Debate Erupts Over Proposed Wedding Rule Changes

CVS Health plans to separate its retail pharmacy chain from its health insurance business, unwinding part of its 2018 acquisition of insurer Aetna. The move signals strain on the integrated pharmacy-insurer model and would reshape one of the largest US healthcare companies, affecting patients, investors and competitors.

Republicans are blaming Donald Trump for midterm defeats, with angry party figures openly criticizing his role. Elon Musk’s large financial backing also failed to deliver Texas for the Republicans. The fallout highlights intra-party tensions and the limits of high-profile spending in the midterms.

Australian design platform Canva is laying off more than 1,200 employees, roughly 15% of its workforce, citing slowing growth. The cuts mark a sharp reversal for one of the world's most valuable private software companies, which had expanded rapidly during the pandemic.

The United Nations says funding to help poorer countries cope with the climate crisis has stalled. This matters because vulnerable nations need steady support for adaptation and resilience, and a slowdown could undermine global climate efforts and trust.

Markets reacted to Democrats’ midterm election victory with the dollar falling while gold and US Treasury bonds rallied. Investors are assessing how the political outcome could affect fiscal policy, inflation and interest rates. The moves matter because they signal shifts in global risk sentiment and demand for safe-haven assets.