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House Republicans pass 'born-alive' abortion bill
House Republicans on Thursday passed their version of a “born-alive” abortion bill one day after Democrats blocked the Senate version from advancing. The bill requires health care practitioners to ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
'We're in the era of the billionaire,' human rights expert says. Here's why wealth accumulation is accelerating
The rich are getting richer.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
‘We’re in the era of the billionaire,’ human rights expert says. Here's why wealth accumulation is accelerating
In 2024, an average of nearly four new billionaires were coined every week, according to Oxfam. Much of their wealth will be passed down to heirs.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Davos day two: Rachel Reeves says she’s ‘absolutely’ relaxed about wealth creation; Clegg defends Meta moderation changes – live updates
Rolling coverage of the second day of the World Economic Forum in Davos . Rachel Reeves has also revealed ministers want to increase higher skilled migration by creating with more visas for people ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
World's biggest sovereign wealth fund warns markets at risk from tariff-fueled inflation
"If you look at the risk to financial markets, I think inflation is for sure one, all driven by tariffs."CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Saudi wealth fund ramps up efforts to tap ETF investors
Public Investment Fund stumps up $200mn as seed investor in SSGA’s Europe-listed bond fund in support of Vision 2030Financial Times - Jan. 21 -
Bills Survive Ravens to Move On to A.F.C. Championship
After a tight 27-25 victory, Buffalo moves on to face Kansas City, a familiar postseason foe, for a spot in the Super Bowl.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Billionaires' wealth skyrocketing, anti-poverty group says ahead of Davos
Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, a top anti-poverty group said ahead of an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland of some of the world's political and financial elite.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Wealth of world’s billionaires grew by $2tn in 2024, report finds
Rate of wealth growth last year was three times faster than 2023, Oxfam inequality research reveals. The wealth of the world’s billionaires grew by $2tn (£1.64tn) in 2024, three times faster than ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
World could soon see its first trillionaires, Oxfam says, as billionaire wealth surges
Billionaire wealth surged in 2024, as the world’s richest people increasingly benefited from inheritance and powerful connections, Oxfam said in its annual inequality report.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Bills and Eagles hold on to reach NFL Conference Championships
The Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles clinch nail-biting victories in the NFL's Divisional Round to move within one win of the Super Bowl.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Anti-poverty group says billionaires' wealth soared in 2024 as the elites prepare for another Davos
Billionaire's wealth has grown faster last year, and now the world can expect at least 5 trillionaires within a decade, even as the number of people in poverty has barely budged since 1990ABC News - Jan. 19 -
Bills top sloppy Ravens, will play for AFC title
Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns and the Bills defeated Lamar Jackson and a turnover-prone Ravens team 27-25 in an AFC divisional game on Sunday to secure a berth in the conference title game, ...ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Inside "Beyond the Gates," TV's newest soap opera
In the world of daytime network TV, only a handful of long-running soap operas have survived. But in February, CBS is launching a new one: "Beyond the Gates," which traces a prominent African ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Independent secures funding from Bill Gates’ foundation
It has given British media group more than $700,000 to fund journalism in ‘under reported’ parts of the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Wealth of US ‘oil-garchs’ went up 15% in nine months as industry figures plan Trump inauguration party
Oil and gas firms have given more than $75m to Trump’s campaign and stand to benefit from his ‘drill, baby drill’ plan. As Joe Biden warns in his farewell address as president that “an oligarchy is ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Bill Gates on Trump meeting: 'Frankly I was impressed'
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reflected on a recent dinner he had with President-elect Trump in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, saying he was "impressed" ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Ravens WR Flowers (knee) doubtful to face Bills
Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers is doubtful for the Ravens' game Sunday in Buffalo. Flowers missed last week's game with a right knee injury.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Bill Gates-Backed Stoke Space Lands $260 Million to Build Out a Fully Reusable Rocket
The rocket startup is eying a niche in the medium-lift launch market.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Man who rammed gate near White House in attempt to overthrow government is sentenced to 8 years
A man who rammed a U-Haul truck into a gate near the White House with aspirations of overthrowing the government was sentenced to eight years in prison.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Montana House advances transgender bathroom bill
The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a transgender bathroom ban, the first to do so in the 2025 session.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 Will Introduce Cross-Play, Photo Mode, And More
Baldur's Gate 3 is getting one last big update in Patch 8 , which will introduce cross-play between all consoles, PC, and even Mac. But before Larian puts the latest patch through a stress test ...GameSpot - Jan. 16 -
'You pay my bills' - Collins reacts to hecklers
American Danielle Collins thanks the fans that heckled her during her second-round victory over Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open for "paying my bills".Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
The Guardian view on Biden’s warning of oligarchy: Trump and the malefactors of wealth | Editorial
The outgoing president was right, in his farewell address, to warn of the dangers posed by the billionaires around the table. . Aristocrats are “the most difficult Animals to manage, of anything in ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
'You pay my bills' - Collins reacts to hecklers
American Danielle Collins thanks the fans that heckled her during her second-round victory over Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open for "paying my bills".BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Celebrates 100 Million Mod Downloads With "Withers Big Naturals" Mod
Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian is celebrating 100 million mod downloads by giving the game's undead hero Withers some big naturals. The developer has added the "Withers Big Naturals" mod by ...GameSpot - Jan. 15 -
Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain
DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Now Giving "Full Attention" To Next Game, Codenamed Excalibur
Larian Studios is now giving its "full attention" to the team's next game, following the breakout success of Baldur's Gate 3. A spokesperson for the studio confirmed this to VideoGamer , adding ...GameSpot - Jan. 13 -
Bills dominate Broncos, eye Ravens showdown
The Bills will be coming off a commanding performance versus the Broncos when they host the Ravens in the divisional round next weekend.ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Greene introduces Gulf of America bill: 'It's our gulf'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) introduced a bill Thursday to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." “The American people are footing the bill to protect and secure the maritime ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Gallego goes all in on GOP's Laken Riley bill
Arizona’s newly minted Democratic senator has announced he is backing the Laken Riley Act, a bill advocates say would eliminate due process for immigrants living in the country illegally. As his ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Bid to halt children's bill sickening, says Phillipson
The education secretary criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Warren Buffett Has Already Announced the Beneficiaries of His Fortune After He Dies—and His Pal Bill Gates Isn’t One of Them
The vast majority of Buffett’s wealth will go to the same place.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England
Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great careFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Boebert, Burlison introduce bill to abolish the ATF
Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) introduced a bill to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), they announced Tuesday. The bill, titled Abolish ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Greene promises bill renaming Gulf of Mexico ‘ASAP’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has promised she will introduce a bill “ASAP” to back President-elect Trump’s idea to rename the Gulf of Mexico. In a post online, Greene shared a video of Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Biden signs bipartisan outdoor recreation bill into law
President Biden on Monday signed a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting outdoor recreation weeks after it cleared the Senate. The bill, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Miller nets $1.5M bonus for sack in Bills' finale
In a 23-16 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday that ended the regular season, Buffalo's Von Miller secured his sixth sack, earning a $1.5 million roster bonus for the 35-year-old Bills ...ESPN - Jan. 5 -
This money bias is 'the biggest barrier to building wealth,' says financial psychologist
Putting off some key financial moves because they seem too complex? You could be costing yourself over the long run.CNBC - Jan. 5
