Government Nutrition Policy: A Big, Fat Failure

A year has passed since Amazon withdrew its plan for a Lo… Island City headquarters. The issues surrounding that debacle—how our elected officials should contend with capitalism in the new gilded... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

The broad policy direction for many of the world’s central banks and governments now hinges on one question: how will the Chinese government respond to the economic shock caused by the coronavirus?.....»»

Qiu Hua Mei, a successful 34-year-old Beijing-based lawyer, is considered a "leftover women" — a c.....»»

AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Donald Trump urged the Fed to slash borrowing costs just as it began its first policy meeting of the year on Tuesday. He suggested that would allow the government to re.....»»

Soaring demand for SUVs drove record sales for premium carmakers including BMW and Mercedes last year, leaving the industry on collision course with government efforts to tackle global warming despite big investments in electric vehicles......»»

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao unveiled in a speech at CES a new self-driving car policy that largely allows companies to take the wheel on advancing autonomous vehicle technology with limited intervention from the government......»»

Despite little action on energy efficiency at the federal level, many states forged ahead with significant policy initiatives in 2019. Among these: · Washington, Colorado, and Hawaii adop.....»»

REUTERS/Lucas Jackson The US Army has banned soldiers from using TikTok on government phones and devices. A spokeswoman told Military.com the policy change wa.....»»

The South Bend, Ind., mayor sells his health policy as one of “choice” — but millions may face mandatory government payments under his plan, even without medical care......»»

Gregor Fischer/DPA/Getty Images Unemployed people in Germany have been eligible to receive monthly payments from the government since 2005. But the payments could be suspended if individuals didn't actively search for work. Last m.....»»

Bryan Woolston/Getty Images Americans overwhelming support a number of policy proposals, such as background checks for all gun owners and paid maternity leave. But those incredibly popular proposals are not being put into practice by.....»»

Mainstream economists say the trade deficit reflects an economic reality that doesn’t yield much to changes in government policy......»»

James Mitchell is an African-American at-large member of Charlotte city council, a Democrat known for embracing expansive government spending. Ed Driggs is a white district council member, a Republican who touts conservative fiscal policy. Despite .....»»

James Mitchell is an at-large council member in Charlotte, a Democrat known for embracing expansive government spending. Ed Driggs is a district council member, a Republican who touts conservative fiscal policy. Despite those differences — and differ.....»»

French farmers angered by international trade deals and government policy staged a tractor protest on Wednesday, blocking commuter traffic and adding to the social unrest facing President Macron. David Pollard reports......»»

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced he is running for the Democratic presidential nomination, offering his own mix of moderate policy stances and experience in business, government and... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Equity markets and government bond yields rose on Tuesday as investors awaited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump on U.S. trade policy, in which he is expected to discuss talks with China and a tariff decision on European automakers......»»

World shares and benchmark government bond yields inched higher on Tuesday, as investors awaited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump on U.S. trade policy and an inevitable maelstrom of headlines......»»

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday proposed a new "corporate perjury" law that she would pursue if elected to the White House, inspired by Exxon Mobil Corp's failure to share accurate climate change research with government regulators......»»

U.S. state governors are the highest ranking — and highest profile — elected officials in state government. Governors set policy goals and advance them by setting budgets, implementing........»»