Poor nations are choking on debt — we must grasp the solutions

Political instability and meagre investment hobble large parts of the world

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Moulton says Democrats not grasping 'depth' of election losses: 'We lost big'

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said Democrats are not grasping the “depth” of election losses last week, arguing the party should have performed better across the board, but instead “lost big.” “I ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Economist on whether the national debt is cause for concern

The national debt has reached a staggering $35 trillion, yet some economists argue it's not a problem. Stephanie Kelton, author of "The Deficit Myth," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how ...

Trump is the right president to finally tackle the national debt

Trump’s electoral victory will be much less meaningful if he leaves office in four years without addressing our debt and deficit problems.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Most Americans Expect Trump to Increase National Debt

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a majority of people think the President-elect will drive the country further into debt, beyond its current $35 trillion level.

Business - Inc. - November 8

We must redefine the terms of the devolution revolution

The UK government should further empower England’s metro mayors in order to unlock their full potential

World - Financial Times - 53 minutes ago

Roberto Mancini, Saudi Arabia national team part ways after string of poor results

Mancini won Euro 2020 with Italy, but it just didn't work out with Saudi Arabia

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

The Guardian view on UN climate talks: rich and poor nations can strike a win-win deal | Editorial

At Cop29 the global south needs to unite for sustainable growth, leveraging resources and negotiating transformative climate finance pacts. More than a century of burning coal, oil and gas has ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

The real monster this Halloween: Our national debt and a dysfunctional Congress

Congress is facing a potential government shutdown on Dec. 20 due to its reliance on continuing resolutions and bloated omnibus bills, and is being urged to address the monster of reckless spending.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

We must learn lessons from history, King tells Commonwealth

Some Commonwealth countries have called for the UK to pay reparations for its historic role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Watch Beyoncé introduce Harris at Houston campaign rally: 'We must vote'

Beyoncé introduced Vice President Kamala Harris during her campaign rally in Houston, Texas.

'We must mobilize': Harris rallies with Beyoncé and Willie Nelson in Texas

In a star-studded evening before tens of thousands of supporters, Kamala Harris held a rally in Houston that featured Beyoncé and Willie Nelson.

To save our democracy, we must get rid of online anonymity

How do we balance protecting a user’s privacy while holding them accountable for actions violating the law or a site’s Terms of Service?

Politics - The Hill - November 2

We must stop smuggling gangs before they act - Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra £75m to police the UK's borders as he vows to "smash" criminal gangs.

Harris concedes to Trump: 'We must accept the results of this election'

Vice President Harris delivered a concession speech after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, thanking her family, staff and supporters. She said Americans must accept the results of ...

The Lesson of This Election: We Must Stop Inflation Before It Starts

Our nation needs an economic disaster preparedness tool kit to avoid the scourge of inflation.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

AGI is coming faster than we think — we must get ready now

As we are on the brink of breakthroughs in AGI and superintelligence, we need to assess whether we are truly ready for this transformation.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 10

‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?

“Can they take our house?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

How can we help stop deadly drug-resistant infections spreading? Debt relief | Glenda Gray

Millions of lives could be saved if the world would only consider more innovative ways to help poorer nations tackle AMR. Drug-resistant infection, already one of the world’s biggest killers, is ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

When ‘national security’ becomes a political excuse, we all lose

For decades, the U.S. government observed an “open investment” policy: neutrality concerning foreign investments into, and acquisitions of, U.S. companies. But the handling of the Nippon-U.S. Steel ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans

Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.

In an increasingly uncertain world, we Europeans must be bold and build hope | Stella Creasey and Sandro Gozi

With far-right parties gaining support across the globe, it is crucial we collaborate with our neighbours and restore faith in democracy. In the 1930s Antonio Gramsci, the Italian Marxist ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

At Cop29, we must treat the climate crisis with the same urgency as Covid – history shows it can be done | Mukhtar Babayev

This emergency will cost trillions of dollars, and is beyond the reach of developing nations. Private investors have to step up. Mukhtar Babayev is president of the Cop29 UN climate change ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

To protect US democracy from tyrants, we must protect the truly free press | Robert Reich

No billionaire or corporation controls us: the Guardian answers only to the public. Please help us raise the $4m we need to hold power to account in 2025 . Reliable and independent sources of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

12 more games in NFL Week 10, 12 must-read matchup previews: We have predictions, picks and keys to victory

Which teams will win, who are the X factors and which storylines matter most? Here's everything you need to know.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

The solution to automation fears: Employee ownership

Employee ownership can empower workers and promote the interests of labor, allowing companies to embrace automation while ensuring shared prosperity.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

‘I became very frugal’: My husband and I are 40. I have $200,000 in student debt, while he has $600,000 in retirement savings. Are we in trouble?

“Neither of us will have an inheritance and everything we have, we built together.”

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

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