Why the new US housing bill won’t fix the crisis

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Initial Jobless Claims Fall to 215,000 in Latest Data

U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 215,000 for the week ending July 4, below the FactSet forecast of 220,000 and the Investingcom consensus of 218,000. The four-week moving average dropped by 3,750 to 218,750. Employers added just 57,000 jobs during the month, less than half May’s total. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2%.

Health insurance reform: The middle class is bleeding again

The Bundestag passed Nina Warken's austerity law, but the opposition went to the Federal Constitutional Court and failed. The financial gaps in the health and nursing care insurance funds are as huge as in the federal budget, but at least the holes in the statutory health insurance (GKV) are now being filled. The minister pats herself on the back because she has averted even more far-reaching wishes from the SPD.

Erdogan pushes for ‘natural’ births amid Turkey’s high C-section rate

Turkey's health ministry has fined more than 100 obstetricians-gynaecologists for carrying out cesarean sections. The country has the highest rate of C-section births among the OECD's 38 nations, with around 615 such procedures out of every 1,000 live births in 2023. President Erdogan wants to address Turkey's record number of elective C-sections.

How Hong Kong can lead in longevity medicine as silver economy grows

Longevity medicine is an emerging field that focuses on extending people’s health span. Globally, the market is valued at US$27.6 billion and is projected to surpass US$67 billion by 2035. Hong Kong has the highest life expectancy in the world. It has a reputational capital and a business-friendly regulatory environment. The Centre for Medical Products Regulation (CMPR) was established this year.

US Companies to Lose Thousands of Migrant Workers Within Weeks

U.S. employers are bracing for the loss of hundreds of thousands of workers. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from Haiti and six other nations will lose their legal authorization to work in a matter of weeks. The Department of Homeland Security on Friday temporarily extended work authorization for Haitians and other migrants covered by TPS. The reprieve is only temporary and employers across industries continue dismissing workers whose legal status has lapsed or is expected to end.

Why the new US housing bill won’t fix the crisis
Why the new US housing bill won’t fix the crisis

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Initial Jobless Claims Fall to 215,000 in Latest Data
Initial Jobless Claims Fall to 215,000 in Latest Data

U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 215,000 for the week ending July 4, below the FactSet forecast of 220,000 and the Investingcom consensus of 218,000. The four-week moving average dropped by 3,750 to 218,750. Employers added just 57,000 jobs during the month, less than half May’s total. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2%.

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Health insurance reform: The middle class is bleeding again
Health insurance reform: The middle class is bleeding again

The Bundestag passed Nina Warken's austerity law, but the opposition went to the Federal Constitutional Court and failed. The financial gaps in the health and nursing care insurance funds are as huge as in the federal budget, but at least the holes in the statutory health insurance (GKV) are now being filled. The minister pats herself on the back because she has averted even more far-reaching wishes from the SPD.

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Erdogan pushes for ‘natural’ births amid Turkey’s high C-section rate
Erdogan pushes for ‘natural’ births amid Turkey’s high C-section rate

Turkey's health ministry has fined more than 100 obstetricians-gynaecologists for carrying out cesarean sections. The country has the highest rate of C-section births among the OECD's 38 nations, with around 615 such procedures out of every 1,000 live births in 2023. President Erdogan wants to address Turkey's record number of elective C-sections.

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How Hong Kong can lead in longevity medicine as silver economy grows
How Hong Kong can lead in longevity medicine as silver economy grows

Longevity medicine is an emerging field that focuses on extending people’s health span. Globally, the market is valued at US$27.6 billion and is projected to surpass US$67 billion by 2035. Hong Kong has the highest life expectancy in the world. It has a reputational capital and a business-friendly regulatory environment. The Centre for Medical Products Regulation (CMPR) was established this year.

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US Companies to Lose Thousands of Migrant Workers Within Weeks
US Companies to Lose Thousands of Migrant Workers Within Weeks

U.S. employers are bracing for the loss of hundreds of thousands of workers. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from Haiti and six other nations will lose their legal authorization to work in a matter of weeks. The Department of Homeland Security on Friday temporarily extended work authorization for Haitians and other migrants covered by TPS. The reprieve is only temporary and employers across industries continue dismissing workers whose legal status has lapsed or is expected to end.

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