Anti Money Laundering rules for allowing payments from high risk countries. And americas biggest e cigarette firm, juul labs, is hit with a lawsuit accusing it of targeting teens and misrepresenting the safety of vaping. And, helping musicians collect royalties, well be hearing from one former drummer whose business makes sure artists get paid. And following the vaping lawsuit in the us, today we want to know do you think kids are being encouraged by vaping ads . And would you like to see them banned . Let us know just use the hashtag bbcworklife. A very warm welcome to our new business show, lovely to have you with us. We start in south america, where the worlds greatest rainforest the brazilian amazon is under increasing threat. Illegal logging, mining and land grabbing has led to vast areas of rainforest being lost. It is a huge store of carbon that is vital for tackling Climate Change but the brazilian government of president bolsonaro has so far denied the problem, but that may no
Now on bbc news live to singapore for Asia Business report. Zuckerberg grilled on the hill. Us lawmakers challenge facebooks boss over his crypto currency plans. The rise of the robots. What they be helpful mechanical friends or just steal ourjobs . It isa it is a thursday. Good morning asia and have a world. Glad you could join us for this exciting addition of Asia Business report. I am rico hizon, lets start with critter currency because Facebooks Mark Zuckerberg has tried to reassure sceptical us lawmakers over the safety of their proposed Digital Currency libra. At a testimony in congress, us lawmakers attacked plans for the pay system warning it could be abused by criminals and terrorists. He told the hearing he understood the reservations about libra but was determined to persevere. The idea behind libra is that sending money should be as easy as sending a message for some it will be a global Payment System fully backed by a reserve of cash and highly liquid assets. And i believe
Nbc news daily starts right now. Today friday, march 8th, 2024, bringing down the house, President Biden minces no words in his final state of the union before novembers election. You cant love your country only when you win. I will not bow down. It was a fiery speech that could be likened to a campaign rally, the biggest takeaways, and what were hearing from voters j. The u. S. Economy added more jobs nan expected last month but also up slightly, the Unemployment Rate, how it could impact your bottom line. Jailhouse threats, the father of a convicted School Shooter himself on trial facing new restrictions after making threatening statements from behind bars. And life after a layoff, losing a job is really tough financially and emotionally. Were talking about some helpful ways to cope, whether it happens to you, or a loved one. Critical conversation, especially as so Many Industries are facing layoffs right now. Its tough no know what to say. Were going to begin this hour with the race
His pivotal speech tonight in prime time here on nbc. With the rematch now set against former president trump, mr. Biden looking to jumpstart his campaign. The major announcement hell make about a u. S. Led Emergency Mission in gaza, and what hell say about the border, abortion rights, and inflation. Also, terrifying takeoff. A United Airlines plane, the tire falling off, crushing a car below. The flight diverted. What were learning. The u. S. Army sergeant accused of selling the military secrets to china. The charges announced today. The trial of the father of a Michigan School shooter under way. Youll hear the tape played in court. The frantic 911 call he made the day of the massacre. The Severe Weather threat across the Southern Plains. Were tracking it. Inside the mission to air drop aid into gaza. Our Richard Engel aboard a plane bringing desperately needed relief. The report on the shooter who killed 18 people in maine. What a new analysis is revealing about his brain. And the am
This was good, one of the biggest Film Festivals in the bay area kicked off tonight neck city quest Film Festival open at the california theater with the movie, the island between the tides. That sounds good. This years features, 217 bills, 37 Different Countries and the festival runs through march 17th. On the day that it is raining this weekend, go to send request, that would be perfect. Clear might be good for seeing some movies. Saturday, sunday evening and tuesday after that. Temperature start to decline. I will have to google the Movie Selection so i can line them up. Thank you very much for joining us starting at 5 a. M. , have a wonderful night. See breaking news tonight. The high stakes moment here in washington. President biden set to make his case for a second term in his state of the Union Address. The president coming before congress and the American People. His pivotal speech tonight in prime time here on nbc. With the rematch now set against former president trump, mr. B