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Sunday, December 22, 2024

#USA - Biden's Geopolitical Handover | Wall Street Week

21 December 2024

President Joe Biden will hand over the Oval Office to Donald Trump — and along with it, the geopolitical challenges of trade with China, tensions in the Middle East and instabilities in democracies around the world.

Saturday, December 21, 2024

#USA - Trump, Musk co-losers as united Democrats prevent government shutdown: MSNBC

21 December 2024

After a day of upheaval and chaos triggered by a random outburst from Elon Musk, echoed by Donald Trump, that led to the humiliation of the Republican Party and its supposed leader in the House, Mike Johnson, Democrats once again stepped in to supply enough votes to pass a spending bill, but not a the debt ceiling increase that Trump and Musk demanded.

Rep. Becca Balint talks with Alex Wagner about the challenge of negotiating with the fickle Republican Party, and how Democrats remained unified by adhering to their values. 

#ElonMusk #DonaldTrump #governmentshutdown


Friday, December 20, 2024

#USA - Trump and Musk derail US budget risking government shutdown: Times Radio

20 December 2024

“It was like they’d just woken up to the fact that this annual budget was upon them.” Elon Musk and Donald Trump have blocked the passing of America’s annual budget bill decrying it as a “betrayal of the country,” says The Times’s David Charter.

#USA - China more "precise" ways to counter potential US tariff impact: Steve Hanke: CNBC International

20 December 2024

Steve Hanke of Johns Hopkins University says talk of Chinese yuan depreciation in response to potential Trump tariffs are a "lightweight" argument, saying Beijing could instead look to crimping critical-material supply to squeeze the West.

#USA - Trump Says EU Must Buy More US Oil and Gas or Face Tariffs: Bloomberg

2024 December 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, has threatened the EU with "tariffs all the way" if its member countries don’t buy more American oil and gas. Bloomberg's Will Kennedy reports. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

#healthcare #cancer #usa - We should publish denial rates for health insurance companies: 'Early Detection' author Bruce Ratner: CNBC

9 December 2024

Bruce Ratner, former New York City real estate developer and ‘Early Detection’ author, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the health insurance industry in the wake of the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, denial rates of health insurance claims, and more.

The life expectancy for U.S. in 2022 was 79.05 years, a 0.08% increase from 2021. The life expectancy for U.S. in 2021 was 78.99 years, a 0.08% increase from 2020.

Why is Spain life expectancy so high?

Preventative care is emphasized, with regular check-ups and screenings that catch health issues before they become serious. Moreover, the cost of living in Spain is relatively low, which reduces financial stress—a known factor that negatively impacts health.Sep 19, 2024
On average in the United Kingdom, girls outperformed boys by 2 points, well below the average OECD gap of 5 points. In terms of health, life expectancy at birth in the United Kingdom is around 81 years, the same as the OECD average. Life expectancy for women is 83 years, compared with 79 for men.

#USA #automobiles - Why experts are telling people not to trade in their cars right now: CBS News

15 December 2024

State-of-the-art technology and luxury make trading in your clunker for a new car very tempting. But experts say crunch the numbers first.

Elise Preston explains

#investment #usa #inflation #Fed - Stock market today: Live coverage from Yahoo Finance


Executives, experts, and influencers join the Yahoo Finance team to discuss what's moving the world of finance. To get the latest markets news check out finance.yahoo.com About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life.


732 watching now • Started streaming on 4 Jan 2024 • #yahoofinance #inflation #Fed#yahoofinance #stockmarket #investing #stocks #Fed #inflation

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

#USA - Elon Musk will do to the federal government what he did at Twitter and SpaceX, says Walter Isaacson: CNBC Television

16 December 2024

Walter Isaacson, ‘Elon Musk’ author, Perella Weinberg Partners advisory partner and Tulane professor, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Elon Musk's challenge to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk's relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, corporate America's relationship with Trump, ABC's $15 million legal settlement in Trump defamation case, and more.

#USA -'Firewall for freedom': The plan to protect U.S. democracy from Donald Trump: MSNBC

17 December 2024

As American oligarchs line up to reap the benefits of ingratiating themselves with Donald Trump, Trump is growing increasingly bold in his plans to use the powers of the U.S. government to attack his personal enemies and his political opponents.

Anthony Romero, executive president of the American Civil Liberties Union, talks with Rachel Maddow about the plan to preserve American values in the face of Trump's abuses.

#MSNBC #Trump #democracy

#USA #UnitedHealth #WSJ #Healthcare - After UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, Doctors Speak Out | WSJ

14 December 2024

After the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, physicians offer a sober look at frustrations with the healthcare system in the U.S. WSJ’s Anna Wilde Mathews walks through the findings of a Journal investigation exposing how private insurance companies collected billions in payments through Medicare Advantage programs.


#USA #health - What a CEO’s Death Reveals About U.S. Healthcare: NowThis Impact

7 December 2024

In the wake of United Healthcare's CEO's murder, there's a spotlight on the exploitation of private health care. Here's why we desperately need universal health coverage.

#BrianThompson #NowThis #Health


Suspect charged in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC: CBS New York


Monday, December 16, 2024

#USA #Autism - Denied: ProPublica Exposes UnitedHealth Profiteering Off Limiting Care for Children with Autism - Democracy Now

16 December 2024

Private healthcare companies are facing increased scrutiny following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson over what appears to be dissatisfaction with the company's exploitative policies and frequent denials of care.

Recent investigations from ProPublica and reporter Annie Waldman find that UnitedHealthcare is aggressively trying to limit mental health coverage and treatment for thousands of children with autism in its latest effort to cut costs and curtail care.


Sunday, December 15, 2024

#USA #trump #live - Deportation From USA | US Senate Hearing On Trump Mass Deportation Plan | Trump News | N18G

15 December 2024

The Senate Judiciary Committee convened to discuss the implications of President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan. Testimonies included insights from a DACA recipient, a grieving mother, and a retired Army Major General, highlighting the potential impact on families, the economy, and the military. #trumpnews #USSenate #JudiciaryHearing #deportation #news18live #news18


#USA #californiatornado - California Tornado Live | California Tornado Aftermath 2024 | California Tornado Devastation | N18G

14 December 2024

A video taken on Saturday (December 14) showed strong winds at the corner of Cesar Chavez and Mission Streets in San Francisco, California, as the city experienced a tornado warning.

The footage captured palm trees swaying while vehicles passed under storm winds and rain. Reuters was able to independently verify the location with the outline and design of the buildings that matched the street view imagery of the area.

Reuters was able to independently verify the date with the original file metadata from the source. #californiatornado #californiatornado2024 #californiatornadodevastation #news18live

Saturday, December 14, 2024

#USA #LuigiMangione - Why is the Luigi Mangione? | BBC Americast

14 December 2024

How did the killing of a health insurance boss divide America? Luigi Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania on Monday after a days-long, multi-state manhunt following the suspected murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson. It’s led to a debate about the health system in America and also prompted anonymous donors to chip in thousands of dollars towards Mangione's defence through online fundraisers.

#USA. - China relations under Trump: Here's what to know: CNBC Television

13 December 2024

CNBC's Eunice Yoon joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss expectations for U.S.-China relations under Trump.

#USA #Tesla #Autopilot - The Hidden Autopilot Data That Reveals Why Teslas Crash | WSJ

13 December 2024

Video and data gathered by the Wall Street Journal from over 200 Tesla Autopilot crashes shows that longstanding concerns about Tesla’s camera-based technology, which differs from the rest of the industry, are showing up on the roads and putting the public at risk.

#Tesla #Autopilot #WSJ

#USA #TSMC #apple - TSMC’s New Arizona Fab! Apple Will Finally Make Advanced Chips In The U.S.: CNBC

13 December 2024

On 1,100 acres in the Arizona desert north of Phoenix, a newly completed 3.5-million-square foot building is making history as the most advanced chip fabrication plant on U.S. soil. It’s Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s first of three Arizona fabs, which will total a $65 billion investment when they’re complete at the end of the decade.

Apple has committed to being the site’s largest customer. Full production has been delayed until 2025, but pilot production has begun.

CNBC got an exclusive first look at the fab, where TSMC chairman Rick Cassidy says the project is “dang near back on the original schedule.”

Friday, December 13, 2024

#USA - Massive snowstorm slams millions: ABC News

13 December 2028

An arctic blast of air swept across the eastern part of the U.S., leaving a path of destruction from Wisconsin to Rhode Island.