Kamala Harris’ dubious attack on corporate ‘price-gouging’
The best thing about Kamala Harris’ policy debut last week was the backlash.I don’t mean the political backlash; Harris’ attack on “price-gouging” was probably smart…
The Human Cost of Coffee: Rescuing slave workers in Brazil’s farms | Documentary
From raids to rescues, a survivor of slave labour uncovers the exploitation of workers on Brazilian coffee farms.Jorge Ferreira’s life has been shaped by the…
California Legislature rejects bill to make kindergarten mandatory
SACRAMENTO — A bill that would have required all California families to enroll their children in kindergarten was rejected by the state Legislature on Thursday, the…
Harris zeroes in on high food prices
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech Friday in North Carolina, promising…
White House says deals struck to cut prices of Medicare drugs
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Thursday that drug price negotiations will knock hundreds of dollars — in some cases thousands — off the list prices…
The cost of crossing the Darien Gap | Migration
The Darien Gap is a dangerous stretch of land between Panama and Colombia. Each year hundreds of thousands of migrants cross in hope of reaching…
White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressAmanda Seitz And Zeke MillerPublished Aug 15, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article…
Iran weighs cost of retaliation against Israel | Israel-Palestine conflict
The Quincy Institute’s Trita Parsi argues that Iran’s top priority is to avoid direct confrontation with the United States.Iran’s leaders have pledged “harsh punishment” of…
'Little-known' French driving laws could cost you £1,700 – or your licence revoked
As the summer of Olympic sport continues in Paris, research has found that more than half of Brits are unaware of French driving laws that…
Antonio Villaraigosa explains why he’s running for California governor
You don’t interview Antonio Villaraigosa so much as you turn on an audio recorder, sit back and watch a show unfold.The anecdotes rushing out of…
Cambodia breaks ground on a China-funded canal and says it will be built ‘no matter the cost’
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressSopheng Cheang And Aniruddha GhosalPublished Aug 05, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article…
Can GOP Rep. Garcia hold onto his L.A. County Congressinoal District 27 seat?
Early on a Saturday morning at Rawley Duntley Park in Lancaster — the high-desert sun blazing — George Whitesides, a Democrat running for Congress, was…
Last-minute summer breaks at Haven cost from £19pp a night – even over the bank holiday
EVEN though booking early might get you the most choice, last-minute holidays can also offer some good-value breaks. In fact, Haven has added more deals…
Photos: Protesters in Nigeria demonstrate over high cost of living | Protests News
Police in Nigeria have used tear gas to disperse demonstrators in the capital, Abuja, and the northern city of Kano as thousands of people in…
Vodafone deal offers ‘fair condition’ iPhone at super cheap cost – £22p/m and £0 upfront
APPLE smartphones rarely come cheap, but Mobiles.co.uk is running an impressive deal on a refurbished iPhone on the Vodafone network.You can pick up the iPhone…
Nationwide protests over the rising cost of living in Nigeria | Newsfeed
NewsFeedThousands have taken to the streets in Nigeria over the rising cost of living and to end economic reforms which were introduced by the government…
Hundreds protest across Nigeria over soaring cost of living, fuel prices | Protests News
Demonstrators voice discontent over government reforms they say have triggered high inflation and devalued the currency.Nigerian troops and police have tightened security in Lagos and…
Thousands of households to get £100 automatic payment to help with cost of living – will you get free cash?
THOUSANDS of low-income households can apply for a free £100 cost of living payment to help with key household bills.Councils have been sharing their local scheme's…
How Uber Eats and Deliveroo could cost you 74% EXTRA if you use one of their services
MILLIONS are using delivery apps such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo to buy supermarket groceries.But you could be paying up to three quarters more compared…
What California’s ‘hydrogen hub’ means for our energy future
To its most ardent supporters, the emergence of a “hydrogen economy” is nothing but wonderful: good for the climate, good for the environment, good for…