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‘Unethical’ junk food packaging manipulates children into craving sweets, report claims
Bite Back, a Jamie Oliver campaign group, found the 10 biggest producers reel in young shoppers with attention-grabbing colours and cartoons. Food companies are using bright colours and cartoon characters in an “unethical” effort to manipulate ...The Guardian - World -
EU increases financial aid to Lebanon
Bloc set to pay €1bn to help Beirut accommodate Syrian refugeesFinancial Times - World - European Union -
The power of persuasion: Google DeepMind researchers explore why gen AI can be so manipulative
In a new paper, Google DeepMind researchers reveal just how AI can persuade us, what mechanisms enable it to do so, and explore its dangers.VentureBeat - Tech - Google -
Inflation locked atop list of financial problems: Gallup
Inflation remains at the top of Americans’ minds when it comes to their financial woes, according to a new survey. The Gallup poll, released Thursday, found 41 percent of Americans listed inflation or a high cost of living as “the most important ...The Hill - Politics -
A.I. Start-Ups Face a Rough Financial Reality Check
The table stakes for small companies to compete with the likes of Microsoft and Google are in the billions of dollars. And even that may not be enough.The New York Times - Tech -
Manchester United’s interim CEO and chief financial officer to leave club
Patrick Stewart and Cliff Baty will leave at end of seasonJean-Claude Blanc will be interim CEO until 13 JulyManchester United have announced that their interim chief executive, Patrick Stewart, and chief financial officer, Cliff Baty, will leave ...The Guardian - World -
Federal prosecutors are examining financial transactions at Block, owner of Cash App and Square
Prosecutors are examining financial practices at Block, owner of Cash App and Square. An internal document indicates Block processed transactions for terrorist groups.NBC News - Top stories -
Sen. Whitehouse: Climate change could crash the financial system
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Sen. Whitehouse: Climate change could crash the financial system Climate change’s impact on insurance companies is putting the U.S. in danger ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Federal Reserve holds rates steady. Here's the financial impact.
The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
College decision day passes many students by as financial aid delays linger
Held-up financial aid packages are finally rolling in after FAFSA issues pushed the typical May 1 enrollment deadline deep into June at some schools.NBC News - Top stories -
Baby boomers and millennials are robbing Gen Z of a bright financial future
U.S. Treasury’s bond blunder will cost young Americans dearly.MarketWatch - Business -
Financier Robert Day'sLavish Los Angeles Mansion Lists for $150 Million
The roughly 15,000-square-foot Bel Air estate would be among the country’s priciest home sales this year if it sells for that priceThe Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Financial Markets Regulator Names First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Commodity Futures Trading Commission has promoted Ted Kaouk to the chief data and artificial intelligence officer role.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Your Overall Happiness, Well-Being, and Even Financial Future Come Down to 1 Simple Word, Backed by Science
And no, that word isn't money.Inc. - Business -
Does financial literacy actually improve your money habits? Some experts still aren’t so sure.
The pandemic spurred new investment in financial-education programs. But some critics say it’s a shortsighted solution to the challenges we face in managing our money.MarketWatch - Business -
Why your financial advisor may not give you the best Social Security claiming advice
When to claim Social Security is one of the biggest decisions retirees face. But financial advisors' guidance may be biased, recent research finds.CNBC - Business -
Novo Nordisk says starter doses of weight-loss drug surge as company hikes financial outlook
Novo Nordisk said its Wegovy injectable drug for weight loss now has more than 130,000 weekly prescriptions in North America alone after the company boosted supplies to meet insatiable demand.MarketWatch - Business