Private equity firms and the companies they own employ over 13 million, from startups to rural hospitals and large retailers, but experts’ concerns of collapse are growing

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Elon Musk’s empire of wealth is built on suffering.

Union to urge ministers to bring in mandatory minimum staffing, as ageing population increases demand for care Almost two-thirds of nurses believe there are too few of them working in the NHS to keep patients safe and give them proper care, a survey has revealed. Understaffing and the increasingly complex medical needs posed by an ageing population are creating a “deadly mix” for patients, the Royal College of Nursing warned on Monday. 64% expected to cut services this year. 83% feared financial constraints will impact planned patient care and 78% worry it will affect emergency care. 57% expected to cut their clinical staffing this year to save money. Continue reading...

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Whether the new map is left to stand will determine the voices, power, and well-being of my community.

Despite leading in education and workforce participation, Black women continue to lag in pay, wealth, and retirement security.

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Since Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas hospitals to start asking patients for their citizenship status in November 2024, reported visits by undocumented immigrants have dropped.