9 great (and free) hikes around Palm Springs that locals love
The landscapes of the Coachella Valley are breathtaking and vast. You’ll find everything from wide-open dry and desolate expanses, dotted with craggy rocks, that look…
Did Donald Trump impose ‘the largest tax hike in our lifetime’? | Economy
Politicians and economists say President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff rollout amounted to a historic tax increase in the United States. “Donald Trump just imposed…
How Labour’s hefty National Insurance hike coming in days affects YOU from price of a pint to pension pots
LABOUR'S hefty employer National Insurance hike is coming in days - we explain what it means for you.From April 6, businesses will have to pay…
Millions of broadband customers have just days left to avoid bill hike – or face unexpected fee
AS April edges closer the deadline to get ahead of the increasing cost of broadband is fast approaching.The hike in costs also affect energy, gas,…
Column: The chained CPI: Another secret tax hike for the middle class slipped into the GOP tax bills
The devastating effects that many provisions of the Republican Senate and House tax bills would have on the middle class have been well documented, thanks…
Pub and restaurant bosses warn new eco tax will hike prices and lump industry with millions in extra costs
PUB and restaurant bosses want a U-turn on an eco tax that will push up prices.They teamed up to warn the packaging tax will lump…
German parliament votes for massive debt reform, defense spending hike
Germany's parliament voted Tuesday in favor of incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's massive debt reform that will increase defense spending amid Russia's ongoing war in…
N.S. realtors want province to drop deed transfer tax hike
Article contentHALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors wants the provincial government to back away from a plan to double the deed transfer tax…
Want amazing views? Hike to this L.A. fire lookout
In California, firefighters have a true range of tools available to alert them of wildfires: live cameras mounted throughout forests, satellites orbiting Earth, pilots scanning…
UK weather: Brits to bask in 16C sunshine today as temperatures hike in first sign of spring after freezing fog warning
BRITS are set to bask in 16°C sunshine today as temperatures rise in the first sign of Spring.The Met Office said England and Wales will…
Oil prices drop as OPEC+ agrees to gradually hike output from April
Oil prices had already been trading lower in the last few weeks, partly because of expectations that US president Donald Trump could swiftly end Russia’s…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Melissa Fumero
Melissa Fumero’s sons, at 5 and 8 years old, are almost at the age that they can prep breakfast for themselves. When the time comes,…
Clinton Yields to Opponents of Energy Tax : Economy: President will scale back controversial levy in favor of 8-cent-a-gallon gas tax hike, sources say. Move is aimed at saving deficit-cutting plan in Senate.
WASHINGTON — President Clinton has decided to abandon most elements of his proposed energy tax and accept an 8-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax increase in its place as the…
Join the L.A. Times on a winter hike in Elysian Park
Hi — I’m Deborah Vankin, a wellness writer for the L.A. Times. I’m not sure about you, but 2025 has been a whopper of a…
UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027, as peace talks to end…
Hiking and yoga: How to combine the two for a perfect workout
• Yoga adds flexibility and strengthens lower body joints, which makes it a great addition to your hiking routine. • Try these structured events in…
Japan’s Household Spending Falls, Weighing on BOJ Rate Hike Path
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessJapan’s households cut consumption for a fourth month as inflation continues to weigh on their purchasing power, showing an economic fragility that’s…
Cord-cutters are fuming over YouTube TV price hike
Remember all that money you were going to save by canceling your cable TV subscription?Cord-cutters are again dealing with the reality of rising programming costs…
They planned a day hike in Yosemite. Then they got lost in the snow
On May 20, 2016, my wife and I visited Yosemite National Park. Before we set out on a trail, I talked to a park ranger.…
Sir Keir Starmer risks fury as he refuses to say when he will hike spending on defence
SIR Keir Starmer has risked fury as he again refused to say when he will hike spending on defence to 2.5 per cent of GDP.The…