Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) hasn't been a big part of the global chat about long-term care (LTC) policies, even though many SSA countries have adopted global promises to build fair and sustainable LTC systems. This piece looks into why there's a roadblock in creating policies that truly fit the needs o
Imagine this: California Governor Gavin Newsom has a plan up his sleeve if President-elect Donald Trump ousts a federal tax credit for electric vehicles. He's talking about restarting the state's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which has previously offered financial incentives on over 590, 000 vehicle
Investors seem to be feeling more at ease with Donald Trump's choice for Treasury secretary. At 5:42 a. m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield dropped by over 6 basis points to 4. 347%, while the 2-year yield fell by more than 2 basis points to 4. 348%. This change came as investors considered Trump's se
China's central bank, known as the People's Bank of China (PBOC), has decided to keep the medium-term loan rate frozen at 2. 0%. This comes at a time when the yuan, the country's currency, is feeling some heat. The PBOC handed out loans worth 900 billion yuan (that's about $124. 26 billion) to some
Business leaders are letting out a collective sigh of relief after President-elect Donald Trump picked Scott Bessent to lead the Department of Treasury. Bessent, a 62-year-old hedge fund executive, faced some internal debates before securing the role. His global investment experience and bipartisan
In recent times, some blue state governors have been very vocal about their opposition to certain policies, even forming groups to resist them. California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts have been at the forefront of this movement. But there's a catch. People are leaving these sta
China has been sending a clear message to Taiwan with recent military exercises. These aren't just shows of force; they're part of China's strategy to claim Taiwan as its own. The Chinese Coast Guard, now acting like a military unit, has been patrolling waters around Taiwan. This is a big deal becau
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen some surprising figures for top public health jobs. One of them is Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and author who has been outspoken against vaccine mandates and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins Univer
Donald Trump has big plans for the U. S. economy, including tax cuts and other initiatives. But there’s a big problem: the national debt is huge, and it’s getting more expensive to pay it back. High interest rates and the cost of servicing the debt are making it tough for Trump to deliver on his pro
Health surveys today are mainly done online, but is that leaving some people out? A recent study talked to folks both online and offline about health and well-being. They found out that people who don't use the internet think differently about health choices than those who do. This is important beca
