Why Businesses Worry About R.F.K. Jr.

The Kennedy scion has long been a skeptic of vaccines, pesticides and more. Corporate leaders worry he may gain policy power if Donald Trump wins.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

What We Know About R.F.K. Jr.’s Diet and Eating Habits

Mr. Kennedy, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, could wield considerable influence over the nation’s food supply. Here’s what we know about his own habits.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Late Night Feels Queasy About America’s Next Health Czar, R.F.K. Jr.

Stephen Colbert urged viewers to keep an open mind about the pick, “because that’s how the worm gets in.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.

Trump Picked R.F.K. Jr. to Be Health Secretary

Also, Gov. Kathy Hochul revived New York’s congestion pricing plan. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday,

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

What R.F.K. Jr. Might Do on Vaccines

As the nation’s top health official, he could discourage vaccine research and production, and dissuade Americans from getting shots.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Keke Palmer isn't worried about Keke Palmer. Why is everyone else?

Actor Keke Palmer, of 'Akeelah and the Bee' and 'Nope' fame, used to let other people control her story. No longer, as she explains in her new memoir 'Master of Me.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 10

Chuck Hagel: Why I’m Worried About Our Military

Political independence and ethics are the bedrock of our armed forces. Today, I am concerned that both are in danger.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Elon Musk, R.F.K. Jr. and the Unconfirmables of a Second Trump Administration

Back in the White House, Trump would get input from a bestiary of nihilists, destructionists and even criminals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

R.F.K. Jr. Lays Out Possible Public Health Changes Under Trump

Mr. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer who has no medical or public health degrees, has promoted anti-vaccine conspiracies for years.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

R.F.K. Jr. Scorns Trump’s Fast Food Habit: ‘Really, Like, Bad’

Intent on changing the U.S. food supply under the incoming Trump administration, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. passed judgment on the president-elect’s culinary choices during a recent podcast interview.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Five Ways R.F.K. Jr. Could Undermine Lifesaving Childhood Vaccines

If he is confirmed as H.H.S. secretary, the longtime vaccine critic would be in a position to change the government’s immunization recommendations and delay the development of new vaccines.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump’s Embrace of RFK Jr. Puts Fluoride, Vaccines and Obamacare on the Agenda

Donald Trump’s pledge to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild on health” has put three issues on the agenda in the final days of the 2024 campaign.

Health - The New York Times - November 5

'I was worried about bleeding on McGregor's expensive shirt'

In her BBC Sport column, former boxing world champion Hannah Rankin discusses her debut win in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.

Are we worried about the wrong demographic problem?

Economists and policymakers are expressing concern over the sharp decline in birth rates in many countries, but the UN predicts that the world's population will continue to grow until the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

America isn’t too worried about fascism

Harris is correct that the republic is in danger but that message may not suffice to prevent a Trump victory

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Kellyanne Conway worried about Trump's safety

Republican pundit Kellyanne Conway said her main worry about former President Trump on Election Day is his safety. “My main worry is that President Trump, his family and those around him remain ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Arizona businesses worry immigration proposal on ballot would exacerbate worker shortage

Mass deportation plans, racial profiling concerns and a broken immigration system could harm businesses and the economy.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Doctors worried RFK Jr. will tout vaccine-skeptic views at HHS

Doctors are worried Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will tout anti-vaccine views after he was picked to lead the Department of Health and Human Services by Trump.

Alabama shouldn’t worry about fans storming fields after beating the Tide ... it should worry when they don’t

Since LSU in 2010, every program that’s beaten Alabama at home has stormed the field.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Worries about medical bills weigh on voters' minds as election nears

Health care hasn't figured prominently on the campaign trail this fall. These voters wish it would.

Hillary Clinton says she's not worried about Trump retaliation

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she's not worried about former President Trump retaliating against her if he wins the 2024 presidential election. "No, because I know I haven't done ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

As Georgia Decides Its Future, Artists Are Worried About Theirs

Two new laws, and a looming election, in the former Soviet republic of Georgia have artists reconsidering their livelihoods and even whether they can stay in the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Many Americans worried about Trump's age, but less than Biden: Survey

A growing number of Americans are worried about former President Trump’s age, but they worry more about President Biden who dropped out of the presidential race in July, according to a new survey ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Alleged Chinese influence campaigns intensify worries about U.S election meddling

Recent reports of Chinese actors allegedly targeting prominent campaigns and candidates is raising concerns China is stepping up efforts to meddle in the U.S. election up and down the ballot. A ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

How worried should stock-market investors be about a ‘lost decade’?

It’s theoretically possible that the stock market will play out a “Roaring ‘20s” scenario for the rest of this decade.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Ray Dalio concerned about America postelection: 'Both candidates worry me'

Dalio, the founder of investment firm Bridgewater Associates, spoke at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Apple sales rise 6%, company seeing early iPhone 16 demand

Apple reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Ukraine braces for outcome of US elections: ‘We are worried about Trump’

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he ‘no strategy yet’ if Trump wins – other than an appeal to his vanity. On Ukraine ’s frontline, soldiers hold Russian forces at bay with American weapons ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence

A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Sheinbaum tells Mexicans stunning Trump win is ‘nothing to worry about’

President reassures her country as threat of US tariffs and deportations looms. US election results 2024: live map and tracker US election 2024 – live news updates Mexico ’s president, ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Are you worried about inflation? Then fear Trump, not Rachel Reeves | William Keegan

The chancellor’s budget may have a small effect on UK interest rates. But US tax cuts and tariffs could have international repercussions. Having been fairly critical of my (almost) friend Rachel ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Belfast traders 'not worried' about traffic as Christmas market opens

There have been concerns congestion in Belfast might deter shoppers and visitors in the run up to Christmas.

Should immigrants worry about Trump’s new border czar?

Donald Trump has a constitutional duty to ensure that his administration faithfully executes the laws Congress has passed, and his decision to make Thomas Homan his border czar shows that he is ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

How to (possibly) stop worrying about London rental prices

In a strictly inflation-targeting-regime context

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

12:30 Report — Why early voting figures are worrying some Dems

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. We’re 13 days from Election Day, folks!🎵 Cause in a fortnight, all the ballots will be cast 🎵 Here's what's happening today: Harris is doing a CNN town hall ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Why Brutal Honesty Is Key to Growing Your Business

What you don’t say in meetings could be holding your company back.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Why Early Planning is Key to Exiting a Small Business

Starting a business is hard, but leaving it may be even harder without an advance strategy for a transition.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

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