Brazil launches a G20 social summit to highlight needs of low income people

Brazil launches a G20 social summit to highlight needs of low-income people

World - Yahoo News - 6 hours ago

Putin says he will not attend G20 summit in Brazil

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Judge investigating 2023 coup was court bomb target, say Brazilian police

Police name 59-year-old with explosive devices said to have killed himself after trying to enter court in Brasília. The main target of a bomber who killed himself while attempting to attack ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Why expectations are low for the EU-Gulf leaders’ summit

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World - Financial Times - October 16

Man dead after suspected failed attack on Brazil Supreme Court ahead of G20

A man killed by explosions outside of Brazil's Supreme Court in Brasilia on Wednesday night is suspected to have been trying to launch an attack.

Suspected bomber dead after trying to enter Brazil's top court ahead of G20

A man killed himself with a bomb outside Brazil’s Supreme Court after trying to enter the building on Wednesday, officials said, stirring security concerns before the country hosts global leaders ...

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.

Highlights From SpaceX’s Starship Launch and Landing

The company achieved a major milestone during the fifth test flight of the vehicle, which could carry people to the moon and Mars, landing the rocket’s booster stage at a Texas launch site.

Science - The New York Times - October 17

McDonald's is the latest battlefield in a campaign fight to reach low-wage voters

Donald Trump’s campaign event Sunday at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania highlighted his battle with Kamala Harris to court a coveted group of working-class voters who have the potential to decide the ...

German economy minister highlights female startup founders at summit

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Brazil's Lula cancels trip to Russia for BRICS summit after an accident

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has canceled his trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after an accident at home that left him with a cut in the neck

World - ABC News - October 20

Brazil's Lula cancels trip to Russia for BRICS summit after an accident

World - Yahoo News - October 20

Brazil's Lula not attending BRICS summit in Russia due to injury

World - Yahoo News - October 20

Biden's trip to Peru will include last meeting with China's president

Biden will travel to Peru and Brazil for leader summits as he looks to define his legacy and assure allies of America's role on the world stage.

JPMorgan launches European version of JEPI, the largest active ETF

The manager has also launched JEPQ, another active US equity income ETF that has been hugely successful in the US

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Five economic areas the incoming US president needs to tackle

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World - Financial Times - November 5

UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue

The British government has apologized for the death of a 9-year-old girl who is believed to be the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, after a ...

Health - ABC News - October 31

UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue

The British government has apologized for the death of a 9-year-old girl who is believed to be the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, after a ...

World - ABC News - October 31

The 10 most livable cities in the U.S. where costs are low, incomes are growing and there's plenty to do

If you're looking to live in a U.S. metro area that's both affordable and exciting, consider one of these 10 places.

Business - CNBC - November 4

USDA to ban online transaction fees on school lunch payments for low-income families

A federal policy will prohibit schools from charging transaction fees to low-income families when they make electronic deposits into their lunch accounts.

Amazon Launches 'Haul' to Sell Low-Priced Items to Compete with Temu, Shein

All items on Haul will be priced at $20 or less and take up to one or two weeks for delivery.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Gunman kills 3 people in southern Brazil during hours-long shootout

Authorities in southern Brazil say a 45-year-old man barricaded himself in a house and killed his father, brother and a police officer in an hours-long shootout before he himself was fatally shot

World - ABC News - October 23

Indigenous people march in Brazil's capital against bill limiting land rights

Hundreds of Indigenous people were marching Wednesday in Brazil’s capital, urging Congress to drop a proposed constitutional amendment that has the potential to paralyze and even reverse land ...

World - ABC News - October 30

Social Security really helps low earners — even though they might not live as long

Including disability benefits provides a more complete picture

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Knicks can learn from Monday's loss to Cavaliers, but it highlights issues that need sorting out

In the best-case scenario, Monday’s loss can be looked at as a learning experience for the Knicks, but it did highlight some issues that need to be sorted out.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Failure to launch: The US doesn’t need 4 more years of Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris owns the failure to keep NASA's Artemis program on-track and viable.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Some people will need an extra Covid vaccine in the spring

How durable are the mRNA Covid vaccines? Does the protection last as long as other vaccines? Experts the vaccines are performing as expected.

Why Fashion Icon Rebecca Minkoff Says Entrepreneurs Need to Stop Chasing Social Media Virality

The ‘RHONY’ star and fashion entrepreneur encouraged startup founders to stop fixating on social media fame at the Inc. 5000 Conference in Palm Desert.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Harris and Trump need to win over older voters on more than just Social Security and Medicare

This election, older voters are worrying about issues that may not seem to directly affect them.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

16 WIRED-Tested Gifts for People Who Need Some Sleep (2024)

Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

As Criticism of College Referees Heats Up, People in Power Need to Cool Down

Mark Harlan, the athletic director for Utah, crossed a line at a recent press conference, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Startup CEO says humans won't be needed for translation in 3 years as it launches AI app

Unbabel on Wednesday announced an artificial intelligence-powered translation service, adding another rival to a highly competitive space.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Some workers qualify for a maximum Social Security retirement benefit. But even people with moderate earnings can increase their checks

A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 will push Social Security benefits up for all beneficiaries, including high earners.

Business - CNBC - October 17

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