Widow, 83, whose husband of 66 years left her nothing in will wins in High Court
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails An 83-year-old widow whose husband of 66 years left her out of his will has won a High Court fight for a share of an estate worth more than 1 million.Karnail Singh left everything to his two sons and nothing to widow Harbans Kaur, or his four daughters, a judge was told.
Full list of new Highway Code driving rules in March and April everyone should know
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Motorists are set to be slapped with a new set of driving rules and changes this year, with some alterations expected to impact thousands of Britons.The rules include an expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), benefits for electric car owners, and adjustments to fuel duty.
PPE Medpro: UK government issues breach of contract proceedings
The UK government has commenced legal action to recover more than 100m from the company that was awarded two large PPE contracts after the Conservative peer Michelle Mone lobbied ministers.The claim, confirmed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), is for the full 122m paid to the company, PPE Medpro, under a contract for it to supply 25m sterile surgical gowns that was awarded in June 2020.
Sunak and Hunt have the Tory blind spot: they can't see how greedy they look to everyone else | Gaby Hinsliff
Something old, something new.Something borrowed, and something for red wall voters deserting the Conservatives en masse.Like a penitent spouse trying to renew some decidedly tattered wedding vows, Jeremy Hunt this week delivered a budget dressed up as a plea for forgiveness.This government is desperate to present itself at the electoral altar next year as a virgin administration, its wild fling with Liz Truss conveniently forgotten.
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has not denied a report he has agreed to pay millions of pounds in tax to settle a dispute with Revenue and Customs.It comes after the Sun on Sunday claimed Mr Zahawi's representatives would pay a "seven-figure sum" to HMRC.
Sophie could feel the pain every soldier went through', veteran says
A military veteran said the Duchess of Edinburgh could feel the pain every soldier went through when she met injured armed services personnel at a Buckingham Palace garden party.More than 2,000 beneficiaries of The Not Forgotten Association attended Tuesday's event, where they had the chance to meet Sophie in one of her first major public engagements since the coronation.
Is It Wise to Create a D.I.Y. Living Trust? - San Francisco Bay Times
By Jay Greene, Esq., CPA- While doing some things on your own has its advantages and can save time and money, there are things better left to professionals.Before you decide if Estate Planning and creating your own trust is one of them, here is what you need to know.What Is a Living Trust Estate Planning is for everyone, and it is not about how much money you have; it's about protecting what you have for yourself, during your lifetime, and for those you love, after you are gone.
The Importance of Having a Living Trust - San Francisco Bay Times
By Jay Greene, Esq., CPA- Although skydiving and traveling the world are both exciting endeavors to include on your bucket list, knowing what happens to your assets, to your money, and to those you love should be a higher priority on that important list.Discover how you can protect your loved ones and everything that you have worked hard for.
Could you have a California boxers' pension? Here is what you need to know
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
California created a unique plan to help struggling boxers in their retirement.But for decades the state has stumbled in getting the word out, resulting in few claiming their benefits.Roughly 200 boxers could have claimed a California Professional Boxers' Pension Fund payment last year, but only 6% of them did so, according to a Times investigation.
Calling UCLA's move to Big Ten a 'short-sighted money grab,' group seeks regents' aid
A new voice has joined the small but vocal chorus opposing UCLA's move to the Big Ten Conference.Ramogi Huma, a former Bruins linebacker who serves as executive director of the National College Players Assn., sent a letter to the University of California regents on Wednesday asking them to block UCLA's planned exit from the Pac-12 Conference in August 2024.
Millions worse off if PIP and disability benefits are means-tested
Millions of Britons unable to manage without disability benefits could see their support slashed if the government diverts to a means-tested system.Regardless of income, beneficiaries can currently claim up to 627 in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or 369 in Attendance Allowance per month.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warned on Thursday that there were difficult decisions ahead as the government seeks to restore stability after interest rates were bumped to their highest point since the 1980s.
AI Tools Are Scraping Your Website. Is That a Good Thing?
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been disruptive.Things are changing rapidly.And it seems like this technology is posing new moral, ethical, and existential questions each day.There are plenty of stories and opinions to choose from.But one recent incident caught my eye.A website owner claimed that their site was being " hammered" by a content scraping bot.
MLB curtails infield shift, hopes for more singles, speed
MLB The league hopes to fix the significant batting average drop seen over the last few seasons.PHOENIX (AP) - Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell needed to add some pop to his lineup a couple years ago, so he put a few more big bodies in his four-man infield, sacrificing defensive range for offensive thump.
Analysis | New Retirement Rule Delaying Withdrawals Could Bite
Wealthy retirees seem to have scored big in Congress' sweeping year-end spending package.The legislation signed by President Joe Biden Thursday includes changes to retirement plans that will push up the age people are required to start withdrawing from their IRAs and 401(k)s to 73 next year from the current 72, and extend it to 75 in 2033.
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's Drug Shows Greatest Benefit Yet
In a May 3 press release, Eli Lilly announced encouraging results from its latest study of its Alzheimer's drug candidate, donanemab.In the Phase 3 study, which included more than 1,000 people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease, people receiving donanemab experienced 35% slower cognitive decline, as measured on cognitive tests, than people receiving placebo.
Federal government to penalize North Chicago-based AbbVie over the price of its blockbuster drug Humira
North Chicago-based drugmaker AbbVie must pay back Medicare for raising the price of its blockbuster drug Humira too quickly, the federal government said Wednesday.The penalty follows years of criticism over the price of Humira and legal maneuvering by AbbVie that staved off competition for the drug in the U.S. until this year.
The VA Will Pay for Some to Get New Alzheimer's Drug
The U.S. Veterans Health Administration will pay for some beneficiaries to get a new Alzheimer's disease drug from Eisai Co. and Biogen Inc., a move toward broader coverage of the controversial drug category.The VA added Leqembi, which received accelerated approval from the Food and Drug Administration in January, to its list of nonformulary drugs.
Death Is a Drag, But Don't Ignore It-Remember to Prepare Your Estate - San Francisco Bay Times
By Brandon Miller, CFP- Here's a reality check: We're all going to die.Yet, our society avoids talking about it, which creates ripple effects on our financial lives.I get it-nothing about death is fun.And planning for it brings a lot of emotional weight to unpack.But the financial planner in me says: Let's talk about death!
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Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices after years of outrage
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, one of the country's leading insulin makers, announced Wednesday that it will slash its high list prices for some of its insulins and will immediately offer programs to limit out-of-pocket costs to $35 per month for people with commercial insurance as well as those who are uninsured.
Tyrese Haliburton's career night pushes Pacers past Heat 111-108
After the Miami Heat moved above .500for the first time of the season with the help of its only four-game win streak of the year, they dropped their second straight game to move back below .500 on Friday, this time at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, 111-108.Tyrese Haliburton, who had just one point without making a field goal in their last meeting on Dec. 12, lit the Heat on fire.
Despite Obi Toppin injury, Knicks not looking at Carmelo Anthony: Reports | amNewYork
The Knicks now have a serious hole in their rotation after power forward Obi Toppin suffered a leg injury, and will be "reevaluated" towards the end of the year.With Toppin missing so much time, the team is left without one of their most important bench players."When he's out there we just play faster.
Rishi Sunak takes Nadhim Zahawi at his word' over tax affairs
A Home Office minister has insisted no evidence has emerged of inappropriate behaviour by former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi after he reportedly paid millions in tax to settle a dispute.Questions have swirled around the Tory party chairman since the Sun on Sunday first reported that he agreed to pay a seven-figure sum to settle a dispute with HMRC.
Eight new driving rules and changes coming in new year
Motorists are set to be slapped with a new set of driving rules and changes in 2023, with some alterations expected to impact thousands of Britons.The rules include an expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), benefits for electric car owners, and adjustments to fuel duty.Here we take a look at the eight new rule changes for drivers to ready themselves for in 2023: ULEZ is an area of London in which people driving the most polluting vehicles are charged as part of a push to limit the numbers of those that don't meet emissions standards in turn, improving air quality across the capital.
UK's international aid brought crashing down by crass vandalism'
The UK's international aid programme has been brought crashing down by an act of simple, crass vandalism, according to the former chairman of the international development committee.Lord Bruce of Bennachie described how the UK's world-beating aid and development programme has been curtailed by cuts to the aid budget and the merger of the Department for International Development and the Foreign Office.
PPE Medpro: UK government issues breach of contract proceedings
The UK government has commenced legal action to recover more than 100m from the company that was awarded two large PPE contracts after the Conservative peer Michelle Mone lobbied ministers.The claim, confirmed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), is for the full 122m paid to the company, PPE Medpro, under a contract for it to supply 25m sterile surgical gowns that was awarded in June 2020.
Forget tax cuts. We need a tax rise or Britain's public services will collapse | Chris Mullin
Although an increase in the basic rate of tax would impose an additional cost for lower earners, they are also overwhelmingly the beneficiaries of the public services they are being asked to help fund.There never was a better time to make an argument for properly funded public services.Were Hunt to increase the basic rate of income tax, the odds are that Labour MPs would be leaping up and down about the wickedness of it all.
Revealed: the budget bonanza for UK's best-paid bosses from Tory tax cut
The abolition of the 45p top rate of tax will deliver millions of pounds in savings for Britain's best-paid bosses, including those in charge of energy firms benefiting from high domestic gas and electricity prices, Observer analysis shows.
The Gift of Estate Planning - San Francisco Bay Times
By Jay Greene, Esq., CPA- What is the best gift you have ever received?Did that gift make you feel happy and appreciated?Gifts are a great way to show someone that they are important to you, and they even have the ability to change someone's life.Finding the perfect gift usually requires more effort than ordering online with a two-day shipping guarantee.
The Guardian view on insecure Britain: poverty makes people ill | Editorial
In 2005, the then chancellor Gordon Brown launched child trust funds.Every baby born in the UK would receive a lump sum of 250 from the government, which would be automatically invested if parents did not do this themselves.The beneficiaries would be able to withdraw these savings when they were 18.
Have you ever counted how many accounts you have?These may include bank accounts, brokerage accounts, insurance policies, 401k, pension, crypto, and more.
P.S., I Don't Love You: UK Court Delivers Blow to Apple in FRAND Fight with Optis But Laments 'Dysfunctional' SEP Dispute System
"[W]ithholding an injunction to restrain infringement of a patent which has been found to be valid, essential and infringed will tend to leave the SEP owner with an inadequate remedy and to promote hold out.It follows that a strong reason is required to justify withholding an injunction." - Court of Appeal The England and Wales Court of Appeal this morning said that Optis Cellular Technology is entitled to an injunction before a lower court has set fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for a license to Optis' standard essential patents (SEPs) if Apple refuses to take a court-determined FRAND license.
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P.S., I Don't Love You: UK Court Delivers Blow to Apple in FRAND Fight with Optis, Laments 'Dysfunctional' SEP Dispute System
"[W]ithholding an injunction to restrain infringement of a patent which has been found to be valid, essential and infringed will tend to leave the SEP owner with an inadequate remedy and to promote hold out.It follows that a strong reason is required to justify withholding an injunction." - Court of Appeal The England and Wales Court of Appeal this morning said that Optis Cellular Technology is entitled to an injunction before a lower court has set fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for a license to Optis' standard essential patents (SEPs) if Apple refuses to take a court-determined FRAND license.
Halfway through unwinding,' Medicaid enrollment is down about 10 million
Medicaid enrollment is returning to pre-pandemic levels as millions of beneficiaries are being removed from the program in a process known as the unwinding.
While some beneficiaries no longer qualify due to increased income, others have been dropped for procedural reasons or have reenrolled or signed up for the first time. [ more ]
Opinion: Stop Medicare from being sold to Wall Street speculators
Sixty-five million Medicare recipients are in for a big surprise when they discover the Medicare they've always relied on is being sold to Wall Street speculators by Washington politicians.
When listeners come on my radio show or podcast to discuss their financial questions, they know that at some point in the conversation, I will ask about their estate documents.
Will 'Playoff Jimmy' Butler make an appearance in the NBA Finals?
Jimmy Butler has long pushed back on the notion of "Playoff Jimmy," and he reemphasized that on Tuesday when asked about his modest scoring output during these NBA Finals."This Playoff Jimmy narrative is not a thing," Butler said."I'm not a scorer.I don't press to score.I only press to win." Butler is averaging 17 points on 39.4% shooting through the first two games of the Miami Heat's Finals matchup against the Denver Nuggets and hasn't scored 30 points since Game 1 of the East finals.
Samsung might lose its tax benefits in India for 2021
The Indian government offers tax benefits to foreign companies that choose to manufacture their products locally and invests capital in India.It's called the Production-Linked Incentive scheme and alleviates some of the tax imposed on companies.Samsung is one of the beneficiaries, but an issue with invoices may strip the Korean tech giant from its benefits for the fiscal year 2021.
Here we are.Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final kicks off tonight at 8:00 p.m. It's going to be a great battle between two southern teams, surely irritating Canadians-and that may be the best part.I certainly don't think the league should have waited this long, but alas.On the home front, silence remains.
Islanders 3 (1 EN), Blackhawks 1: Islanders take care of business in Chicago, may lose Cizikas
Gotta bank the points!The New York Islanders went into the state of Illinois to take on the Chicago Blackhawks.Thanks to Ilya Sorokin and Brock Nelson, they leave the state with two points and a regulation win.It wasn't spectacular, but it was certainly a strong road game, especially after losing an important defensive center.
Social Security payments could be delayed due to debt ceiling impasse
If the US is not able to pay all its bills for the first time ever, senior citizens could quickly feel the pain.Unless President Joe Biden and House Republicans hammer out a deal to address the debt ceiling soon, the Treasury Department may not have enough funds to fully satisfy all of the nation's obligations as soon as June 1.
Social Security benefits have lost 36% of buying power since 2000
Inflation has eaten away more than one-third of Social Security benefits' buying power since 2000, a new analysis found.Those who retired before 2000 have seen the purchasing power of their benefits drop by 36%, according to The Senior Citizens League.These folks would need a nearly $517 boost in their monthly benefits just to maintain the same level of buying power as in 2000.
Here's why retirement age matters for Social Security and Medicare
62, 65, 67, 70.All these ages are important when it comes to Social Security and Medicare.And these ages are also targets in the contentious debate over how to shore up the shaky finances of the massive entitlement programs.Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley recently zeroed in on raising the retirement age for Americans in their 20s as a way to reform Social Security, saying it should match their life expectancy.
New Mexico voting rights bill heads to governor for signature
A New Mexico voting rights bill that would expand voting access in the state, including restoring the rights of felons to vote upon release from incarceration, is headed to Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to sign after final passage from the state legislature this week.The bill, which Lujan Grisham is expected to sign, is a part of a broad package in the Democratic-controlled legislature to expand voting rights in New Mexico.
WASHINGTON The Biden administration said on Monday that thousands of Ukrainians who fled to the United States in the first months after Russia invaded their country would be eligible to extend their stay, as the war in Ukraine continues into a second year.About 25,000 Ukrainians and their family members who came into the country through Mexico at a U.S. port of entry between Feb. 24 and April 25 last year were allowed to stay for a year.
GOP lawmaker says US should consider raising retirement age for future Social Security beneficiaries
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Sunday that raising the retirement age for future Social Security beneficiaries should be on the table as long as it doesn't affect anybody that's heading into retirement right now.I think that's something that has to be on the table, we have to look at, Mace told CNN's Kaitlan Collins on State of the Union when asked about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's call for a higher retirement age for Americans who are now in their 20s.
An L.A. watchmaker crafted a $70,000 timepiece. It could revolutionize the U.S. watch industry
Watchmaker Joshua Shapiro gripped the machine's worn handle with his left hand and exhaled.Standing at the helm of the 100-year-old "rose engine," he peered through a microscope at a small, square slab of German silver illuminated by a gooseneck lamp.Shapiro turned the handle.The rose engine came alive.
Opinion: It's code red for six of San Jose's largest school districts
The data are alarming, code red!In 2022 according to the California Department of Education 33% of California's students met math standards and 47% met English Language Arts standards.And in San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley, our students score significantly below the state average.Here are the facts, just the facts, most education leaders do not want you to know.
Muslim students concerned as India scraps education grant DW 01/12/2023
For Rayees Ahmed, a 26-year-old research scholar from Kashmir studying at Aligarh Muslim University in Uttar Pradesh state, the option of pursuing higher education did not come easy.Having lost his father years ago, Ahmed's education has mostly been supported by his elder siblings.To further support himself throughout his PhD, Ahmed has relied on the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) which is a support scheme for minority students in India pursuing an M.Phil or PhD.
Ghanaians gathered outside the country's parliament building in Accra on Friday for the state funeral of winger Christian Atsu, who died during the earthquake in southern Turkey last month.Atsu had gone missing after the Feb. 6 earthquake following the collapse of an apartment building in Hatay.His body was later found under the rubble and flown back to Ghana.
Here's why slashing insulin prices will actually save Big Pharma money
Heavyweight insulin maker Novo Nordisk said Tuesday that it will lower list prices for some of its insulin products by up to 75 percent by the end of the year, following in the footsteps of Eli Lilly, which made a similar announcement at the start of the month.Experts expect the third top insulin maker in the US, Sanofi, will follow suit.
Bernie Sanders Says It's Time for a 4-Day Workweek, With No Pay Cuts
Workers should get to reap the benefits of technological advances, not just executives, Sanders said.Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing of the White House on January 25, 2023, in Washington, D.C.Alex Wong / Getty Images Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) is calling for the standard work week to be shortened from five to four days.
Democratic Party Leaders Are Shunning Some Progressives in Tight Midterm Races
Josh Gottheimer has held New Jersey's 5th Congressional District seat since he first won it in 2016.The district stretches through northern New Jersey, from the tonier parts of Manhattan-adjacent Bergen County into some of the more rural areas on the state's western flank.His tenure has been defined both by his unflinchingly centrist record and his powerhouse fundraising capability.
Clayton Kershaw is hosting the third annual "Camp Kersh: Pitching For Purpose" at 4 p.m. PT on Monday, with registration free and open to players of all ages and skill levels.Details of the virtual event and registration can be completed at CampKersh.com.Proceeds from the event will benefit Kershaw's Challenge, which was established by Clayton and Ellen Kershaw in 2011.
Dodgers Spring Training: Clayton Kershaw 'Right Where He Needs To Be'
Clayton Kershaw was among the Los Angeles Dodgers players who reported to Camelback Ranch early due to his scheduled participation in the World Baseball Classic.However, Kershaw was unable to secure the required insurance needed to play for Team USA and was forced to sit out of the international tournament.
Dodgers Spring Training Video: Clayton Kershaw Pitches Against Will Smith & Mookie Betts
Clayton Kershaw was an early arrival to 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training due to his expected participation in the World Baseball Classic, but after withdrawing from the Team USA roster, the left-hander took a step back in his throwing progression.Kershaw resumed throwing over the weekend with a bullpen session that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said went well.
Former Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti Celebrates Justin Turner
The Los Angeles Dodgers roster has undergone plenty of change so far this offseason, with perhaps no move more jarring than Justin Turner agreeing to sign with the Boston Red Sox.Although Dodgers president of baseball operations identified Turner as a priority for the club in free agency, he was lured away by a two-year contract worth an estimated $22 million.
Helium: SP River Ryan, SP Peter Heubeck - Dodgers Digest
This is the second installment in this offseason's Helium Series (the first of which, which also has details on my rough selection guidelines, can be found here).Without further preamble, let's get started.-- River Ryan First, some background - Ryan, a righthanded pitcher, who is listed at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, was a two-way player at NCAA Division II UNC Pembroke.
Are Blinding SUV Headlights Making US Roads Less Safe?
Blindspots the size of a pre-school classroom.Hulking curb weights.Tall, aggressive hoods that can easily strike a fully grown adult at the level of the neck.Those are just a few of the design features common on American SUVs and pick-up trucks that experts suspect are driving the U.S. roadway death crisis as sales of megacars skyrocket.
Not touching Social Security could lead to 20% benefit cut within a decade
President Joe Biden and House Republicans have promised not to touch Social Security in their battle over cutting spending to address the nation's debt ceiling crisis.While that vow is intended to indicate support of the popular entitlement program, it could actually lead to financial disaster.Tens of millions of senior citizens and other recipients could see their benefits slashed by at least 20% within a decade.
What the Padres' spending reveals about the financial landscape of baseball
To say the Padres have been busy this offseason would be an understatement.They handed out an 11-year, $280 million mega-contract to Xander Bogaerts after missing out on the Aaron Judge sweepstakes, and brought in an array of depth-boosting additions, including Matt Carpenter, Nelson Cruz, Robert Suarez, Nick Martinez, and Seth Lugo.
The weirdest World Series-ending plays in Yankees' history
You can probably picture the final plays of several Yankees' World Series appearances.They are the right type of notable to be played as part of highlights packages and montages for the rest of time.For the most part, the actual plays themselves aren't always that notable.Shane Victorino grounding out isn't especially notable, but him doing so to make the last out of the clinching Game 6 win of the 2009 World Series is.
'No Straight Lines' Traces Transformation Through Comic Books | KQED
In addition, No Straight Lines is a social history.Cruse, then a Madison Avenue graphic designer, was on Christopher Street in 1969 when the Stonewall Inn's clientele got fed up with police harassment.He later recounted his experience in comic book form.In the '70s, Kinnard wrote a popular weekly strip featuring a Black hero for his Iowa college newspaper - and revealed the character was gay.
Child of Graceland: Lisa Marie Presley (1968-2023) | Tributes | Roger Ebert
It's a given that somebody in Presley's position doesn't suffer materially as 99% of people might.But the flipside is that growing up as the only child of a wealthy musical megastar who died young can instill a warped baseline sense of "normal," and that can't be sustained, even through massive inheritance, unless you're an income-generating machine on the scale of an Elvis Presley.
Manchester United in disbelief as two quick-fire blows hand Arsenal an unlikely boost at Crystal Palace
And you can hardly blame him either, as in the final stages of this game against Crystal Palace his side were dealt two hammer blows.First, in the 80th minute, Casemiro was booked for a wild lunge that sent Wilfried Zaha tumbling to the floor.It was the Brazilian fifth booking of the season and he will now crucially miss Sunday's match at Premier League leaders Arsenal.
7 Smart Financial Resolutions No Matter What's Happening In The Economy
For a lot of people, ringing in the new year means rethinking priorities.Perhaps you've already resolved to hit the gym a little harder or reconnect with old friends.Maybe you just want to get your kid's regular routine in check.Of course, the start of a new calendar is a great time to reexamine your financial habits as well.
The Power of a Good Narrative, in Your Ear or Otherwise
This year a good number of my columns have focused more on the audio part of audiobooks narrators, production quality, bingeability than on the book part.But sometimes a title is good not just because of its auditory pleasures, but also as a narrative; and going for a walk and listening can be just as rewarding a process as curling up and reading.
Our 2022 Annual Report continues with our Top 30 Metal and Hard Rock Songs list.As the year winds down, stay tuned for more awards, lists, and articles about the best music, film, and TV of 2022.You can find it all in one place here.Heavy music has reached a golden age of sorts.The family tree of genres continues to branch out, with artists finding new ways to expand upon the styles of the past.
After months of haggling, UC regents finally bless UCLA's move to the Big Ten
After months of haggling over UCLA's end-around move to join the Big Ten Conference, the University of California regents are stepping aside and allowing the departure to proceed as planned.The regents voted during a meeting Wednesday at UCLA to allow the Bruins to join the Big Ten provided they take measures to mitigate travel and address other well-being issues involving student-athletes.
King wishes volunteers and public Happy Christmas' ahead of Advent service
The King wished volunteers and members of the public a Happy Christmas ahead of attending an Advent service in central London.Charles met with representatives and beneficiaries of local initiatives before unveiling a plaque at the King's House community hub in King's Cross on Thursday morning.The monarch then greeted the cheering crowds gathered on Pentonville Road outside as he made his way to the nearby Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church for an advent service.
The San Jose Sharks currently sit three points out of a playoff spot and are heading towards the fourth straight season of missing the playoffs.While three points might not seem like very much, they have also played the most games in the NHL with just five regulation wins.The team ranks 13th in the Western Conference in points, despite several players having some of their best season-starts.
CTA benefits specialist charged with using phony retiree death information to loot $350,000 from pension plan
A Chicago Transit Authority retirement specialist has been indicted on federal charges alleging she used phony beneficiary information for dozens of recently deceased retirees to steal more than $350,000 from the agency's pension system.Ayanna Nesbitt, 50, of Chicago was charged in an indictment made public Friday with five counts of wire fraud.
Expanded Outdoor Dining May Become an All-Seasons Fixture
The year-round patio dining, a practice that proliferated during the early years of the pandemic, may become a permanent fixture in Chicago's hospitality industry under a proposal from Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
'A poignant moment for true exciting talent Rashford'
By Phil McNulty Chief football writer at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha
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When Siblings Argue Over the Costs of a Parent's Estate, Who Wins?
Q: My sister is the trustee for my mother's estate, which was held in trust.She also inherited the house my mother lived in.My brother also lived there for seven years as my mother's caregiver.In February my sister transferred the house into her name, and in June she started eviction proceedings against my brother.
DWP warns that 324 cost of living payments may fail for some
The government has warned that a small proportion of automated cost of living payments could fail as millions of Britons entitled to a 650 grant start to receive their second tranche of support.The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said this could be due to the wrong bank or building society account details being held on file by the department or by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Revealed: How much you'll benefit from National Insurance tax changes
Millions of workers have pocketed a much-needed pay rise after National Insurance contributions were slashed by 1.25 per cent on Sunday.The measure was introduced during Kwasi Kwarteng's fleeting 38-day stint in the Treasury, and remains as one of the last strongholds of his disatrous mini-Budget, which was reversed almost in its entirety by incumbent chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Paul G. Allen's Art at Christie's Tops $1 Billion, Cracking Records
Just when it seemed the high-flying art market couldn't soar any higher, paintings and sculpture from the collection of the Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen, hit the $1 billion mark at Christie's New York on Wednesday night, making it the biggest sale in auction history.The first of two Allen sales, it shattered a six-month-old record of $922 million set at Sotheby's for art from Harry and Linda Macklowe, squabbling spouses whose divorce settlement included the sale of their collection.
Drama-packed midterm showdown sees sharp political ad uptick for CTV as voters head to the polls today
Regardless of what voters decide at the polls today during the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, there's another over-arching winner that doesn't belong to any one political party: connected TV.This campaign season, political campaigns on both sides of the aisle have been spending more to reach people across CTV devices.
Cape license plate No. 1 nabs tens of thousands in charity auction
Local "We are thrilled with the amazing response to the online auction for CP plates, and we thank all the winning bidders for their generous support."What's the price of being number one in Cape Cod? $33,000.Cape Cod's auction of the lowest numbers of their iconic Cape & Islands specialty license plates began last month, raising over $450,000.
Cross your fingers: Powerball climbs to $1.6 billion, setting all-time record for Saturday drawing
Saturday's Powerball jackpot will be the highest in the game's history at $1.6 billion, likely to prompt a surge of new players with dreams of becoming an overnight billionaire.Nobody has picked the winning numbers since August, which means the jackpot has increased to a record-breaking $1.6 billion prize, with a cash value of $782.4 million, according to the organizing body that operates the Powerball.
Analysis | Opendoor and Carvana Feel the Free Money Hangover
Hungover.(Photographer: Bloomberg/Bloomberg)With the price of homes and used cars now plummeting as quickly as they soared, would-be digital disruptors like Opendoor Technologies Inc. and Carvana Co. have been humbled.Investors had respectively tipped these platforms to become the "Amazon of homes" and the "Amazon of used cars" due to a shared ambition to improve an often lousy sales experience, and to buy and sell big-ticket items at scale.
Strong dollar creating headwinds to US businesses DW 10/27/2022
The US dollar is flying high.For much of the world this is a tragedy, as currencies around the globe depreciate and economies come under strain as a result.But it's not just non-US citizens, businesses and governments that are feeling the pain.Some American businesses are also feeling headwinds on their revenues from the surging greenback.
Analysis | Trussonomics Will Pinch British Wallets and Wardrobes
It is not just your wealth that could take a hit from the slump in the pound following Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng's fiscal bombshell.
French Parliament in uproar after far-right MP's racist outburst
The Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has survived five censure motions in the last week.She has used the emergency clause in the constitution Article 49.3 to short circuit parliamentary debate on three occasions.Use of Article 49.3 is, theoretically, a last resort.It will become a weekly event, maybe even bi-weekly, in the next couple of months.
OPINION: France's PM and her opponents are playing a dangerous game with parliament
The Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has survived five censure motions in the last week.She has used the emergency clause in the constitution Article 49.3 to short circuit parliamentary debate on three occasions.Use of Article 49.3 is, theoretically, a last resort.It will become a weekly event, maybe even bi-weekly, in the next couple of months.
New U.S. Cancer Drug Prices Rise 53% In Five Years -report - Towleroad Gay News
By Deena Beasley (Reuters) - The annual price of a newly-launched cancer drug in the United States averaged $283,000 last year, a 53% increase from 2017, according to a new report from U.S. Democratic Representative Katie Porter, a consumer bankruptcy law professor running for re-election in California.
3 takeaways as the Bruins beat the Red Wings in Brad Marchand's return
Bruins Marchand scored twice and recorded an assist after returning from double-hip surgery a month earlier than expected.Brad Marchand returned with a bang.Thursday's tilt against the Detroit Red Wings saw Marchand's surprise return to the lineup a month ahead of his initial recovery timeline.Following double-hip surgery in the off-season, the veteran winger was originally projected for a post-Thanksgiving return to the Bruins' lineup.
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What is the Social Security cost-of-living increase, and how do people receive it?
Social Security, the monthly benefit paid to retirees, disabled people and survivors of beneficiaries, includes an annual cost of living increase that is announced every fall.
Chef Peter Cho Will Headline This Year's Taste for Equity Gala
Taste For Equity has tapped chef Peter Cho of Toki and the nationally celebrated restaurant Han Oak to serve as the lead chef at its 2022 gala, which will take place on November 18 at the Redd on Salmon Street.
Liz Truss favours trickle down economics but results can be trickle up
Trickle down economics was highly fashionable on the political right in the 1980s, when both Ronald Reagan in the US and Margaret Thatcher championed the idea.