UPS driver who crashed while drinking beers is not entitled to workers compensation for his injuries
A UPS driver who crashed his truck after downing several beers while driving is not entitled to workers’ compensation for his injuries, a Delaware judge has ruled.
Quality Seafood manager sentenced to prison. Judge calls him ‘driving force’ in conspiracy
Hundreds were deceived by Quality Poultry & Seafood’s mislabeling, the sentencing judge said, including retail customers, restaurants and casinos. Mary Mahoney’s, also charged in the case, was called a willing participant.
$50k apartment NZ's cheapest 2024 sale
From a $50,000 apartment to a home once owned by Sir John Key, these are the big sales of the year.
Centre’s fund to come in soon for Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II project
Funding for Chennai Metro Rail's phase II project expected soon with Centre and State contributions, MoU to be signed shortly.
Bypass property negotiation sours over price dispute
Paul Hoglund says he's been offered less than his property is worth and he isn't going anywhere. "I've got nothing to lose".
Building cost inflation drops to lowest annal rate since 2015
Stability has returned to the house building sector and supply chains have been re-established since the early years of the pandemic, QV says.
Building cost inflation drops to lowest annual rate since 2015
Stability has returned to the house building sector and supply chains have been re-established since the early years of the pandemic, QV says.
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The five market-crushing stocks we explore today earn Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buys) and appear worth buying in 2025 and holding for long-term upside: TSM, VST, VRT, APP, and MTZ.
Time to get out and curl
Curling is a fantastic sport, and not only because it gets you out of the house during those long, cold winter months.
How much of a difference have OCR cuts really made?
BNZ's chief economist says the jury is still out, to a large extent.
Business confidence improves amid cautious optimism
Key contributors include growth in global market, better govt policies, declining inflation, says OICCI survey.
Bust 40-year-old Long Eaton firm owes more than £300k to staff made redundant
The company, which was incorporated back in 1975, fell into administration earlier this year
Huge changes to 'aged' Birmingham city centre agreed and it will be 'fantastic'
Plans include more pedestrianised areas and better transport links
GameStop shares rise 11% as Meme stock posts unexpected profit
GameStop stock has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence this year.
Bathhouse, day spa planned for Wellington landmark
A restaurant and bar will also be included in the redeveloped Band Rotunda in Oriental Bay.
China to stabilize economy
Chinese leaders wrapped up a two-day planning meeting in Beijing on Thursday with pledges to take a more proactive approach in pepping up the world's second-largest economy, but gave no details on new stimulus measures.
How £5k spells a very happy Christmas for the users of one Devon community centre
The Strand Centre in Dawlish brings locals together for a host of reasons. Now its efforts have been recognised with a cash award from Co-op’s Winner Shares It All prize draw
Currys swings to H1 half profit, says price rises 'inevitable' after Budget
Electricals retailer Currys said on Thursday that it swung back into the black in the first half, with a solid performance in the UK and Ireland helping to offset weakness in the Nordics.
Holidaymakers urged to renew passport in the next two weeks
You could face trouble if you don't get it done before January
Smart meter meant my 90-year-old granddad overpaid his bills by £700
At one point the Surrey pensioner's monthly direct debit went from £70 to £260 as a result of inaccurate estimates and EDF have been forced to apologise and refund him £700.
Currys says price rises 'inevitable' after Budget
The retailer says it had not planned for the full impact of recent changes to tax and other government policy.
'I grew up on a rough council estate - but now I own 17 of the houses on it'
Shirleyann Haig, originally from Huyton, Liverpool but now living in Wirral, has become a successful "ethical property investment" entrepreneur after growing up in a 'chaotic household'
Ex-Dublin County Registrar loses damages claim
A former Dublin County Registrar had adopted an unnecessarily aggressive, threatening and litigious approach in a development dispute with her next-door neighbours, a judge has decided.
Analysts revisit Adobe stock price targets after Q4 earnings
Adobe shares slumped in early Thursday trading following a host of price-target changes on Wall Street following the web-design and graphics software group's end-of-year earnings and fiscal 2025 outlook.
Almost 100 jobs protected after Wallsend car firm sold to national giant
Wingrove Motor Company was due to have marked 100 years of trading next August
Huge first for new-build town near Exeter
Residents have been waiting more than 10 years
BBMP to digitise individual property records on priority
BBMP digitises property records in Bengaluru for registration, offering relief to owners; e-khata mandatory for transactions.
New lights to offer festive cheer for Stirling as part of £25k expansion
The new Christmas lights have been installed in spots across the city centre - including Murray Place and Friars Street.
Trump invites China's Xi to inauguration despite tariff threats on Beijing
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month.
Trump rings bell on record stock market - but will it last?
The US president-elect comes into office with a strong economy, but investors hope for more and current highs may be difficult to sustain.
Plans to relocate Arnold's market permanently revealed - but traders and residents disagree
Stall holders, who were moved to a new location in 2022, are keen on making the move permanent
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