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Water shortages could derail UK’s net zero plans, study finds

Tensions grow after research in England finds there may not be enough water for planned carbon capture and hydrogen projects

The Guardian - UK

What to expect as Belgium faces third day of strikes against austerity measures

Belgium faced major disruptions since Monday as trade unions staged a three-day strike against government austerity measures, affecting public transport, airports and ports.

Euronews

Eight EU countries face warning from the Commission over budget spending

Eight member states, including Spain, Hungary and the Netherlands, could face a formal reprimand from the European Commission in June if they do not take further action to stay within the EU’s public spending rules.

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MAGA senator slams Trump’s $2,000 check plan: ‘We can’t afford it’

Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson joins other Senate Republicans in arguing that money earned from President Donald Trump’s tariffs would be better spent on easing the $38 trillion national deficit

The Independent UK

Copper Gets A 2026 Price Bump, As Diverging Market Forces Raise Alarm

Copper prices are set for further gains in 2026. Tightening supply, widening market deficits, and mine disruptions all amplify concerns about the metal’s long-term availability. UBS is the latest bank to upgrade the yearly outlook, warning that persistent operational setbacks and falling inventories are now exerting a decisive influence on…

Benzinga

Rachel Reeves is set to unveil her Budget. Here’s what to expect

The chancellor is expected to announce a raft of tax hikes as part of her 2025 autumn Budget

The Independent UK

ADHD stimulants are being used recreationally, with consequences for users

Not long ago, most people thought of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, as a childhood condition that would eventually be outgrown. Now it’s everywhere.

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The problem with Trump's tariff promises: not enough money

Trump's promised debt reduction, deficit reduction, $2,000 dividend checks and farm bailouts with the money.

Axios

Rand Paul Slams GOP's Shift From Fiscal Conservatism: They Voted To Add '$5 Trillion' To The Debt Ceiling — Calls It 'Decimation'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) slammed the Republican Party for abandoning the fiscal discipline it once championed, while accusing his colleagues of embracing massive governmental deficits and greenlighting spending levels they previously opposed.

Benzinga

CBO slashes tariff deficit forecast, complicating Trump's $2,000 checks

Senate Republicans would rather the tariff money go toward deficits than dividends.

Axios

Trump's retreats on tariffs have already wiped out $800 billion of expected deficit reduction, CBO estimates

The Congressional Budget Office is projecting $2.5 trillion of deficit reduction over 11 years, down from its $3.3 trillion projection in August.

Fortune

Trump's $2,000 tariff checks shunned by Senate Republicans

"I think we should pay down the deficit."

Axios

U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower

The Independent UK

ADHD: even one bout of physical activity might help kids better learn in school

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It’s estimated to affect around 8% of children aged 3-12 years, and around 6% of teenagers aged 12-18 years.

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Are New Trump $2,000 Stimulus Payments Coming in 2026? What to Know Now

A promise of $2,000 tariff dividend checks is raising questions and fueling confusion.

Reason

The 'Emergency' That Demanded Huge Tariffs on Swiss Imports Is Now Over. So What Was the Emergency?

Trump's decision to reduce the tariffs on Swiss goods came just days after a Swiss delegation lavished the president with a variety of expensive gifts.

Barchart

Sugar Prices Fall on ISO's Forecast for a Sugar Surplus

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.16 (-1.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -7.70 (-1.81%). Sugar prices are lower after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) today forecast a 1.625 million MT surplus in 2025-26, following a 2.916 million MT deficit...

International Business Times UK

Can Klingbeil Fix Germany's €87B China Trade Crisis in Beijing?

Germany faces a record €87bn trade deficit with China, signalling a deepening crisis for its auto industry as geopolitical tensions and competition intensify.

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Benzinga

Trump Unveils $200 Billion Trade Deal With Switzerland And Liechtenstein To Cull $38.5 Billion US Goods Deficit By 2028

President Donald Trump announced a framework for a trade deal with Switzerland and Liechtenstein on Friday, aiming to eliminate the $38.5 billion goods trade deficit by 2028 and securing pledges for at least $200 billion in U.S. investment.

International Business Times

Portland State Illegally Fired 10 Professors — Arbitrator Orders University to Give Them Their Jobs Back

Independent arbitrator ruled November 6 that Portland State University violated faculty union contract when laying off 10 non-tenure-track professors to close $18 million deficit. PSU must restore jobs and make faculty "whole." University saved $12.3 million from cuts but now faces second labor violation in two months, with $35 million…

Euronews

France's National Assembly overwhelmingly votes to suspend controversial pension reform

Some of France's European partners have been watching the political turmoil closely as the country struggles to rein in a budget deficit which has become the largest in the euro zone.

The Conversation

Could exercising while losing weight preserve your muscles and help keep them ‘young’?

When we lose weight, we don’t just lose body fat – we lose muscle, too.

Euronews

Thousands march through Bucharest in protest against austerity measures

The rally was organised by the National Trade Union Bloc, made up of dozens of professional federations and comes as Romania’s government pursues measures to reduce the budget deficit.

The Independent UK

Thousands protest in Romania's capital against government austerity measures

Thousands of protesters have marched in Romania’s capital demanding higher wages and measures to curb inflation as the government pursues austerity measures to tackle the large budget deficit

Reason

Tariff Stimulus Checks Are an Unserious Idea

Trump is living in a fiscal fantasy land.

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