Thursday · November 12, 2026 Vol. I · No. 315
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Kushner hopes end of conflict in Ukraine to be discussed at Kremlin talks Ukrainian air defense again facing problems amid Starlink service disruptions Russia’s international reserves up by $2.7 bln over week to $724.3 bln — Central Bank Inflation, ruble exchange rate, economic growth: key statements from Bank of Russia Putin proposes joint humanitarian operation with Ukraine in Kostiantynivka, modeled on earlier evac… NAZA: how and where to watch the Guardian’s acclaimed Gaza documentary Two men found guilty over Iranian attempts to ‘eliminate’ UK-based journalists People's rights are priority in territorial dispute regarding Ukraine conflict — Putin Kushner hopes end of conflict in Ukraine to be discussed at Kremlin talks Ukrainian air defense again facing problems amid Starlink service disruptions Russia’s international reserves up by $2.7 bln over week to $724.3 bln — Central Bank Inflation, ruble exchange rate, economic growth: key statements from Bank of Russia Putin proposes joint humanitarian operation with Ukraine in Kostiantynivka, modeled on earlier evac… NAZA: how and where to watch the Guardian’s acclaimed Gaza documentary Two men found guilty over Iranian attempts to ‘eliminate’ UK-based journalists People's rights are priority in territorial dispute regarding Ukraine conflict — Putin

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Ghosting Your Money? How to Get Back on Track

Ignoring your money might feel blissful at first, but it can lead to bigger problems.

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Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, October 27: Flat for Now

TL;DR: Average mortgage interest rates are in a holding pattern, at least for today.

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American Airlines Revamps Platinum Select Credit Card, Increases Annual Fee to $150

The Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard is increasing its annual fee by $51 and adding new benefits like an annual $100 in-flight credit.

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Bilt Improves Bilt Cash, but Keeping 4% Back Takes Action

Bilt Rewards changes for 2027 extend Bilt Cash expiration and add perks. Cardholders must opt out to keep earning 4% in Bilt Cash.

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2025 Holiday Spending Report

Holiday shoppers plan to spend nearly $200 more, on average, on gifts this year than last year, potentially due to tariff-related price increases, a new NerdWallet survey finds.

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Why won't MPs tax the rich? We asked them – and their answers gave us hope | Faiza Shaheen

Even most Reform voters are in favour of a tax on the super-wealthy. Yet the first budget of the Burnham era looks set to dodge the issueIn John Healey’s first budget this week, w…

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FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, accusing bargain chain of overcharging customers

Suit that cites 2025 Guardian investigation alleges ‘pattern of inaccurate pricing’ that ‘affects millions of purchases’The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have sued Dollar…

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What to Know Ahead of Anthropic’s IPO (NASDAQ: ANT)

You can’t buy Anthropic stock yet, but it's expected to IPO in a few weeks. Here's what to know about the upcoming IPO, how you might be able to get shares, and other ways to get …

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‘It Was Good to Lay It All Out’: The Case for Meeting a Financial Advisor You May Not Hire

Many financial advisors offer a free consultation, which can help you sort out your priorities even if you decide to manage your money on your own.

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Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, October 26: Back Up

TL;DR: Mortgage rates seem to have recovered from last week's AI-fueled spiral.

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Should we tip on takeout? We weighed all angles and the answer is …

Adding gratuity doesn’t always make sense, but the obligation to has been entrenched as a societal normYou arrive at a pizza place to pick up your order. The credit-card screen as…

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Your boss might be an idiot - and 12 other things you need to know about work | Emma Beddington

British teenagers are stressing about jobs (or the lack of them). Here is my advice, from owning your mistakes to the importance of biscuitsYoung people want to know more about th…

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Cutting ‘red tape’ is nothing but a red herring – and arguably counterproductive | Heather Stewart

Blaming a moribund economy on too many rules is a hackneyed neoliberal trope – UK plc needs smarter regulation, not less regulationBefore becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham ple…

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Bust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds

Exclusive: research for the Guardian shows ‘pre-pack’ deals with former management also pay far less to creditorsThe boss whose twice-bust business appears to be backInsolvent bus…

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I gave my ex our house and half my savings, but now I feel resentful | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Your feelings are understandable. Exploring and accepting them may help you move onI was with my ex-partner for more than 20 years. We were mostly happy and I expected us to be to…

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Tell us: have your spending habits changed recently?

We would like to hear whether your spending habits have changed and whyConsumer confidence in the UK has fallen at the fastest rate outside of the Covid pandemic since the 2016 Br…

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Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, October 23: A Substantial Drop

Trouble for tech stocks is good news for Treasuries, sending bond yields and mortgage interest rates lower.

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Potholes, bus fares and headphone dodgers: will Burnham’s strategy of ‘everyday fixes’ succeed?

Since Burnham took office Labour has prioritised small fixes to try to show voters it can make a genuine difference, with government insiders delighted at the public reactionIn th…

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Atmos Credit Cards Increase Welcome Offers Up to 100,000 Points

The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card and Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card increased their welcome offers. Find out how they compare.

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I Opened an EverBank Savings Account: It Went Well Except For One Thing

Opening an EverBank savings account was an easy and straightforward process. But the APY policy left me with unanswered questions.

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Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7% in a Stalled Housing Market

It's a tough housing market for basically everybody as mortgage rates remain firmly above 7%.

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AmEx Adds Airbnb Perks, Restricts Platinum’s $600 Hotel Credit

AmEx adds Airbnb bookings and 5X rewards for Platinum cardholders, but its $600 hotel credit will require two-night stays at Fine Hotels and Resorts starting in 2027.

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Carers can’t live on 51p an hour | Letter

Emma Sainsbury questions whether government policy takes sufficient account of people whose caring responsibilities shape their finances and ability to keep a homeFor 13 years, I …

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Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, October 22: A Little Higher

Mortgage interest rates are rebounding as markets mull the possibility of upcoming strikes in Iran.