Poverty Increased Prices

Carbon emissions of richest 1% increase hunger, poverty and deaths, says Oxfam

Consumption of world’s wealthiest people also making it increasingly difficult to limit global heating to 1.5C. The high carbon emissions of the world’s richest 1% are worsening hunger, poverty and ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Egypt increases fuel prices by 10% to 17%

Egypt has raised fuel prices by between 10% and 17%, a move likely to impact the cost of both goods and services

World - ABC News - October 18

Democrats knock McDonald’s over price increases

A group of Democratic senators knocked McDonald’s over its price increases and its “dominant market position” as the largest fast-food chain across the country. In a letter sent to McDonald’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

With Oil Prices Weak, OPEC Plus Postpones Increases Again

Saudi Arabia, which leads the group, appears wary of unsettling markets just before the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

How much has the price of gold increased so far this year?

Gold has been one of the top-performing assets in 2024. Here's how much price growth we've seen so far.

Davos entourages will face 10-fold price increase next year

World Economic Forum plans to charge more for second-tier guests at its gathering in Switzerland

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Can Nashville Persuade Voters That a Sales Tax Increase Is Worth the Price?

Desperate to compete with other growing cities, Nashville’s leaders are trying once again to convince voters that a sales tax increase is worth the price.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Coca-Cola’s stock falls as unit case volume surprisingly falls after ‘poor’ July

Coca-Cola’s stock turns lower as earnings beat expectations because another big increase in price helped offset a surprise decline unit case volume.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Oil prices end at highest in a week after OPEC+ delays output hike by another month

Oil futures finished sharply higher Monday after OPEC+ said it would wait another month before beginning to unwind voluntary production cuts. Natural-gas prices also rallied as a potential ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

New report reveals sobering data about Ohio children in poverty

Step Forward, a nonprofit in Cuyahoga County, is working to help low-income families obtain self-sufficiency. It operates Head Start and a variety of emergency assistance and development programs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Haitian activists demand halt to deportations as gang violence and poverty soar

Haitian activists are demanding that other countries temporarily stop deportations to their country given a surge in gang violence and deepening poverty

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Wars, debt, climate crisis and Covid have halted anti-poverty fight – World Bank

Setbacks mean UN goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is impossible to hit, report finds. Wars, debt, the climate crisis and the pandemic have combined to halt progress in the fight against ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.

Roche Increases Dividend on Higher Sales

Roche said it would increase its dividend after its hemophilia injection Hemlibra and multiple sclerosis treatment Ocrevus lifted sales in the first nine months of the year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

IRS Increases Standard Deductions for 2025

Inflation pushes up the deductions to $15,000 for single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately and $30,000 for couples who file jointly.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Boardmasters organisers increase security measures

Organisers of the Newquay music festival announce increases in security measures for the 2025 event.

Growing cost of elder care an increasing burden for families

The growing cost of elder care is putting an increasing burden on American families. NBC News' Christine Romans profiles one American family dealing with the financial and emotional burdens of ...

Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief

The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.

After Decades of Increases, CEO Pay Dipped in 2023

An annual study of chief executive compensation found average pay dropped nearly 20 percent last year, reflecting a reduction of stock options in their pay packages.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Why WNBA Scoring Hasn’t Increased Like in the NBA

The WNBA set milestones in countless metrics this season, from total attendance, to social media engagement to TV viewership. One area in which the W didn’t have a banner year, however, is scoring ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Killer's 'unduly lenient' jail sentence increased

John Paul Whitla was previously handed a minimum 15-year prison sentence for killing Nathan Gibson.

How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights

Stargazers should prepare themselves for an uptick in aurora borealis -- or northern lights -- activity as the current solar cycle nears its peak.

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Report shows steady increase in abortions in states with bans

Since the end of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the number of women receiving abortions has increased steadily and consistently in nearly every state that has banned it, according to a new comprehensive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks

Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edge

World - Financial Times - October 26

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spending

Business - Financial Times - October 30

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Exxon beats earnings estimates, increases fourth-quarter dividend

Exxon's stock rose in early trading after beating earnings expectations.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Latino support for Trump increases from 2020

Vice President Kamala Harris is winning the Latino vote over former President Donald Trump nationwide. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson details why this matters and notes that support for Trump has grown ...

Atos Launches $252 Million Capital Increase

The troubled IT firm said it would issue new shares in its latest move to reduce debt.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Most Americans expect Trump to increase debt: Survey

A majority of Americans expect the national debt to rise under President-elect Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted after the election. The poll found that 62 percent of ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Most Americans Expect Trump to Increase National Debt

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a majority of people think the President-elect will drive the country further into debt, beyond its current $35 trillion level.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Will the price of gold fall this November?

The price of gold has broken multiple records so far in 2024. But will it fall this November? Here's what to consider.

China shows increasing signs of deflation as stimulus skepticism grows

World - Yahoo News - October 13

Finland warns of increasing Ukraine fatigue among distracted west

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World - Financial Times - October 15

CDC reports alarming increase in whooping cough and walking pneumonia among children

Health officials are warning of accelerating cases of whooping cough, particularly among school-aged children. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the rise and how to keep your family healthy this fall.

Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt

In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.

Business - Inc. - October 16

U.N. Security Council Urges Israel to Increase Flow of Aid Into Gaza

Some of the sharpest criticism about a lack of sufficient assistance in the enclave came from Israel’s allies, including the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Netanyahu holds emergency meeting on Gaza aid as U.S. ramps up pressure

Some 41% of people in Gaza will face "catastrophic" levels of hunger in the coming months, a global authority on food security warned Thursday.

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