Social Security is a crucial component of many Americans’ retirement plans, yet there is a lack of understanding surrounding the program’s workings. It is essential for everyone to be aware of the fundamental rules governing Social Security to make informed decisions about when to claim retirement benefits. The implications of claiming benefits too early or … Read more
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) – The health ministry in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza reported that a total of 87 individuals were killed or missing under the rubble following an Israeli attack on the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza on Saturday. Additionally, more than 40 people were wounded in the attack. The … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Louise Haigh, the UK transport secretary, has acknowledged that the expenses related to constructing the High Speed 2 rail line are still increasing, as she disclosed plans to regain control of the project through a … Read more
“ KIND is a company that focuses on providing healthy snacks that are good for your body, taste buds, and the world. Daniel Lubetzky, the founder and chief impact officer of KIND, shared with Fortune in a recent interview. Having grown up in Mexico City, Lubetzky’s father was a Holocaust survivor with minimal education. After … Read more
A view of damaged buildings following Israeli attacks on Laylaki and Haret Hireyk neighborhood of Dahieh region in Beirut, Lebanon on October 1, 2024. Houssam Shbaro | Anadolu | Getty Images Israel targeted Hezbollah arms facilities in southern Beirut after the Lebanese armed group fired rockets into northern Israel and a drone was launched at … Read more
As we head deeper into the fourth quarter, investors are making strategic moves to position their portfolios for the upcoming year. Identifying stocks with the potential for strong returns is crucial, and Bank of America has highlighted some solid choices for those seeking high-growth opportunities. Bank of America’s analysts are looking across various sectors to … Read more
Despite Cuba’s efforts to restore power to the island, they were unsuccessful for a third time late on Saturday, according to Cuban authorities. This left millions of people in the dark and raised doubts about the government’s ability to reestablish electrical service. The national electrical grid first went down around midday on Friday after the … Read more
Nigerian banks are rushing to secure new sources of capital following an order from the country’s central bank to bolster their balance sheets in order to safeguard themselves against the deteriorating economic conditions in the country. The Central Bank of Nigeria, which oversees the country’s 25 commercial banks, has set a deadline of March 2026 … Read more
The stock market surprised Wall Street last year with a significant increase, and it could surpass that this year with an even larger surge. Supported by a strong U.S. economy that defied widespread recession predictions and a more dovish stance from the Federal Reserve last fall, the S&P 500 rose by 24% in 2023. Only … Read more
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