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Watch: Trump Praises Mamdani in Oval Office Meeting | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-11-21 22:13
You referred to Mr. . Maldani as a communist. Can you describe why you feel that way.And also, will you do anything to stop him from arresting Prime Minister Netany if he visits New York. >> Well, we didn't discuss your second part of the question. And on your first part, I mean, he's got views a little out there, but who knows.I mean, we're going to see what works or he's going to change also. We all change. I change a lot. Change a lot from when I first came to office.It's now quite a while ago. It's quit ...
Full speech: Zohran Mamdani thanks supporters after projected New York City mayoral win
NBC News· 2025-11-05 07:31
Key Promises & Policy Objectives - The incoming administration aims to address the cost of living crisis, reminiscent of challenges faced during Fiero Aguardia's time [15] - A key initiative involves freezing rents for over 2 million rent-stabilized tenants [15] - The administration plans to make buses fast and free, alongside delivering universal childcare across the city [16] - The focus will be on improving public services, including hiring thousands more teachers and cutting bureaucratic waste [16] - There's a commitment to improving safety and justice by working with police to reduce crime and creating a department of community safety to address mental health and homelessness [17] Social & Political Stance - The new administration emphasizes inclusivity and standing up for marginalized communities, including immigrants, the trans community, and others facing discrimination [19] - There's a commitment to fighting against antisemitism and ensuring that over 1 million Muslims feel they belong in the city [19] - The administration aims to combat Islamophobia and ensure it's no longer a viable political strategy in New York [20] - The administration intends to hold bad landlords accountable and end the culture of corruption that allows billionaires to evade taxation [26] - The administration pledges to stand alongside unions and expand labor protections [26] Call to Action & Vision - The incoming mayor calls for a new era of leadership and a mandate for change in New York City [3] - The administration seeks to restore hope and demonstrate that the impossible can be made possible [13] - The administration aims to usher in a generation of change and respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism [24] - The administration intends to make New York a city that working people can love and live in again [7] - The administration wants to prove that there is no problem too large for government to solve and no concern too small for it to care about [21]
More Than Half Of American Workers Are Putting In More Hours Than They Did Six Months Ago To Stabilize Their Finances
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-18 12:31
Core Insights - More than half of Americans are working longer hours than six months ago due to the cost of living crisis, which has led to reduced spending and increased side hustles [1][4] - The number of U.S. consumers identifying as "financially unhealthy" has remained stable, indicating ongoing financial strain without short-term improvement [2][6] - Approximately 70% of consumers report that the cost of goods is rising faster than their incomes, contributing to the need for longer working hours [3][7] Economic Indicators - The consumer price index rose by 2.9% year-over-year in August, with food prices increasing by 3.2% during the same period [4] - The percentage of financially vulnerable consumers remains at 64%, unchanged from six months ago, while the figure for those feeling financially healthy is significantly lower [6][8] - The proportion of consumers stating that prices are rising faster than their incomes has improved slightly from 71% to 68% [7]
Trump 'hasn't given' GOP 'permission to meet' with us: Jeffries
MSNBC· 2025-10-13 20:58
Joining us now, House Minority Leader and New York Congressman Hakee Jeff. Thank you very much for joining us. >> Good afternoon.Great to be with you. >> So, prices are are going up. People are struggling.They're struggling at the grocery store. They're struggling to buy a home. You heard the average uh age of a homeowner is now 38 years old.How does this shutdown help them. >> Uh, it doesn't help them at all. Well, it's day 13 of the Trump Republican shutdown, and House Republicans have actually now cancel ...
Rick Stein’s Cornwall restaurant empire hit by Reeves’s tax raid
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-24 09:30
Core Insights - Rick Stein's restaurant empire is experiencing significant financial challenges, with increasing losses and declining customer numbers attributed to changes in employment taxes [1][3][4] Financial Performance - Revenues at the Seafood Restaurant dropped by £1.3 million to £18.9 million in 2024, while pre-tax losses widened from £204,000 to £459,000 [2] - Total revenues across the restaurant empire decreased by 5.4% to £30.4 million when including sales from Steins Trading [2] Economic Outlook - Directors have indicated that the economic outlook for the upcoming year remains challenging, particularly for the service-led hospitality sector, which is expected to be severely impacted by recent tax changes [3][4] - The hospitality sector has seen nearly 90,000 job losses since the announcement of tax changes in the October Budget [6] Cost Management Strategies - The company is focusing on cost mitigation and finding innovative ways to reduce expenses without compromising service quality [4] - Rising ingredient and energy prices have been partly mitigated by adjusting prices and changing menus [7] Employment Impact - Rick Stein's group is one of the largest private sector employers in Cornwall, employing 355 staff at the end of 2024 [5] - The hospitality sector's vulnerability is highlighted by the high number of lower-paid and part-time staff, making it particularly sensitive to tax increases [4]
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-22 09:05
Economic Analysis - CPI (Consumer Price Index) 未能反映许多美国人面临的生活成本危机 [1]