Americans Say Parents

56% of Americans say their parents never discussed money with them. How experts recommend getting the conversation started

The holiday season can be an opportunity to discuss estate planning with aging parents, experts say.

Business - CNBC - 8 hours ago

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.

Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog

Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be lifted

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, saying parent company censored it over Gaza

Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.

Iranian-American journalist held in Iran, U.S. says

Reza Valizadeh had worked for Radio Farda, an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that's overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

Yum Brands’ earnings fall short of estimates as Pizza Hut parent says consumers are still pressured

Only Taco Bell managed same-store sales gains.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Parents are not confident they can teach kids about investing. Here's how advisors say to get started

Only 22% of parents are "completely confident" in their ability to teach their children the basics of investing, according to a new survey.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Many parents voted for Trump. His top priority should be expanding the child tax credit, advocates say.

Parents — specifically, male parents — voted for President-elect Donald Trump this election cycle in an ongoing show of support for the Republican Party by voters with children, according to exit ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Middle East latest: Israel strikes in the heart of Lebanon's capital near parliament and embassies

Israeli airstrikes targeted a neighborhood in the heart of Lebanon’s capital, slamming into an area of Beirut near the Parliament, several embassies and the U.N. headquarters

World - ABC News - November 18

American strikes kill up to 35 ISIS operatives in Syria, U.S. says

The U.S. military struck several Islamic State group camps in central Syria, killing up to 35 operatives, said the U.S. Central Command.

Americans helping Ukraine's war efforts say the US hasn't done enough

For U.S. philanthropist Amed Khan, America's has mismanaged the war in Ukraine

World - ABC News - November 1

US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high

An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to be detained by Iran for months now

Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say

The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no longer free, and vulnerable people are going without.

Health - The New York Times - November 4

Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military

German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.

Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia

Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.

Americans say this is the No. 1 threat to their retirement savings—here are 2 ways to prepare

Here's what Americans say poses the biggest threat to their retirement income and two ways to plan for it, according to a retirement expert.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Why Trump Allies Say Immigration Hurts American Workers

JD Vance and others on the “new right” say limiting immigration will raise wages and give jobs to sidelined Americans. Many studies suggest otherwise.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Disabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination

Disabled rideshare users have for years reported having less access to Lyft and Uber than able-bodied people

Health - ABC News - 5 days ago

Alec Baldwin says Americans are 'very uninformed about reality'

Actor Alec Baldwin said that Americans face an information "gap" and added that the film industry helps fill it. "There is a gap, if you will, in information for Americans," Baldwin told reporters ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

3 Americans held for years in China released, White House says

Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.

World - CBS News - 1 hour ago

3 Americans released after years of detention in China, White House says

The White House says three imprisoned Americans, Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, have been released after years of detention in China. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more on ...

3 Americans detained in China are released in prisoner swap, official says

Three American citizens who had been detained for years in China were released, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday.

Politics - NBC News - 5 hours ago

Disabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination

Disabled rideshare users have for years reported having less access to Lyft and Uber than able-bodied people

Health - ABC News - 5 days ago

The debate over parenting and independence

Psychologist David Friedlander of the Child Mind Institute discusses how parents can balance children's independence with safety concerns.

This policy gap is harming Americans’ health — and finances, doctor group warns

Compared to other industrialized countries, the U.S. has “been behind for quite a while, so the time is definitely now” for these changes, a pediatrician told MarketWatch.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Iran is likely to try to directly contact Americans in influence campaign in coming weeks, sources say

U.S. officials expect that in the coming weeks, Iran is likely to contact Americans to try to influence how they vote, stir divide or incite violence.

Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live

Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

An Iranian-American journalist is believed to be held by Iran as tensions remain high after an Israeli attack, US says

World - ABC News - November 3

U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country

An Iranian-American journalist is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on the country .

Hochul says New Yorkers who vote Republican are ‘anti-woman’ and ‘anti-American’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said New Yorkers who vote Republican in the state’s tight congressional races are “anti-woman” and “anti-American.” “If you’re voting for these Republicans in New ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes

Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Germany’s federal prosecutor office says it has arrested an American citizen who allegedly spied for China

World - ABC News - November 7

Yemen's Houthi rebels shoot down what they say was a US drone as American military investigates

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have shot down what they described as an American drone, potentially the latest downing of a U.S. spy drone as the militants continue their attacks on the Red Sea corridor

World - ABC News - November 8

‘No Americans putting on bad Belfast accents!’ How Disney drama Say Nothing brings the Troubles to life

A new series is stepping into the fraught territory of Northern Ireland in the 70s by telling the real-life story of a woman abducted by the IRA. Its creators talk about truth, reconciliation and ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

What the recall of progressives in the Bay Area says about Asian American views on crime

The recall last week of two Bay Area officials who both championed progressive crime policies reflects long-held frustrations around a previous increase in violence targeting the Asian American ...

Americans spend $300 billion a year on gift cards. Why some experts say they should stop.

“Gift cards are a good idea for everybody but the person who receives them.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

As sources say Trump could deport undocumented Chinese first, Asian American groups rush to prep

Undocumented immigrants from China will be among the first groups targeted for deportation by the incoming Trump administration, sources close to the campaign previously told NBC News.

About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says

A report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social media

Tech - ABC News - November 18

Latest in Americans Say Parents

56% of Americans say their parents never discussed money with them. How experts recommend getting the conversation started

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog

Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, saying parent company censored it over Gaza

Iranian-American journalist held in Iran, U.S. says

Yum Brands’ earnings fall short of estimates as Pizza Hut parent says consumers are still pressured

Parents are not confident they can teach kids about investing. Here's how advisors say to get started

Many parents voted for Trump. His top priority should be expanding the child tax credit, advocates say.

Middle East latest: Israel strikes in the heart of Lebanon's capital near parliament and embassies

American strikes kill up to 35 ISIS operatives in Syria, U.S. says

Americans helping Ukraine's war efforts say the US hasn't done enough

US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high

Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say

Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military

Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia

Americans say this is the No. 1 threat to their retirement savings—here are 2 ways to prepare

Why Trump Allies Say Immigration Hurts American Workers

Disabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination

Alec Baldwin says Americans are 'very uninformed about reality'

3 Americans held for years in China released, White House says

3 Americans released after years of detention in China, White House says

3 Americans detained in China are released in prisoner swap, official says

Disabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination

The debate over parenting and independence

This policy gap is harming Americans’ health — and finances, doctor group warns

Iran is likely to try to directly contact Americans in influence campaign in coming weeks, sources say

Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live

An Iranian-American journalist is believed to be held by Iran as tensions remain high after an Israeli attack, US says

U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country

Hochul says New Yorkers who vote Republican are ‘anti-woman’ and ‘anti-American’

US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes

Germany’s federal prosecutor office says it has arrested an American citizen who allegedly spied for China

Yemen's Houthi rebels shoot down what they say was a US drone as American military investigates

‘No Americans putting on bad Belfast accents!’ How Disney drama Say Nothing brings the Troubles to life

What the recall of progressives in the Bay Area says about Asian American views on crime

Americans spend $300 billion a year on gift cards. Why some experts say they should stop.

As sources say Trump could deport undocumented Chinese first, Asian American groups rush to prep

About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says

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