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Consumer Protections Kick In Ahead of Holiday Travel Surge
If things go wrong during as air passenger forecasts hit a record high, new rules will make it easier for fliers to get compensated for major problems.Business - Inc. - 18 hours ago -
Consumer report shows companies are failing to protect from robocalls, texts
A new report says many phone companies are not doing enough to protect people from robocalls and texts. A consumer watchdog group says more than half of them have not fulfilled all of the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says
Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.Business - CNBC - November 19 -
The US consumer is fine (but no better)
Aggregates conceal a lotWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Consumer confidence surges ahead of election
American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Consumer Confidence Climbs on Hiring Outlook
The Conference Board’s monthly index report shows a small gain for November after a big rise in October.Business - Inc. - 31 minutes ago -
Protecting Nature, With the U.S. on the Sidelines
As the world gathers this week for U.N. biodiversity negotiations, the U.S. hasn’t ratified a decades-old treaty to protect nature.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election resultWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Carlsberg Misses Sales Expectations on Weak Consumer Backdrop
The Copenhagen-based brewer didn’t meet revenue and sales volumes expectations due to a poor performance in China and other countries, but reiterated its full-year guidance.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Consumers are anxious ahead of the election. Corporate America is feeling it
Like it or not, there’s an election on Tuesday. Voters are stressed. And to at least a small degree, so are corporations.Business - MarketWatch - November 3 -
China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again
From Apple to Starbucks, U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive | Francine Prose
I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy. US election 2024 – live news updates US ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Clashes, confusion and secrecy consume the Harris campaign's finances
If Kamala Harris' campaign was known for anything, it was its blockbuster fundraising.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
JD.com Profit, Revenue Rise as Consumer Sentiment Improves
The Chinese e-commerce giant reported higher profit and revenue in the third quarter despite fierce competition from Alibaba and PDD Holdings.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps
Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Consumer Sentiment Climbs as Trump Backers’ Confidence Surges
The post-election partisan flip pushed the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index to its highest level since April.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
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Does Changing the Language of DEI Protect Companies?
Many executives have changed – or are changing — their language around DEI efforts. But one expert says these changes aren’t likely to provide any legal protection.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Trump says he will protect women 'whether they like it or not'
During an appearance at the Green Bay, Wis., rally, former President Donald Trump recalled an apparent exchange with a staff member who didn't feel it appropriate for Trump to use the phrase ...Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Harris reacts to Trump comments about protecting women
Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on former President Donald Trump's comments about protecting women whether they "like it or not." This comes as both campaigns target younger voters. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump facing backlash for remark about protecting women
Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for a comment about women he made at a rally Wednesday night. "I'm going to do it whether the women like it or not. I'm going to protect them," ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump says he will "protect women" whether they "like it or not"
While campaigning in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump told a crowd that "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them.'" Vice President Kamala Harris ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump says he will protect women whether they ‘like it or not’
Comments in final days of US presidential campaign are ‘very offensive’ to female voters, argues Kamala HarrisBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike
GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Could election change protection US offers Europe?
US military power has helped protect Europe for 75 years, but for how much longer?Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Why Security Companies Are Seeing an Uptick in Protection Requests
It’s not just about the election. Features such as reinforced windows and metal detectors have been in demand.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Abortion protection measures pass in many states
Measures that protect and expand abortion rights passed in a number of states, including Arizona and Missouri. But an amendment to expand abortion rights in Florida failed to gain the 60 percent ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
HS2 spent £100mn on tunnel to protect rare bats
Kilometre stretch of steel mesh one of many planning requirements that has driven up costs, says project chairWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
6 Tested Safety Apps for Personal Protection (2024)
Your smartphone or wearable could be a lifeline in emergencies. These apps could make all the difference.Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Job scams on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.
Scammers impersonating as companies or recruiters try to trick people into giving money or personal information.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
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Why does it cost £100m for HS2 to protect bats?
Questions have been asked after HS2 said it had to apply for more than 8,000 consents.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ...Tech - Wired - November 12 -
Abortion opponents unveil strategy to undermine state protections
Anti-abortion groups are plotting an aggressive postelection strategy to undo federal and state protections for abortion, including ballot measures passed in the past two years after the end of Roe ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue.Top stories - ABC News - November 18 -
Battery start-up Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in US
Europe’s big hope for homegrown manufacturing has struggled with production at its factory in northern SwedenBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
‘Protect the climate for whom?’: Palestinians highlight Gaza at Cop29
Advocates and officials argue that consequences of Israeli siege are inextricably linked to tackling the climate crisis. As countries negotiate over climate finance, Palestinian officials and ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
