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‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Kenyan Rastafarians are mobilizing to decriminalize marijuana after a court rejected their petition for religious exemptions. The faith views cannabis as a sacrament central to spiritual practice.
Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January
Energy bills in Great Britain are forecast to rise by 16% from January, adding £276 to typical annual household costs amid global gas price pressures linked to Middle East tensions.
This Little-Known AI Chip Stock Doubled. Its New Chips Now Double Optical Speed
MACOM Technology Solutions announced a 3.2-terabit optical chipset on September 17, with its stock more than doubling over the past year as it competes in AI networking infrastructure.
K-pop giants Stray Kids join BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards
K-pop group Stray Kids joins BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards over a new controversial Asian pop music category, which critics argue marginalizes genres like K-pop and J-pop.
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UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east
UK house prices fell 0.4% annually, the first decline since 2023, as elevated mortgage rates and geopolitical tensions dampened demand in the housing market.
Social Security COLA for 2027 may be 3.5% to 3.6%, new estimates show — the highest in 3 years
Social Security beneficiaries may receive a 3.5% to 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, potentially the highest increase in three years, according to updated government inflation estimates.
‘Costing billions’: is the pensions triple lock a lifeline or simply unaffordable?
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the state pension triple lock to be scrapped, reigniting debate over whether the UK can afford the policy costing billions annually.
Help-to-buy scheme delivered ‘very high value for money’, review finds
A government review found the help-to-buy scheme delivered “very high value for money,” supporting over 387,000 home purchases, though senior Labour officials’ push to resurrect it was rejected by the chancellor.
Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage lenders can now use alternative credit scores like VantageScore 4.0 alongside traditional FICO scores, potentially helping homebuyers with limited credit histories qualify for loans or secure better rates.
Trump Account contributions have a Dec. 31 deadline — and employers can complicate the math
Trump Accounts have a Dec. 31 deadline for 2026 contributions. Employers and employees must coordinate deposits and deferrals to avoid exceeding the $5,000 annual limit and facing penalties.
IRS tax debt agreements have plummeted: ‘I’ve never seen a number that low,’ taxpayer advocate says
The IRS accepted roughly 5,500 offers in compromise during fiscal 2025, a 57% decline from 2023, while applications for the debt-settlement program increased 29%, leaving more taxpayers unable to resolve tax debts.
‘We lost £14,000’: can a new clampdown stamp out cowboy builders?
A new government-backed Trusted Payments app and builder register aim to protect consumers from cowboy builders, following cases where homeowners lost thousands of pounds to fraudulent contractors.
Why AMD’s new $1 trillion valuation makes perfect sense
AMD’s market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, with shares rising 9.9% as the chipmaker continues to gain ground against Nvidia in the competitive AI and server processor markets.
Meridian Mining shares jump 10% as Cabaçal study points to $2bn value
Meridian Mining shares surged 10% after a feasibility study valued its Cabaçal gold-copper-silver project in Brazil at over $2 billion, with a projected internal rate of return of 108%.
Corporate bond buyers get picky with flood of AI debt
Corporate bond investors are becoming selective about AI-related debt despite record issuance volumes, favoring traditional issuers like financial and industrial firms instead.
Rising Treasury Yields Are Wreaking Havoc on the Bond Market. Here’s How It Could Affect Stock Investors.
Treasury yields reached a 19-year high of 5.35%, creating challenges for bond investors whose holdings have lost value while creating opportunities for new income investors and affecting stock valuations.