World Bank chief nominee underscores climate change fight

Ajay Banga, the former CEO of Mastercard and U.S. nominee for the World Bank presidency, is on a global “listening tour” to garner support for his bid. While speaking with global business and government leaders, one thing he underscored was the importance of the fight against climate change in the upcoming years. Mortgage rates have been down in recent days amid unease about the financial sector following the collapse of two U.S. banks. And, a look at how hip-hop was shaped by economic pain in 1970s New York City.