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China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire

The Chinese autonomous-driving company is aiming to make more inroads overseas this year, betting that robotaxis and related services will be in high demand in coming years.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

Trump’s Withdrawal From the W.H.O. Will Be Disastrous for Global Health

It’s a mistake for President Trump to order to the United States to leave the World Health Organization. He should reverse course immediately.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Landslide election cost £52m in staff turnover payments

Parliamentary standards body says the last election saw an "almost-unprecedented" staff turnover.

BBC News - Jan. 23

‘A difficult position’: global investors’ verdict on Reeves at Davos

UK chancellor used meetings at Swiss gathering to try and repair relations with business leaders

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Trump Is Leading a Global Surge to the Right

But not all of the leading conservative populist parties in the world are the same — in rhetoric or on policy.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Trump's threat of tariffs reaches global leaders in Davos

President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and reiterated his quest to obtain tariffs from companies importing their goods into the U.S. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks ...

CBS News - Jan. 23

'I got a credit card as I lost winter fuel payment'

Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Record number of consumers are making minimum credit cards payments as delinquencies rise

Consumer stress has intensified, with an escalating share of credit card holders making only minimum payments on their bills, according to a Philadelphia Federal Reserve report.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Trump’s assault on the global corporate tax regime

President threatens retaliation against ‘discriminatory’ levies on US multinationals

Financial Times - Jan. 22

JetBlue now accepts Venmo payments to book flights, an airline first

Venmo payment options are available on JetBlue website, and will roll out on carrier's mobile app in coming months.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Global reaction to Trump's return to White House

President Trump signed off on dozens of executive orders Monday with some impacting foreign policy and climate change, prompting reaction from around the world. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

Von der Leyen warns on ‘fracturing’ global economy

German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck says Europe must not ‘let ourselves be pushed around’

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Trump's global health influence

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Global health executive orders expected President Trump entered office with a slew of executive orders on deck ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

NHL Cancels Escrow Payments; What It Means For Islanders

The NHL has received some very promising financial news.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

Tycoon's ex-wife awarded £43.5m in divorce payment

Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year.

BBC News - Jan. 17

How to Come Up With a Down Payment on a House

With prices high, putting aside enough cash to buy a house can be daunting. But housing experts say there are assistance programs in all 50 states.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Government Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to the Dead

The money came back when the Department of Treasury gained access to the Social Security Administration’s “Full Death Master File.”

Inc. - Jan. 15

One-month cap on advance rent payments closer to becoming law

MPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.

BBC News - Jan. 14

New private parking panel to scrap ‘five-minute payment rule’

Move follows case of a woman issued with fines of almost £2,000

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire

From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.

Wired - Jan. 13

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Carson Beck's reported $4 million NIL payment keeps changing the NFL game

If it's true that former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck will receive $4 million in NIL money to play for the University of Miami in 2025, numbers like that will get more and more high-end college ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

The relationship recession is going global

A rise in the number of single people is becoming a key driver of falling birth rates

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Vince McMahon, SEC reach $1.7M settlement over hush money payments

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder Vince McMahon reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday for failing to disclose two payments made on behalf of ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Global 2025 Growth Forecast at Modest 2.8 Percent

An annual United Nations report said the economic year ahead will feature stable, but subpar expansion.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Gilts take the global strain

As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult place

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Former WWE Boss Vince McMahon Settles SEC Charges Over Payments to Women

The wrestling entrepreneur settled charges he failed to properly disclose payments to women alleging sexual misconduct.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle

In 2024, natural disasters related to variations in the water cycle caused more than 8,700 deaths and at least $550 billion of economic loss.

Wired - Jan. 10

IRS: Missing final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment could trigger 'unexpected penalties'

The fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for 2024 is Jan. 15. Here's how to avoid "unexpected penalties," according to the IRS.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global

Having established power over Republican politics in the US, the industrialist is now intervening in European politics—and is himself becoming a leader of the international far right.

Wired - Jan. 9

5 ways to save on your mortgage payments this January, according to experts

Saving on mortgage payments could help you start the new year strong. Here's how to get started.

CBS News - Jan. 9

'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy

Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 9

UK offers to frontload payments in Chagos Islands talks

Officials are racing to conclude deal before Donald Trump takes office later this month

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Evening Report — Trump vows to reshape global order

👨🏼‍⚖️Plus: Trump praises one judge, blasts another {beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump promises a global shakeup PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP on Tuesday vowed to upend the global order, promising big ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Payments go out in $100M Verizon settlement, but people are disappointed

Payments have finally started going out in the $100 million class action lawsuit Verizon agreed to settle, but the deposits are falling short of people's expectations.