The Women’s March this weekend may have inspired you to see women get ahead, particularly in the workplace. But does your investment portfolio match that goal? A growing number of investments are aimed at companies that include and promote women. As of November, so-called “gender lens investing” included 22 investment […]
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Despite Trump tweet, McConnell opposes using ‘nuclear option’ in shutdown battle
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is against using the so-called “nuclear option” to end a budget stalemate and reopen the federal government, despite President Donald Trump’s urging. “The Republican Conference opposes changing the rules on legislation,” a representative for McConnell said in a statement Sunday morning. The remark came not […]
Trump urges Senate to use ‘nuclear’ option as government shutdown drags into 2nd day
As the U.S. government shutdown dragged on through a second day, leaders in Washington appeared to have made only minor progress toward a deal to reopen the government. President Donald Trump upped the stakes on Sunday morning, urging Republicans to end the legislative filibuster, or take the “nuclear option,” to […]
This Hearst ranch has raised cattle since 1865, now it also powers Apple’s headquarters
Apple CEO Tim Cook said in 2015 that the company would contribute $850 million to build the solar farm, which also aims to provide enough energy for 60,000 homes. “We know in Apple that climate change is real. The time for talk is passed,” he said at that time, according […]
To boost US economic growth, an S&P study finds a simple solution: Hire more women
The economy has been growing for the past eight years. What will it take to keep climbing? According to a recent Standard and Poor’s study, one key to continued success is this: Hire more women. “We’ve seen a slowdown in women entering and being retained in workforce, and this productivity […]
Saudi energy minister urges oil producers to extend cooperation beyond 2018
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister urged global oil producing nations on Sunday to extend their cooperation beyond 2018, but said this might mean a new form of deal rather than continuing the same supply cuts that have boosted prices in recent months. It was the first time that Saudi Arabia had […]
Pence meets Jordan king on trip clouded by Jerusalem move
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is defending President Donald Trump’s move to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel, a decision that has touched off uneasiness among Arab nations on his first tour of the region. Pence was to meet Sunday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II for discussions that are expected […]
Turkish forces push into Syria, Kurdish militia says attacks repulsed
Turkish ground forces pushed into northern Syria’s Afrin province on Sunday, the army said, after Turkey launched artillery and air strikes on a U.S.-backed Kurdish militia it aims to sweep from its border. The Syrian-Kurdish YPG militia, supported by the United States but seen as a terrorist organization by Turkey, […]
Taliban attack on Afghan hotel ends after 13 hours, 6 dead
A Taliban assault on the Intercontinental Hotel in Afghanistan’s capital killed at least six people, including a foreigner, and pinned security forces down for more than 13 hours before the last attacker was killed on Sunday, with the casualty toll expected to rise. The heavily-guarded luxury hotel is popular among […]
Global female empowerment marches enter second day
Demonstrations in support of female empowerment are scheduled in cities across the world Sunday, a day after hundreds of thousands of people across the globe marched, chanted and protested. Marches are scheduled in several cities, including Miami, Melbourne and Munich. On Saturday, many not only supported women’s rights, but also […]