring it a brown-coat fall. Outerwear silhouettes in dreamy shades of brown and…
(L to R) Reed Northrup as Belly, Nicholas Cirillo as Burny and Austin Zajur as Brian David in the Romantic Comedy, ‘The 4:30 Movie’, a Saban Films release. Photo courtesy of Ralph Bavaro.Opening in theaters September 20th is ‘The 4:30 Movie,’ written and directed by Kevin Smith and starring Austin Zajur, Nicholas Cirillo, Reed Northrup, Siena Agudong, Jason Lee, Kate Micucci, Justin Long, Genesis Rodriguez, and Ken Jeong.Related Article: Director Kevin Smith Talks ‘Clerks III’ and the Legacy of the FranchiseInitial Thoughts(L to R) Siena Agudong as Melody Barnegat and Austin Zajur as Brian David in the Romantic Comedy, ‘The 4:30…
Janelle admits she likes the independence that polygamy offers. Pic credit: TLC If given the opportunity, Janelle Brown would give plural marriage another shot. Kody’s second ex-wife revealed during Sunday night’s episode of Sister Wives that she craves the “independence” and the “community” that polygamy offers. During a chat with Christine Brown, Janelle admitted she didn’t mind “scrambling” to fit Kody into her and her children’s lives, unlike Christine, who wanted him more involved. “And I would actually do plural marriage again for the independence,” Janelle revealed. As Janelle explained, when polygamy is “functioning correctly, You have this amazing family…
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 were launched in India on September 17, almost two months after the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro launch. The newly launched true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones come with 12.4mm titanium dynamic drivers, up to 32dB active noise cancellation (ANC) support and are said to offer a total battery life of up to 43 hours. The vanilla option appears to be similar to the Pro variant in terms of design. They share a few specifications, but the cheaper Nord Buds 3 comes without a few of the perks that the Nord Buds 3 Pro offers. Do these differences affect…
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R) (R-LA) departs a press conference with Republican leadership on Capitol Hill on September 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesRepublican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday announced a new temporary government funding proposal with key amendments from the original bill he put forward earlier this month, going against former President Donald Trump’s wishes and making some concessions to Democrats.The new bill would fund the government through Dec. 20 and does not include any part of the SAVE Act, the Trump-backed election security proposal that would require…
Consumers may feel their medical bills are unyielding, inflexible, set in stone. But that’s not always true: A new study shows patients can often reap financial benefits by disputing charges that seem erroneous or by negotiating for financial relief.Of consumers who don’t reach out to question a medical bill, 86% said it’s because they didn’t think it would make a difference — but “the experiences of those who did reach out provide evidence to the contrary,” according to a new University of Southern California study.About 26% of people who called because they disagreed with a charge or couldn’t afford to…
It could be time to rethink popular portfolio strategies for a lower interest rate environment.The Federal Reserve’s half-percent rate cut on Wednesday marked the first time in more than four years it moved to lower the benchmark interest rate. According to VanEck CEO Jan van Eck, investors should start thinking about how the changing macro environment will affect their investments in the year ahead.”Investors should look at their equity book and say, ‘How should I construct that to ride through the cycle of the next year?'” he told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” last week. “Just buying the S&P alone is a…
Phoenix have reunited with Angèle and Kavinsky to release a studio version of “Nightcall,” the cover they premiered at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony. Below, check out their take on the track, which was originally written by Kavinsky with Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and prominently featured on the Drive soundtrack.Angèle contributes vocals alongside Phoenix’s Thomas Mars, and Phoenix helped produced the track with Kavinsky.Phoenix also collaborated with Air and Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig at the Olympics closing ceremony, but it was the “Nightcall” rendition that went viral; according to their publicist, it broke the record for most Shazams…
U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) speaks during a press conference about the SALT Caucus outside the United States Capitol on Wednesday February 08, 2023 in Washington, DC. Matt McClain | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesHouse lawmakers are using former President Donald Trump’s own words as leverage to pressure their colleagues into preserving the original state and local tax deduction, with a fight set to take shape next year.The SALT deduction allows tax payers to deduct up to $10,000 of property, sales or income taxes that have already been paid to state and local governments. Historically, most of the tax payers…
20 Sep 2024 Thrilling New Literary Fiction Novels for Your TBR List Looking to elevate your TBR list? Dive into the world of thrilling new literary fiction that pushes boundaries and sparks intrigue. These captivating novels blend rich storytelling with unexpected twists, promising to keep you engaged from start to finish. Whether you’re after deep character exploration or gripping plots, this selection has something for every literary enthusiast. Song of a Stranger by Philip Bentall Release Date: July 29 2024 A former language tutor heads to Japan to help a troubled Japanese film-star prepare for a role in English. But…
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John Mulaney and Olivia Munn announced the arrival of their second child on Sunday. Munn wrote on social media that she welcomed the little girl via gestational surrogate. “I had so many profound emotions about not being able to carry my daughter,” Munn, who announced in March she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and later revealed she underwent a hysterectomy as a part of her treatment, wrote on Instagram. “When I first met our gestational surrogate we spoke mother to mother. She showed me so much grace and understanding, I knew I had found a real-life angel. Words cannot…
An American Airlines’ Embraer E175LR (front), an American Airlines’ Boeing 737 (C) and an American Airlines’ Boeing 737 are seen parked at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York on May 24, 2024. Charly Triballeau | AFP | Getty ImagesAmerican Airlines is in talks to make Citigroup its exclusive credit card partner, dropping rival issuer Barclays from a partnership that dates back to the airline’s 2013 takeover of US Airways, said people with knowledge of the negotiations.American has been working with banks and card networks on a new long-term deal for months with the aim of consolidating its business with a single…
What is the real reason that Vanna White keeps her spot on Wheel of Fortune after over forty years? The co-host and infamous letter-turner admits that she is no longer needed on the hit game show. Therefore, why has she not moved on to something new and different? Keep reading for more details. Vanna White Reveals Real Reason She Stays Pat Sajak revealed that he was retiring in June 2023. He shared that he would do one more season of Wheel of Fortune and then pass the torch. Some assumed that it would be passed over to Vanna White who…
Apple launched the iPhone 16 series of smartphones at the company’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ hardware launch event on September 9. While handsets just went on sale in India and several other markets on Friday, details of Apple’s purported iPhone 17 series, which is expected to debut in the second half of 2025, have already surfaced online. In line with previous predictions, a market analyst says that Apple’s next generation iPhone models will support a display feature that was currently limited to Pro models.In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter) Display Supply Chain Consultants’ Ross Young said (via GSMArena) that the…
Covid-19 variant XEC may spread more easily than previous variantsJarun Ontakrai/Shutterstock A new covid-19 variant called XEC has started to spread worldwide, primarily in Europe. Early evidence indicates that it may transmit more easily than past variants, but public health experts say the new variant is very similar to past ones and the vaccines available work against it. Here is what we know about XEC so far. What is the new covid-19 XEC variant? XEC is a combination of two other SARS-CoV-2 variants known as KP.3.3 and KS.1.1. It formed when the two variants infected the same organism – such…