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New York Post
13 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Majority of Democratic voters think the party should stop focusing on transgender issues and replace leadership
A majority of Democrats believe the party needs fresh blood and only a small fraction feel it should prioritize transgender rights issues, according to a new poll. The Reuters/Ipsos survey, released Thursday, found 62% of self-identifying Democrats agree that party leadership 'should be replaced with new people.' In contrast, only 30% of Republicans surveyed felt the same about their party leadership. 3 The poll found a disconnect between what Democratic voters say their top issues are and what they view as priorities for party leaders. Michael Nagle Nearly half of Democrats (49%) said they were 'unsatisfied' with the current crop of leaders in the party, while 41% said they were 'satisfied' and 10% marked 'unsure.' Democratic voters also indicated a deep disconnect between what they want the party to focus on ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and what they view as leadership's priorities – with some noting that it appears the Democratic Party is belaboring transgender issues. Only 17% of Democrats said allowing transgender people to compete in women and girls' sports should be a priority for the party. However, 28% responded that they believe party leaders see it as a top issue. 'There are more important things to be moving the needle on,' Benjamin Villagomez, who is transgender, told Reuters. 'There are more pressing issues, things that actually matter to people's livelihoods,' the 33-year-old from Austin, Texas added. 3 Only 17% of Democrats said allowing transgender people to compete in women and girls' sports should be a priority for the party. Getty Images 3 28% of Democrats said the transgender sports issue is treated as a priority by party leaders. Reuters Gaps between the rank-and-file and party leaders were particularly high on economic issues. For example, 86% of Democrats said raising taxes on wealthy Americans and large corporations should be a priority, but only 72% felt it was a top concern for party leaders. Similarly, 73% identified reducing corporate spending in politics as a priority, but just 58% believed it was a leadership priority. On promoting affordable childcare, lowering prescription drug costs, making health insurance more readily available and backing mass transit – respondents viewed party leaders as less passionate than themselves. The dissatisfaction in party priorities was stronger among younger Democrats, those between 18-39, the poll found. The poll was conducted between June 11-16 and it surveyed 4,258 people nationwide, including 1,293 Democrats. It had a margin of error of about 3 percentage points.
Forbes
13-06-2025
- Forbes
How To Get Alexa+ Now And Supercharge Your Voice Assistant
Alexa+ signage during an unveiling event in New York, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Amazon has ... More rebooted Alexa with artificial intelligence, marking the biggest overhaul of the voice-activated assistant since its introduction over a decade ago. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg Amazon has revealed that more than a million people have now got access to Alexa+, the next-gen version of Amazon's digital assistant, and the word is that the roll-out is now ramping up. However, in order to get involved with the Alexa+ action, you'll need to make sure you've ticked a few boxes first. The good news is that, if you have the right device - and you live in the US - you don't really need to do much, but here's a handy checklist to make sure that you're all set to get that all important invite to the Alexa+ party. Early Access to Alexa+ is currently rolling out to users with one of the following Echo Show models (all generations): If you own or buy one of these, you'll be eligible to get Alexa+ first. And you don't need to do anything extra. If you own other Echo smart speakers, such as the Pop, Dot or Spot, then Alexa+ will also make its way to those as well, once you've opted in on one of the Show models listed above. There are a few ancient Echo devices that Alexa+ won't work on though, including the likes of the 1st-gen Echo, Dot and Spot. If you're selected, you'll get a notification via email and on your Echo device. You can't request access directly… Amazon is controlling the rollout on its end. That said, you can sign up to be notified and check your status right here. Looking at some of the comments over on Reddit of people that have Early Access, there doesn't appear to be anything you can do to put yourself to the front of the queue, so just stay tuned to your inbox for that invite. Having Prime membership might help, but Amazon doesn't actually say that it's needed at this point to get Early Access. One thing you can check though is that you've got your Echo's language set to "English United States'… that's a must. Once invited, you'll need to opt in. You can do that via: Only the main Amazon account holder can initiate the setup. After that, all user profiles in your household will have access. During Early Access, Alexa+ is free for everyone. After that: As mentioned, once you're in, Alexa+ will work on most Echo speakers, Fire TV devices (like Fire TV Cube and 4K Max), newer Fire tablets, and even on the Alexa app or your web browser. Just don't expect it on older devices like the first-gen Echo Dot or the original Echo Show. Alexa+ works with Amazon Kids+ so your kids can use it too. You'll just need to set up a child profile with parental consent. Alexa+ is likely to be a bit hit and miss for now, and there's a chance you might want to go back to the old Alexa. If that is the case then you can. Opting in to Alexa+ doesn't mean you have to stick with it. It's not entirely clear how you'd roll-back but Amazon states: 'We're positive you'll love all that Alexa+ has to offer - greater intelligence, more conversation and a striking array of new, proactive capabilities. However, if you prefer using the original Alexa, it will remain available on your devices.'
The Star
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
S&P 500 ends slightly up; traders watch US-China trade talks
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, May 19, 2025.- Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg The S&P 500 ended slightly higher on Monday, lifted by Amazon and Alphabet, while investors watched U.S.-China negotiations aimed at mending a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets for much of the year. Top officials from both countries have kicked off discussions, looking to get back on track with a preliminary trade agreement struck last month that had briefly cooled tensions between the world's largest economies. "The market deems any dialogue with Beijing as progress, whether or not it leads to tangible results. The market is just going to take the administration's word for it, until proven otherwise.' said Jake Dollarhide, CEO of Longbow Asset Management in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Amazon and Google parent Alphabet each gained and helped lift the S&P 500. said it plans to invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand data center infrastructure, adding to the billions of dollars the technology giant has committed to the expansion of artificial intelligence. Apple dipped after the iPhone maker kicked off its annual software developer conference with incremental developments that did little to impress investors. According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 gained 3.84 points, or 0.06%, to end at 6,004.20 points, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 57.93 points, or 0.30%, to 19,587.89. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 8.82 points, or 0.02%, to 42,754.05. Expectations of more trade deals between the U.S. and its major trading partners, along with upbeat earnings and tame inflation data, helped U.S. equities rally in May, with the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq notching their best monthly gains since November 2023. The S&P 500 remained about 2% below its all-time high touched in February, while the Nasdaq is about 3% below its December record high. Warner Bros Discovery fell after the company said it would separate its studios and streaming business from its struggling cable television networks. Immediately after the announcement, it had surged as much as 13%. Shares of McDonald's dipped after Morgan Stanley downgraded the fast-food restaurant to "equal-weight" from "overweight". Robinhood Markets dropped after S&P Dow Jones Indices left S&P 500 constituents unchanged in its latest rebalancing, following recent speculation that the online brokerage would be added to the benchmark index. Major data releases this week include readings on May consumer prices on Wednesday and initial jobless claims on Thursday. While investors widely expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged next week, focus will be on any signs of pick-up in inflation as Trump's tariffs risk raising price pressures. - Reuters
New York Post
08-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Hundreds defiantly flock to Central Park for Israel hostage rally after Colorado terror attack
Hundreds of people defiantly gathered in Central Park on Sunday despite the recent terror attack in Colorado to support the hostages in Gaza and to pay tribute to two of the Americans killed by Hamas. The Central Park rally, which takes place every Sunday, saw even more people come out than usual after last week's terror attack in Boulder, which targeted supporters of the remaining hostages, according to Sunday's organizers. Former hostage Raz Ben Ami, 58, said during the park rally that she was moved to see such a turnout in the wake of more tragedy against the Jewish community, with the gathering reassuring her that her advocacy was important enough to overcome her fears. 6 Hundreds came out to Central Park on Sunday to support the Israeli hostages who remain in Hamas captivity. Michael Nagle 6 Former hostage Raz Ben Ami recalls the terror she felt when Hamas gunmen dragged her out of bed during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack. Michael Nagle 'I was scared to come,' Ami admitted following the attack in Boulder that left 12 people injured. 'If I survived Gaza, I don't want nothing to happen to me somewhere else.' But 'I'm glad I came and glad to see all those people are coming and they are not afraid,' she said. Ami, who was held in captivity for 54 days, recounted the horrors of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack that saw Hamas gunmen drag her out of bed barefoot and in her pajamas. Ami, who served as an administrative social worker in Kibbutz Be'eri, said that even if her destroyed home were restored, she'd be too afraid to return. 6 Rally-goers said it was important to come out in full force after last week's terror attack against hostage supporters in Colorado. Michael Nagle 6 A boy holds a sign that says, '#END JEW HATRED' at the Central Park rally. Michael Nagle The former hostage said she was grateful for the Trump administration's work in facilitating the release of her husband, Ohad, after nearly 500 days in captivity, while calling on the president to continue working for those still held by the Palestinian terrorists. 'They don't have a voice. They're in the tunnel. They can't speak for themselves. I want them all back,' Ami said of the hostages. 'I believe Trump can do it. I believe if he did it once, he can do it again,' she added. 6 People have been gathering every week in Central Park to support the hostages. Michael Nagle Jeffrey Prez, 70, a Jewish corporate-real-estate worker, said he came out to Sunday's rally in direct response to the Boulder terror attack. 'A march like this was raided. We were attacked, and when we get attacked, we show up in more numbers,' Prez said. 'We want to be counted, we want to show that we're not afraid, and none of us are afraid,' he added. 6 Sarah Cohen, who lost her son at the Nova Festival massacre Oct. 7, 2023, thanks all the supporters at Sunday's rally. Michael Nagle Elana Huber, 38, a Jewish business analyst, echoed the importance of coming out this week after the Colorado attack. 'No one should be injured or killed for just coming to stand and show solidarity for our brothers and sisters held in captivity, those fighting in this war, even just to be there for each other,' she said. Event organizer Eilon Baer said security worries have always plagued Jewish community events, with fears only ramping up after the recent spate of antisemitic attacks, including the one Boulder and the shooting in Washington, DC, last month. The event also served as a memorial for Israeli-Americans Judi Weinstein, 70, and Gad Haggai, 72, whose bodies were recovered from Gaza last week. The elderly couple was killed during the initial Oct. 7 attack, according to the Israeli military, with their bodies finally buried after more than 500 days.
Toronto Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Procter & Gamble to cut 15% of office jobs over next two years
The locations of the cuts weren't provided Published Jun 05, 2025 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 1 minute read Procter & Gamble Co. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Photo by Michael Nagle / Bloomberg Procter & Gamble Co. plans to slash as many as 7,000 office jobs over the next two years as the maker of Tide laundry detergent and Gillette razors seeks to improve productivity. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The reductions would amount to about 15% of the current non-manufacturing workforce, P&G said in a presentation posted on its website. The locations of the cuts weren't provided. Makers of toilet paper and toothpaste are grappling with weakening consumer sentiment and higher costs from tariffs. While prices of products are rising, many companies are also cutting costs as they seek to find ways to mitigate the effect on shoppers. Cincinnati-based P&G lowered its guidance in the most recent earnings season to account for tariff costs and worsening consumption trends. The maker of Old Spice forecast $1 billion to $1.5 billion in incremental costs. P&G is also reviewing its portfolio of brands and may announce some divestitures in the months ahead, according to the presentation from the Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference. The company will also look at cutting costs and improving the efficiency of its supply chain. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In April, when P&G cut its annual sales and profit guidance, Chief Executive Officer Jon Moeller said the company will likely roll out price increases during its next fiscal year, which starts in July, adding that tariffs are 'inherently inflationary.' The company also said that before raising prices, P&G will seek to shift sourcing or change formulations to reduce exposure to tariffs. Major companies are taking different tacks to try and navigate current volatility, with some withdrawing financial guidance altogether. Earlier this week, Remy Cointreau SA pulled its long-term sales guidance blaming policies in America and China and a slow recovery in the US market. P&G expects to incur a charge of between $1 billion and $1.6 billion over the course of the 2-year restructuring program. Shares of P&G were little changed in premarket trading in New York on Thursday. NHL Columnists Columnists Sunshine Girls Celebrity
