Social issues
The EU is a ‘monster,’ Dutch nationalist leader says, and it mustn’t have more power
The Netherlands far-right PVV Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders speaks to the media representatives following the European Parliament elections provisional results in The Hague on June 6, 2024. Emiel Muijderman | Afp | Getty Images Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders has described the European Union as a “monster” that must not be given any more […]
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Why the father of ‘life planning’ says you’re managing money the wrong way
Key Points George Kinder is recognized as the father of the “life planning” movement of financial advice. Consumers often put the emphasis in the wrong areas when it comes to personal finance, Kinder said. His “three questions” aim to uncover your goals and desires, and inspire you to take steps to achieve those dreams financially. […]
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Healthy Returns: Eli Lilly could soon become the first $1 trillion health-care stock
A sign with the company logo outside the headquarters of Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 17, 2024. Scott Olson | 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. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Earlier this […]
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Starlink in Brazil’s crosshairs as spat over Elon Musk’s X escalates
Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Brazil’s telecommunications regulator threatened sanctions against Elon Musk’s satellite internet firm Starlink, as a public confrontation with the billionaire escalates over the country’s decision to block his social media company X. Last week, Brazil’s supreme court ordered a nationwide suspension of X for not appointing a legal representative […]
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How Tim Walz made Minnesota a ‘roadmap’ for progressive economic policy
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gesture at a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., August 20, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters To understand the economic vision of the Harris-Walz presidential ticket, Minnesotans say just look at the North Star State. “I’ve heard some […]
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Vance grilled on high cost of Trump’s new IVF plan
Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) speaks at a campaign rally at VFW Post 92 on August 15, 2024 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Jeff Swensen | Getty Images Republican presidential running mate Sen. JD Vance offered few specifics when grilled Friday about how former President Donald Trump would pay for his new plan […]
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Ford joins list of companies walking back DEI policies
The new Ford F-150 and the all-new Ranger trucks are launched at a celebratory event at the Ford Dearborn Plant on April 11, 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Ford Motor is the latest company to walk back some of its commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The automaker has taken […]
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Trump budget would spike deficits by nearly 5 times Harris proposal, says Penn Wharton
Former President Donald Trump’s economic proposals would increase federal deficits by $5.8 trillion over the next decade, almost five times more than those of Vice President Kamala Harris, which would add $1.2 trillion, according to a new pair of studies from the nonpartisan Penn Wharton Budget Model. The Trump report found that his plan to […]
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Healthy Returns: What to know about the latest round of Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines
Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine mRNA 2024-2025 formula. Courtesy: Moderna 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. It’s that time of the year again. A new round of Covid shots is on its way to Americans. […]
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Mark Zuckerberg says White House ‘pressured’ Meta to ‘censor’ Covid-19 content
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, testifies during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis,” in Dirksen building on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images The Biden administration “pressured” Facebook parent Meta to “censor” content related to Covid-19, the social media […]
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