UnitedHealth Group has shared the first findings from an independent audit of its business practices. The company has promised to make changes in three key areas. They have 23 action plans in place. By the end of 2025, 65% of these plans will be done. The rest will be completed by March next year.
Canada's top financial watchdog has decided to keep the extra safety net for the country's six largest banks at the same level. This safety net, called the domestic stability buffer, is currently set at 3. 5%. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) believes these banks are
Canada's Environmental Damages Fund is celebrating 30 years of turning penalties into positive change. Recently, the government announced a $10. 6 million boost for 23 new projects focused on nature conservation and restoration. This fund, established in 1995, has been using money from environmental
Canada is finally moving towards a more secure banking system. The government has announced a new framework for open banking, set to launch in 2026. This system will replace the risky practice of sharing online banking passwords with third-party apps. Instead, users will be able to securely share th
Spain's Socialist Party, PSOE, is in hot water. They said sorry for not handling sexual harassment complaints well. This is a big deal because they've always been big on women's rights. But now, people are saying they set up a way for women to report harassment, but then didn't do anything about it.
Canada is taking a closer look at its rules for pilot rest times. The reason? Industry players say the current rules are too complicated and hard to follow. This isn't just a Canadian issue. Other countries, like India, are also struggling to balance safety and practicality. In India, the biggest a
Spain is in a tough spot. The country, known for being the biggest pork producer in the European Union, is facing a big problem. African swine fever is spreading among wild boars near Barcelona. This disease doesn't hurt humans, but it's a big deal for pigs and wild boars. It spreads quickly and can
UnitedHealth has made a significant move. They have agreed to sell their South American business to a private equity firm called Patria. This deal is worth a cool $1 billion. The final agreement was signed on Saturday, and the announcement is expected on Monday. Sources say this, but they want to st
Canada has been dealing with a big problem for a long time. People with less money often have worse health than those with more. This isn't just happening in one place. It's seen in cities, provinces, and all over the country. Everyone agrees that things like where you live, your job, and how much e
Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The dea
