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☆ Working in an office full time is a no-go for some people who desperately want remote work
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Working adults or job seekers tend to prefer remote work over being in the office full time, per Bankrate. New survey results from Bankrate found 64% of US adults who are part of the workforce are in favor of fully remote work instead of work done all in person. AdvertisementAdvertisementOne person who is in a new fully remote position had previously been working remotely as an ad tech contractor. "I think fully remote work is going to be tough for them to find," Pozen said. AdvertisementAdvertisementAre you thinking about switching jobs or have already quit because of return to office requirements or a desire for flexible work?

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☆ Why the Republican defense of Trump points to more turbulence ahead
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Ronald Brownstein | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

In the Republican coalition, it is a moment that has culminated decades of change – and one that points to years of turbulence ahead. Overwhelming majorities of Republican voters dismiss the charges against Trump. In Gallup’s latest annual survey of trust in institutions, Republicans expressed less faith in 10 of the 16 measured. Veteran GOP pollster Whit Ayres points to another, more personal, reason so many GOP voters have discounted the charges against Trump. Trump is the Republican most effectively riding that wave now, but it seems unlikely to recede whenever he fades from the political scene.

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Western automakers are rattled, with Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Peugeot-to-Fiat carmaker Stellantis (STLAM.MI), warning last month of an "invasion" of cheap Chinese EVs in Europe. But Chinese brands are likely to struggle to sell cars in Europe as cheaply as at home. CONSUMER TRUSTWhile some Chinese brands, such as MG, are well known in Europe, others like XPeng (9868.HK) and Nio need to build trust. Surveys indicate most potential EV buyers in Europe do not recognise Chinese brands. But among those aware of Chinese brands, 1% or fewer would consider buying one.

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☆ Take Five: Are we there yet?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

China retail sales data due on Tuesday will show whether spending can cling to the around-3% growth rate in June - a far cry from the double-digit readings earlier in the year. Meanwhile, investors will get another look at the health of the U.S. consumer with Tuesday’s retail sales report. June retail sales, released last month, rose less than expected, but nonetheless showed consumers weathered higher interest rates. Chart shows change in U.S. retail sales on a monthly basis. After shooting to a nine-year peak of 6.55% - prompting the central bank to step in to restore calm - yields have settled around 0.58%.

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☆ Is Trump Leaving an Opening in Iowa?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Nate Cohn | More About Nate Cohn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

But unlike the national poll, our Iowa poll has revealed a few cracks in Mr. Trump’s armor. debate on Aug. 23 in our national poll earlier this week. One is that it’s about survey administration: In an online survey, you see a long list of candidates, read them over, and then you choose one. The Democratic primary, however, is a case where more sophisticated modeling of the primary electorate might make a huge difference. My guess: if we had done an elaborate Democratic primary poll — and we did not, in the absence of a competitive race — Mr. Biden’s lead would have grown.

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That has drawn fury from climate protesters who have stepped up their campaigns, disrupting high-profile sporting events, classical music concerts and political speeches. loadingPictures posted online by Greenpeace UK on Thursday showed four protesters atop the property in Yorkshire, northern England, covering it in swathes of black fabric, while a banner read "RISHI SUNAK - OIL PROFITS OR OUR FUTURE?" Around two hours later at 11:00 BST (1000 GMT), four protesters were still on the roof with a sign saying "NO NEW OIL." Greenpeace said they were protesting the government's backing for new North Sea oil and gas licences and a proposed development of Equinor's (EQNR.OL) Rosebank oilfield, which is subject to a final investment decision. "We desperately need our prime minister to be a climate leader, not a climate arsonist," Greenpeace UK said.

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☆ PM Sunak says UK climate record 'better than everyone else's'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Alistair Smout | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended his government's policies on the environment on Wednesday after criticism from campaigners, saying its record on cutting carbon emissions is better than other major countries. Britain adopted the target of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 under former Prime Minister Theresa May and was quick to build up its renewable energy capacity in earlier years. Asked on LBC radio whether he was a "dangerous radical" for wanting increased production of fossil fuels, Sunak defended Britain's climate record. It's better than everyone else's," Sunak said during questions with LBC listeners. Sunak said he cared about Britain reaching the target of net zero by 2050 and wanted to leave the environment and the climate in a better state for his children.

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☆ What Covid? The Cheesy Cruise Makes a Big Comeback - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Ezra Dyer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

And a recent AAA survey found that 52 percent of Americans say that compared with before the pandemic, they’re as likely or more likely to consider taking a cruise this year. Which brings us to the other thing that makes American cruises singular: More is always more. My family’s home for four days was once one of the largest passenger ships ever built, some 900 feet long and displacing more than 100,000 tons. While cruises themselves follow the same formula as always, parachuting hedonistic day-trippers into tourist-friendly ports, the post-Covid clientele has changed. Before Covid, the numbers were fairly even, but evidently the blue-state crowd is having a tougher time putting the Diamond Princess out of mind.

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SummaryCompanies Group EBIT outlook raised to 20.5 bln eurosQ2 EBIT beats Refinitiv forecast at 5 bln eurosGlobal economy still subdued, monetary policy to weighSupply chain 'noticeably improved', inventory building upBERLIN, July 27 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) forecast a subdued world economy with monetary policy weighing on consumers but said supply chain issues and energy price pressures were easing, as it raised its group earnings outlook for the full-year. The supply chain was "noticeably improved", Mercedes-Benz said, in contrast to Porsche (P911_p.DE) which said in results on Wednesday it was struggling weekly with supply chain problems particularly on key components for EVs. Still, the outlook for the Mercedes-Benz cars segment of 12%-14% returns on unit sales and revenue at prior level remained unchanged, but property, plant and equipment as well as research and development expenditures will rise, the company said. Mercedes-Benz Vans' outlook for adjusted return on sales was raised to 13% to 15% in 2023, up from 11% to 13% previously forecast, marking the second outlook upgrade in less than three months after a significant increase in sales in the second quarter. Reporting by Victoria Waldersee; Editing by Miranda Murray and Miral FahmyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Benz, Victoria Waldersee, Miranda Murray, Miral Organizations: Benz, Porsche, EVs, Mercedes, Thomson Locations: BERLIN, China, Europe, Asia, North America

☆ Saudi Mbappé bid even less rational than it looks
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Liam Proud | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Yet a possible outlay of 1 billion euros, including compensation, takes the country’s sporting tactics to surreal new heights. Added to the transfer fee, that takes the outlay to around 1 billion euros. Spain’s LaLiga generated about 900 million euros in international broadcast revenue in the 2020-2021 season, according to Deloitte. CBS Sports reported that Al Hilal was also offering Mbappé a total one-year compensation package worth 700 million euros. The Guardian reported that Mbappé’s one-year salary would be 200 million euros, rising to 700 million euros after including other commercial arrangements and proceeds from image rights.

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☆ A GOP donor who switched his support from Ron DeSantis to Tim Scott says prospective donors are 'disenchanted with Trump and DeSantis' and are eyeing Scott's candidacy
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

GOP donors are eyeing Tim Scott's 2024 candidacy after campaign stumbles by both Trump and DeSantis. But Scott's current position has a clear upside, as potential supporters and prospective GOP donors are giving his campaign a closer look after stumbles by both Trump and DeSantis. So Scott's nascent campaign has become a potential alternative to a DeSantis candidacy among some Republicans, according to The New York Times. Sabin, who's hosting a fundraiser for affluent donors in the Hamptons in August, expressed frustration with both Trump and DeSantis. The businessman said that prospective donors were eyeing Scott's candidacy and "all want to see what he's about."

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The IRA includes a clause that automatically qualifies EV battery materials recycled in the U.S. as American-made for subsidies, regardless of their origin. That is important because it qualifies automakers using U.S.-recycled battery materials for EV production incentives. China handles virtually all EV battery recycling in a global market projected to grow from $11 billion in 2022 to $18 billion by 2028, according to research firm EMR. The volume of EV batteries available for recycling should grow over tenfold by 2030, said consultant Circular Energy Storage. In Europe, EV batteries are currently shredded into "black mass" that is shipped to China for recycling.

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☆ British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak braced for defeats in key elections
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Andrew Macaskill | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Sunak, a former finance minister and investment banker, has cultivated an image as a technocrat who can solve complex policy challenges. About two-thirds of voters currently have an unfavourable view of Sunak, the poll found. The betting odds suggest the Conservatives will lose all three elections, even though the party won large majorities in two of them in 2019. In Somerton and Frome in southwest England, the opposition Liberal Democrats are hoping to overturn a Conservative majority of 19,213. Asked if the prime minister was confident of winning the three seats, a spokeswoman for Sunak said by-elections were historically difficult for governments, and the contest that the Conservatives were most focused on was the general election.

Persons: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, Sunak, Andrew MacAskill, Elizabeth Piper, Alex Richardson Organizations: Labour, Labour Party, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Conservative, Thomson Locations: Downing, Selby, Ainsty, England, Somerton, Frome, Uxbridge, South Ruislip, London

Tesla has faced considerable delays to its planned opening date for the plant due to a high number of objections filed by local citizens, mainly over environmental impact and water usage. For the expansion, Tesla has committed to not using any additional water capacity, instead recycling the 1.4 million cubic metres of water it is licensed to use. When up to speed the plant would have a greater output than Volkswagen's Wolfsburg plant, which would trail behind at a capacity of 800,000 vehicles and output of just 400,000 last year. Tesla currently produces around 5,000 cars a week in Grunheide and has not provided a timeline for ramping up output. Reporting by Victoria Waldersee, Editing by Friederike Heine and David HolmesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Tesla, Victoria Waldersee, Friederike Heine, David Holmes Organizations: Volkswagen, Thomson Locations: BERLIN, Berlin, Wolfsburg, Grunheide

GRUENHEIDE, Germany, July 18 (Reuters) - Tesla (TSLA.O) on Tuesday sought to assuage Brandenburg state residents' concerns by holding a question-and-answer session on the EV maker's planned expansion that would make its local plant the biggest car factory in the country. Tesla, which currently produces around 5,000 cars a week, hopes to double the plant's production capacity to 1 million vehicles a year and add 50 gigawatt hours of battery production capacity, though it has not provided a timeline. While Volkswagen still holds the highest EV market share in the region, Tesla is making its mark. Tesla has long argued that the plant's impact is relatively low and referred to the benefits of EVs in combating climate change. "Water isn't a Tesla problem - it's a general problem," said 68-year-old local resident Matthias Handschick.

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☆ In this economy, the winner is weather apps
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Sirena Bergman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Weather apps are tech's sleeper hit. The Guardian is rather boldly reporting that weather apps have become an "addiction." At best, weather apps "perform about as well as meteorologists, but some of the most popular ones fare much worse," Charlie Warzel recently wrote in The Atlantic. Still, there's a weather app for everyone: Sassy weather apps, irreverent weather apps, fashion-conscious weather apps, practical weather apps, and aesthetic weather apps. A weather app can use US government data (and many do, The Guardian reported) which is free to use for any purpose, according to the National Weather Service's website.

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☆ More Brits than ever say Brexit was wrong choice: YouGov survey
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) - The proportion of Britons who say Brexit was a mistake hit a new record high this month, a survey from pollsters YouGov showed on Tuesday. With few economic benefits to show for the June 2016 vote to leave the European Union, 57% of Britons said the decision to leave the European Union in 2016 was the wrong one, compared with 32% who thought it was correct. More than half - 55% - said they would vote to rejoin the EU, against 31% who said they would stay out, if a referendum were to be held today. YouGov said the results marked a "moderate shift" from January 2021, when 49% said they would vote to rejoin and 37% to stay out. The YouGov survey of more than 2,000 British people showed 63% now regard Brexit as more of a failure than a success, compared with 12% who saw it as more of a success.

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☆ Britain's Labour focuses on economy as PM Sunak faces electoral test
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Andrew Macaskill | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

He swiftly went back to concentrating his attacks on the government's handling of the economy and public services. "People are all talking about what is going on with the economy and the crisis that is affecting so many ordinary lives." Sixty-four percent of voters said the economy was the most important issue for them in a YouGov survey earlier this month. 'BUCKET FULL OF HOLES'Uxbridge and South Ruislip, on the western edge of London, is traditionally a Conservative stronghold. Labour's message is more focused on national issues such as the economy and mortgages, while the Conservatives are hammering local issues.

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☆ 2024 Presidential Race: Throw the Grumpy Old Men Out
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Karl Rove | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Wonder Land. As the Republican presidential candidates start to offer something more than Donald Trump's various paybacks, President Biden figures running against 'MAGA' is his path to a second term. Images: AP/Getty Images Composite: Mark KellyThe 2024 presidential race is shaping up as the race few people really want. Neither the octogenarian Democratic incumbent nor the near-octogenarian Republican frontrunner is popular. The June 13 Economist/ YouGov poll found that only 33% of voters want Donald Trump to run and 26% want President Biden to do so.

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☆ Why the US ‘does not get to assume that it lasts forever’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Ronald Brownstein | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

“We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government,” Greene said in a tweet on President’s Day this year. Blue state governors, legislatures and mayors might respond to such an offensive in forceful ways difficult to predict today. The Republican-appointed majority on the US Supreme Court has encouraged the red state social offensive with decisions that stripped away national rights – most prominently on abortion and voting. “Given the make-up of the courts, it’s difficult for blue states to be hopeful about this,” says Kettl. “The United States does not get to assume that it lasts forever.”

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If Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan goes ahead, London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will become one of the world's largest to tackle air pollution, encompassing 5 million extra people in the capital's leafier and less-connected outer boroughs. London's transport authority says only one in 10 cars in outer London are not ULEZ-compliant. But Khan, who was diagnosed with asthma and wrote a book this year on air pollution and climate change, says he is determined to face down his critics. "But the further away from the city centre you go, the less you can improve air quality," Verbeek added. "It's absolutely critical that even in a cost-of-living crisis we do not kick the can of air pollution down the road and let more children grow up unhealthy and unwell," she said.

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☆ Analysis: Why the Supreme Court won't see a backlash this time
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-02 | by ( Harry Enten | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The Supreme Court handed down several key rulings this past week that dismayed liberals. This majority of Americans who wanted abortion to be legal nationally have maintained their stance since the Supreme Court officially struck down Roe in June 2022. Rather, it’s how many people simply didn’t care enough to pay close attention to the affirmative action case before the Supreme Court. Ipsos’ survey found that 43% of Americans wanted the Supreme Court to allow the government’s student loan forgiveness plan to move forward, while 40% did not. This led to a historically strong performance for the party in the White House during the 2022 midterm elections and a major backlash against the Supreme Court.

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☆ No Sparklers for These Folks
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-02 | by ( Alyson Krueger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Some Americans, especially younger people, are rethinking whether they want to celebrate Independence Day. A survey by YouGov found that 56 percent of American adults planned to join in the festivities this year. Demi Lovato, Post Malone and Sheryl Crow are among many artists performing in CNN’s Fourth of July Special. Ja Rule is playing live at Coney Island as part of an Independence Day celebration. She was going to the Hamptons, she said, on the most packed Long Island Rail Road train she have ever been on.

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☆ Boomers are memed for falling for fake news but are better at identifying online misinformation than Gen Zers and millennials, survey finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-30 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Baby boomers are better at spotting fake news than Gen Zers and millennials, a survey found. The survey found those who spent more time online were also more likely to fall for fake news. Boomers have always taken the flack for falling for fake news stories, but a survey has found it's younger generations that are more susceptible to online misinformation. It examined how likely people were to be fooled by fake headlines. Although stereotypes about the older generation falling victim to fake news may be dated, they are rooted in fact.

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☆ The Supreme Court just gave the 2024 Biden campaign a powerful pitch: I tried to forgive debts, an unelected court killed it, but I'll do it again if you give me the votes
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-30 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Supreme Court just struck down the Biden Administration's student loan forgiveness plan. The vast majority of Democrats support student loan forgiveness. The court, however, did not fully rule out any possibility of a forgiveness plan in the future. While on the campaign trail, Biden can (and likely will) do something most presidents have abstained from doing: speak out against the Supreme Court and its decisions. If he plays his cards right, he could rally some key constituencies for his re-election, and find loan forgiveness success with a different Congress.

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