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Chef Marcus Samuelsson is a well-known figure with restaurants around the world and appearances on TV. He has a diverse background, growing up in Sweden as an Ethiopian adoptee and gaining culinary experience in various countries. Samuelsson faced challenges in his career due to race but found success with the help of mentors and hard work.
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Marcus Samuelsson was born in Ethiopia and raised in Sweden.
He has worked in kitchens in Tokyo, Switzerland, and New York City, among other places.
His flagship restaurant is called Red Rooster, located in Harlem, New York.
Samuelsson initially wanted to play soccer but turned to cooking after being cut from a team.
He trained in Europe, including in a Michelin-starred kitchen in France.
Samuelsson faced skepticism about opening a Black-owned restaurant but found support from other chefs.
Mentors like Chef Charlie Trotter and Leah Chase helped him in his career.
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The Federal Reserve is expected to reduce interest rates to help the U.S. job market, influenced by pressure from President Trump. The decision to cut rates comes amid concerns of slower job growth and political influence on the Fed's independence.
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The Federal Reserve plans to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point.
The decision follows pressure from the White House and signs of a slowing job market.
Investors expect the new interest rate range to be 4% to 4.25%.
This will be the first rate cut in nine months.
President Trump has been pushing for much lower interest rates.
Trump appointed economist Stephen Miran to the Fed's governing board.
Trump attempted to dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook, a move blocked by federal courts.
U.S. employers added only 22,000 jobs in August, indicating a slowdown.
Concerns about inflation from import tariffs are present, but job market issues are a higher priority.
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Josh Wintersgill runs a business that sells products for wheelchair users. He was using a government grant called Access to Work to help cover extra costs related to his disability. The support was cut by 80%, and he fears this will jeopardize his business.
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Josh Wintersgill's business sells products for wheelchair users to travel.
He used the government's Access to Work scheme for additional business costs.
His support was cut from five days a week to one day.
The Department for Work and Pensions is reviewing the Access to Work scheme.
Other disabled individuals have reported similar cuts in funding.
Josh is using his own money temporarily to keep his business running.
Over 4,000 people joined a group advocating for better Access to Work support.
A social enterprise also relies on Access to Work to employ neurodiverse adults.
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Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, announced his decision to leave the company. He claims that Unilever, the parent company, broke a promise to maintain Ben & Jerry's independence, which was crucial to their social mission.
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Jerry Greenfield is one of the co-founders of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's.
Greenfield has decided to leave Ben & Jerry's after 47 years.
He accuses Unilever, which owns Ben & Jerry's, of not keeping the company independent as promised.
Unilever bought Ben & Jerry's in 2000, assuring it could continue its social and activist work.
Greenfield emphasizes the importance of an agreement that included the company's social mission in its governance.
The decision to leave was difficult and disappointing for Greenfield.
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Patricia Ogunfeibo, a landlord, sold her flat because of upcoming changes in the Renters' Rights Bill in the UK. This new law will ban "no-fault" evictions and give tenants more rights. Some landlords are worried the changes might lead to higher rents.
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Patricia Ogunfeibo has rented out properties since 1986 and recently sold a flat in response to the Renters' Rights Bill.
The Renters' Rights Bill will stop Section 21 "no-fault" evictions, meaning landlords can't evict tenants without a reason.
Tenants will gain the right to challenge rent increases and won't face discrimination for being on benefits.
Some landlords are concerned that the new law could push up rent prices.
There has been a slight drop in the number of rental homes managed by agencies like the Property Franchise Group.
Data shows a decrease in the number of new rental properties entering the London market.
A survey indicated that smaller landlords are more likely to leave the rental market compared to larger landlords.
The bill aims to ensure that both tenants and responsible landlords have confidence in the rental system.
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NPR plans to cut over $5 million from its budget this year as local public radio stations face funding challenges. This comes after federal funding for public media was stopped and state support was reduced. NPR is offering financial relief to help stations manage the cuts.
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NPR will reduce its budget by more than $5 million this fiscal year.
Federal funding for public media was stopped by a congressional vote in July.
NPR's fiscal year starts on October 1, and the budget is planned to stay balanced.
Listener donations have increased, partly compensating for federal funding cuts.
NPR is providing $8 million in financial relief to stations that need it most.
Some NPR and PBS stations in Florida lost nearly $6 million in state funding.
Since the defunding, 332 positions have been eliminated in public media.
NPR is exploring new fundraising methods, such as donation buttons on its content.
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There is a growing trend in Great Britain where more people are choosing to take their driving tests in automatic cars. This shift is influenced by the upcoming ban on petrol and diesel cars set for 2030, as many new cars, especially electric vehicles (EVs), use automatic transmissions. Consequently, driving schools report increased interest in learning to drive automatics.
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One in four driving tests in Great Britain are now conducted in automatic cars.
In 2024/25, 479,556 out of 1.8 million driving tests were in automatics.
The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in 2030 in the UK.
Passing a test in an automatic grants a Category B Auto licence, which limits drivers to automatic vehicles.
The cost of running electric vehicles is generally lower than petrol or diesel cars, despite higher purchase prices.
The number of men taking tests in automatics increased from 23.2% in 2012/13 to 39.1% last year.
Automatic car tests have a slightly lower pass rate than manual tests, though the difference has decreased since 2012.
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The U.S. central bank, known as the Federal Reserve, is expected to lower interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. This decrease aims to stimulate the economy by making borrowing cheaper. The decision follows trends in other countries and growing concerns about a weakening job market in the U.S.
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The Federal Reserve is expected to lower the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points.
This change will bring the interest rate to a range of 4% to 4.25%.
The interest rate cut is the first since December of the previous year.
Other central banks in the UK, Europe, and Canada have already reduced rates.
U.S. job market data shows weak job growth or losses in recent months.
President Trump has criticized the Federal Reserve for not lowering rates more significantly.
Inflation in the U.S. has fallen since 2022 but remains slightly above the Fed's 2% target.
The rate cut decision is happening amid concerns about the labor market slowdown.
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The Federal Reserve is set to decide on interest rates during a key meeting. A new member, Stephen Miran, has joined the board and may push for a larger rate cut. Controversy surrounds Fed governor Lisa Cook, whom the Trump administration has unsuccessfully tried to remove.
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The Federal Reserve is holding a meeting to decide on interest rates.
Stephen Miran, a Trump administration appointee, joined the Fed's board.
The Fed is expected to cut the key interest rate by a quarter-point.
Lisa Cook, whom the Trump administration tried to remove, remains on the board.
An appeals court ruled that Cook's removal violated her rights.
Lower borrowing costs are expected to follow the Fed's rate decision.
The White House plans to appeal the decision to keep Lisa Cook in her role.
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The Trump administration stopped work on a $6 billion wind farm called Revolution Wind near New England. This decision affects many workers and similar projects along the East Coast.
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The project is called Revolution Wind.
It involves 65 wind turbines.
The project is located off the coast of New England.
The construction was almost finished before it was stopped.
The stopping of the project affects thousands of workers.
The situation creates uncertainty for other wind power projects in the eastern United States.
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Quality Poultry & Seafood, Inc. is recalling about 100,000 pounds of catfish fillets because they were produced without federal inspection. These fillets were distributed to stores and restaurants in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. People who bought these products should return them, and restaurants should not serve them.
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Nearly 100,000 pounds of catfish fillets are being recalled due to lack of federal inspection.
The recall affects products distributed in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana.
The recall was initiated to ensure compliance with food safety and public health standards.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture found that the firm produced the catfish without inspection.
No reported reactions have happened due to eating the recalled products.
Customers and restaurants are advised to return the fillets or not serve them.
Quality Poultry & Seafood can be contacted for more information via email.
This recall is part of ongoing efforts to prevent health risks from undeclared allergens or contamination.
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A deal to remove tariffs on UK steel exports to the US is on hold. Currently, UK steel exports to the US face a 25% tariff. The UK government and industry hoped for a quick agreement to eliminate these tariffs, but issues with UK steel production have delayed progress.
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A proposed deal to eliminate tariffs on UK steel exports to the US is currently on hold.
UK steel exports to the US currently face a 25% tariff.
These exports account for 6% of the UK's steel export volume and 9% by value.
UK officials claim the country has an advantage as other countries face a 50% tariff.
A planned agreement to reduce tariffs to zero was met with positive reception from the government and industry in July.
The UK steel industry is struggling financially, with some government intervention in plant operations.
Concerns about UK steel production, including issues with Tata's facilities, have contributed to delays in reaching an agreement.
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US safety regulators have started an investigation into Tesla due to reports that some door handles on the 2021 Model Y stopped working, trapping children inside the cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received nine complaints and is examining about 170,000 vehicles. The issue arises when the door locks don't get enough power, and the situation is particularly concerning for trapped children in emergencies.
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US safety regulators are investigating Tesla's 2021 Model Y door handles.
Nine complaints reported to regulators said handles stopped working.
In four cases, car owners broke windows to free trapped children.
The issue seems linked to insufficient power for electric locks.
Roughly 170,000 Model Y cars are under investigation for this problem.
The problem poses greater risks in emergencies, especially involving children.
This is not the first NHTSA probe involving Tesla; others involve driver assistance systems.
Tesla's overall car deliveries have been dropping, and its market share has declined recently.
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BetMGM is offering new users a bonus when they sign up using the code NW150. People in certain states can get either a $150 bonus after a $10 winning bet or a $1,500 first-bet safety net that refunds any loss as a bonus. This promotion is available for various sports games, like MLB and NFL matchups.
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BetMGM provides a bonus for new users with the code NW150.
Users in MI, NJ, PA, and WV can get a $150 bonus after a $10 winning bet.
Users in other eligible states can receive a $1,500 first-bet safety net.
The offers are valid for any sports game, including baseball and football.
A first bet must be placed to trigger either the $1,500 safety net or the $150 bonus.
Users have a week to use any bonus bets from these offers.
Pre-made parlay options are available for MLB games to potentially increase winnings.
Newsweek earns a commission if users follow their sign-up links.
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Consumer spending in the U.S. remained strong despite job security worries and rising inflation during the summer. Retail sales increased more than expected in August, showing that people continued to buy even with economic challenges. This spending has supported the economy, though factors that previously boosted consumer confidence might be fading.
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Retail sales in the U.S. rose by 0.6% in August, surpassing economist predictions of a 0.3% increase.
Only four out of 13 major retail categories saw a drop in spending compared to July.
E-commerce, clothing, and sporting goods stores showed significant spending increases in August.
Consumer spending is a critical part of the economy, making up about two-thirds of overall economic activity.
Many Americans used savings accumulated during the pandemic to fuel spending, but these savings are now dwindling.
Economic growth for the third quarter is expected to be stronger than initially predicted due to the spending boost.
Some spending was possibly influenced by consumers purchasing goods ahead of potential tariff-related price increases.
The data on spending does not account for inflation, which might mean some increases are due to higher prices rather than higher quantities bought.
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Sky plans to cut 600 jobs in the UK to focus more on its streaming services. The company has started discussing changes that will impact 900 roles, but expects that 600 positions will be eliminated. This is part of Sky's ongoing effort to enhance its digital and TV services.
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Sky plans to cut 600 jobs in the UK related to a shift towards streaming services.
The company is discussing changes that might affect 900 roles, but expects 600 job cuts.
Most of the job losses will occur at locations in Leeds, London, and Livingston.
Since 2023, Sky has cut nearly 3,000 jobs, including satellite dish installers.
Earlier in the year, Sky closed three call centres, cutting 2,000 jobs.
Sky employs over 20,000 people in the UK.
The job cuts are not due to cost-cutting or individual performance.
Sky plans to redeploy some affected employees to other roles.
The company recently launched products like Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and a fibre broadband service.
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In August, retail sales in the United States increased by 0.6%, driven by back-to-school shopping and efforts to buy ahead before tariff-related price hikes. Despite higher consumer spending, tariffs have led to job market challenges and increased inflation.
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Retail sales increased by 0.6% from July to August, according to the Commerce Department.
Excluding auto sales, which are affected by tariffs, retail sales rose 0.7% in August.
Electronics and online retailers saw an increase in sales, with online sales rising by 2%.
Inflation rose 0.4% from July to August, higher than the previous month’s 0.2% increase.
The annual inflation rate in August was 2.9%, with core inflation at 3.1%.
The unemployment rate data showed fewer job additions than economists expected.
The Federal Reserve is facing challenges as it prepares to adjust interest rates amidst these economic factors.
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A study examined how much income Americans across different states spend on gas. Factors like income levels, gas prices, and how much people drive contributed to these differences. Despite lower gas prices recently, spending varies widely, with Mississippi residents spending the highest portion of their income and Washington D.C. residents spending the least.
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Americans spend between 0.8% to 3.7% of their income on gas, varying by state.
Mississippi drivers spend 3.7% of their income on gas, the highest in the U.S.
Washington D.C. drivers spend only 0.8% of their income on gas, the lowest in the U.S.
Median monthly incomes, gas prices, and average miles driven influence gas spending.
In Mississippi, low income and high mileage contribute to higher gas spending despite cheap gas prices.
Gas prices have been decreasing but remain higher than pre-COVID levels.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts a potential further decline in gas spending as a percentage of income.
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The UK government changed its approach to winter fuel payments, deciding to give them to pensioners with an income of £35,000 or less. The payment, which helps with heating costs, was initially limited to those on certain benefits but will now reach around nine million pensioners in England and Wales by 2025. Some regions with more low-income pensioners received more payments than others.
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The winter fuel payment helps pensioners with heating costs during winter.
About nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive this payment starting in winter 2025.
The payment was originally going only to those on low incomes with specific benefits, but this was changed after public criticism.
Pensioners earning £35,000 or less will receive the payment, while those earning more will not unless higher taxes apply.
The payment is automatically sent in November or December and is £200 for those under 80 and £300 for those 80 and older.
In Scotland, plans include a similar payment system with an income limit and slightly different amounts.
Some regions, like Tower Hamlets in London, saw more pensioners receiving payments compared to areas with wealthier populations.
Changes to the payment system came after criticism from charities and MPs concerned about low-income pensioners missing out.
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Popeyes is teaming up with the YouTube show Hot Ones to offer new spicy menu items for a limited time in the U.S. They created four different items with varying levels of heat, available individually or as a set. This collaboration is part of Popeyes' strategy to attract customers and stay competitive in the fast-food market.
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Popeyes is collaborating with the Hot Ones YouTube series for a special menu.
The menu features four spicy items with different heat levels, available at participating U.S. locations.
Items include Sizzlin' Sriracha Dippers, Smokin' Rojo Sandwich, Darin' Dab Ghost Wings, and The Last Dab sauce.
The menu is offered for a limited time and includes a bundled price option of $16.99.
Customers can earn double reward points on Hot Ones purchases from September 22 to 28.
The collaboration is part of Popeyes' strategy to expand its offerings and boost sales.
The partnership aims to combine pop culture with food marketing.
Popeyes chief marketing officer, Bart LaCount, emphasized the fit between Popeyes and Hot Ones due to their shared focus on bold flavors.
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