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UK MPs urge Universal Credit boost for 66-year-olds

A cross-party group of lawmakers has called on the UK government to urgently increase Universal Credit payments for 66-year-olds, warning that the ongoing rise in the state pension age risks plunging hundreds of thousand...

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Taylor Swift pays NYC $160,000 for wedding security costs

Pop star Taylor Swift has reimbursed New York City $160,000 for the police overtime and permit costs associated with her wedding to NFL player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed on Frid...

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FanDuel sued after sending Bryce Harper video to gambler

A major sports betting company is facing a lawsuit and intense scrutiny after it sent a personalized video message from Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper to a customer struggling with a severe gambling addiction.

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Savannah Guthrie Misses Today Show on July 8-9

Savannah Guthrie was absent from NBC's "Today" show for two consecutive days this week, with no on-air explanation given for her non-appearance on Wednesday, July 8, and Thursday, July 9.

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South Wales woman awaits decision on £12m lottery claim

A woman in South Wales is facing an agonizing wait to learn if she will receive a 12 million pound lottery jackpot after claiming her winning ticket was mistakenly discarded by a shopkeeper.

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Dark chocolate scent boosts resistance training performance

A new study suggests that simply smelling dark chocolate before a workout can significantly boost performance during resistance training, allowing individuals to complete more repetitions without feeling like they are wo...

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ACA insurers propose median 14% premium rise in 2027

Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are likely to face a second consecutive year of double-digit premium increases in 2027, according to a new analysis of preliminary insur...

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IMF appoints Silvana Tenreyro as chief economist

The International Monetary Fund has appointed Silvana Tenreyro as its new Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department, the institution announced.

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Ofcom fines Virgin Media £28m for blocking cancellations

The UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom has imposed a record £28 million fine on Virgin Media for systematically preventing customers from cancelling their broadband, TV, and phone contracts.

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Banks explore buying Fiserv debit network to dodge fee caps

Several of the nation's largest banks have held preliminary discussions about a joint acquisition of a debit card network owned by financial technology company Fiserv, a move that could allow them to bypass federal caps ...

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Fed Governor Waller urges limited use of forward guidance

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller delivered a major policy speech in Rome on Monday, July 6, 2026, outlining a nuanced view on the central bank's communication strategy and affirming its commitment to a two per...

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New Zealand central bank gives first rate hike to 2.5%

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, July 8, marking its first increase in more than three years as it seeks to curb persistent inflation.

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Diet quality outweighs calorie count in weight loss

The conventional wisdom that weight loss is a simple matter of burning more calories than you consume is a principle that holds true, but new insights from nutrition experts reveal the process is far more complex than ba...

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Accuse mis-selling of student loans call freeze reversal

A cross-party committee of MPs has accused the government of "misselling" student loans and called for the reversal of a planned freeze on repayment thresholds, arguing ministers have a "moral obligation" to honor the or...

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Trump proposes Australia-style retirement savings plan

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration is developing a new retirement savings plan for American adults, modeled after Australia's mandatory superannuation system.

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UK fiscal watchdog warns debt unsustainable could triple

The UK's official fiscal watchdog has warned that the nation's public finances are on an "unsustainable and ever-rising path," requiring significant tax rises or spending cuts within the next decade to prevent government...

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