Lydia O'Neal

Reporter, Political Capital

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Lydia is a reporter on the Political Capital Team from Philadelphia and an Emory University graduate in French and economics. Previously an IBTimes breaking news writer specializing in business, she has written for CNN, Consumer Reports, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Allentown Morning Call.

Refugee Crisis Update: Germany Cuts Migrants' Welfare Access

Germany, Europe's biggest recipient of asylum seekers, just made it a lot harder for them to survive in the country with a law denying them access to welfare for five years.

Future Of Artificial Intelligence: Robots Will Steal Jobs, Not Take Over The World, White House Says

While a report brushes aside Sci-Fi movie-inspired worries of robots taking over the world, it does warn that robots will likely be taking over Americans' jobs.

Clinton WikiLeaks Update: Saudi Arabia and Qatar Accused of Funding ISIS

Correspondence between Hillary Clinton and John Podesta, a former chief of staff under Bill Clinton, offers a revealing look at the former secretary of state's foreign policy stances regarding the Middle East.

Why Is The Price Of Oil So Low? UAE Minister Urges Moderation

As oil prices bounced up and down following promises from OPEC and Russia to sharply cut their production levels, United Arab Emirates oil minister Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazrouei took a different stance.

Is China Building Up Its Military? A Look At Recent Developments After The Country's Slow Economic Growth

As China has begun to cut back on military growth in pace with its weakening GDP growth numbers, frustrated military workers took to the streets of Beijing on Tuesday.

Are You At Risk For Identity Theft? How To Avoid Being Hacked

Many people aren't taking necessary precautions to avoid having their valuable personal information stolen.

What Happened To Ford Mustang? Michigan Plant Closes Over Poor Sales For Iconic Car

Americans aren't the only buyers of the iconic muscle car.

Did Samsung Copy Apple? The Supreme Court Patent Infringement Case Explained

As it begins to wrap up a five-year battle between smartphone giants, the Supreme Court may make a decision on patents with major long-term ramifications for the American tech industry.

Who Has The Biggest Navy? Military Defense Spending On The Rise Amid Global Conflict

Military budgets and naval defense industry revenue are sky high.

Will OPEC Raise Oil Prices? What A Production Cut Could Do To Global Cost Per Barrel

Leaders previously indicated there would be a limit on production.

Why Are Oil Prices Going Up? Hurricane Matthew Isn't Totally To Blame For The Rise

Americans have enjoyed low crude prices for about two years now, but the era may soon be over—for reasons both across the Atlantic and right here in the U.S.

Which Job Industries Have The Most Growth? What The Latest Jobs Report Tells Us

Some highly volatile sectors included manufacturing, which saw average monthly job growth of around -3,000.

What's Wrong With Deutsche Bank? Now, Just About Everything

After months of regulatory scrutiny, Deutsche announced a new phase of its restructuring plan that involves laying off an additional 1 percent of its global workforce.

Brexit News Update: What Angela Merkel Says About Britain Negotiations

In a plea to German industry advocates, the German Chancellor urged private sector support in negotiations with Britain over the U.K.'s intended exit from the European Union in March.

Why Is The US In Afghanistan Today? A Look At Bush's Promises 15 Years Later

George W. Bush announced that the United States would invade Afghanistan to topple the ruling Taliban on Oct. 7, 2001.

Are Insider Trading Laws Effective? Here's Why Prosecutions Could Become Easier

After hearing arguments in Salman v. United States on Wednesday, SCOTUS hinted that it may reverse several past rulings on insider trading, giving regulators and the SEC new leverage.

How Hard Is It To Get A Job? The Power Of Referrals When It Comes To Getting Hired

Employee referrals make a major difference in the likelihood that you'll get a job, but it's not the only way to increase your chances.

Why Are ATM Fees So High? US Surcharges Could Be Eliminated

ATM fees have been rising faster than inflation for nearly two decades.

Women In ISIS: Morocco Islamic State Attack Avoided After Terror Cell Arrested For Alleged Planned Suicide Bombing

Moroccan authorities foiled a suicide bombing attempt by 10 women allegedly associated with the Islamic State group.

When Will Brexit Happen? Theresa May Tells Conservatives To Save The Date

British Prime Minister Theresa May announced plans to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which would allow the U.K. to leave the European Union, by March.

What Were Hillary Clinton's Emails About? Everything You Need To Know About The Emailgate Scandal

As the second presidential debate looms and Hillary Clinton’s private email server remains in the headlines, make sure you know to separate the facts from the hype.

Nigerian Independence Day 2016: Facts, History And How To Celebrate With Parades And Protests

Nigerians might normally be celebrating their country's birthday, but this year they are using the occasion to air their grievances with the political system and failing economy.

ISIS News: 18 Members Killed By Airstrikes, US Military Says

Over the month of September, U.S. military and coalition forces killed 18 leaders of the terrorist group, including a high-level propaganda minister.

White On Black Crime vs. Black On White Crime: New Statistics Show More Killings Between Races

White-on-black killings spiked by 22.5 percent between 2014 and 2015 after years of mostly trending downward.

Who is Noor Tagouri? Muslim Woman in Hijab Poses for Playboy

Noor Tagouri, a first-generation Libyan American journalist, is one of the subjects included in the magazine's "Renegades of 2016" feature.

Will Gary Johnson Get In The Debates? Not If Clinton Supporters Can Help It

Gary Johnson may not be polling high enough to get him onto the debate stage, but his popularity among millennials could cost Hillary Clinton the election.

Banking Trends 2016: Mobile Transactions Popular With Millennials, But Many Still Can't Manage Their Money

People ages 18 to 36 prefer to use smartphones for personal finance management and transactions between friends and family, according to market research.

Syrian Refugees In EU: 30,000 To Gain Asylum By 2017

Recent relocation progress casts a shadow of doubt over the likelihood that the EU’s expectations are realistic.

Senator Bernie Sanders Repeats Elizabeth Warren's Vow To Fight Wall Street As Big Banks Avoided In First Debate

While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton largely avoided criticizing Wall Street during their first debate, Bernie Sanders stepped in to give his two cents.