Elon Musk plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX stock next year, worth about $146 each. This gift could total around $10.5 billion and make millions of young people shareholders in his company.
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Elon Musk announced he will give every American child under 18 one share of SpaceX stock.
The share value is about $146, with around 72 million children eligible.
The total value of the gift could be about $10.5 billion.
This amount is roughly 1% of Musk’s total wealth.
The shares have not yet been distributed, only promised.
The gift might be given through government-backed investment accounts for children called Trump Accounts.
Musk’s announcement followed a rival company's promise to give shares to a public-benefit fund.
Receiving the shares does not mean children agree with Musk’s views or politics.
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NatWest has told 13,000 employees to start working in the office two days every week instead of only two days per month. This rule will apply to almost 40,000 UK staff from February 2027. The bank says this will improve teamwork, but the staff union says it will cause extra costs and problems for workers.
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NatWest wants nearly 40,000 UK staff to work two days a week in the office starting in February 2027.
Currently, about 13,000 staff only come to the office two days per month.
The union Unite says the change will increase financial pressure on employees and affect those with caring duties or disabilities.
Some staff, like traders and branch workers, already work four days a week in the office.
The bank says in-person work helps teams work better together and improves learning and relationship building.
Staff with hybrid schedules currently attend the office about six days per month.
Barclays, another bank, recently reduced its return-to-office plans after opposition from workers and Unite.
NatWest promises to support workers and give them time to adjust to the new office schedule.
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The article explains that growing a business by increasing sales is not enough to guarantee success. It warns that focusing only on growth can lead to higher costs, unhappy employees, and operational problems that hurt the business in the long run.
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Businesses chasing higher revenue can face more costs and management challenges.
Growth often leads to hiring more workers and handling more transactions, which can increase mistakes.
Owners may focus on new sales while struggling to deliver existing orders.
A business relying on people to fix structural problems is not scalable or sustainable.
The author shares a personal experience where hiring external consultants caused employee resentment and morale issues.
Treating loyal employees poorly can lead to higher costs when replacing them and hurt trust.
Spending a lot to attract new customers while neglecting existing ones can cause cancellations and loss of trust.
Some successful owners choose to refuse extra business to maintain quality and profitability.
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Brand strategist Tammy Brook helped transform NBA players’ tunnel walks into fashion events that blend sports, style, and personality. Using a method she calls “cultural IP,” she builds lasting public profiles by connecting athletes with fashion, music, art, and other fields based on their genuine interests.
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Tammy Brook is a brand strategist known for integrating fashion and culture into sports presentations.
She started promoting the NBA tunnel walk as a fashion stage with player Russell Westbrook.
Her agency, FYI Brand Group, creates partnerships and collections with brands like Tumi and Acne Studios.
Brook launched a sports division in 2009, with boxer Mike Tyson as her first client.
She helps athletes develop careers beyond sports by connecting them with fashion, art, music, and philanthropy.
NBA player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander uses the tunnel walk to showcase young fashion designers.
Brook also worked with Amar’e Stoudemire to link his public image to film and art.
Her strategy centers on authenticity by building on what the athlete already supports and likes.
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The home-service trades in America, such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, are beginning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve how they operate. AI helps handle routine tasks like scheduling and customer follow-up, allowing workers to focus on more skilled work and making businesses more efficient.
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AI is being adopted quickly in American small businesses, with about half of workers using it at work.
AI assists by managing tasks like answering calls, scheduling technicians, logging jobs, and training new employees.
Using AI can turn individual employee knowledge into standardized practices that anyone or AI systems can follow.
Private equity investors see value in home-service companies that use AI because it improves business efficiency and growth.
AI helps reduce repetitive administrative work, giving employees more time for skills like judgment and creativity.
Productivity in the U.S. rose by 1.4% in early 2026, partly influenced by AI use.
Companies with strong management and clear processes gain more benefits from AI than those without.
Maintenance memberships and AI use add long-term value to home-service companies.
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Homebuilding activity in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in many years because borrowing money is more expensive and construction materials are harder to get. Fewer houses are being started and sold, which is causing problems for both builders and buyers.
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Housing starts fell 5.2% in September to 1.22 million units and are down 7.4% from last year.
Starts of single-family homes dropped 4.6%, reaching the lowest point since March 2023.
Pending home sales decreased by 7.3%, hitting the lowest level since 2001.
Homebuilder confidence is at its lowest since 2012.
The average 30-year mortgage rate is about 7.4%, near the highest in over 20 years.
Builders face higher costs for labor and materials like copper, concrete, and HVAC equipment.
Immigration policies have reduced the number of construction workers, causing project delays.
Residential investment has reduced the overall economic growth in most recent quarters.
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The BBC plans to close three of its TV and radio channels—BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and Radio 4 Extra—to save money as fewer people watch traditional broadcasts. These closures will save less than £10 million a year, but the BBC aims to save £500 million in total over the next three years by shifting its focus to online services like iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
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BBC Three, BBC Scotland, and Radio 4 Extra channels will be shut down as part of cost-cutting measures.
BBC Scotland’s TV channel is watched weekly by about 12% of the Scottish population, which is low for cost-effectiveness.
BBC Alba, a channel for Gaelic speakers, has a higher weekly viewership of 43% of Scots.
BBC Three has changed formats several times, moving between digital-only and traditional TV.
The BBC is focusing more on online platforms such as iPlayer, BBC Sounds, and YouTube where more viewers are going.
Closing the three channels will save less than £10 million yearly, a small part of the £500 million total savings needed.
BBC content for Scotland will continue on iPlayer and BBC Two with Scotland-specific programming.
Job cuts are happening, including 100 more roles cut in BBC News on top of previous cuts, as the BBC tries to meet financial targets.
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby supports national taxes on wealth and inheritance. He believes these taxes can help reduce the gap between rich and poor in the U.S.
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Scott Kirby is the CEO of United Airlines.
He spoke to The New York Times about wealth inequality in America.
Kirby said wealth inequality poses a risk to society.
He called for the U.S. government to create national taxes on wealth and inheritance.
The goal of these taxes is to make economic opportunities fairer for everyone.
This interview was published on a Sunday.
Kirby expressed urgency in addressing wealth inequality.
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The RSPCA is facing a major shortage of space in its animal shelters as abandoned cats arrive faster than they can be adopted. The charity reported rising numbers of cats needing rescue due to abandonment, pet hoarding, and cruelty, and is urging people to adopt or foster cats.
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More cats than dogs are currently in RSPCA shelters across England and Wales.
On average, 624 cats are admitted monthly this year in 14 RSPCA national centres.
In 2025, the RSPCA responded to 1,780 cases involving 10 or more cats at one address, involving over 36,000 cats.
Cat numbers in RSPCA care have increased yearly since 2021 (4,436 cats) to 2024 (over 5,600 cats by October).
Pet hoarding and neglect have caused a nearly 65% increase in multi-cat rescue cases from the previous year.
The RSPCA cares for about 20,000 cats annually including foster homes and local branches, with numbers expected to rise in 2026.
The charity is asking people to neuter their cats to help reduce unwanted kittens.
RSPCA encourages animal lovers to adopt or become foster carers to manage the shelter overcrowding.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its highest-risk warning for Graziers raw milk cheese made by Sierra Nevada Cheese Company because of an E. coli outbreak. The recall covers cheese products sold in 13 states after 13 people got sick, with eight hospitalized and three developing serious kidney problems.
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The FDA classified the recall as Class I, the most serious warning, meaning there is a high chance the cheese could cause serious health problems or death.
The recalled cheese includes varieties like Monterey Jack, jalapeño jack, medium cheddar, and sharp cheddar.
Products were sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The E. coli strain involved is O26, which produces harmful toxins causing severe illness.
13 people in nine states have been infected; eight were hospitalized and three developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (a serious condition that can cause kidney failure).
More than half of the sick people were children aged 5 or younger.
The CDC linked the outbreak to Graziers raw milk cheese through interviews and genetic testing of the bacteria.
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company announced a voluntary recall on September 28.
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The article explores how French sommeliers, wine experts who advise on wine choices, are adapting to new trends in drinking. It highlights Pascaline Lepeltier’s preparation for a major competition and shows how some sommeliers are embracing alcohol-free options as habits change.
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Sommeliers are wine professionals who train deeply to recommend and taste wines.
Pascaline Lepeltier is training for the World’s Best Sommelier competition.
Drinking habits in France are changing, with some people choosing no-alcohol drinks.
Some sommeliers are now including alcohol-free wines and beverages in their work.
The article is part of a series called "France in Focus," which covers different French topics.
Climate issues like heat and drought have affected French wine production recently.
The rise of non-alcoholic drinks is growing even in traditionally wine-loving France.
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NatWest plans to change its work-from-home policy by requiring most of its 30,000 employees to come into the office at least two days a week starting in February. The Unite union opposes this, saying it will increase costs and cause problems for some workers, especially those with lower pay or caring duties.
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NatWest will end its "remote first" policy for about 13,500 employees who currently come to the office about twice a month.
Around 17,200 hybrid workers must increase their office attendance to at least two days weekly.
Unite union argues the change increases travel and childcare costs for workers and disrupts people with disabilities or caring responsibilities.
NatWest says flexible working remains important but wants more consistent office presence to improve teamwork and collaboration.
Other companies like Amazon and JP Morgan have also moved to require more office attendance after pandemic work-from-home rules.
Barclays faced employee protests over a similar return-to-office plan but responded with a longer transition period.
NatWest promises to support employees during the change and allow some exceptions based on job needs.
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Walmart has launched a new joint membership that combines Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus for $120 a year. This offer provides customers with savings, discounts, free delivery, fuel savings, and streaming subscriptions to help them manage higher living costs.
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Walmart introduced a combined membership for Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus at $120 yearly.
Customers save about $100 per year compared to buying each membership separately.
The membership includes access to special discounts at Sam's Club stores.
Members get free delivery on items from both Walmart and Sam's Club.
The membership also includes a subscription to either Peacock or Paramount+ streaming services.
Members save 10 cents per gallon of gas at 17,000 gas stations in the U.S.
Existing Walmart+ or Sam’s Club members can upgrade to the combined plan for an extra fee.
Walmart is cutting prices on many products to attract customers amid ongoing inflation.
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The article says that Bank of America’s recent fine should teach Wall Street a lesson. It suggests that companies need to improve how they teach their workers about stopping financial crimes.
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Bank of America received a fine related to financial crimes.
Wall Street firms can learn from this fine to avoid future mistakes.
There is a need to change how private companies educate workers about financial crime.
Better education could help prevent illegal activities in finance.
The article focuses on improving financial crime awareness in the private sector.
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Ryanair’s chief executive predicts European air fares could rise by up to 20% in 2027 due to higher jet fuel costs caused by conflict in the Middle East. Many airlines, including Ryanair, are not protected against these rising fuel prices, leading to possible bankruptcies and flight route cuts.
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Ryanair expects air ticket prices in Europe to increase by 10% to 20% next year.
Jet fuel prices have risen sharply because of conflicts in the Middle East that disrupted supplies.
Fuel accounts for a large part of airline costs, and higher prices reduce airline profits.
Ryanair had fuel price protection (hedging) for most of 2026 but will be mostly unprotected (85%) in 2027.
The current market price for jet fuel is about twice Ryanair’s hedged price for 2027.
Ryanair announced it will cut 20 flight routes and over one million seats in Belgium for winter due to higher aviation taxes and fuel costs.
EasyJet also faces higher fuel expenses and is cutting 700,000 seats from its winter schedule.
Airlines warn that many carriers may face financial trouble if fuel prices stay high and consumers reduce spending on travel.
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Flutter Entertainment, the company that owns Paddy Power and SkyBet, announced plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs due to increased taxes on gambling set by the UK government. Most job losses will happen in the UK and Ireland, especially in Leeds, as the company restructures to manage higher gaming duties.
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Flutter Entertainment plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs in the UK, Ireland, Portugal, and Romania.
More than 10% of its workforce in the UK and Ireland will be affected, mainly in Leeds, Dublin, and Sunderland.
The job cuts are linked to tax increases on gambling announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the 2025 budget.
Remote gaming duty (online casino tax) was raised from 21% to 40%, and tax on online sports bets went from 15% to 25%.
Other gambling companies like Entain and William Hill have also blamed tax rises for financial struggles and job cuts.
Flutter expects a one-time cost of $90 million (£67.3 million) due to these layoffs.
The company says the tax hike has changed how the gambling business works and fueled illegal gambling.
Industry experts say some job losses are also due to company mergers and cost-cutting strategies.
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CBS Mornings Deals shares information about special discounts on various products that can help improve daily life. People can visit cbsdeals.com to find these exclusive offers, and CBS earns commissions when purchases are made through the site.
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CBS Mornings Deals features items aimed at improving everyday lifestyle.
The deals can be accessed at cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns commissions on purchases made through the deals website.
These deals are promoted during the CBS Mornings program.
The items cover a range of categories relevant to viewers’ daily needs.
The segment encourages viewers to take advantage of special offers.
The focus is on providing value and savings to consumers.
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Airfare prices are very high this holiday season, making travel more expensive than in recent years. CBS News offers tips to help travelers find ways to save money on flights.
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This holiday season has the highest air travel costs in several years.
Many travelers face expensive flight prices when booking holiday trips.
CBS News reporter Kris Van Cleave covers this trend in rising airfare.
The article includes advice on how to book flights to save money.
Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid the most expensive fares.
The high prices affect travelers across the United States.
Rising demand for holiday travel contributes to the increased costs.
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Nearly $1 million worth of trading cards, including Pokémon and sports cards, were stolen from a FedEx truck in Santa Ana, California. The truck was carrying newly graded cards back to their owners when it was broken into, and police are investigating the theft.
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The theft happened on October 13 near the headquarters of Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA).
Two pallets with about 100 packages each and parts of a third pallet were stolen.
The stolen cards were valued at approximately $963,000.
No arrests have been made, and no stolen items have been recovered yet.
PSA has deactivated the stolen cards' certification numbers to make reselling harder.
A YouTuber named SKY-B Cards lost 104 cards valued at over $100,000.
The stolen cards were insured, with grading fees totaling $8,000 for SKY-B Cards.
There have been multiple Pokémon card thefts in California this year, targeting collectors and shops.
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Global oil prices reached their highest point in five months following attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East linked to Iran and its allies. This rise has pushed the price of gasoline higher in the U.S. and caused concerns about affordability ahead of upcoming elections.
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Brent crude oil prices reached over $111 a barrel, the highest since May 2026, then slightly fell to $110.30.
Oil prices have increased by more than 55% since the Iran war began in late February 2026.
Attacks on oil infrastructure were reported in the Middle East by Iran’s military and Yemen-based Houthi militants.
The U.S. oil benchmark, West Texas Intermediate, rose to $105.75 per barrel, a 60% increase since the war started.
The U.S. gas price average rose to $4.27 per gallon, nearly $1.30 higher than before the conflict.
The Middle East conflict has contributed to increased fuel costs worldwide, even though the U.S. imports only a small amount of oil from the region.
A tentative peace agreement earlier in 2026 briefly reduced fighting and inflation but expired in August.
The ongoing conflict disrupts oil supply, leading to higher prices for consumers globally.
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