Tag: Social issues
More Americans get news from social media influencers
About 1 in 5 Americans say they regularly get their news from "news influencers" on social media, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. [...]
How Trump’s victory could change abortion rights in America
Anti-abortion demonstrators listen to President Donald Trump as he speaks at the 47th annual "March for Life" in Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2020.Olivi [...]
Record numbers of wealthy Americans are making plans to leave the U.S.
Ferragudo, Portugal.Gonzalo Azumendi | Stone | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Fra [...]
Trump, Harris plans on drug costs, abortion, Obamacare differ
President Donald Trump talks to the press outside the White House, July 19, 2019, left, and Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Ka [...]
Teen tobacco use falls to 25-year low as fewer pick up e-cigarettes
Zyn nicotine cases and pouches are seen on a table in New York City on Jan. 29, 2024.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesTobacco product use among middl [...]
Pro sports leagues join forces with campaign against antisemitism
The biggest names in sports are joining forces in a new campaign to combat antisemitism.New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his foundation unv [...]
Wealthy millennials, Gen Z are redefining philanthropy
Solstock | E+ | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high- [...]
Wealthy investors support Harris over Trump, new survey says
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the Philip Chosky Theatre during a campaign event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylv [...]
Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic may lower risk of opioid overdoses: study
A box of Ozempic made by Novo Nordisk is seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024.Hollie Adams | ReutersNovo Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes [...]
Novo Nordisk CEO to testify at Senate over weight loss drug prices
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, CEO of Novo Nordisk, speaks during an interview in New York on Aug. 10, 2022.Christopher Goodney | Bloomberg | Getty Images [...]
Gilead Lenacapavir cut HIV infections by 96% in trial
A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir, the new HIV prevention injectable drug.Nardus Engelbrecht | APGilead's twice-yearly shot reduced HIV infecti [...]
Harris’ rise in polls sparks wave of wealth transfers to kids
Dimensions | E+ | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the hig [...]
Ford joins list of companies walking back DEI policies
The new Ford F-150 and the all-new Ranger trucks are launched at a celebratory event at the Ford Dearborn Plant on April 11, 2024 in Dearborn, Michiga [...]
U.S. will offer free at-home kits starting late September
Images By Tang Ming Tung | DigitalVision | Getty ImagesThe Biden administration on Friday said it will resume offering free at-home Covid-19 tests to [...]
FDA approves Pfizer, Moderna updated KP.2 shots
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, putting the new shots on track to reach most Ame [...]