Author Archives: Danielle Park

Cleaning up financial advice in the UK

Global mis-selling scandals, from mortgages in the US to pensions in the UK, have cost the financial industry billions. The FT’s Elaine Moore reports on new rules in the UK that should clean up the way financial products are sold. … Continue reading

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Solar-powered plane aims to fly around the world

Powered entirely by the sun, this plane is the first of its kind to fly at night. The goal? A 20-day, 20-night trip around the world. 60 Minutes reports. Here is a direct link.

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60 Minutes examines US hospitals: the costs of admission

One of the most essential areas of US budget reform needed is an overhaul of the mathematically unsustainable Medicare system. Obamacare approached this, but largely failed, unable to dent the entrenched interests of the many ‘for profit’ sectors directing Congress. … Continue reading

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