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‘Rise in staff working from home’ as cost of living bites, Acas survey says

More than a third of bosses have reported an increase in staff working from home compared to last year. Acas, which carried out the...

Politics

Diane Abbott accused of ‘exploiting tragedy’ in now-deleted tweet over migrant deaths

Diane Abbott has been accused of exploiting the deaths of 41 migrants in a shipwreck off Italy in a now-deleted tweet about the tragedy....

World

Hawaii wildfires: At least 36 people dead after flames destroy large parts of town in Maui

At least 36 people have died after wildfires rampaged through parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui. Maui County confirmed the deaths after fires,...

Business

Hopes fade for Wilko rescue deal as administration looms

Hopes of a rescue deal for Wilko were fading on Thursday morning as it emerged that the ailing homewares retailer was heading into insolvency...

World

Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shot dead at political rally

Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio has been shot and killed by an unidentified gunman while at a political rally in Quito. The killing comes...

Sports

Sources: Cal, Stanford to ACC hits ‘roadblocks’

Pete Thamel Andrea Adelson Close Andrea Adelson ESPN Senior Writer ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Aug 9,...

Business

Trend of more tenants in the market with fewer rental properties to continue, RICS says

Rents will continue to rise as more people enter the rental market with fewer properties to choose from, the professional body for surveyors has...

Sports

‘Great trade!’: Lorenzen throws no-hitter for Phils

ESPN News Services Aug 9, 2023, 08:52 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history, a dazzling performance...

Sports

Rangers 3B Jung eyes late post-op return in ’23

Aug 9, 2023, 07:05 PM ET Jung, an All-Star starter for the American League in July, was hurt fielding a line drive off the...

Sports

Cubs rookie Assad to start Friday; Smyly to pen

ESPN News Services Aug 9, 2023, 07:22 PM ET NEW YORK — With every game critical in a close playoff race, the Chicago Cubs...

World

Hawaii wildfires: At least six people dead after wildfires destroy large parts of town in Maui

At least six people have died after wildfires rampaged through parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials have said. Fires, fuelled by the...

Environment

At at former Solo cup factory turned wind tower plant, Biden showcases a green energy revolution

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy at Arcosa, a wind tower manufacturing facility, in Belen, New Mexico, August 9, 2023. Jonathan...

More patients to be able to skip NHS waiting lists – if they can travel for treatment

Thousands of patients stuck on NHS waiting lists could be offered treatment much sooner at another facility – as long as they are willing...

Technology

Disney to raise price on ad-free Disney+ to $13.99 per month starting October 12

The Disney+ logo is displayed on a TV screen in Paris, December 26, 2019. Chesnot | Getty Images Disney is raising prices on almost...

Disney to raise price on ad-free Disney+ to .99 per month starting October 12

Hawaii wildfires: At least six people dead after wildfires destroy large parts of town in Maui

At least six people have died after wildfires rampaged through parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials have said. Fires, fuelled by the...

FBI shoots and kills man suspected of threatening Joe Biden

FBI agents have shot and killed a man suspected of threatening US President Joe Biden. The agents were carrying out a search warrant in...

Environment

‘This is going to get worse before it gets better’: Panama Canal pileup due to drought reaches 154 vessels

A ship navigates through the Panama Canal in the area near the Americas’ Bridge in Panama City on April 24, 2023. The scarcity of...

Environment

Energy quietly led the market in recent weeks, so we’re taking profits in one of our oil stocks

The sector performing the best since the last consumer price index print back in mid-July has been energy.

Technology

Hackers to compete for nearly $20 million in prizes by using A.I. for cybersecurity, Biden administration announces

President Joe Biden gives remarks on Artificial Intelligence in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on July 21, 2023 in Washington, DC. Anna...

Hackers to compete for nearly million in prizes by using A.I. for cybersecurity, Biden administration announces

Lizzo: More complaints about singer being investigated in wake of lawsuit

More complaints into Lizzo’s behaviour are being investigated by lawyers representing her accusers. Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, along with a third dancer, Arianna...