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Written by William Schomburg LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s new Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday that she would seek billions of pounds in additional borrowing to overhaul the economy, as well as to fix the worst decline in public services over the past 30 years. He is expected to announce what could be the biggest tax increase yet. In its first budget after 14 years in Conservative government, the Labor government is betting it can meet its election promises without triggering the kind of bond market turmoil that ousted former prime minister Liz Truss in 2022. Labor…
Research suggests that cramming exercise into your weekends not only provides the same physical benefits as regular exercise, but is just as good for your brain.Studies have previously found that physical exercise is associated with improved brain health and lower risk of dementia in older adults.In a new study of more than 10,000 people, both “weekend warriors” who exercised only once or twice a week and those who engaged in more regular physical activity were more likely to be physically active than those who were less active. It was found that the risk of mild dementia was reduced.”We think our…
The U.S. travel industry has seen a slow recovery since the coronavirus pandemic, with international arrivals expected to reach only 84% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023. This is in stark contrast to global competitors such as France and Spain, which outperformed significantly in 2019. Level of visitor numbers for the same year. One of the main causes is significant delays in visa processing at U.S. embassies around the world. There are currently expectations for a major turnaround in the U.S. travel and tourism sector. At a press conference on October 29, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and…
Donald Trump warns Michelle Obama that he made a ‘big mistake’ by being ‘mean’ to herYour support helps us tell the storyread moreAccording to most polls, this election remains close. In a race this close, reporters are needed on the ground to talk to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to this story.The Independent is trusted every month by 27 million Americans from across the political spectrum. Unlike many other quality news organizations, we don’t lock you away from our reporting or analysis with a paywall. But quality journalism must still…
Summa Pyu/Shutterstock Ah, it’s autumn. Most Americans consider it their favorite season of the year. Sweaters and boots are starting to make a comeback, the scent of pumpkin spice is making a comeback, hay rides and corn mazes are back on track, and fire pits are waking up from hibernation. Anybody with s’mores? If you’re looking for a new fire pit and happen to have an old washing machine with a steel drum lying around, don’t throw it away. With some creativity and a few tools, you can upcycle this machine into a DIY fire pit in under 10 minutes…
DALLAS , Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (“NREF” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NREF) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. It was announced that it would be. Shares of NREF Common Stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on December 31, 2024 to shareholders of record as of December 13, 2024. About NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. is a publicly traded REIT whose common stock and Series A preferred stock are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under…
PALO ALTO, Calif.—A new pet emergency room is opening in Palo Alto, giving animal owners a new way to receive care 24/7.Veterinary Emergency Group will cut the ribbon on its new facility on El Camino Real in Palo Alto Wednesday morning, celebrating the opening of the Bay Area’s fourth veterinary hospital, joining San Ramon, San Jose and Pleasant Hill. The veterinary emergency center will allow humans to stay with pets during all stages of treatment, including surgeries and conditions that require overnight stay, the company said. The new location will be located within five miles of Stanford University and will…
This year, consumers are faced with a familiar trend, this time Halloween. Costumes are expensive, but they haven’t kept up with consumer demand. Costume shortages and soaring prices are causing people to turn to their crafty side and make their own Halloween costumes from household items and thrift stores. Sarah Janzen, owner of Blenderz Garment Recyclers, says making your own costume is a fun experience that’s easy on the wallet. “A lot of people come in saying they’re going to the Halloween store or looking at Halloween costumes, but the prices are $40, $60, or even $100. It’s very unaffordable…
Superior Women-run nonprofit organization is working to help breast cancer survivors make fitness a part of their recovery journey.Superior Women-run nonprofit organization is working to help breast cancer survivors make fitness a part of their recovery journey.Lindsay Marcelli started Compete for a Cure, which raises money through CrossFit competitions and awards grants to both survivors and gyms.”Our goal is to just meet survivors where they are and see if they can thrive,” she said.Heather Souders of Poplar had her membership paid for CrossFit Shipwreck in Superior.”When you have a double mastectomy and gain weight, you don’t feel good about yourself…
A lip gloss queen’s dream! In this week’s episode of Us Weekly’s Breaking Beauty series, senior editor Krista Lacqua and I (along with deputy editor Grace Riley) put Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Collagen Lip Bath Gloss to the test. This gloss comes in nine bright shades ranging from pastel pink to brown and retails for $35. Infused with collagen and vitamin A, this glossy gloss plumps up your lips while keeping them hydrated. “I’m obsessed with Charlotte Tilbury,” said Krista, applying pigment to her pouty face in the shade at Pillow Talk Fair. “There’s magic in your face.” RELATED: Beauty…