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The world's 1,000 richest people have already bounced back from COVID-19 wealth losses, but it could take more than a decade for the poorest to recover, Oxfam warns — The world's 1,000 richest people have already bounced back from COVID-19 wealth losses, but it could take more than a decade for the poorest to recover, Oxfam warns
25 Jan 2021, 19:47 by Kate Duffy

Poisoner who targeted a gifted dancer on Grindr sentenced to life for killing him with a date-rape drug called 'devil's breath' — Poisoner who targeted a gifted dancer on Grindr sentenced to life for killing him with a date-rape drug called 'devil's breath'
24 Jan 2021, 22:17 by Naina Bhardwaj

Stop saying millennials 'killed' the American Dream. They're actually reviving it. — Stop saying millennials 'killed' the American Dream. They're actually reviving it.
24 Jan 2021, 19:24 by Hillary Hoffower

The crime boss dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo' who leads one of the world's biggest drug gangs, has been arrested in Amsterdam — The crime boss dubbed 'Asia's El Chapo' who leads one of the world's biggest drug gangs, has been arrested in Amsterdam
24 Jan 2021, 18:17 by Barnaby Lane

Former Marine arrested for Capitol riot appeared on Ellen after going viral for rescuing dogs after a hurricane — Former Marine arrested for Capitol riot appeared on Ellen after going viral for rescuing dogs after a hurricane
23 Jan 2021, 20:18 by Naina Bhardwaj

Millions of Americans have been out of work for more than 6 months - these 2 charts break down who the long-term unemployed are — Millions of Americans have been out of work for more than 6 months - these 2 charts break down who the long-term unemployed are
23 Jan 2021, 20:17 by Madison Hoff,Juliana Kaplan

Biden just signed an executive order to expand food stamps and send stimulus checks to people who haven't already received one — Biden just signed an executive order to expand food stamps and send stimulus checks to people who haven't already received one
23 Jan 2021, 05:22 by Ayelet Sheffey,Joseph Zeballos-Roig

The Dept. of Transportation will prioritize climate change in support of Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan, Buttigieg tells Congress — The Dept. of Transportation will prioritize climate change in support of Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan, Buttigieg tells Congress
23 Jan 2021, 02:17 by Ayelet Sheffey

US business activity picks up as manufacturing gauge hits record high, IHS Markit says — US business activity picks up as manufacturing gauge hits record high, IHS Markit says
22 Jan 2021, 23:17 by Ben Winck

US consumer spending leaps as late-December stimulus hits households, Bank of America says — US consumer spending leaps as late-December stimulus hits households, Bank of America says
22 Jan 2021, 21:48 by Ben Winck

Recession in India will end latest by March, says a top economist — Recession in India will end latest by March, says a top economist
22 Jan 2021, 10:09 by Sanchita Dash

Janet Yellen isn't likely to immediately revive the Fed's expired relief programs, report says — Janet Yellen isn't likely to immediately revive the Fed's expired relief programs, report says
22 Jan 2021, 02:19 by Ben Winck

The Capitol riot's 'zip-tie guy' appeared to take the plastic handcuffs from Capitol police, prosecutors say — The Capitol riot's 'zip-tie guy' appeared to take the plastic handcuffs from Capitol police, prosecutors say
22 Jan 2021, 01:19 by Jacob Shamsian

900,000 people filed for unemployment the week before Biden took office. Here is how the administration is planning to help jobless Americans. — 900,000 people filed for unemployment the week before Biden took office. Here is how the administration is planning to help jobless Americans.
22 Jan 2021, 01:17 by Ayelet Sheffey

US home starts gained to best rate since 2006 to close out the housing market's triumphant year — US home starts gained to best rate since 2006 to close out the housing market's triumphant year
22 Jan 2021, 00:17 by Ben Winck

Biden extends eviction moratorium through March as new administration ramps up pandemic relief efforts — Biden extends eviction moratorium through March as new administration ramps up pandemic relief efforts
21 Jan 2021, 21:47 by Ayelet Sheffey

US weekly jobless claims slide to 900,000 as coronavirus fallout continues into the Biden presidency — US weekly jobless claims slide to 900,000 as coronavirus fallout continues into the Biden presidency
21 Jan 2021, 19:47 by Ben Winck

Biden freezes all federal regulatory proposals, including Mnuchin's controversial crypto wallet legislation, until his new administration can review them — Biden freezes all federal regulatory proposals, including Mnuchin's controversial crypto wallet legislation, until his new administration can review them
21 Jan 2021, 17:47 by Shalini Nagarajan

Americans want Biden to prioritize aid for small businesses. Here’s how his stimulus proposal would provide relief. — Americans want Biden to prioritize aid for small businesses. Here’s how his stimulus proposal would provide relief.
21 Jan 2021, 02:47 by Ayelet Sheffey

Top-earning New Yorkers could pay 14.7% income tax, the highest in the US, under new proposals from Cuomo — Top-earning New Yorkers could pay 14.7% income tax, the highest in the US, under new proposals from Cuomo
20 Jan 2021, 22:17 by Grace Dean

Biden will ask the Dept. of Education on his first day to extend the pause on federal student loan payments through the end of September — Biden will ask the Dept. of Education on his first day to extend the pause on federal student loan payments through the end of September
20 Jan 2021, 21:18 by Ayelet Sheffey

80% of adults want Biden to act fast on small business aid and stimulus checks, new survey finds — 80% of adults want Biden to act fast on small business aid and stimulus checks, new survey finds
20 Jan 2021, 02:38 by Ayelet Sheffey

JPMorgan sees Biden's stimulus cutting unemployment to less than 5% by year end — JPMorgan sees Biden's stimulus cutting unemployment to less than 5% by year end
20 Jan 2021, 01:52 by Juliana Kaplan

Yellen tells Congress that raising the federal minimum wage to $15 would have 'minimal' impact on jobs — Yellen tells Congress that raising the federal minimum wage to $15 would have 'minimal' impact on jobs
20 Jan 2021, 00:47 by Ayelet Sheffey

Biden will move to implement his $2 trillion climate plan on day 1 to bolster the economy and kick off the new administration's fight against climate change — Biden will move to implement his $2 trillion climate plan on day 1 to bolster the economy and kick off the new administration's fight against climate change
19 Jan 2021, 23:48 by Ayelet Sheffey

Indian Railway Finance Corporation IPO allotment: Here’s how to check share allotment status

Bernie Sanders turned his inauguration meme into a sweatshirt to raise money for charity

OPINION: From sunglasses to smartphones, global manufacturers need to understand the Indian consumer before making asks from the budget

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