U.S. health insurer Cigna Group has reportedly reignited discussions to merge with smaller competitor Humana, according to sources familiar with the matter. This comes after the company had previously abandoned the pursuit late last year. The two companies have recently engaged in informal talks about the potential deal. Following this news, shares of Humana, which … Read more
The leaders’ statements aimed to strengthen Western support for Ukraine in the long term, while the elephant in the room remained. During a Berlin news conference, US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized their “strong” transatlantic bond to the world. Biden referred to Germany as the “closest and most important ally” of … Read more
For Kemi Badenoch, less is more. Before the Tory leadership TV showdown with rival Robert Jenrick, she’d declared: “I’m running a grassroots campaign, not a TV campaign or a media campaign.” She was the frontrunner, after all, and according to conventional wisdom, had the most to lose from round-the-clock media interviews – which Mr Jenrick … Read more
But they kept coming back to the table because they knew that in a democracy, the people have the power to determine the direction of our country,” Harris said. “They believed in the power of the people to make their voices heard and to make their voices count. And that is what we are here … Read more
Global economies face a period of lackluster growth and pressure from rising debt piles, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. In an assessment that may chime with Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she ponders her first budget, managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned that growth will not deliver the tax revenues required to … Read more
Donald Trump holds a slight 3-point lead over Kamala Harris in Arizona, driven by concerns surrounding the economy and the border. Harris, on the other hand, is favored by voters who prioritize abortion and the state of democracy, making this race a close one. Voters believe that Trump’s policies prioritize the interests of U.S. citizens … Read more