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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Are You Kidding Me?': CNN Data Chief Stunned By Democrats' Polling On This Key Issue
CNN's chief data analyst Harry Enten on Monday revealed how Democrats' messaging on the economy continues to fare worse than Republicans' over four months into President Donald Trump's second term. 'How is that possible, Democrats?' asked Enten in a segment with CNN's Kate Bolduan. 'How is that possible after all the recession fears, after the stock market's been doing all of this, after all the tariffs that Americans are against, and Republicans still hold an 8-point lead on the economy. Are you kidding me?' Enten turned to new CNN/SRS polling from May showing the GOP had an 8-percentage-point advantage with registered voters who were asked which party more closely aligned with their economic views — a figure within the margin of error. In November 2023, the party had an 11-point advantage over Democrats, Enten noted. Republicans also had an edge among registered voters who were asked which party had a better economic plan, per Reuters/Ipsos polling, with a 9-percentage-point advantage in May 2024 and a 12-point advantage this past month. 'And again, this is after months of supposed economic uncertainty in which the stock market's been going bonkers, in which the tariff wars that Americans are against have been going on,' Enten said. 'And yet, despite all of that, the Democrats are down by 12 points on the economy. This speaks to Democratic problems on the economy better than basically anything that you could possibly look at.' Enten added that Republicans are still 'not out of the ballgame' because of these figures, even with Trump's approval ratings. Bolduan remarked that the GOP has also gained ground with the middle class before Enten turned to both NBC/CNBC and CNN/SSRS polling showing Democrats are now tied with Republicans when registered voters were asked which party is about the middle class. Democrats once held a 23-point advantage over the GOP on the question, Enten flagged. 'This, I think, speaks to Democratic ills more than anything else. They have traditionally been the party of the middle class. No more,' he said. 'Donald Trump and the Republican Party have taken that mantle away.' H/T: Mediaite Trump Blames Colorado 'Flamethrower' Attack On Biden Immigration Policies Trump's Phone Lock Screen Is Going Viral Again — And It's Hilariously On-Brand Mexican Band Cancels U.S. Show After Trump Administration Suspends Visas
Scoop
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Humanitarian Camouflage: The Debut Of The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
What a nasty thing it has turned out to be. It involved subversion – Israel's desire to ignore international tenets of humanitarian aid in favour of expediency and security – and the naked show of violent desperation. Via the shoddy US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation company, distribution of necessaries in the Gaza Strip through the organisation's delivery arm, Safe Reach Solutions (SRS), has been inadequate and selective. SRS is a disreputable outfit, one lacking a résumé in humanitarian aid. Its prowess, rather, lies in the realm of military intelligence. A report from Ynet News describes its functions as 'operating roadblocks, processing visual data from cameras, drones and satellites and using it to identify Hamas operatives and armed individuals.' In both practice and spirit, this seedy, cynical enterprise violates the four essential principles of humanitarian action: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence. The four sites of distribution, located in the Tel Sultan area of Rafah and the Netzarim Corridor south of Gaza City, have been picked for reasons of control, surveillance and forced displacement. The official reason is that doing so ensures that no aid ends up in the eager hands of Hamas. 'The establishment of the distribution centres,' went the first official comment on the distribution points by the IDF, 'took place over the last few months, facilitated by the Israeli political echelon and in coordination with the US government.' Saliently and devastatingly, the system is intended to exclude the role of experienced aid agencies, notably that of the long abominated United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). Advertisement - scroll to continue reading A vicious example of this new model of aid delivery was given on May 27, with thousands of starving Palestinians descending on a distribution point in Rafah. Herded and harassed, strife duly broke out. The compound was stormed. Those working for GHF retreated after claiming to have distributed 8,000 food boxes. Israeli troops duly opened fire. According to the enclave's Government Media Office, the IDF 'opened direct fire on hungry Palestinian civilians who had gathered to receive aid', leaving 10 dead and 62 wounded. Locations for distribution were subsequently 'transformed into death traps under the occupation's gunfire'. While there is some dispute about the figures, the International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed that staff at its Red Cross Field Hospital did receive 'a mass casualty influx of 48 patients, including women and children. All were suffering from gunshot wounds.' This bloody lapse was dismissed by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a minor blemish – there had been a 'loss of control momentarily' at the distribution point. An IDF official, however, preferred to see the overall operation as a success. In keeping with standard practice, the IDF had initially denied ever firing at the desperate throng, merely letting off warning shots outside the compound. In remarks to reporters at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, the head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, expressed alarm at 'the shocking images of hungry people pushing against fences, desperate for food. It was chaotic, undignified and unsafe.' Crucially, this was 'a waste of resources and a distraction from atrocities'. The whole affair was particularly galling given the pre-existing networks of humanitarian aid that UNRWA has mastered over the years. The agency, at one point, had as many as 400 distribution centres in Gaza. But Israel has made the removal and elimination of the agency's influence a vital part of its policy, one that ties in with the agenda of crushing aspirations for Palestinian statehood. Francesca Albanese, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, was also in no mood to accept Israel's novel slant on providing aid. 'We continue to witness a brutal humanitarian camouflage, where the red lines have led to massive atrocities.' This was part of 'a deliberate strategy – aimed at masking atrocities, displacing the displaced, bombing the bombarded, burning Palestinians alive and maiming survivors.' The 'language of aid' had been used to 'divert international attention from legal accountability, in Israel's attempt to dismantle the very principles upon which humanitarian law was built.' The latest turn of events also prompted the rapporteur to reiterate her view that nothing short of a full arms embargo and the suspension of all trade with Israel would do. 'The time for sanctions is now, as Israeli politicians continue to call for the extermination of babies while over 80 percent of the Israeli society, according to Israeli media, ask for the forcible removal of Palestinians from Gaza.' The disgraceful deployment of select humanitarian services by GHF has already seen its head resign. In a statement, the now former executive director, Jake Wood, claimed that the Foundation had failed to adhere 'to the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, which I will not abandon.' Middle management wonks at the GHF, despite being disappointed at the resignation, expressed readiness with the boisterous assertion that 'Our trucks are loaded and ready to go'. The body planned 'to scale rapidly to serve the full population in the weeks ahead.' Much more humanitarian camouflage is in the offing.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Names Angie Brown as New EVP and CIO
Last month, Home Depot named Angie Brown as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, following a 27-year tenure with the company. Meanwhile, Home Depot's stock price rose by 3% over the month, coinciding with its announcement of first-quarter earnings showing a sales increase to $39.86 billion but a decline in net income. Despite the overall decline in the market driven by concerns over trade agreements, Home Depot's stock likely found support from its earnings report, dividend declaration, and strategic expansions. The broader market trends due to tariff worries added complexity to the price move. Home Depot has 1 warning sign we think you should know about. Outshine the giants: these 26 early-stage AI stocks could fund your retirement. The recent appointment of Angie Brown as Home Depot's Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer is likely to further bolster the company's digital and delivery capabilities. Over the long term, Home Depot has delivered a total return of 65.83% over the last five years, indicating robust growth and shareholder value. Over the past year, Home Depot's performance matched the US market's return of 11.5%, although it slightly underperformed the US Specialty Retail industry, which returned 14.9%. Home Depot's recent operational improvements are expected to enhance revenue and earnings forecasts. The company's emphasis on investing in its Pro ecosystem and SRS expansion aligns with these expectations. Home Depot's share price movement over the past month has been in tandem with its earnings announcement and dividend declaration, offering some support to its stock. Yet, the company's share price of US$359.38 remains at a 15.2% discount to the consensus analyst price target of US$423.65, suggesting potential upside if future performance aligns with expectations. The analysis detailed in our Home Depot valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NYSE:HD. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
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Home Depot (NYSE:HD) Names Angie Brown as New EVP and CIO
Last month, Home Depot named Angie Brown as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, following a 27-year tenure with the company. Meanwhile, Home Depot's stock price rose by 3% over the month, coinciding with its announcement of first-quarter earnings showing a sales increase to $39.86 billion but a decline in net income. Despite the overall decline in the market driven by concerns over trade agreements, Home Depot's stock likely found support from its earnings report, dividend declaration, and strategic expansions. The broader market trends due to tariff worries added complexity to the price move. Home Depot has 1 warning sign we think you should know about. Outshine the giants: these 26 early-stage AI stocks could fund your retirement. The recent appointment of Angie Brown as Home Depot's Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer is likely to further bolster the company's digital and delivery capabilities. Over the long term, Home Depot has delivered a total return of 65.83% over the last five years, indicating robust growth and shareholder value. Over the past year, Home Depot's performance matched the US market's return of 11.5%, although it slightly underperformed the US Specialty Retail industry, which returned 14.9%. Home Depot's recent operational improvements are expected to enhance revenue and earnings forecasts. The company's emphasis on investing in its Pro ecosystem and SRS expansion aligns with these expectations. Home Depot's share price movement over the past month has been in tandem with its earnings announcement and dividend declaration, offering some support to its stock. Yet, the company's share price of US$359.38 remains at a 15.2% discount to the consensus analyst price target of US$423.65, suggesting potential upside if future performance aligns with expectations. The analysis detailed in our Home Depot valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include NYSE:HD. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@
The Wire
6 days ago
- Health
- The Wire
COVID-19 Led to Decline in Life Expectancy in India, Reveal Three Analyses
Menu हिंदी తెలుగు اردو Home Politics Economy World Security Law Science Society Culture Editor's Pick Opinion Support independent journalism. Donate Now Top Stories COVID-19 Led to Decline in Life Expectancy in India, Reveal Three Analyses Banjot Kaur 17 minutes ago Since the 1970s, life expectancy in India had continued to increase by a couple of years to a few decimal years on a year-on-year basis. Medics prepare a ward for COVID-19 patients at Gandhi Hospital. Photo: PTI Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Contribute now New Delhi: The year-on-year trend of increasing life expectancy in India, observed for the last few decades, declined for the first time in 2021, albeit marginally. From 2016-20, the life expectancy in India was 70 years. From 2017-21, the recorded life expectancy dropped to 69.8 years, according to SRS abridged life tables. Since the 1970s, the life expectancy had continued to increase by a couple of years to a few decimal years on a year-on-year basis. For example, the life expectancy 69 years between 2013-17, 69.4 years (2014-2018), 69.7 years (2015-19) and 70 years (2016-20) as per SRS abridged tables. Between 2017-21, this trend changed and life expectancy dropped to 69.8 years from 70 years in 2016-20, a difference of 0.2 years. According to a World Health Organisation (WHO) update, life expectancy in India was 70.7 years in 2019, 70.2 in 2020 and 67.3 in 2021, clearly revealing the impact of the pandemic. The life expectancy recorded in 2010 was 67.5 years, according to the WHO, in India. Thus, COVID-19 brought the life expectancy down to what it was 15 years ago. The preliminary results of another recent study, which is yet to be published, conducted by researchers at International Institute for Population Sciences pointed out that life expectancy in 2021 declined by 1.6 years in the deadly second wave of COVID-19 in India. The study, as reported in Times of India, found that Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana witnessed the sharpest decline, where life expectancy dropped by 3 years. This preliminary analysis came in the backdrop of the Union government releasing Samples Registration System and Civil Registration System data for 2021 which revealed that the official death count of COVID-19 in India was seven times lesser than the estimated deaths. Also read: Covid Excess Death Study Revives Debate on Government's No-Undercounting Claim This decline in life expectancy was in line with the global trends as far the COVID-19 years are concerned. In fact, according to the WHO, Covid-19 eliminated a decade of progress in life expectancy around the world. 'Between 2019 and 2021, global life expectancy dropped by 1.8 years to 71.4 years (back to the level of 2012),' the WHO said. 'The 2024 report also highlights how the effects have been felt unequally across the world. The WHO regions for the Americas and South-East Asia were hit hardest, with life expectancy dropping by approximately 3 years and healthy life expectancy by 2.5 years between 2019 and 2021,' the WHO added. Life expectancy decline in line with other health indicators The decline in life expectancy in India in 2021 is also in line with the decline in other major health indicators of the country. For example, COVID-19 reversed decades of progress India had made in TB elimination. The notification of TB cases – or the number of TB cases that went undiagnosed – increased across the world in 2020 and India was hit the hardest. Similarly, the childhood immunisation rates dropped sharply, pushing India several years back. The number of children missing key vaccines in India lead to significant drop in overall immunisation coverage. The coverage of some of the vaccines in 2020 reached 2010 levels. In subsequent years, the rates improved as the impact of COVID-19 faded and the routine healthcare services resumed. Another case in point is the malaria elimination programme. Malaria cases and deaths rose greatly in 2020. In Southeast Asia, which accounted for 2% of the global cases, India accounted for 83% of them alone. Leading causes of deaths in 2021 The leading cause of deaths in India in 2021 was COVID-19 according to the WHO. It caused 221 deaths per 100,00 population. COVID-19 was followed by Ischemic heart diseases, which caused 110.8 deaths per 100,000 population. The impact of COVID-19 on death figures is evident in the fact that it caused more than twice as many deaths as the second leading cause. The third leading cause was Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease, which caused 70.5 deaths per 100,000 population. Other causes included strokes (53.5 deaths per 100,000 population), diarrheal diseases (34.3 deaths per 100,000 population), lower respiratory infections (27.8 deaths per 100,000 population), tuberculosis (25.4 deaths per 100,000 population), diabetes mellitus (23.1 deaths per 100,000 population), liver cirrhosis (18.9 deaths per 100,000 population)) and falls (16.5 deaths per 100,000 population). It must be noted that due to the shutdown of major services, it is likely that many deaths due to reasons other than COVID-19 could have gone unrecorded. 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