"But being rich isn't the only thing that matters"

"Richard Haass sees big gains for the West alongside major setbacks for Russia, nuclear nonproliferation, and climate policy."

"Richard Nixon’s visit sparked a new era of collaboration but now the relationship between US and China is beginning to unravel."

"Happy Friday and welcome to On The Money, your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line."

>"A billionaire’s tax could save us all. Good luck with that, though."

>"Can modern society afford billionaires?"

>"Vaccine divide is costing lives and supercharging inequalities worldwide, a new report warns."

>"All that frittered wealth could be used to help with the economic recovery from the pandemic instead, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones"

"Through new investment in college completion, we can finally make sure students aren’t just getting into college. We can make sure they are getting through college and into good-paying careers."

"China has beat the U.S. to become the world’s richest nation, according to a new report. Key findings: Global net worth soared from $156 million in 2000 to $514 trillion in 2020, making the world wealthier than it was at any point in _...Read More_

Many poor countries that have so far contributed very little to global CO2 emissions are particularly vulnerable to rising temperatures and increased droughts, fires and floods linked to climate change, which threaten food security and _...Read More_

"The goal of US policy toward the island should be to reduce uncertainty about America’s intentions and its ability to make good on them, while underscoring to Chinese leaders the economic and military costs of aggression. As much as _...Read More_

"Higher inflation is weighing on Fed policy and starting to have a broader impact on cost of living, wages and social-benefits programs."

"The world is finally recognizing the harms of corporate tax avoidance. But the OECD’s solution to the problem is designed by rich countries, for rich countries. We need an alternative."

"The country shows the power of self-determination when it comes to development and climate policy."