Protesters on Nov. 5 burn a effigy depicting now ex-President Santiago Pena outside Congress in Asuncion, Paraguay, days after the beginning of a banking crisis to which he was linked.
A woman in New Port Richey, Fla., voices her opposition to the construction of AI data centers on July 18, 2026. Thomas Simonetti/AFP via Getty ImagesData centers were on the ballot, both directly and indirectly, in the 2026 midterm elections.
P.Cartwright/ShutterstockThe Bank of England’s decision to put interest rates up for the first time in over three years could be bad news for prospective homebuyers. Higher borrowing costs risk putting home ownership even further out of reach for many people.
But the numbers aren’t all bad.
Millions of hunters will be in fields and wooded areas, where they can help spot and report any signs of screwworm. Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesFor the first time in over 50 years, an infestation of the flesh-eating fly known as the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is spreading on the U.S. mainland, and it is putting livestock and other animals at risk.
IDA ROSLINA/ShutterstockOffice attendance from Monday to Friday used to be a pretty standard requirement for many jobs.
But plenty of employees have now developed a taste for working from home. And in response, some of their employers have started to tighten the rules on hybrid work.
Over 60% of Floridian voters voted to cut property taxes, which has been surging in recent years. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)Many Florida homeowners cheered on Nov. 3, 2026, when more than 60% of voters approved a constitutional amendment to significantly reduce property taxes.
Voters respond to economic and political messages and experiences.
Repeated giving may give the impression that companies care more. useng/iStock via Getty Images PlusPeople tend to think more highly of companies that give to charity on a monthly or weekly basis rather than donating an annual lump sum worth the same amount.
Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockEvery Bonfire Night, people pay for a box of fireworks so their friends and family can enjoy the colourful display. Within a few minutes, it’s all over. But the price on the box doesn’t reflect the hidden costs. The smoke inhaled by neighbours, the animals disturbed or the public services called out when things go wrong.
Matthew Troke/ShutterstockBritish pubs are disappearing at an alarming rate. Last year around eight closed down every week.
