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The Entertainer, one of the UK’s largest toy retailers, has abandoned plans to open two new stores following the government’s decision to raise employer National Insurance (NI) contributions. Chief Executive Andrew Murphy explained that the increased costs have also led to a hiring freeze at the company’s head office. The decision underscores mounting business concerns over the Budget’s changes, which increase the NI rate for employers from 13.8% to 15% from next April, with the tax threshold reduced from £9,100 to £5,000. The policy is expected to raise around £25 billion annually to stabilise public finances, following revenue cuts under…

A polling place at the Arizona State University campus, Tuesday, in Phoenix, Ariz. Polling finds that three out of ten voters in Arizona who supported an abortion rights ballot measure also voted for Trump. Matt York/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt York/AP Voters in three states — Arizona, Missouri, and Nevada — chose on Tuesday to advance protections for abortion rights in their state constitutions. Donald Trump, meanwhile, is likely to win all three states in his victorious bid for the White House. It’s a conundrum for Democrats, who expected ballot initiatives on abortion rights in those states to boost…

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SpaceX plans to launch 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast on Monday (Nov. 11).A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink spacecraft is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday during a four-hour window that opens at 4:02 p.m. EST (2102 GMT). The launch had originally been planned for Sunday evening, but was delayed due to poor “unfavorable recovery weather conditions,” according to SpaceX.SpaceX will webcast the launch live via X, beginning about five minutes before liftoff.If all goes to plan, the Falcon 9’s first stage will come back to Earth for…

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea managed a draw against last season’s Premier League runners-up Arsenal, in a tightly contested 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the 60th minute before Chelsea’s Pedro Neto fired back in the 70th minute. The Blues held 49% of the ball, but did manage 17 shots, generating 1.28 xG, and creating one big chance. Meanwhile, the Gunners had slightly more of the ball with 51% possession, taking fewer shots than Chelsea with 13, generating a lower xG of 0.99, but creating four big chances. The talking point of the game, among the brilliant…

Getty ImagesDonald Trump has made the first official hire of his incoming administration, announcing 2024 campaign co-chair Susan Summerall Wiles as his chief of staff.The president-elect’s transition team is already vetting a series of candidates ahead of his return to the White House on 20 January 2025.Many who served under Trump in his first term do not plan to return, although a handful of loyalists are expected to make a comeback.The 78-year-old Republican is also surrounded by new allies who could fill his cabinet, staff his White House and take up other key roles across government.Here is a closer look…

The week ahead in Asia

The two most important metrics to look for when shopping for a flashlight are the batteries and the lumens.Batteries: There are two big categories of both flashlights and headlamps: rechargeable flashlights and those that take batteries. The difference is in how you recharge them. AA or AAA batteries are easy to find and can be swapped out quickly. When your light dies in the dark, you’ll see the genius of separate batteries. That said, rechargeable lights can charge off the same power bank you’re charging your devices on, and these days, with USB-C, many lights can recharge in less than…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Analysts see that Ethereum has the potential to reach a new all-time high by December after it achieved its first breakout in three months. Its growth can be attributed to the growing optimistic sentiment on cryptocurrencies fueled by the results of the recently concluded national elections. Related Reading Ether Breaks The $3,000 Barrier Data has shown that Ethereum experienced a big price hike–a growth that analysts said could be the result of the triumphant victory of Donald Trump in the US elections. Analysts said that the second largest crypto in terms of market…

ADA looks poised to rise by over 100% in early 2025 after breaking above a three-year-old resistance trendline.