W.H.: No, Castro, you can’t have Guantanamo back
Among them, Castro asked for the return of the Guantanamo Naval Base to Cuba, an end to the five decades-old trade embargo, a ceasing of U.S.-run television and radio broadcasts…
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HUFFPOLLSTER: Economic Recovery Seen As Mostly Helping The Rich
Americans see the economy looking up, but mostly for the wealthy. Many think government action could help improve the middle class, but few expect Obama’s proposals to pass. And data…
Former Detroit Leader Says He Fears For His Son’s Life At The Hands Of Police
Detroit’s former emergency manager said Thursday that he worries about his son ending up dead after an encounter with police, echoing the fears of many other black parents. Kevyn Orr…
Fed Says It Will Be Patient in Raising Interest Rates, Citing ‘Solid’ Growth
WASHINGTON — In its most upbeat economic assessment since the recession, the Federal Reserve cited “solid” economic growth and “strong” job growth in a statement issued Wednesday that suggested the…
One In 5 American Kids Are On Food Stamps
Here’s more evidence that the economic recovery isn’t benefitting the people who need it most: One in 5 American kids got food stamps in 2014, up from 1 in 8…
Greek banks plunge as new government challenges bailout
Greece’s previous government had been overhauling the economy to satisfy conditions of the bailouts. Austerity and reforms were supposed to return the Greek economy to growth and ensure it could…
HUFFPOLLSTER: Gallup’s Obama Approval Rating Hits 50 Percent
Obama approval hits a milestone on Gallup’s daily tracking. Open-ended questions show two very different nomination contests brewing. And the nation is bitterly divided by those who think the Patriots…
What You Need To Know About Alexis Tsipras, The Greek Leader Who Wants To Change Europe
Alexis Tsipras, the leader of the Greek Coalition of the Radical Left — best known by its acronym, Syriza — is the focus of attention in Europe after his party’s…
Networking Tips From Davos: Look At Someone’s Name Tag Then Immediately Google Their Name
The 2015 World Economic Forum, which concluded on Saturday, felt somewhat like an exclusive club where if someone looked important, he or she most likely is. – Sign up here…
Does Davos Actually Do Anything?
A surge of private jets—roughly 1,700—converged on Switzerland’s airports this week. The Swiss Armed Forces even had to open up a military base to accommodate the air traffic jam. That’s…
Europe plays it tough with Greece
“We believe it is important, that the new government put measures in place that will continue Greece’s economic recovery. That also means that Greece must abide the rules it has…
Why Americans Struggle So Much With Overwork And Burnout
Americans are notorious for working long hours without a reasonable cushion of paid sick leave or vacation time to take advantage of when they need it most. At the World…
The Incredible Impact A Few Hours Of Mindfulness Has On The Brain
Think you don’t have enough time to devote to meditation in order to reap its rewards? Think again. It doesn’t take a lifetime of practice to see a positive shift…
How Individuals Can Help Prevent The Next Global Outbreak
The 2014 Ebola outbreak has sickened approximately 21,000 people and killed more than 8,600, so it’s no surprise that the epidemic loomed large over this year’s World Economic Forum in…
2015 World Economic Forum: Live Updates From Davos
The 2015 World Economic Forum is taking place in Switzerland this week. The event, also known as the Davos Annual Meeting, brings together some of the world’s leading voices in…
Kollabora CEO Nora Abousteit Says The Gender Ratio At Davos Should Be ’50/50′
Nora Abousteit just pointed out the elephant in the room at the World Economic Forum: Where are all the women? – Sounds about right to us.
E.C.B. Move Leaves Further Stimulus Up to Eurozone Politicians
Mario Draghi, the European Central Bank president, said Thursday that the governing council agreed to a quantitative easing program that will see it buy up to 60 billion euros’ worth…
How Nelson Mandela’s Words Apply To The Ferguson Movement
What do the young leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement have to teach renowned global leaders at the World Economic Forum? – Watch Rev. Jim Wallis’ talk link Nelson…
8 Ways Davos Is Urging World Leaders To Ask The Big Questions
As world leaders convene in Davos for the World Economic Forum 2015 this week, they’ll be discussing everything from climate change and Ebola to stalled economic growth in China and…
Rosario Perez Explains Why Economic Gender Equality Is So Important
Rosario Perez, chief executive officer of the women’s development organization Pro Mujer, spoke to HuffPost Live at Davos about the importance of economic gender equality. Perez said the issue is…
Felix Salmon: The U.S.’s ‘Rather Crazy’ Tax Policy ‘Doesn’t Make Any Sense At All’
Financial journalist Felix Salmon weighed in on the U.S.’s “rather crazy tax policy” during an interview with HuffPost Live at the 2015 World Economic Forum, saying it “doesn’t make any…
World Economic Forum 2015: Live Updates From Davos
The World Economic Forum, commonly referred to as the Davos Annual Meeting, is kicking off today in Switzerland. Inequality, climate change and sustainable development are just a few of the…
Ukraine president says no room for negotiations with Russia
The sanctions left the Russian economy even more exposed to the collapse in global oil prices. Russian President Vladimir Putin remains defiant, despite the grim economic situation. Moscow has repeatedly…
This is why Obama is so concerned about the middle class
The middle class, meanwhile, has given up all the income gains it enjoyed during the tech boom of the late 1990s and the housing boom of the mid 2000s. This,…
5 Reasons To Be ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Africa
It is impossible not to have strong views when it comes to the debate on Africa’s rise: despite solid economic growth and progress in poverty alleviation, people’s views on the…
Obama’s State Of The Union Speech Will Aim To Influence 2016 Debate
Key elements of the economic proposals President Barack Obama will outline in his State of the Union address Tuesday appear to be aimed at driving the debate in the 2016…
State of the Union Address Taking Place Tuesday Evening
President Barack Obama’s annual State of the Union address will take place Tuesday evening. Obama will give his speech in front of a joint session of Congress. See live updates…
Google Is Now A More Trusted News Source Than The Websites It Aggregates
Here is some sobering news for anyone in the journalism industry: Online search engines have overtaken traditional media as the most trusted source for general news and information, according to…
Text Of Tea Party Response To State Of The Union
Rep. Curt Clawson (R-Fla.) presented the tea party response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night. His full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below: Good…
Amid The Chattering Of The Global Elite, A Silent Interlude
DAVOS, Switzerland – For 10 minutes at the World Economic Forum here on Wednesday afternoon, a conference room jammed with more than 100 high-powered delegates was entirely silent. The rare…