Adriana Belmonte
Associate Editor
Yahoo FinanceTrump promises an even bigger farmer bailout if needed
President Trump’s latest tweet indicated that more aid could be headed to farmers adversely affected by the U.S.-China trade war.
Yahoo FinanceDEA: The U.S. opioid crisis is 'ever-increasing'
For the first time in 29 years, drug overdose deaths are on the decline, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). But overdose deaths from synthetic opioids were still on the rise.
Yahoo FinanceBloomberg: I’ve earned my $60 billion net worth
Michael Bloomberg defended his billionaire status during the Democratic debate in Las Vegas.
Yahoo MoneyMillennial debt is rising in these U.S. cities
Millennials living in certain U.S. metro areas are seeing increases in non-mortgage debt, according to a study by LendingTree, at a time when debt accumulated in American households is hitting record highs.
Yahoo FinanceHow China flooded the U.S. with lethal fentanyl, fueling the opioid crisis
Fentanyl in the form of a highly lethal, synthetic opioid that’s been making its way through the U.S. over the last decade. The largest source of this illicit drug is China.
Yahoo FinanceExpert: Democrats are still not talking enough about opioids
New data shows that the U.S. opioid crisis is just as much a concern, at least among rural America, as economic concerns are.
Yahoo FinanceAnti-vax movement is based on an 'entirely fraudulent publication': NIH chief Francis Collins
The anti-vax moment is based on a study that was later debunked, the NIH director explained.
Yahoo FinanceIllegal Tender podcast: The United States of Opioids
Opioids have hit the U.S. hard over the last decade. In 2007, 18,515 Americans died from an opioid overdose. That number skyrocketed to 47,600 in 2017.
Yahoo FinanceFormer Biden advisor: Socialism 'has no chance of beating Trump in 2020'
Recent polls indicate that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is overtaking former Vice President Joe Biden as the Democratic frontrunner in the upcoming presidential election.
Yahoo FinanceU.S. farm bankruptcies hit an 8-year high in 2019
According to U.S. Courts data, U.S. farm bankruptcy rates increased by 20% in 2019, which is an eight-year high. There were a total of 595 Chapter 12 bankruptcies filed by family farmers.
Yahoo FinanceTo fix anti-vaxxing, climate change, and white supremacy, we 'have to fix Facebook and Google': Roger McNamee
Big Tech has received its share of criticism in recent years, but in a new interview, venture capitalist turned tech critic Roger McNamee specifically singled out Facebook and Google for their roles in spreading disinformation.
Yahoo FinanceButtigieg's health care plan would save money while Warren and Sanders plans would cost trillions, analysis finds
A new report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget looked at different health care plans from presidential candidates and found the most costly.
Yahoo FinanceScaramucci: Here's why Trump won’t get re-elected
Anthony Scaramucci has several reasons why he thinks President Trump won't get re-elected in the 2020 election.
Yahoo FinanceGreta Thunberg's Davos message 'should be a real wake-up call,' former Obama official says
Former Obama official Rajiv Shah praised Greta Thunberg's Davos message, referring to it as a "wake-up call" for leaders around the world.
Yahoo FinanceRobert Kennedy Jr: 'We've destroyed the middle class'
In a newly released interview with Yahoo Finance, activist and environmental lawyer Robert Kennedy Jr. lamented the widening gap between the rich and the poor in the U.S.
Yahoo FinanceWhy this millionaire believes in the wealth tax
One millionaire is in favor of Sen. Elizabeth Warren's proposal for a wealth tax and explained why.
Yahoo FinanceConfirmed: American businesses and consumers are paying 'approximately 100%' of Trump tariff costs
New research shows that “approximately 100%" of U.S. tariffs on China are paid by U.S. importers and consumers.
Yahoo FinanceElizabeth Warren on Bloomberg 2020: 'I guess he figured it was cheaper than paying a two-cent wealth tax'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren took a swipe at fellow presidential candidate, Michael Bloomberg, while speaking at a recent campaign rally.
Yahoo FinanceFarmer: Trump's $28 billion bailout isn't worth the trade war
American farmers have become increasingly reliant on aid from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since the U.S.-China trade war began in March 2018.
Yahoo MoneyNurses in America 'are experiencing extremely high rates of burnout'
Being a nurse isn’t easy — in fact, more and more nurses are facing increasingly difficult working conditions and are burning out.
Yahoo FinanceBarack Obama's favorite books list: Some of the authors in their own words
This year featured a variety of names, including several well-known figures who appeared on “Influencers with Andy Serwer,” a weekly interview series with leaders in business, politics, and entertainment.
Yahoo FinanceTrump's tariffs are backfiring on the U.S., Fed finds
A new study from the Federal Reserve finds that Trump's tariffs on China have led to job losses in manufacturing and higher prices.
Yahoo FinancePresident Donald Trump ties former President Barack Obama as most admired man in the U.S.
President Donald Trump has tied the former President Barack Obama for the most admired man in the U.S., according to Gallup’s annual poll.
Yahoo Money'Top of mind for voters': A record number of Americans are putting off health care due to the cost
A Gallup poll found that 1 in 4 Americans say they or a family member have put off medical treatment because of cost.
Yahoo FinanceWarren’s wealth tax pitch: ‘We can invest in America’
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren disagreed with the assertion that her proposed wealth tax would stifle innovation.