Children’s bodies a ‘battleground’ in Haiti as sexual violence surges, UNICEF warns – Reuters Canada
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How Europe can outsmart Trump’s tariffs – UnHerd
As Europe waits for US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the European Union does not necessarily need to lie down and take it. Some say that Donald Trump only cares about the optics; that he would accept any deal as long as it makes him look good. If one accepts that idea, it’s essentially an argument
Amazon Stock Slides Friday Amid Concerns About AI Spending, Soft Forecast
Key Takeaways Amazon shares dropped Friday after the tech giant said it plans to spend over $100 billion this year to support its AI goals and offered a softer-than-expected sales forecast. Analysts have remained largely bullish about the stock’s upward trajectory, but some cut their price targets in the wake of Thursday’s earnings call. Shares
Top CD Rates Today, Feb. 7, 2025 – 9 Offers Guarantee at Least 4.60% for Up to 1 Year
Key Takeaways The top CD rate in the country is 4.75%, which is available from Abound Credit Union with an 8-month term. An additional eight offers guarantee APYs of 4.60% or better, including the leading 1-year rate of 4.60%, available from Vibrant Credit Union. Offers of 4.35% or more are available in every CD term
New York City Pension Funds Seek to Pause Paramount-Skydance Merger – Variety
A group of New York City pension funds asked a judge in Delaware this week to issue an injunction that would pause the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger. The litigation comes as investors are lining up in Delaware Chancery Court to challenge the deal on the grounds that it is excessively favorable to Shari Redstone, the
Here are 7 Medicare changes for 2025 that you should know about – USA TODAY
Medicare is big business, recently providing healthcare coverage to 68 million people. It changes a little or a lot every year, and millions have strong opinions about it, too: Before the 2024 election, fully 94% of surveyed seniors said it was very or extremely important to protect Medicare, per the Better Medicare Alliance. 65% of
Russian singer-songwriter who spoke out against war in Ukraine dies after falling from window during police raid – Meduza
Vadim Stroykin, a Russian singer-songwriter who has spoken out against the war in Ukraine, “fell” out of a window while security officials were raiding his apartment on Thursday, according to the human rights project OVD-Info. He reportedly died on the scene. Russian media reported that law enforcement officers visited Stroykin’s home in connection with a
State Health Plan premiums likely to increase for most workers by 2026 – WRAL News
The State Health Plan is considering a major overhaul of its pricing structure, likely leading to premium increases for most state employees by 2026. Posted 2/7/2025, 9:29:31 PM Updated 2/7/2025, 11:37:19 PM State Health Plan could increase $20-$50 per month based on salary Shaun Gallagher, WRAL reporter The governing board of the State Health Plan
Medicaid Work Requirements Could Boot 36 Million People Off Their Health Coverage: Report – Common Dreams
As right-wing lawmakers pursue imposing conditions on Americans’ ability to access Medicaid and other social services, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities this week published analysis warning that work requirements for Medicaid recipients could put 36 million Americans, or 44% of all Medicaid enrollees, at risk of losing their health insurance. “Research shows that
Ex-NCUA Chair Rodney Hood tapped to lead OCC – American Banker
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood Anna Moneymaker/Bloomberg Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Friday announced he is selecting former National Credit Union Administration Chair Rodney Hood to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on an interim basis. “I remain steadfastly committed to serving the American people and the banking system by creating