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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, whose eviction from her Madrid apartment sparked nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis, has died. Her case prompted the Socialist-led government to call snap elections.
‘Sir Wicknell’ Chivayo – the Zimbabwean tycoon loved and hated in Africa
Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, 45, died in a helicopter crash with his wife last week. The wealthy businessman was known for lavish displays of wealth and controversial government contracts, dividing public opinion throughout his life.
Cervical screening: Family of woman who died after ‘misread’ test calls for public inquiry
The family of a 24-year-old woman who died from cervical cancer in 2008 after her smear test was reportedly misread has joined campaigners calling for a public inquiry into Northern Ireland’s cervical screening service.
Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes
Democrats express confidence ahead of midterm elections as recent polls show their candidates leading in traditionally Republican states, while Trump’s approval ratings remain at historic lows.
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Brand USA’s Covid-Era Funding Windfall Is Running Thin
Brand USA’s temporary $250 million coronavirus relief funding is depleting, forcing the tourism marketing organization to confront significant federal budget cuts that reduced its annual budget by approximately $80 million.
Losing our religion? Most Australians have no religion, census could show if question was changed
A new survey suggests Australia’s non-religious population may be significantly higher than census figures indicate, depending on how the census question is worded.
Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool
Pope Leo XIV’s speeches and writings have been certified as human-authored by an Australian AI detection company, occurring shortly after the pontiff warned of artificial intelligence as humanity’s greatest threat.
Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, describes himself as “the pope who happens to be American” while expressing love for US principles of freedom and immigration despite tensions with the Trump administration.
‘We live with a big burden’: survivor of abusive Spotlight priest hopes clergyman’s death brings closure
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a defrocked Boston priest portrayed in the film Spotlight expressed hope that the perpetrator’s death in prison brings closure to victims and their families.
Average 401(k), IRA balances hit record highs — but more workers are raiding their accounts, Fidelity says
Average 401(k) and IRA balances reached record highs in the second quarter, though more workers are borrowing against or withdrawing from retirement accounts amid affordability pressures.
Trump admin targets tax-exempt status at private colleges — threatening a key tax break for donations
The Trump administration proposed revoking federal tax-exempt status for private schools using race in admissions or aid decisions, affecting thousands of institutions and potentially impacting charitable donations.
Deal or no deal? The confusing rules around discounts in UK stores
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to crack down on misleading discount practices, with an autumn government consultation examining whether fake price claims should be explicitly banned under consumer law.
Trump pushes Fed for lower rates, but consumers may be better off with a hike, experts say
President Trump urges the Federal Reserve to maintain or cut interest rates ahead of its September meeting, but economists argue rate increases may better serve consumers by controlling inflation.
Bond sell-off, stock boom: Why rebalancing is a good strategy right now
Financial advisors recommend rebalancing portfolios as stocks near all-time highs while global bonds sell off, helping investors lock in profits and manage risk amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Where investors avoiding bonds in brutal selloff are finding new income sources
Facing bond market uncertainty and rising rates, investors are exploring alternative income sources including insurance-linked securities, dividend stocks, REITs, and master limited partnerships, though each carries distinct risks.
Trump’s proposed $5,000 election dividend checks could fuel inflation, economists say
President Trump proposed $5,000 election dividend checks for U.S. adults, but economists warn the plan would likely fuel inflation and worsen affordability without congressional passage.