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politics21 days ago•4 min saved

Cruz frames Trump accounts as private Social Security play, fueling privatization talk

At the Milken Institute Global Conference, Sen. Ted Cruz framed Trump’s new accounts as “Social Security personal accounts,” suggesting a path to privatize Social Security by diverting payroll taxes into stock-based accounts for future generations—a view echoed by some conservatives and investors but criticized by advocates as a backdoor privatization; White House and Treasury officials say the accounts are additive and do not change Social Security.

via Axios|

#milken-institute #politics #privatization

business22 days ago•21 min saved

Sara Eisen tackles rising antisemitism on air and online at Milken

CNBC anchor Sara Eisen uses the Milken Institute Global Conference platform to highlight the surge in antisemitism, describing it as a societal issue that journalists must address openly. Drawing on her Jewish background and family history, she emphasizes the responsibility of reporters to ask tough questions and push back against antisemitic rhetoric, both on television and online, rather than remaining

via Jewish Insider|

#antisemitism #business #cnbc

economics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Top-Performing Cities: Colorado, Idaho, Philadelphia, Raleigh, and Seattle Lead the Way"

Five Colorado cities, including Colorado Springs and Denver, have been named among the top 100 best-performing large cities in the U.S. according to a new study by the Milken Institute. The study considered factors such as job growth, affordable housing, and high-tech industries. While Denver ranks high overall, it lags in housing affordability and short-term job growth. Other Colorado cities like Fort Collins, Boulder, and Greeley also made the list, with most showing an increase in rank compared to the previous year.

via FOX 31 Denver|

#best-performing-cities #colorado #denver

business3 years ago•5 min saved

Insights from Billionaires and CEOs on Recession, Bank Failures, and Real Estate at Milken Institute

Billionaires and CEOs gathered at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, where private credit industry investors expressed hope for profitable private loans amid a pullback in lending by banks. Shopify announced it was cutting 20% of its staff and selling the majority of its logistics business, marking an abrupt end to its attempt to take on Amazon. Meanwhile, Airbnb "bait-and-switch" scams continue to plague guests, and healthcare is moving forward with experiments using generative artificial intelligence.

via Business Insider|

#ai #airbnb #business