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Miami Herald
6 days ago
Miami

Miami Beach police just got a new Rolls Royce. Who's paying for it?

The Miami Beach Police Department unveiled a Rolls Royce on loan from Braman Motors for recruitment. [ more ]
Medicine
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Cost of developing new drugs may be far lower than industry claims, trial reveals

The true cost of developing medicine may be far less than estimated by the pharmaceutical industry, sparking the need for transparency in clinical trial spending. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Medicine

Medicare Patients on Pricey Drugs Are Saving Big This Year

Medicare Part D patients will have a cap on how much they pay for prescription drugs in 2024.
The maximum amount they will pay in 2024 is approximately $3,300, which will decrease to $2,000 in 2025. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Medicine

A Hospital With Michelin-Starred Food Is Still a Hospital

Rebranding serious illness as a journey has become common in American healthcare.
The focus on luxurious amenities in hospitals has contributed to higher costs for patients.
The concept of a healthcare journey can be misleading and trivialize the seriousness of illness. [ more ]
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BBC News
3 weeks ago
London

Rape survivor 'disgusted' over no free trial transcripts

Survivors express disappointment as House of Lords rejects free court transcript request for victims. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Housing developer to pay 18m to fix Grenfell-style cladding at Olympic Village

Developers and freeholders have been ordered to pay for the costs of fixing fire safety defects at five blocks in the East Village in Stratford.
The defects include combustible insulation and timber decking, and the works are expected to be finished by August 2025. [ more ]
AdExchanger
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Programmatic TV Tax Day Is Not Just April 15. It's Every Day | AdExchanger

Advertisers face a significant 'ad tech tax' in programmatic CTV campaigns, with fees inflating costs drastically, impacting ROI negatively. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Web design

How much does it cost to build a website?

Building a website incurs costs but can also be done for free with limitations.
Various website builders offer free versions with limited features or monetize through ads. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Royal Mail to increase price of its stamps again

Royal Mail to increase first-class stamps to 1.35 and second-class to 85p.
Royal Mail faces reduced letter demand and increased costs, leading to price hike and potential service reform. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Prince Harry pursues 115 further phone hacking claims after Mirror victory

The phone hacking case brought by the Duke of Sussex and other celebrities against Mirror Group Newspapers was successful.
The publisher has been ordered to pay nearly 2m in costs. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Chow says she wouldn't have agreed to Toronto's World Cup bid, but city has to follow through | CBC News

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow regrets bidding for FIFA World Cup due to escalating costs.
Provincial and federal governments have committed funding to help Toronto cover the increased costs of hosting the FIFA World Cup. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
East Bay food

Berkeley must pay $4M after illegally blocking housing project at Ohlone shellmound site

Berkeley fined $4 million for mishandling housing development application
Developer Ruegg & Ellsworth reimbursed $1.4 million for attorney's fees
Ongoing legal battle costs Berkeley residents hundreds of thousands in legal fees [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

Children's Publishers on the Lingering Postpandemic Effects

Inflation and the costs of living and books are major concerns for publishers.
School and library sales have declined, potentially due to book bans and legislation. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Investors weary of cost of AI development as Microsoft, Alphabet shares fall

Tech giants such as Alphabet and Microsoft are experiencing high costs in developing generative AI-powered products.
Investors were disappointed by the costs and expecting a bigger boost in sales from AI technology. [ more ]
DevOps.com
3 months ago
Software development

How to Make the Most of In-House Software Development - DevOps.com

Outsourcing application development is becoming more common due to the challenges of maintaining an in-house team.
In-house development can provide lower costs and a competitive advantage for organizations with specialized needs. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
EU data protection

Brexit checks could make food from EU less fresh, experts warn

New Brexit checks could lead to significant delays and reduced shelf life for fresh food imported from the EU to the UK.
The new paperwork and requirements are seen as unfeasible and costly for EU companies, leading to potential disruptions and decreased trade relationships. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

AI startups' margin profile could ding their long-term worth | TechCrunch

AI startups often have worse economics than most software startups.
The high costs of building and running modern AI models have an impact on the valuation of AI-focused startups. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 months ago
Business

Economist Explains What Companies Need to Watch For in 2024 | Entrepreneur

Pay attention to hires and quits data to gauge the labor market and retention rates.
Track input costs through the Producer Price Index and energy prices to predict cost increases. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Costly and 'unnecessarily complex': Report blasts California water conservation plan

California's proposed regulations for urban water conservation would be costly, overly complicated and difficult to implement.
The regulations could disproportionately affect lower-income residents. [ more ]
Independent.ie
4 months ago
Graphic design

IDA spent more than 425,000 on 'homage to shamrock' rebrand

The Irish Development Agency spent €428,301 on a rebrand which included discovery research, design, signage, and marketing materials.
The agency redacted most of the presentation discussing the thinking behind the rebrand, including the new logo and color considerations. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

Will my electric bill go up in California? See how much prices could rise for PG&E customers

Pacific Gas and Electric Company customers will pay more for electricity starting this month.
PG&E bills are increasing but the company is making efforts to reduce costs for customers. [ more ]
Cars
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Cars

Drivers could save 2,451 by keeping their car clean in winter

Car owners can save money by keeping their cars clean in winter
Neglecting regular car cleaning can lead to costly fines and damages [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Cars

Are electric cars too expensive to tempt motorists away from petrol and diesel vehicles?

Electric cars are often criticized for being too expensive compared to traditional petrol and diesel cars.
The upfront cost of electric cars is higher but is expected to decrease as manufacturers produce affordable mass-market electric vehicles. [ more ]
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New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

New York's governor finally sees reality - and responsibility

Gov. Hochul's state-of-the-state speech was dark and focused on crime, disorder, and costs.
Hochul's negative tone reflects the public's atmosphere of anxiety and dissatisfaction with her leadership. [ more ]
ITPro
5 months ago
Business intelligence

Knowing where AI fits into your business before you invest

Strategic adoption of generative AI is necessary due to rising costs and security concerns.
Businesses need to carefully consider the implications of using generative AI in their operations. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Parenting

'Everyone Talks About This Village, But There Really Isn't A Village': The Reality Of Child Care

Child care is the No.1 household expense for many American families with young children.
Parents often have to make difficult choices, such as leaving the workforce or working multiple jobs, to afford child care. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Editorial: For Chicago's O'Hare, United and American hold the cards

Cities and airlines have conflicting interests when it comes to building new airports.
Cities want prestigious gateways and revenue-generating amenities, while airlines prioritize low costs and efficient operations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Education

Too many pupils miss lessons, says Ofsted, and that's right. Call it the Michael Gove effect | Polly Toynbee

Many children in England are missing school frequently, with parents becoming less supportive of school rules and discipline.
The reduction in arts education and extracurricular activities in schools may be contributing to children's disengagement from education.
School costs in England are rising faster than inflation, which may be impacting the quality of education and resources available. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Scotiabank profit falls as bank sets aside almost $1.3B to cover bad loans | CBC News

The Bank of Nova Scotia's profit slumped in the fourth quarter due to a doubling in the amount of money set aside for potential loan write-offs.
Expenses rose by 22% and provisions for bad loans more than doubled from the same time last year.
The bank attributed its increased costs to personnel, technology, compensation, taxes, and advertising. [ more ]
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