Christina Ruffini

A total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and northern Spain on August 12th, marking the first such event visible from central or western Europe since 1999. Royal Observatory Greenwich Astronomer Imo Bell reported that the event offers spectators a rare view of totality and gives scientists an opportunity to study the sun’s corona.

Severe drought is causing Puerto Rico to ration water, leading to rotating 48-hour outages for over 180,000 customers. During a Bloomberg broadcast, Commissioner Representative Pablo José Hernández called for a federal emergency declaration, suggesting poor management has worsened the crisis and that local officials must be held accountable.

Negotiations between Iran and Oman are ongoing regarding a temporary shipping arrangement through the Strait of Hormuz. However, these talks are complicated by attacks on regional energy infrastructure and major disagreements over transit rules. Experts expect that even if an agreement is reached, restoring normal oil flows could take weeks or months.

Younger Chinese professionals are shifting away from traditional baijiu drinking culture, premium bottled water is growing in popularity among wellness-focused consumers, and historic government buildings in Europe are being converted into luxury hotels.

Bloomberg This Weekend features hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Tim Stenovec discussing the weekend’s major headlines with guests including Jonathan Golub, several U.S. governors, and financial and political experts. The live event from New York includes participants such as William Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, and Ted Benna, founder of the 401(k).

Bloomberg's weekly news quiz 'Pointed' challenges players to test their news knowledge and confidence. The quiz is hosted by David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Tim Stenovec, and is available at Bloomberg.com.

Ted Benna, known as the 'Father of 401(k)', co-created Radish, a new employer-funded retirement plan that allows employees to access funds for immediate financial needs like car repairs or medical expenses without relying on paycheck deductions. The plan addresses the issue of many people lacking the ability to contribute to traditional 401(k)s.

Bloomberg This Weekend, hosted by David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo, provides weekend news coverage from New York. The show features former UN Ambassador and former USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Oklahoma Senator Alan Armstrong as guests.

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will hold his first press conference amid inflation and uncertainty over interest rates. Bloomberg Intelligence's Ira Jersey discusses the Fed's division and Warsh's potential actions on Bloomberg This Weekend.

Bloomberg This Weekend features hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo discussing the weekend’s biggest headlines with guests including New York Times Chief Africa Correspondent Declan Walsh, Harvard Kennedy School researcher Gautam Mukunda, director Matthew O’Neill, and former National Security Advisor and former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton.

SpaceX is targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion for its initial public offering, down from a previously reported goal above $2 trillion. The company remains on track for what would be the world's largest IPO, according to Bloomberg News.

National gas prices are nearing a record high, affecting Americans' perception of the president's success. The impact on gasoline prices is more significant to individual Americans than broader military campaigns. Bloomberg News Senior US Oil Reporter Kevin Crowley discusses the issue.

Soumaya Keynes discusses global trade conflicts on Bloomberg This Weekend, suggesting that minimizing economic damage should be the goal rather than trying to win a trade war. She coauthored the book How to Win a Trade War. The discussion was hosted by David Gura and Christina Ruffini.

Bloomberg Pursuits editor Chris Rovzar discusses 'Hotspan' concept, which involves maintaining fitness and good looks into older age. This idea is being rethought by millennial men. The concept was explained on Bloomberg This Weekend.

Bloomberg This Weekend, hosted by David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo, features live coverage of weekend headlines with industry leaders and experts from companies like Ulta, Sephora, and Estee Lauder, as well as government and media figures.

JLL, a real estate services firm with a 243-year legacy, is embracing Artificial Intelligence to stay competitive. CEO Christian Ulbrich discussed the firm's AI strategy with Bloomberg's David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend.