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The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025

One in five London late night bars and clubs have shut since 2020

Industry body warns of “night time deserts” unless the trend is reversed soon

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to sue Trump administration over its attempt to fire her

Cook’s attorney said the president has ‘no authority’ and ‘lacks any factual or legal basis’ to fire the Fed governor

The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025

The Home Depot's Billionaire Co-Founder Blamed 'Socialism' for Making Americans 'Too Lazy, Too Fat, Too Stupid' to Work — 'Nobody Gives A Damn'

As co-founder of The Home Depot, Bernie Marcus helped build the world's largest home improvement retailer from scratch. But in one of his final interviews before his death last November, Marcus made it clear he didn't think that kind of success could happen again—not in today's economy.

Benzinga · Aug 25, 2025

A Flight Attendant Reveals: These Are the Travel Money Mistakes Passengers Make Every Day

Flight attendant Sarah M. has seen it all. But if there's one thing that still surprises her, it's how often passengers make the same costly travel mistakes.

GOBankingRates · Aug 25, 2025

Bill Miller's MSTR Bitcoin Bet Soars 40% As His Fund Piles Into Housing, Energy And Autos In Bold Q2 Moves

Miller Value Partners is making aggressive new bets on the core of the U.S. economy, significantly increasing its stakes in housing, energy, and auto parts, according to its second-quarter 13F filing for 2025.

Benzinga · Aug 25, 2025

Immigration becoming growing concern among Scots, poll suggests

IMMIGRATION is becoming a growing concern among Scots, a poll has suggested.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025

A third of the U.S. economy is already in a recession or at high risk, and another third is stagnating, Zandi warns

“Southern states are generally the strongest, but their growth is slowing.”

Fortune · Aug 25, 2025

Kevin O'Leary Says If You Are Waiting For Mortgages To Fall Below 5%, You Can Keep On Dreaming Thanks To AI

"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary says U.S. mortgage rates are unlikely to fall back below 5% anytime soon, arguing that America's strong economy and AI-fueled productivity growth mean the era of ultra-low borrowing costs is over.

Benzinga · Aug 25, 2025

Weight-loss drugs are a quick fix with long-term results

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: For those able to take them, weight-loss drugs can offer startling results in improved quality of life, and in relieving the pressure on the NHS and the British economy

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025