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Trump Account contributions have a Dec. 31 deadline — and employers can complicate the math
Families have until Dec. 31 to contribute to Trump Accounts for 2026, with a $5,000 annual limit that includes employer and employee contributions combined.
Rising Treasury yields could push car loan rates higher, experts say. What buyers need to know
Rising Treasury yields are expected to push auto loan interest rates higher as the Federal Reserve maintains elevated borrowing costs, potentially affecting monthly payments for car buyers.
Snowflake spikes 22% on healthy results and AI coding momentum
Snowflake shares surged 22% after the data analytics company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results and announced growing adoption of its AI coding tool.
Oracle posts 30% revenue growth fueled by AI cloud demand as debts hits $125 billion
Oracle reported 30% revenue growth for its latest quarter, beating estimates, with cloud revenue surging 62% year-over-year. The company carries $125 billion in debt from its AI infrastructure expansion.
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Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to authorize strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 ballot participants supporting the measure amid claims of significant real-terms pay erosion since 2008.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
A UK vaccine injury scheme has cost £83m to run since April 2022, with administrative expenses more than doubling the £32m paid to victims, according to newly released government figures.
NHS to roll out at-home HPV cervical screenings in Wolverhampton
The NHS is rolling out at-home HPV self-testing kits in Wolverhampton to increase cervical cancer screening rates among women who have missed appointments.
Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits
An NHS trust in north-east England has admitted that twenty women underwent unnecessary mastectomies. The admission follows earlier revelations about serious failures at the breast cancer unit.
Young people’s Pip claims for ADHD and autism ‘rising fastest in affluent areas’
Research shows the fastest growth in young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD and autism is occurring in affluent English areas, likely reflecting quicker access to private diagnoses among wealthier families.
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
Scientists identified why a meningitis B outbreak in Kent earlier this year proved severe: the bacteria acquired genetic material from other organisms, creating a dangerous new strain that spread rapidly among young people.
Key ally urges Trump to back US farmers amid anger over rising prices
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley urges President Trump to implement a diesel embargo to aid struggling US farmers, as agricultural groups express anger over rising fuel and input costs linked to administration policies.
Trump and Mamdani appear friendly after ‘wide-ranging’ meeting at Gracie Mansion
President Trump met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, describing him as a potential “great mayor” despite months of Republican criticism of the democratic socialist leader.
The House Freedom Caucus has to transform — it could preview the GOP’s post-Trump era
Multiple House Freedom Caucus members are leaving Congress, prompting scrutiny over how the influential conservative group will evolve and its role in shaping the Republican Party’s ideological future.
Democrat says ICE blocked her oversight visit to country’s largest detention camp
A Democratic U.S. representative said federal immigration officials prevented her from conducting full congressional oversight at a Texas ICE detention facility, blocking interviews with detainees and withholding incident footage.
In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy has split the Jewish community
Abdul El-Sayed’s candidacy for Michigan Senate has divided Jewish communities over his positions on Israel-Palestine, with supporters citing progressive priorities and opponents expressing security concerns.
Charities say gifts by deceased donors are getting held up at financial firms
Charities report significant delays in collecting retirement account gifts from deceased donors, with some financial institutions requiring excessive documentation and new account creation before releasing funds.