Gosport War Memorial Hospital deaths: Police identify 24 suspects

Gosport War Memorial Hospital deaths: Police identify 24 suspects

Family Handout The families of Cliff Houghton, Dulcie Middleton, Brian Cunningham and Eva Page were among those calling for fresh investigations into their deaths Detectives investigating hundreds of deaths at a hospital have identified 24 suspects. An independent panel previously found 456 patients died after being given opiates inappropriately at Gosport War Memorial Hospital between … Read more

The Jacksonville Jaguars say their flight to London will be delayed because of Hurricane Milton

The Jacksonville Jaguars say their flight to London will be delayed because of Hurricane Milton

LONDON – The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to arrive to London later than expected Friday because of Hurricane Milton, the team confirmed ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. A team spokesperson said on Thursday that the team’s departure time has been “slightly” delayed. The hurricane brought powerful winds, a deadly storm surge and flooding … Read more

Hiltzik: Did California’s $20 minimum wage in fast food kill jobs? No

Hiltzik: Did California’s  minimum wage in fast food kill jobs? No

Which of California’s economic initiatives droves conservatives batty the most? No question: It’s the state’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, which went into effect April 1. For months before the wage increase, conservative pundits and economists filled the airwaves and newspaper columns with predictions that it would produce an employment bloodbath at fast … Read more

Where is Hurricane Milton heading?

Where is Hurricane Milton heading?

Helen Willetts with the latest forecast as Milton hits Florida Hurricane Milton has made landfall in Florida, with US officials warning that “life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding” are occurring in central parts of the southern state. The storm’s arrival comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene caused substantial damage across the south-eastern … Read more

What a Google break up would mean for investors

What a Google break up would mean for investors

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email In August 2024, a federal judge determined that the online search giant Google is a monopolist that wields its power to stifle competition. The court opinion builds on years of investigation into one of the most valuable companies in the U.S. stock … Read more

Falling mortgage rates may be prompting more homeowners to sell, boosting inventory for buyers

Falling mortgage rates may be prompting more homeowners to sell, boosting inventory for buyers

LOS ANGELES — Homebuyers in Seattle, Silicon Valley and the nation’s other priciest markets may soon see some relief as falling mortgage rates prompt more sellers to list their properties. The number of newly listed homes for sale climbed 4.2% last month, according to data from Realtor.com. September’s jump was the biggest annual increase since … Read more

Tesla is unveiling its long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the technology it runs on

Tesla is unveiling its long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the technology it runs on

DETROIT — Expectations are high for the long-awaited unveiling of Tesla’s robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Thursday night. Too high for some analysts and investors. The company, which began selling software it calls “Full Self-Driving” nine years ago that still can’t drive itself, is expected to show off the so-called “Cybercab” vehicle, which may not … Read more