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Severe drought and hosepipe bans – is your area affected?
Severe drought has been declared in parts of southern England following months of dry weather, with roughly 30 million people across England and Wales subject to hosepipe bans as water companies manage supplies.
A federal program to restore forests after disaster has gotten too many funding requests
A federal forest restoration program has exhausted its funding due to overwhelming requests from disaster-affected landowners across the country, halting aid disbursements for recovery efforts.
U.S. Small-Scale Solar Generation Has Quadrupled in the Last Decade
U.S. small-scale solar generation has increased fourfold over the past decade, reaching 92,979 gigawatthours, with California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida leading in output.
Severe drought and hosepipe bans – is your area affected?
Severe drought has been declared in parts of southern England following extended dry weather, affecting roughly 30 million people across England and Wales through hosepipe bans imposed by water companies.
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US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities charged 37 people, including imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
The post-penny economy: How cash rounding and credit card surcharges are changing what you pay
With penny production ending, merchants are rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel while credit card surcharges become more common, changing what consumers pay at checkout.
Why to delay claiming Social Security — even when COLAs are high
Experts recommend delaying Social Security claims despite potentially large cost-of-living adjustments next year, as waiting until age 70 significantly increases lifetime benefits and magnifies annual COLA gains.
Does Medicare pay for long-term care? Many people get it wrong — and it may cost them later
A survey found 39% of middle-class households incorrectly expect Medicare to cover long-term care costs, but the program generally does not pay for these substantial expenses in retirement.
How will bond market turmoil affect your mortgage, pension and savings in UK?
UK bond market turmoil is prompting mortgage lenders to raise fixed-rate rates, while pension and savings outcomes depend on individual circumstances and investment timelines.
UK government to offer clearer guidance on student loans after repayment row
The UK government commits to providing clearer guidance on student loans after criticism over transparency regarding loan terms and repayment thresholds.
‘Cheap iPhone deal’: warning over scam sites selling latest Apple mobiles
Apple’s new iPhone launch has triggered a surge in fraudulent websites offering discounted models. Security researchers warn consumers to verify legitimate retailers and avoid payment methods lacking consumer protections.
Tesco alerts police as supermarket becomes latest victim of scam ‘endorsement’ ads
Tesco has reported to police that its brand was exploited in fraudulent casino advertisements on Meta platforms, joining other major companies and sports figures in becoming targets of unlicensed gambling scams.
CEO of buy now, pay later giant Affirm says high gas prices are hitting U.S. shoppers
Affirm Holdings’ CEO noted that elevated gas prices are affecting U.S. consumer spending, though the buy-now-pay-later firm reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations.
The ‘choose your own adventure’ earnings: Why retailers are handling tariff refunds so differently
Retailers have handled tariff refunds differently since receiving payments following a Supreme Court ruling in February, with some cutting prices while others boosted earnings and margins.
LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the Saudi-backed golf league faces funding constraints and pursues a player-majority ownership restructuring with creditor support.
Is a Stock Market Crash Looming Under President Donald Trump? Nearly 156 Years of History Offers Up an Unpleasant Truth for Wall Street.
Stock market valuations have reached extreme levels during President Trump’s second term, with the S&P 500’s Shiller P/E Ratio at 41.41, approaching historical highs and suggesting potential vulnerability to a significant correction.