Rappler's latest stories on Michael Bloomberg
Biden surges past Sanders in Democratic race as Bloomberg exits
President Donald Trump hails the 'incredible comeback' of the 77-year-old former vice president

Billionaire Bloomberg ends campaign, endorses Biden
'Three months ago, I entered the race for president to defeat Donald Trump. Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason: to defeat Donald Trump,' US media tycoon Michael Bloomberg says in a statement
Who's in, who's out in Democratic White House race
The top 3 remaining are all septuagenarian white men

Sanders roughed up, hits back at Democratic presidential debate
His rivals band together in savaging the self-described democratic socialist as too radical to appeal to a broad swathe of Americans

Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood backs Michael Bloomberg – report
The actor has supported Donald Trump when he ran for president 4 years ago

Bloomberg to release accusers from contracts requiring silence
There are at least 3 non-disclosure agreements presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg signed with women in the past 30 years
Twitter suspends 70 pro-Bloomberg accounts for breaking rules
The Wall Street Journal reveals Michael Bloomberg hired around 500 people in California at $2,500 a month to regularly post messages supporting him on social media and to send text messages to their friends

Septuagenarian Democrats spill their baggage on debate stage
There are mentions of the heart attack suffered by Sanders in October and coronary stents Bloomberg received 20 years ago

Michael Bloomberg's big bucks fuel unique strategy for White House run
The former New York mayor is skipping key states and spending big on ads, but analysts say his game plan 'has virtually no chance'

Solving climate crisis requires leadership – Bloomberg
'Beating climate change won't require a miracle, it won't require limitless resources, it will require leadership and common sense,' says Michael Bloomberg

Bloomberg says his reporters must 'live with' limits on coverage
'They get a paycheck,' Michael Bloomberg said. 'But with your paycheck comes some restrictions and responsibilities.'

Bloomberg formally announces U.S. presidential candidacy
'We cannot afford 4 more years of President Trump's reckless and unethical actions,' says the former New York mayor

Bloomberg sorry for 'stop and frisk' as he mulls presidential bid
Michael Bloomberg's apology is met with a skeptical response as critics lambast his reversal as vote pandering

Bloomberg files papers paving way for U.S. presidential bid
Analysts say that the billionaire's candidacy could do the most harm against frontrunner Joe Biden's prospects

Former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg preparing presidential run – U.S. media
A Bloomberg advisor says: 'Based on his record of accomplishment, leadership and his ability to bring people together to drive change, Mike would be able to take the fight to Trump and win'

Bezos, Gates and Buffett still top the world's ultra rich – Forbes
According to the list by Forbes, the riches of Jeff Bezos, 55, have swelled by $19 billion in one year and he is now worth $131 billion

Michael Bloomberg to launch $20-M anti-tobacco watchdog
The monitor, to be called Stopping Tobacco Organizations and Products, will seek to counter the industry's influence by publishing reports detailing pro-smoking activities and tactics

Global companies pledge transparency on climate risk
Recommendations by the Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures should help shareholders determine if businesses are aligned with the global shift toward a low carbon economy

Ex-NYC mayor Bloomberg to grant $200M to U.S. cities
The grants will aim to help cities solve problems in key areas including education climate change and public health

Bloomberg leads mass coalition declaring support for Paris climate deal
Big names like Apple Amazon Google Facebook Microsoft Levi Strauss and Tiffany are in the group called We Are Still In along with more than 100 mayors and governors

Billionaire Bloomberg pledges $15 million to UN for climate change
Americans will honor and fulfill the Paris Agreement by leading from the bottom up – and there isn t anything Washington can do to stop us Bloomberg says

America will meet its climate goals – Bloomberg
The United States is one of 60 countries committed to the COP21 climate deal struck in Paris in December 2015 though recent comments by President Donald Trump have raised concern among environmentalists

FULL TEXT: Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech, 2016 Democratic convention
Clinton: Yes America s destiny is ours to choose So let s be stronger together

Clinton accepts historic nomination, slams Trump vision
4th UPDATE The former secretary of state faces her biggest test on the national stage as she urges voters to embrace 4 more years of a Democratic White House rather than elect Republican billionaire Donald Trump

Bloomberg to voters: President Trump? 'God help us'
Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg: I m a New Yorker and I know a con when I see one

Obama passes torch to Clinton
UPDATED Obama: I can say with confidence there has never been a man or a woman – not me not Bill Clinton nobody – more qualified than Hillary Clinton to serve as president of the United States of America

Michael Bloomberg says will not run for White House
Bloomberg in a column says he fears his candidacy could lead to the election of Donald Trump or Ted Cruz

Could Bloomberg upend the White House race?
Close to Wall Street a hawk on security but heavily involved in the gun control campaign and favorable to immigration reform Bloomberg is an unusual mix for an American seeking high office

Trump would 'love' Bloomberg presidential run
The Republican presidential frontrunner warmly welcomed former New York mayor and fellow billionaire Michael Bloomberg s mooted run for the White House

Billionaire ex-mayor Bloomberg mulling presidential bid – NYT
The mogul has set a deadline for a final decision for early March the New York Times reports

US star power injected into struggling climate talks
We didn t come to Paris to make history: we came to shape the future

Google Sidewalk Labs: Kota mendorong inovasi
Apakah kota kota setengah matang seperti Jakarta bisa mendesain dan mengurus trotoarnya dengan baik? Bagaimana peran teknologi dalam hal ini?

Bloomberg, Gates launch anti-tobacco industry fund
The Anti Tobacco Trade Litigation Fund aims to combat the tobacco industry s use of international trade agreements to threaten and prevent countries from passing strong tobacco control laws

Fil-Am lawyer heads NYC human rights commission
Carmelyn Malalis has a big job ahead of her: to head a toothless human rights agency and make it relevant to the citizens of America s largest city

New York City back to court over soda sizes
Lawyers working on the case stress these drinks carry empty calories A decision is expected from the court within one to 3 months

New York City imposes strict e-cigarette ban
Retailers as of May 18 will no longer be allowed to sell tobacco products or e cigarettes to anyone under 21
Bloomberg gets new job as UN climate envoy
The former New York City mayor will help raise political will and mobilize action
New York mayor sworn in, ends Bloomberg era
Democrat Bill de Blasio is sworn in as New Year s mayor ending the 12 year Bloomberg era
Democrats unseat Republicans in NY, Virginia in US polls
Some races were seen as litmus tests for future national voting
New York ends Bloomberg era, elects liberal de Blasio as mayor
UPDATED Progressive Democrat Bill de Blasio has been elected mayor of New York replacing billionaire Michael Bloomberg
New York City bans sale of cigarettes to under 21s
New York City votes to ban the sale of cigarettes to those under the age of 21
New York City goes to the polls to replace Bloomberg
Amid much soul searching over Bloomberg s legacy the man leading the polls is the one who is least like him
Gossip: An appreciation
Notes on celebrity gossip and its stepsister political gossip
Life and Style wRap: Haute couture hiking, luxury baths
Traditional clothes make a comeback in Austria Bloomberg commissions luxurious tub
Statue of Liberty reopens July 4
Some tourists rose at dawn to be among the first to visit Lady Liberty one of America s most recognizable symbols
Suspicious letters sent to White House, Bloomberg
The letter has been turned over to the FBI
New York City launches bike share service
New Yorkers will now be able to move around on the 6 000 blue Citi Bikes from 333 stations in Manhattan and Brooklyn the first phase of a network
Bloomberg queried on alleged reporter spying
Bloomberg acknowledges that some of its data from its financial terminals are available to its journalists without security level data trading data or messages
NYC mayor planning gun control ad blitz
The campaign will focus on demands such as universal background checks on those seeking to purchase firearms
US judge blocks New York ban on giant fizzy drinks
Judge Milton Tingling ruled that measures to restrict soda servings to a maximum of 16 ounces 470 milliliters in restaurants and other venues were arbitrary and capricious and he was barring the plan permanently