A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets

New York Times - Oct 20, 2026

The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.

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Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring

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Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring

Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.

£30 rise in payments for crisis-hit households

Oct 20, 2026

£30 rise in payments for crisis-hit households

More money is made available through a resilience fund for hard-pressed households in Sheffield.

Americans Who Traveled To Europe Are Sharing The Biggest "WTF" Moments Of Their Trips

Oct 20, 2026

Americans Who Traveled To Europe Are Sharing The Biggest "WTF" Moments Of Their Trips

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Oneworld Digital Check-in Now Covers Every Partner Airline

Oct 20, 2026

Oneworld Digital Check-in Now Covers Every Partner Airline

oneworld’s enhanced tool lets passengers scan a passport once and carry every boarding pass in their phone wallet, though codeshare itineraries have to wait. The post Oneworld Digital Check-in Now Covers Every Partner Airline appeared first on Business Traveller.

'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps

Oct 20, 2026

'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps

The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget

Oct 20, 2026

Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget

Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to 'Weird Al' Yankovic

Oct 20, 2026

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to 'Weird Al' Yankovic

For the legendary pop parodist, Courage Bagels, Toi on Sunset and celebrating canceled plans are on the agenda.

How a Hollywood showrunner transformed an 'ugly' stucco box into the ADU of her dreams

Oct 20, 2026

How a Hollywood showrunner transformed an 'ugly' stucco box into the ADU of her dreams

"America's Got Talent" executive producer Sam Donnelly loved her Studio City home but hated her ADU, describing it as "ugly and modern." A modest upgrade transformed it into a warm retreat.

Guelph psychotherapist urges Ontario to fund long-term supportive therapy with OHIP

Oct 20, 2026

Guelph psychotherapist urges Ontario to fund long-term supportive therapy with OHIP

A Guelph psychotherapist has launched a petition asking the province to have long-term supportive psychotherapy covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Marinela Trickett, clinical director of Trickett Psychotherapy, says seeing a psychotherapist can cost over $100 a session out of pocket.

Global Travel Trade Ambassadors to Inspire International Travel During America’s 250th Anniversary

Oct 20, 2026

Global Travel Trade Ambassadors to Inspire International Travel During America’s 250th Anniversary

Brand USA, the official destination marketing organization for the United States, announces the selection of 25 UK Travel Trade Ambassadors as part of its largest global trade initiative to date, launched earlier this year to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The worldwide network of 250 travel advisors has been appointed to continue to inspire international visitation to the USA and equip the international trade with the knowledge, tools and relationships needed to confidently sell the United States.

Knicks Ticket Prices Are Soaring After Last Season’s Championship

Oct 20, 2026

Knicks Ticket Prices Are Soaring After Last Season’s Championship

Knicks tickets have never been cheap, but prices for the first game alone are soaring after last season’s championship — more than a trip to Paris.

How Do Airports Prepare for a Plane Crash? Go Inside JFK’s Disaster Drill.

Oct 20, 2026

How Do Airports Prepare for a Plane Crash? Go Inside JFK’s Disaster Drill.

U.S. airports are required to hold a full-scale disaster drill every three years. Go inside a simulated plane crash at Kennedy Airport last weekend.

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