Social issues
Trump and Harris vie for the Latino vote on eve of election
This combination of photos shows Vice President Kamala Harris, left, on Aug. 7, 2024 and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 31, 2024. AP Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned around southwestern states this week as they sought to shore up the Latino vote with only five days […]
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Record numbers of wealthy Americans are making plans to leave the U.S. after the election
Ferragudo, Portugal. Gonzalo Azumendi | Stone | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. A growing number of wealthy Americans are making plans to leave the country in […]
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What a potential Harris administration could actually do to protect abortion access
Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks during a campaign rally at Shell Energy Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris has made abortion a central issue in her bid for the White House, pledging to expand and protect women’s ability to terminate […]
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Healthy Returns: Wegovy may reduce knee pain in patients with a type of arthritis and obesity
The “Wegovy” brand slimming syringe is sold in the Achat pharmacy in Mitte. The “Wegovy” slimming syringe has been available in Germany for a year. Jens Kalaene | Picture Alliance | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. […]
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Democrats launch ads in nail salons, malls in final swing-state sprint
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The personal is getting political. One week before Election Day, Democrats are spending big to target swing-state voters in […]
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Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk PAC to stop $1 million lottery for voters
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks during a town hall event hosted by America PAC in support of former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on October 18, 2024. Ryan Collerd | Afp | Getty Images The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office filed a […]
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Trump doubles down on replacing income taxes with tariffs in Joe Rogan interview
Former President Donald Trump stood by his idea to end income taxes and substitute them with tariffs in a Friday interview with Joe Rogan, the host of one of the most widely listened to podcasts in the world. “Did you just float out the idea of getting rid of income taxes and replacing it with […]
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World Bank rolls out new strategy to boost economic opportunities for women
World Bank President Ajay Banga speaks during an interview with Reuters in Washington, U.S., October 15, 2024. Nathan Howard | Reuters The World Bank announced on Thursday a new gender strategy aimed at boosting economic opportunities for women and enabling their participation in the global economy through social protection and access to broadband and capital. The Gender Strategy 2024-2030, unveiled during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in Washington, has set […]
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Presidential election is a dead heat though Trump leads Harris big on economy, says CNBC survey
With less than two weeks remaining before the election, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey shows the presidential contest remains a statistical dead heat both nationally and in the battleground states, unchanged from the August survey though there have been some notable movements among key groups. Nationally, former President Donald Trump holds a 48%-46% lead over […]
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Healthy Returns: Weight loss, diabetes drugs may reduce alcohol and opioid use
Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. Hollie Adams | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Yet another study […]
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