Thursday · November 12, 2026 Vol. I · No. 315
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Millions of Ebola dollars going missing as virus spreads, medical charity warns 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 Lego’s BrickLink marketplace has been offline for a week following ‘unusual activity’ Putin proposes joint humanitarian operation with Ukraine in Kostiantynivka, modeled on earlier evac… Nvidia’s Jensen Huang resigns, chipmaker names CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO Millions of Ebola dollars going missing as virus spreads, medical charity warns 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 Lego’s BrickLink marketplace has been offline for a week following ‘unusual activity’ Putin proposes joint humanitarian operation with Ukraine in Kostiantynivka, modeled on earlier evac… Nvidia’s Jensen Huang resigns, chipmaker names CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO

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Save high street by taxing online sales at higher rate, Burnham urged

Exclusive: British Chambers of Commerce president tells PM to ‘level the playing field’ for struggling high streets• How Middleton’s revival could be grist to the mill for Britain…

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First Look: United’s Largest-Ever Club Is Coming to Houston

United is opening a 54,000-square-foot lounge in Houston, one of its key hubs. The carrier says it is the largest airline lounge in the Americas.

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On Affordability: Can a Politician Make Your Groceries Cheaper?

Candidates across the country are using affordability slogans to sell policies on housing, health care, utilities and groceries.

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Mortgage Rates Today, Wednesday, October 21: Basically Stable

Mortgage interest rates are holding steady for the moment.

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Asked on Reddit: My Bills Are Due Before Payday — What Do I Do?

Requesting changes to bill due dates can ease cash flow management.

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Bereaved civil service families could face ‘unjust’ tax bills due to pension scheme delays

MPs say ‘chaos’ at Capita-run scheme could mean some claims miss tax-free time limit on lump sum paymentsBereaved families could face “unconscionable” tax bills because of “chaos”…

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Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback

UK defence secretary had been due to unveil proposals on Thursday until concerns were raised at 11th hourWes Streeting has been forced to delay the publication of a plan to get mo…

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Refinancing Student Loans With a Co-Signer: What to Know

You can refinance your student loans with a co-signer to potentially get a better rate or more favorable terms.

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Discover it Cash Back Card Sweetens Its Welcome Bonus

One of Discover's signature benefits — the company's "cash back match" bonus offer for new credit card holders — is getting even sweeter on the Discover it® Cash Back card.

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What Is the ‘Couch Economy’ Costing You?

Delivery, streaming and online shopping make it easy to live life from your living room. Keep costs in check with a solid strategy.

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A Cancun All-Inclusive Where Adults Get Their Own Resort

Secrets and Dreams Playa Mujeres are all-inclusive resorts in Cancun, Mexico, and are part of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection.

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NatWest orders 13,000 staff back to their desks two days a week

Union furious as bank scraps remote-first policy for thousands of employees from February 2027NatWest has ordered 13,000 staff to increase their in-office days from two days per m…

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Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, October 20: A Slight Increase

Mortgage interest rates are a little higher as the market shakes off some of its recent AI-related anxiety.

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Healey to reject calls to raise capital gains tax in budget

Cabinet colleagues have previously called for an increase but chancellor feels it might ultimately cost the TreasuryUK politics live – latest updatesJohn Healey will not raise cap…

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Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7%

ONS data shows rate down from 4.9% but number of job vacancies continues to shrinkBusiness live – news updatesUnemployment in the UK fell unexpectedly in the three months to Augus…

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Don’t be fooled. The AI that was supposed to save us time is doing just the opposite | Gaby Hinsliff

The government says it can transform the state with AI, but it is no match for the resulting stream of machine-generated slop. And we all pay the costAnother morning, another aval…

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Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, October 19: Starting the Week Lower

Falling Treasury yields are taking mortgage interest rates down with them.

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From 3,000 feathers to pet portraits, Rolls-Royce rides high on custom craze

In our second in a series on high-end UK manufacturing, we visit the artisans producing rich clients’ bespoke luxury cars‘Our town is making jeans again’: meet the firm reviving j…

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Dividend Stocks vs. Bonds: Which Makes Sense Right Now?

The question of dividend stocks vs. bonds hinges on whether you prefer a fast but risky style of income investing or a slow but steady style.

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Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, October 16: A Little Higher

TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up a little today.

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Tories call for 5-year freeze on minimum wage to tackle youth unemployment

Labour says idea is ‘tin-eared’ as report says fixing rate will cost low-paid workers almost £9,000 over five yearsA shadow minister has called for the government to freeze the mi…

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KLM Unveils New Delft House And Starlink Wi-Fi

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrated its 107th anniversary with a new Delft miniature house modeled after a Dutch winery and Starlink Wi-Fi on long-haul routes.

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Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall, But Fannie Mae Forecasts Higher Rates Ahead

The average mortgage rate will climb to 7.5% in 2027, according to Fannie Mae.

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What Credit Score Do You Need for a Secured Credit Card? (Based on Real Applications)

NerdWallet’s credit card application data shows the percentage of applicants approved for a secured credit card, by credit score band.