Tag: Social issues
McDonald’s CEO apologizes after texts about Chicago shooting deaths surface
Chris Kempczinski, McDonald's, speaks during a press conference in New York, November 17, 2016.Shannon Stapleton | ReutersMcDonald's CEO Chris Kemp [...]
Ford to impose Covid vaccine mandate on most of its 32,000 salaried workers
DETROIT – Ford Motor will require U.S. salaried employees to be vaccinated by Dec. 8 or face unpaid leave, CNBC has learned.The automaker on Tuesda [...]
Democrats reach a major deal on drug prices, spending bill nearly done
U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is flanked by U.S. Senators' Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) as he faces reporters [...]
The 3 big ways Democrats’ social plan would expand health coverage
President Joe Biden on Oct. 29, 2021 in Rome, Italy.Antonio Masiello | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesInsurance subsidiesThe measure would expand [...]
Supreme Court to hear arguments in major cases on abortion, guns. Here’s what to know
A demonstrator holds up an abortion flag outside of the U.S. Supreme Court as justices hear a major abortion case on the legality of a Republican-b [...]
Here’s how Biden’s Build Back Better framework would tax the rich
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his proposed Build Back Better social spending bill in the White House on Oct. 28, 2021Chip Somodevilla | G [...]
Middle-class Americans face retirement insecurity, analysis finds
Anchiy | E+ | Getty ImagesMiddle-class U.S. households have limited financial assets and may face retirement insecurity, according to an analysis f [...]
Senate Democrats push for billionaire tax to help fund spending plan
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., questions IRS Commissioner Charles P. Rettig at a June 8, 2021 Senate Finance Committee h [...]
Phoenix Suns deny owner Robert Sarver is racist, sexist ahead of possible ESPN report
Owner Robert Sarver stands with the Western Conference Championship trophy after the Suns beat the LA Clippers to win the series in Game Six of the [...]
Doctors warn of crisis as officials reject restrictions
Firefighter Matt Smither is seen working alongside critical care nurses in the Intensive Care Unit at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, south [...]
UK doctors call for return of Covid restrictions; new mutation watched
Firefighter Dan Joslin wearing a face shield helps prone a Covid-19 patient as he works alongside critical care nurses in the Intensive Care Unit a [...]
U.S. defends expelling migrants as Canada, Mexico border restrictions ease
Migrants expelled from the U.S. and sent back to Mexico under Title 42, walk towards Mexico at the Paso del Norte International border bridge, in t [...]
FDA approves Vuse vaping products for sale, marking a first for the e-cigarette industry
A person uses a Juul Labs electronic cigarette device in San Francisco, on Monday, June 24, 2019.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Fo [...]
Jon Gruden used racist remark to describe NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith, WSJ says
Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts to the crowd during warmups before a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant [...]
Kids ages 5 to 11 ‘need to get that vaccination,’ says Dr. Peter Hotez
Dr. Hotez urged parents to avoid misinformation and to get their younger children vaccinated after Pfizer officially asked the Food and Drug Admini [...]