• A American Heart Association publicou um Alerta Presidencial em 30 de abril de 2026, declarando que a acessibilidade financeira à saúde nos EUA está em um ponto de crise devido ao aumento dos custos impulsionado por doenças crônicas.
• Os custos estão forçando americanos a adiar ou evitar cuidados, agravando os resultados de saúde e aumentando a dívida médica; uma pesquisa Gallup mostra preocupação generalizada sobre o acesso a cuidados acessíveis.
• Uma pesquisa da McLaughlin & Associates revelou que 51% dos eleitores citam o seguro saúde como sua principal preocupação, seguido por contas hospitalares (11%) e custos de medicamentos (10%).
As ações da Domino’s Pizza, da operadora do KFC Collins Foods e da detentora de franquias de alimentos multimarcas Retail Food Group sofreram quedas de dois dígitos
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Antes um símbolo de comida barata, o fast food está se transformando em um luxo que muitos não podem mais pagar devido ao encarecimento do custo de vida. Essa mudança se reflete na ASX, onde grandes redes de pizza, frango frito e donuts estão registrando quedas significativas de preços, levantando a questão: os consumidores estão tão desanimados que estão desistindo até mesmo do fast food? Continue lendo...
Secretário de Defesa será questionado por parlamentares no comitê de serviços armados do Senado após sessão acalorada ontem na Câmara
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Olá e bem-vindo à nossa cobertura da política dos EUA, enquanto Pete Hegseth enfrenta um segundo dia de interrogatório de democratas no Capitólio, com os senadores tendo sua primeira oportunidade de confrontar ou elogiar o chefe do Pentágono sobre sua condução da guerra no Irã. O secretário de defesa duelou com democratas — e alguns republicanos — ontem durante uma audiência de quase seis horas no comitê de serviços armados da Câmara, onde enfrentou perguntas sobre os custos da guerra em dólares, vidas e a diminuição dos estoques de armas críticas.
O crescimento econômico dos EUA provavelmente acelerou no primeiro trimestre devido a uma retomada nos gastos do governo após uma paralisação governamental paralisante. O aumento antecipado no produto interno bruto no último trimestre também refletiria um crescimento robusto no investimento empresarial em equipamentos, impulsionado por um boom de gastos em inteligência artificial e pela construção de data centers que sustentam a tecnologia. Os números serão divulgados às 8h30 ET
Espera-se que o Rei Charles e a Rainha Camilla façam paradas na Virgínia antes de encerrar sua visita aos EUA na Casa Branca, nesta quinta-feira, com uma despedida formal de Trump. Charles viajará então sozinho para as Bermudas em sua primeira visita como rei a um território ultramarino britânico.
O líder da minoria no Senado, Chuck Schumer, disse que os democratas forçarão mais uma vez a votação de uma resolução de poderes de guerra sobre o Irã, pela sexta vez nas últimas semanas. “Esta semana, os democratas forçarão uma votação sobre nossa resolução de poderes de guerra pela sexta vez. Continuaremos a forçar votações todas as semanas enquanto esta guerra persistir”, disse Schumer no plenário do Senado.
A Câmara aprovou uma reautorização de três anos de um divisivo programa de vigilância dos EUA antes de sua expiração na sexta-feira, adicionando novas medidas de supervisão, mas sem chegar à exigência de mandado que os críticos demandavam. Um grande grupo de democratas juntou-se à maioria dos republicanos na aprovação do projeto por 235-191 votos.
Trump reforçou mais uma vez seus sentimentos em relação a James Comey em uma postagem em rede social. Comentando sobre a acusação de que o ex-diretor do FBI pediu que ele fosse morto após postar uma foto de algumas conchas em um padrão mostrando 86 47, Trump escreveu: “‘86’ é um termo da máfia para ‘mate-o’. Eles dizem 86 nele! 86 47 significa ‘matar o Presidente Trump’. James Comey, que é um Policial Sujo, um dos piores, sabe disso muito bem! OITO MILHAS PARA FORA, SEIS PÉS ABAIXO! Ele também não mentiu para o FBI sobre isso??? Acho que sim!”. Trump é o 47º presidente dos EUA.
A maioria conservadora da Suprema Corte dos EUA derrubou um elemento importante da Lei de Direitos de Voto (Voting Rights Act) que protege contra a discriminação racial no redesenho de distritos, em uma decisão que abre caminho para um gerrymandering agressivo em estados de todo o país que poderia afetar as eleições pelos próximos anos.
A Legislatura da Flórida aprovou um novo mapa distrital com a intenção de maximizar a vantagem dos republicanos no estado como parte da batalha nacional de redistritamento que os republicanos lançaram antes das eleições de meio de mandato deste ano.
O presidente do Federal Reserve em fim de mandato, Jerome Powell, disse que permanecerá como governador do banco central quando seu mandato de liderança terminar em pouco mais de duas semanas.
O Departamento de Justiça anunciou na quarta-feira que três manifestantes anti-ICE foram acusados de supostamente agredir Savannah Hernandez, uma vídeojornalista de direita que foi empurrada ao chão durante um confronto com três membros de uma família em frente a um centro de detenção de imigrantes em St Paul, Minnesota, este mês. Continue lendo...
O rastreador de percepção do consumidor mostra que 85% estão preocupados com os preços dos alimentos e a maioria acredita que a economia vai se deteriorar
Três milhões de lares no Reino Unido estão sendo forçados a pular refeições à medida que os consumidores recorrem a medidas drásticas para lidar com o aumento dos custos, de acordo com um relatório da Which? publicado na quinta-feira
O conflito no Oriente Médio e a subsequente disparada nos preços do petróleo e de matérias-primas levaram as empresas a se prepararem para aumentar os preços, exercendo mais pressão sobre as finanças domésticas e atingindo a confiança do consumidor. Continue lendo...
• Os preços da gasolina subiram acima de US$ 4 por galão e o custo dos voos disparou à medida que o bloqueio no Estreito de Ormuz impacta os mercados de energia em meio à guerra dos EUA e Israel com o Irã, corroendo a principal vantagem política de Trump.
• Mais de três quartos dos eleitores registrados — incluindo mais da metade dos republicanos e 82% dos independentes — agora culpam Trump pela crise do custo de vida que afeta combustível, mantimentos, moradia e saúde.
• Os índices de aprovação do segundo mandato de Trump caíram muito mais rápido do que os de presidentes anteriores após uma paralisação do governo, tarifas e o ataque conjunto de EUA e Israel ao Irã, com o presidente do Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, alertando que a guerra está alimentando a inflação.
• Quase dois terços (64%) dos adultos dos EUA se preocupam em conseguir pagar os custos de saúde, com 30% muito preocupados, superando as preocupações financeiras com os preços dos combustíveis.
• A acessibilidade dos cuidados de saúde continua sendo a principal preocupação do público, apesar de outras pressões econômicas.
• A pesquisa destaca a pressão financeira contínua sobre as famílias em meio ao aumento das despesas médicas.
Enquanto seu secretário de defesa prestava depoimento perante o comitê da Câmara, Trump postou uma imagem gerada por IA de si mesmo com uma arma e a legenda 'CHEGA DE SER O CARA LEGAL'. Pete Hegseth negou que a guerra EUA-Israel contra o Irã seja "um atoleiro" e afirmou que os críticos da operação representam uma ameaça maior aos EUA do que o próprio Irã, no momento em que sofre pressão para detalhar a estratégia de Washington para o conflito. Comparecendo perante o comitê de serviços armados da Câmara ao lado do Gen Dan Caine, presidente do estado-maior conjunto, o secretário de defesa dos EUA pediu aos legisladores que aprovem um orçamento de US$ 1,5 trilhão em gastos militares – e, em seguida, descreveu alguns deles como "o maior desafio" ao esforço de guerra. Continue leyendo...
Climate group calls for urgent windfall tax on excess fossil fuel profits, as delegates tell Colombia conference their nations are sufferingThe Middle East oil and gas crunch will impose as much as a trillion dollars of additional costs on the global economy while petroleum companies rake in spectacular profits from elevated fuel prices, analysis has revealed.The uneven distribution of risk and reward comes amid rising concern that the US-Israeli attack on Iran is worsening inequality, poverty and hunger across a world that has become dangerously dependent on fossil fuels. Continue reading...
• East Bay man in Contra Costa County died after consuming toxic wild mushrooms amid statewide spike.
• California recorded 35 mushroom poisoning cases from Nov. 18 to Jan. 4, far above average of under five yearly.
• Surge prompts health warnings on foraging risks during wet weather conditions.
Exclusive: Report shows cost of first appointment rose $20 in one year, with steeper rises in Western Australia, South Australia and TasmaniaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPatients are increasingly going without medically necessary dermatological care, the head of the Consumers Health Forum said, as new report reveals the rising cost of the specialty in Australia.Dermatology is expensive and getting pricier, with an average first visit now costing an adult patient without concessions $230 out-of-pocket, while follow-up appointments cost almost $190, the report from health directory Cleanbill found. Continue reading...
• The Department of Justice dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell regarding the agency's building expenditures, marking a significant development in federal oversight.
• The decision came amid broader discussions on Capitol Hill about federal accountability, with both Republican and Democratic representatives weighing in on the implications.
• The outcome reflects shifting priorities in federal investigations and debates over Fed governance and spending practices.
Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer approachesPublic servants working for the Tokyo metropolitan government are being encouraged to swap their suits for shorts this summer to combat sweltering heat and rising energy costs caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.Inspired by the country’s Cool Biz energy-saving initiative, Tokyo officials hope the measure will cut dependence on air conditioning. Continue reading...
Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereA surge in demand for electric vehicles across Europe may be evidence of what George Monbiot greeted as the silver lining of the Iran war. Sales of electric cars in continental Europe rose by 51% in March.The International Energy Agency has called the disruption in the strait of Hormuz the “biggest energy crisis in history”, but it appears, on one level, to be accelerating Europe’s green revolution. Yet, even if car-owners are rushing to the EV showrooms, some European governments, facing a groundswell of anger over soaring petrol and gas prices, are at risk of sending the clean energy transition into reverse. Continue reading...
Firm had to repatriate almost 12,000 guests and staff, including from two cruise ships in Abu Dhabi and DohaThe Iran war has cost the travel company Tui €40m (£34.7m) so far, including repatriating almost 12,000 holidaymakers and staff, and forced it to cut its profit forecast for this year.Europe’s biggest holiday operator said that it had taken the hit in March owing to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, as it was forced to bring home 5,000 guests from two cruise ships anchored in ports in Abu Dhabi and Doha. Continue reading...
Farmers have been calling for higher prices for weeks, amid soaring diesel and fertiliser costs and limited supplyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastColes has increased home-brand milk prices by up to 20c a litre, with Woolworths set to follow as war in the Middle East starts to hit Australian grocery costs.The price rise will support the company’s bottom line against pressure from higher fuel and operating costs, while some of the revenue will be temporarily passed on to dairy farmers. Continue reading...
The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor many coffee drinkers, takeaway orders are changing from a habitual purchase to an occasional treat, as elevated petrol prices and other living costs leave households feeling glum.This rapid shift in behaviour has disappointed cafe owners and surprised economists, raising an uneasy question: if takeaway coffee sales are falling, is the economy next? Continue reading...
• Oil prices dropped significantly, providing tailwinds for technology companies as lower energy costs reduce operational expenses and improve profit margins across the sector.
• Constellation Research founder R 'Ray' Wang discussed the direct relationship between Big Tech performance and oil and gas pricing, highlighting how the energy market collapse supports tech stock rebounds.
• The decline in energy costs removes a key headwind for capital-intensive tech operations and data centers, contributing to the broader market rally.
A Trace analysis found that revenue from fining white-collar criminals is drying up – due to presidential pardonsThis story was originally published by the Trace, a non-profit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here.Since his return to office last year, Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of white-collar criminals. He’s also forgiven their fines, penalties and restitution, to the tune of billions. Some of that revenue was supposed to go to a fund to help victims of violent crime – and the organizations that serve them are feeling the pinch. Continue reading...
Health secretary and chef Robert Irvine claim Americans could eat healthier and more cheaply if they shopped betterSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe first episode of the new Secretary Kennedy Podcast, produced by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), opens with this quote from guest Robert Irvine, who creates meal plans for the US military: “We talk about food being expensive. If you’re buying expensive food, it’s expensive. But if you’re buying food and you know what to do with it, it’s not expensive.”The episode is titled Fixing America’s Food System – Robert Irvine, and features a 45-minute conversation with the HHS secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, the host of the show, and guest Irvine. Best known as a celebrity chef, Irvine has collaborated with the US military to launch Victory Fresh, a program that offers healthy grab-and-go meals on military bases, during the Biden administration. The program’s Biden-era origins are never acknowledged during the show. Continue reading...
Scheme cutting bills by up to 25% expanded to cover 10,000 firms, but they will not be paid until next yearRachel Reeves has announced an expansion of support for the most energy-intensive UK businesses, as they face soaring bills as a result of the Middle East conflict.The chancellor said the long-promised British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) would be expanded to cover 10,000 companies, up from the 7,000 originally announced. Continue reading...
Consumer spending on travel is down for the first time in five years while card spending edges up in MarchUK consumers have cut back on travel spending for the first time in five years, as they worry about the rising cost of living amid the Iran war.Overall consumer card spending increased 0.9% year on year in March, down from February’s 1%, according to data from Barclays. Continue reading...
Governments spending $2.13bn annually on low quality food in public settings, report saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastReptile remains, believed to be from a crocodile, have been found dumped on the side of the road in Adelaide.A spokesperson for the state’s environment and water department confirmed in a statement that department staff had “collected the remains of a reptile at Waterloo Corner.” They said:The remains, which were dumped on the side of the road at Coleman Road, will be analysed in an effort to confirm the species and any other information.“It is not currently known how the remains came to be located at the site.A different approach can increase the use of fresh, local produce, redirect spending to Australian farmers and producers, support the people working in public food service kitchens, and generate real benefits for Australia.Better public food procurement is not about spending more, it’s about spending smarter. The evidence is clear, public support is strong, and the solutions exist. Given the threat to our food system caused by the global fuel and fertiliser crisis, now is the moment for leadership. Continue reading...
NSW government urged to investigate if transport department refused to share cost of sensors that would detect a person entering coupling areaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe potentially life-saving safety upgrades to Sydney’s light rail, which a former Transdev employee has alleged were cancelled in order to save money, would have only cost about $2.2m, according to the whistleblower.The New South Wales government has been urged to investigate whether its transport department declined to share the cost of installing sensors that would detect a person entering the coupling area between two joined trams after a fatal incident in 2023. Continue reading...
• Truckload markets are tightening faster than anticipated, with freight costs now projected to increase 16–17% year over year in 2026, according to C.H. Robinson's April freight market update.
• Capacity constraints and carrier attrition are driving the acceleration in transportation costs across North America.
• The tighter capacity environment signals sustained pressure on logistics expenses for shippers as supply chain challenges persist into the second quarter.
PM appears to draw comparison between Russian and US leaders and calls for plan to restore shipping through strait of HormuzKeir Starmer has said he is “fed up” with the effect that Donald Trump’s actions in the Middle East are having on the British public, while appearing to draw a comparison between the US president to Vladimir Putin.Speaking to ITV’s Robert Peston on Thursday, the prime minister said: “I’m fed up with the fact that families across the country see their bills go up and down on energy, businesses’ bills go up and down on energy because of the actions of Putin or Trump across the world.” Continue reading...
Charity says it dealt with 75 incidents last year involving 100 or more animals living in one propertyThe cost of living crisis and an increase in people experiencing mental health difficulties have led to a rising number of multi-animal rescue incidents in England and Wales, an RSPCA superintendent has said.The animal charity this week had to confirm that a shocking photograph of more than 250 poodle-cross dogs found at a property in the UK was not faked with artificial intelligence. The RSPCA took in 87 of the dogs and the remainder went to the Dogs Trust, another charity. Continue reading...
Exclusive: Transdev undertook ‘coupling project’ after teen trapped between carriages in 2023. Trial restarted after second fatality, ex-employee claims, while Transdev denies ‘assessment’ ever shelvedThe company that operates Sydney’s light rail investigated safety upgrades following a fatal incident in 2023, but cancelled the project due to its cost before a second person died, a whistleblower alleges.After the first death, Transdev successfully trialled sensors that would detect a person entering the coupling area between two joined trams, according to the former employee who requested anonymity. But the project was stopped before another death in 2025, they said. Continue reading...
