How Trump, Harris Differ on Reproductive Health Issues in 2024 Presidential Election

Abortion access, IVF, and other reproductive rights are focal points of the 2024 presidential race. On November 5, abortion access and reproductive rights will be top of mind for millions…

Too Much Coffee, Soda May Raise Your Risk of Stroke, but Tea May Lower It

New research has linked drinking more than four cups of coffee a day with a 37% higher risk of stroke. Frequent consumption of carbonated beverages was also linked with increased…

Banxico Must Stay Restrictive to Slow Services Inflation, Heath Says

(Bloomberg) — Mexico’s central bank should maintain a restrictive monetary policy stance so long as services prices remain elevated, according to bank Deputy Governor Jonathan Heath. Most Read from Bloomberg…

Plentiful oil supply dampens industry reaction to rising geopolitical tensions

By Georgina McCartney and Liz Hampton HOUSTON/DENVER (Reuters) – The oil industry and markets have had a muted reaction to rising tensions in the Middle East, a sign of just…

Beyonce’s Dad, Mathew Knowles, Details His Journey to Become a Breast Cancer Survivor

Beyonce’s father is opening up about his journey with breast cancer. Mathew Knowles wants men to know they can get breast cancer, too. He is working to raise awareness about…

White House OSTP Releases PFAS Federal R&D Strategic Plan

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced on September 3, 2024, the release of its Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Federal Research and Development Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). Prepared by…

Tech market values jump in September on Fed rate cuts, AI optimism

(Reuters) – The market capitalization of many tech firms surged in September, buoyed by a Federal Reserve rate cut that typically enhances future profits and cash flows for high-growth companies,…

Finance firms more worried about global economy, BoE survey finds

LONDON (Reuters) – Worries about risks to the UK financial system posed by a global economic downturn have risen sharply to their highest level since the second half of 2019,…

Commentary: A wider Middle East war doesn’t have to mean higher oil and gas prices

Oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) jumped about 2.5% after Iran blitzed Israel with several hundred ballistic missiles on Oct. 1. Israel seems certain to retaliate, and Iran could re-retaliate, which basically…

Debate highlights: Walz and Vance’s biggest economic battles

The economy had a starring role in the first, and likely only, vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance Tuesday night, with both candidates positioning…