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Reddit shares rise 35% after social media site reports its first ever profit

100m The number of monthly users of Reddit reported by the company, an increase of 47% year on year

Third-quarter growth slows but US economy 'doing just fine'

The US economy grew slower than expected between July and September but is continuing its two-year expansion, data revealed yesterday, just days before millions of voters decide whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump is best placed to lead the country forward.

Lloyds scraps car loan commissions after court ruling

Lloyds Banking Group has scrapped commission payments across its £15bn motor finance arm after a legal judgment on car loan misselling, as industry and Treasury officials hold urgent talks amid fears of contagion across the wider financial sector.

Marler exited England camp before his call to scrap haka

Joe Marler left the England camp preparing for the autumn internationals opener, against the All Blacks on Saturday, for personal reasons at the start of the week before provoking a fierce backlash in New Zealand by calling for the haka to be scrapped.

Plus and minus points add up to mixed grade on green issues

Did Rachel Reeves' ambition to be the \"green chancellor\", survive the budget? Reactions were mixed. The decision to freeze fuel duty and keep the 5p cut made by the Conservatives in 2022 attracted some fury, not least because the tax relief is estimated to have raised UK greenhouse gas emissions by 7% since 2010.

'Crying in cupboards' The reality of life as a runner in TV or film

As a runner on a film or TV production, \"you are, and there is no point kidding yourself, the lowest of the low,\" says Tom.

Northern says it sends messages to train crews via fax machine

The rail operator Northern has said it still uses fax machines to communicate vital messages to train crews.

BHP says it has 'moved on' from failed Anglo American takeover

The global mining company BHP has \"moved on\" from its three unsuccessful attempts to take over the rival Anglo American this year and will focus on other growth opportunities, its chair has said.

Itoje craves 'big' wins to emulate Johnson's career

Maro Itoje has admitted he is still striving to emulate Martin Johnson's level of success in an England jersey as he prepares to go past the World Cup-winning captain on the list of national caps holders on Saturday.

Blow for City as Miedema has knee surgery

Manchester City have confirmed the Women's Super League record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema has undergone surgery on her left knee.

Taliban Bans Women From Hearing Each Other's Voices

The Taliban has implemented a bizarre new edict that will further curb the voices of Afghan women who are already prohibited from speaking in public.

US Urges Israel To Rethink Palestinian Aid Agency Ban

UNRWA’s director is not sure there is a plan B’ to its vital services as Hezbollah declares Naim Qassem its new leader

What's The 'Toddler Tax' And Who Will End Up Paying It?

Parents could face paying VAT on nursery fees if a class contains just one child aged five, according to government guidance recently issued on the controversial new policy.

Israeli Strike On Flats In Northern Gaza Kills At Least 93

Scores of Palestinians, including many women and children, have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a crowded block of flats in the town of Beit Lahiya as Israel pressed on with its assault on northern Gaza.

Trump: I Am The Opposite Of A Nazi

DONALD Trump was forced to deny he was a "Nazi" after his Oval Office campaign was engulfed in accusations he was a fan of Adolf Hitler.

Who Will Be Able To Unite The Tories And Lead The Party Back Into Power?

ASAN MP for 40 years, and immersed in many leadership A elections from Margaret Thatcher onwards, I am clear that the Tory are Party members must have the final say on who leads them.

NHS Funding Streeting Says Measures Will 'Arrest Decline'

The NHS will not be turned around in one budget, the health secretary, Wes Streeting, has warned, saying measures to be announced today would "arrest the decline" amid significant reform of the health service.

Alcohol Not A Human Weakness, Say Scientists - Animals Like It Too

Humans may have turned drinking into something of an art form, but Homo sapiens are not outliers, researchers say.

New Test keeper Cox will not don gloves in West Indies white-ball series

The new England Test wicketkeeper Jordan Cox will not take the gloves against West Indies after being told to \"concentrate on his batting\" for the white-ball series.

Trump rally comic had tested racist Puerto Rico joke at New York club

The podcaster who provoked an angry backlash against Donald Trump's campaign with a racist joke about Puerto Rico reportedly tested his material at a comedy club the night before appearing at Sunday's televised mass rally at Madison Square Garden.

Vatican report says church still failing to tackle sexual abusers

Church leaders who fail to take action against paedophile priests are a \"further source of evil\" for sexual abuse survivors and should be removed from their posts, the Vatican's child protection commission has said.

Georgia on their minds State where entire US election is on the line

BP reports weakest profits since 2020 amid drop in cost of crude

BP reported its weakest quarterly profits in almost four years yesterday, citing the slump in global oil prices and falling margins in its refinery business.

Mortgage approvals at highest level since Truss's mini-budget

Demand for new home loans has risen to its highest level in more than two years as falling interest rates attract buyers back into the property market.

Former GB News presenter ordered to pay Ofcom £50,000 in legal costs

A former GB News presenter who lost a high court battle with Ofcom has been ordered to pay £50,000 in legal costs before the final bill is determined.

Working out at weekends 'just as good for brain' as daily exercise

Cramming your exercise into the weekend not only brings physical benefits on a par with regular workouts, but is just as good for your brain, a study suggests.

Casualties Deaths surge as IDF steps up offensive

Israel's offensive in northern Gaza has claimed more than 700 lives in a little over three weeks in a series of attacks that have resulted in heavy casualties among the 100,000 or so people who are still living there. Below are the reported deaths over the last nine days.

Clinton shows England have generational midfield talent on their hands

It is debatable precisely how much can be gleaned from this workout against a team ranked 50th in the world who lost 5-0 to Denmark on Friday but, if England can take one certainty from this victory, it is this: in Grace Clinton, they have found a generational midfielder who they can build the team around for at least the next four major tournaments.

Amorim on his way United ready to pay £8.3m for Sporting head coach

Euston lets rail passengers board early to cut chronic overcrowding

Passengers using London Euston are to be allowed to board some services early in an attempt to ease persistent overcrowding at the railway station.