Archive List for Politics

Meet the Press full broadcast — Dec. 10

In an exclusive interview, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) joins Meet the Press to discuss his stance on abortion following the Texas Supreme Court’s decision to block a woman from getting an emergency abortion and his thoughts on the 2024 race. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) exclusively shares the status of congressional aid to Israel and Ukraine and weighs in on Hunter Biden’s latest indictment. Cornell Belcher, Lanhee Chen, Jonathan Martin and Kelly O’Donnell join the Meet the Press roundtable. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, […]

White House to expand congressional aid package outreach as frustration with immigration talks grows

The White House expects to ramp up its outreach to Capitol Hill on Israel and Ukraine aid this week, NBC News has learned. It comes as a number of Hispanic and Latino members become increasingly concerned Biden may strike a deal on immigration they find unacceptable. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments […]

Younger shoppers using buy now, pay later more: VantageScore CEO

Credit card debt and delinquencies are rising, with some experts warning of a credit card crisis with the advent of holiday spending. Younger consumers are having to face a tough time as a Bank of America survey showed nearly three in four Gen-Zers have curbed their spending in response to higher inflation. VantageScore CEO Silvio Tavares joins Yahoo Finance’s Jared Blikre to discuss the state of credit and purchasing amongst younger consumers and the turmoil they may face going forward. Tavares comments on the rise of ‘buy now, pay later,’ saying “what we’re seeing is consumers shifting that spending to buy now, pay later…In three or four months there could […]

FDA approves gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease

The FDA approved gene-editing therapy Casgevy to treat sickle cell disease. Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) and CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP), the one-time treatment harnesses gene editing advancements. Vertex CEO Dr. Reshma Kewalramani says the approach involves extracting a patient’s stem cells, correcting the defect in those cells using CRISPR gene editing tools, then re-infusing the edited cells into the patient – relieving painful symptoms. Patients who undergo this $2.2 million procedure may eliminate painful sickle cell crises called VOC’s. Kewalramani contrasts the cost against the $4-6 million lifetime price tag for conventional sickle cell management. #youtube #genetics #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, […]

Cybersecurity jobs vacancies are a ‘problem,’ Crowdstrike CEO on millions of positions available

While November jobs data outpaced economist expectations, many sectors are still struggling to fill roles, including cybersecurity. CrowdStrike (CRWD) CEO George Kurtz joins Yahoo Finance Live to weigh in on the necessary growth of cybersecurity jobs as widespread breaches become more sophisticated. “It’s incumbent on companies like CrowdStrike to be able to arm the people in the field to be able to create that multiplier effect, to be able to actually plug some of these holes, and it’s been something that’s obviously we’ve been focusing on extensively,” Kurtz says on the cybersecurity sector’s labor demand, also commenting on the use of AI to fight cyber threats. #yahoofinance #youtube #stockmarket About […]

University of Pennsylvania president resigns after backlash over antisemitism testimony

After days of mounting pressure, the president of the University of Pennsylvania resigned on Saturday following backlash to her testimony on Capitol Hill regarding antisemitism on campus. NBC News’ George Solis has the latest. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! Breaking […]

Severe storms cause damage in Tennessee as massive system moves across U.S.

Severe storms damaged buildings in Tennessee over the weekend, and tens of millions of people are in the path of the massive storm system, which stretches from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect […]

Why generative AI will be a ‘big deal’ in 2024

It’s been just over a year since ChatGPT started to dominate headlines. The OpenAI platform introduced the world to generative AI, a type of AI that can be used in everyday functions. But what will 2024 bring? More AI. Bob O’Donnell, TECHnalysis Research President & Chief Analyst joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss what the next wave of AI means for users, companies, and investors. Despite the craze over generative AI in the past year, O’Donnell says that not many people in the workforce have been directly using the applications, but that’s all going to change in the coming year. While everyday people are going to be using AI, businesses […]

How to build wealth with Your Rich BFF Founder Vivian Tu

Your Rich BFF Founder Vivian Tu shares her top strategies to build wealth, reduce debt, and maximize on investments across her social media, including TikTok and Instagram. Tu sits down with Yahoo Finance Live anchors Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton to discuss several of these methods, including the 50/30/20 Rule and taking advantage of high-yield savings accounts. “This is so easy because high-yield savings accounts are offered through FDIC-insured institutions, very similar to a traditional bank,” the financial influencer and Rich AF author says. “However, instead of giving you, I believe the national average right now is 0.46% in interest, a high-yield savings account will give you somewhere between 4 […]

Elon Musk appeals SEC settlement to SCOTUS over 2018 tweet

Elon Musk is appealing his settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for his “funding secured” tweet all the way to the US Supreme Court. Musk argues the settlement is being used to infringe on his First Amendment rights. Yahoo Finance Legal Reporter Alexis Keenan explains the case. #youtube #elonmusk #Tesla About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance on social: X: http://twitter.com/YahooFinance […]