In his first week on the job, as the country’s first Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry has moved aggressively to put the U.S. back at the center of global climate discussions, declaring Washington is “proud to be back.”
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is hoping to establish his city as the next great tech hub.
The alarming spread of COVID-19 is now killing one Los Angeles County resident every five minutes.
The violent insurrection last week reignited scrutiny against social media companies for their role in the buildup to the violence at the U.S. Capitol.
China’s aggressive push to finalize international trade and investment deals in recent months threatens to derail the incoming administration’s key focus — building an alliance to keep China’s economic power in check.
Ian Bremmer, founder of the Eurasia Group and GZero Media, told Yahoo Finance Live that the perceived illegitimacy of Biden's presidency, by staunch supporters of President Trump remains the most significant risk for Biden in his initial months in the White House.
Nearly 10 months into the coronavirus pandemic, bar owners Paul and Pat Ryan face the toughest hurdle yet in their storied business as the weather cools and restaurant patrons balk at eating outdoors.
The Ad Council is laying the groundwork for a sweeping national campaign aimed at convincing Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine.
With a hunger crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic threatening to affect nearly 50 million Americans, Washington’s most famous chef is imploring the federal government to take bold action.
As Pfizer and Moderna lead a worldwide race to inoculate the most vulnerable patients, every corner of the global supply chain is gearing up to ensure a fast and safe delivery.
Senator Chris Van Hollen, a vocal critic of the Chinese government, also said President-elect Joe Biden’s handling of U.S.-China relations will mark a dramatic shift from Trump.
Senator Jon Tester calls for major economic relief.
Speaking to Yahoo Finance Live, Scott Galloway, NYU Professor of Marketing and best-selling author, said the tech giants Facebook and Twitter will increasingly drive social polarization unless they move to a subscription model.
President-elect Joe Biden promised a return to multilateralism when it comes to U.S. foreign policy.
A new executive survey by KPMG and Eversheds Sutherland, points to increasing recognition about the growing financial risks brought on by warming temperatures.
The U.S. presidential election exposed deep divisions among voters, on the issues of the economy, coronavirus, and social justice.
California voters Tuesday embraced a first of its kind ballot measure that allows app-based transportation and delivery drivers to remain classified as independent contractors, despite state law AB5, passed in 2019 and went into effect in January, that says otherwise. Companies Uber and Lyft, as well as DoorDash, Uber’s Postmates and Instacart, all at the center of a $200 million plus push for an exemption to the law, can celebrate a victory that’s expected to save the gig economy firms from major costs of doing business in the state.
When Paul Scialla founded the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) six years ago, he set out to establish a building standard that integrated human health and wellness into development plans. He never expected a pandemic would propel that into a worldwide movement. In the absence of a coronavirus vaccine and coordinated global response to combating covid-19, IWBI’s WELL Health-Safety Rating has emerged as a key guide to reopening economies safely
Speaking to Yahoo Finance at the All Markets Summit: Road to Recovery, Paul Scialla, founder of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and real estate firm Delos, said concerns about air and water quality, as well as emergency preparedness planning are increasingly dictating real estate development around the world as companies look to reopen safely in the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Chris Bosh had propelled his way into NBA history, winning back-to-back championships with the Miami Heat.
Chris Bosh has never been one to wade deep into politics. As an NBA player, he characterized politics as “more heavier than religion.” Yet, as the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat look to close out a remarkable 2019-2020 season defined by social activism, the 2-time NBA champion implored athletes to keep their movement for racial equality going.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert offered a strong rebuke of President Trump’s foreign policy, saying his policies amounted to “more rhetoric than action,” and threaten to destabilize parts of the world. Speaking to Yahoo Finance, Olmert said a Biden administration would create “a much greater balance in the appearance of the American position towards the Middle East.”
Davina Kelly knew she was taking a risk when she left her Florida home to see her daughter in Ohio at the start of a pandemic. She never expected it would leave her homeless.
WeWork built its brand on the idea of flexible real estate. Now, it’s betting its future on business services and software.
Speaking to Yahoo Finance’s The Ticker, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said the state is scrambling to develop standards to help homeowners reduce wildfire risks.