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Israel’s Election Fight Shifts to Coalition Building

On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg Middle East reporter Dan Williams explains why Gadi Eisenkot has been given the first opportunity to form Israel’s next government despite Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc winning more seats. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Williams discusses the role of Arab parties in coalition negotiations, Netanyahu’s political future and what could happen if Eisenkot fails to assemble a majority. (Source: Bloomberg)

Viele Gebäude weiterhin ohne Elementarschadenversicherung

Immer häufiger führen Starkregen und Überschwemmungen zu teuren Schäden an Häusern. Nur gut die Hälfte der Gebäude in Deutschland sind gegen solche Folgen abgesichert. Experten sehen Handlungsbedarf. Von Katharina Wilhelm.

Can Europe Afford Its Welfare State?

Europe’s postwar welfare state was built for a younger, growing population. Today, aging communities are putting pensions, health care and public finances under mounting strain. As governments try to fund defense, infrastructure and education at the same time, the fight over who pays is spilling into politics and the streets. (Source: Bloomberg)

New House Democrats Set Their Priorities

On Bloomberg This Weekend, Democratic Reps.-elect Paul Barringer of North Carolina and Shannon Taylor of Virginia say voters sent them to Washington with a mandate to address affordability, health care and government accountability. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, they discuss working across the aisle, restoring congressional authority and responding to concerns about tariffs, data centers and the cost of living. (Source: Bloomberg)

Luxury Gyms Turn Fitness Into a Family Affair

On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg Pursuits writer Hannah Howard explains how high end fitness clubs are courting families with everything from child care and swimming lessons to homework help and activities for older kids. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Howard discusses why parents are willing to pay hundreds or even more than $1,000 a month for clubs that combine workouts, activities and family time under one roof. (Source: Bloomberg)

Seattle and Las Vegas Make Their NBA Pitch

On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg senior sports reporter Randall Williams explains why the NBA’s potential expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas could generate billions of dollars while raising questions about the financial returns for existing owners. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Williams also examines the competition among prospective ownership groups, LIV Golf’s struggles and the labor battle threatening Major League Baseball’s next season. (Source: Bloomberg)

Ukraine Peace Push Returns to Abu Dhabi

US, Ukrainian and Russian delegations are scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10th and 11th, with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner expected to represent the US. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend former Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun discusses how a Democratic-controlled Congress could bring greater scrutiny to President Donald Trump’s foreign policy as the US renews efforts to negotiate an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. (Source: Bloomberg)

Wall Street Races for Megadeals as Countdown Begins on Trump Era

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House changed the political calculus around mergers and acquisitions, reviving companies’ desire for dream deals that had become difficult to pull off. Now, corporate America is on the clock.