Image copyright Getty Images Bank overdraft fees are to undergo a major shake-up, which the UK financial regulator is calling the biggest overhaul for a generation. Banks and building societies will no longer be allowed to charge fixed daily or monthly fees for overdrafts. In addition, there will no longer be higher fees for unplanned […]
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On an afternoon they put down three timely bunts, the New York Mets had a blast. Three of them, too. Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith hit back-to-back home runs to begin the first inning, then Todd Frazier took an awkward swing and launched a tiebreaking drive in the eighth that sent the Mets over the
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The Public Theater, one of the nation’s most prestigious nonprofits, will stage rare revivals of a Ntozake Shange masterwork and an early piece by Tony Kushner next season. The Off Broadway stalwart said Thursday that it would present what it called the first major New York revival of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When
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Image copyright Getty Images Public trust in nearly all rail operators has decreased, linked to passenger dissatisfaction over punctuality and reliability. The only rail firm that saw trust improve was Southern. However, it remains the lowest-ranked operator, analysis from Transport Focus suggests. Southern-owner Govia Thameslink said its services were improving. Transport Focus, an independent watchdog,
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A hole-by-hole look at Pebble Beach, site of the 119th U.S. Open to be played June 13-16: No. 1, 380 yards, par 4: Few courses offer a more gentle start to the U.S. Open. Most players will use a fairway metal or long iron off the tee on this dogleg right, aiming at the right
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WASHINGTON — The leading Democratic presidential contenders have begun criticizing Joseph R. Biden Jr. for, among other things, being too old, too moderate, too fixated on President Trump and too delusional about the state of the Republican Party. But you’d be forgiven if you missed it, because they almost never mention Mr. Biden by name.
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Image copyright Loch Lomond Group The spirits group behind Glen’s vodka and High Commissioner whisky has been taken over by a Hong Kong-based investment fund. Loch Lomond Group was sold by owners Exponent to Hillhouse Capital Group in a deal thought to be worth about £400m. That would make it one of the biggest deals
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A capsule look at 10 top contenders for the U.S. Open (listed in predicted order of finish): DUSTIN JOHNSON Age: 34. Country: United States. World ranking: 2. Worldwide victories: 21. Majors: U.S. Open (2016). US Open memory: Losing a three-shot lead in the final round at Pebble Beach in 2010 by closing with an 82.
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“Folks, times have changed,” he said. “I don’t think these guys are going to let up.” The Hyde Amendment, named for former Representative Henry Hyde, a Republican from Illinois, was first passed in 1976 and is renewed every year, with occasional changes to the list of exceptions. It bans federal funding of abortion, with exceptions
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Image copyright Reuters Image caption The Obamas say they want to use the podcasts to “amplify voices” that are often ignored Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have agreed to produce a series of podcasts for music streaming platform Spotify. The couple’s production company, Higher Ground, announced on Thursday a multi-year partnership
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