Published time: 23 Jul, 2017 11:39 The popularity of French President Emmanuel Macron has tumbled by 10 percent since he came to power, a new survey shows. Apart from Jacques Chirac, who fell 15 points between May and July 1995, it is the biggest drop for a French leader. The poll was carried out by […]
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Conservative coup rumors swirl as May’s popularity plummets
Published time: 7 Jul, 2017 11:15 Prime Minister Theresa May risks being overthrown by members of her own party amid reports a coup is being planned for later this year. According to the Sun, a government source said junior ministers are growing increasingly concerned that May, who has been described as a “horse with a […]
Robo advisors are gaining popularity with high-net-worth investors
MyPrivateBanking The majority of affluent and high-net-worth individuals recognize the potential of robo advisors and automated investment services to add value to their wealth management services. This is a main finding of MyPrivateBanking’s recent quantitative panel survey report “Investors’ Attitudes towards robo advisors – Evidence from the US and the UK“, with insights from 600 affluent […]
As Advanced Placement Tests Gain Popularity, Some Colleges Push Back
By Melissa Korn More high-school students are taking Advanced Placement exams than ever—just as questions about their value are growing. At least 20 states now require public universities to award credit for strong scores on the exams, including most recently Nevada, Illinois and Texas, to help students get through college faster. The AP tests often […]
A special congressional election in Georgia could be an early trial for Trump’s popularity
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik ATLANTA (AP) — The scramble to succeed Health Secretary Tom Price as Georgia congressman provides Republicans and Democrats with a trial run for next year’s elections, which will center on the popularity and agenda of Price’s new boss, President Donald Trump. Republicans remain confident the northern Atlanta suburbs will stick with their […]
