U.S. students trailing pre-pandemic learning levels, new study shows
By Rachel Nostrant (Reuters) – U.S. students have not caught back up to pre-COVID levels of learning in math and…
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Global public debt hits record $92 trillion – UN report
By Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON (Reuters) -Global public debt surged to a record $92 trillion in 2022 as governments borrowed…
Investors target consumer goods makers on fears of customer exodus over high prices
By Richa Naidu and Jessica DiNapoli LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Top U.S. and European investors are flagging their concerns about high…
Morgan Stanley hires healthcare services banker Cohen from Truist
By David Carnevali and Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley has hired veteran investment banker Daniel Cohen from…
With Trump way ahead in 2024 Republican polls, Iowa becomes do-or-die for DeSantis
By James Oliphant, Gram Slattery and Alexandra Ulmer WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ campaign is making a high-risk…
Analysis-Banks step up U.S property loan tweaks to limit defaults
By Shankar Ramakrishnan and Matt Tracy (Reuters) – Banks are showing a growing willingness to rework the terms of U.S….
UK economy shows strains and gains, complicating BoE’s job
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s economy is showing some signs of strain from the Bank of England’s 13…
Brazil’s JBS reboots plans to list in New York, shares jump 8%
By Ana Mano and Roberto Samora SAO PAULO (Reuters) -JBS SA, the world’s largest meat packer, on Wednesday proposed listing…
Trans advocates in Russia brace for proposed gender surgery ban
(Reuters) – Elle Solomina is 36, but she says her life truly began in 2021, when she changed her gender…
Shopify to launch AI assistant for merchants
(Reuters) – Canadian ecommerce firm Shopify said on Wednesday it would soon launch an artificial intelligence assistant for merchants on…