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McDonald's Supersizes China Bet as Corporate America Pulls Back
The fast-food chain aims to nearly double restaurants in the country after spending $1.8 billion to buy back a bigger stake in the company’s business there.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Cannabis stocks pull back after rallying on DEA’s plans to reclassify marijuana
Canopy Growth Corp., Tilray Brands Inc. and Curaleaf Holdings Inc. were among cannabis stocks that were sliding into the red on Wednesday, a day after news of the federal government’s plans to reclassify marijuana.MarketWatch - Business -
‘I couldn’t bear him pulling in it’: writers on the clothes they pinched from their exes
As Challengers gives us a viral spin on the T-shirt poached from a former flame, we share our stories about clothes that survived long after the relationship ended. • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up to get the full ...The Guardian - World -
Abu Dhabi-backed fund pulls out of deal to take over UK's Telegraph newspaper group
Britain’s Telegraph newspaper group is back up for sale after a United Arab Emirates-backed consortium pulled out of a takeover bidABC News - World -
Oil prices tally back-to-back losses as Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks continue
Oil futures end lower for a second straight session Tuesday, as cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas dampened fears of a wider conflict that could threaten crude supplies.MarketWatch - Business - Israel -
Saudis push for ‘plan B’ that excludes Israel from key deal with US
Riyadh seeks more modest agreement with Washington in absence of Gaza ceasefire and Netanyahu resistance to Palestinian state. The US and Saudi Arabia have drafted a set of agreements on security and technology-sharing which were intended to be ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Clippers on brink of playoff elimination after losing Game 5 to Mavericks
Luka Doncic has 35 points and 10 assists to lead the Mavericks to a Game 3 victory on Wednesday night, putting the Clippers down 3-2 in best-of-seven series.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Hope Rises for New Talks on Gaza Cease-Fire as Israel Scales Back Demands
Israel reduced the initial number of hostages it wants released to 33. If Hamas agrees to attend, negotiations on a cease-fire could resume in Cairo this week.The New York Times - World - Israel -
David Cameron backed Israel arms sales two days after death of UK aid workers
Decision appears to be based on official assessment of Israel’s compliance with humanitarian law that did not cover recent events. David Cameron personally recommended that the UK should continue to sell arms to Israel two days after three British ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Zelda Nendoroid From Breath Of The Wild Is Back In Stock And Discounted At Amazon
In the world of pocket-sized figures, Nendoroids have become popular collectibles for several reasons. These figures tend to look very cute, and they often come bundled with a bunch of swappable accessories. Manufacturer Good Smile Company has ...GameSpot - Tech -
State-backed Coutts plans shift away from UK equities
Move by NatWest’s private bank comes as government tries to revive London market amid taste for US listingsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
State-backed Coutts plans shift away from UK equities
Move by NatWest’s private bank comes as government tries to revive London market amid taste for US listingsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Brown University agrees to hold Israel divestment vote after pressure from student protesters
Brown University’s corporate board will vote on a proposal to divest from Israeli interests, the university announced Tuesday, a major victory for student protesters who have taken over dozens of college campuses nationwide. Protesters at Brown ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Iran: Death sentence commuted for oil billionaire
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Senators press Biden administration on Iran crypto mining
Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Angus King (I-Maine) pressed the Biden administration on Wednesday for information on how it is addressing Iran’s use of cryptocurrency mining to evade sanctions. “Iran has raised millions of dollars through ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Orioles get John Means back from injury, but swap out Grayson Rodriguez, now on IL with shoulder inflammation
While the Orioles are getting good news on the pitching front, bad news came with itCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached
Artists from Universal Music Group, which include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, will be returning to TikTok as the two parties have struck a new licensing agreement following an approximately three-month long disputeABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
Berkshire after Buffett: the risk ‘genius’ pulling the insurance strings
Ajit Jain, 72, leads the insurance arm that underpins the conglomerate but presents his own succession challengeFinancial Times - Business -
Here’s how Carvana pulled off its ‘epic turnaround’
Wall Street lavished praise on Carvana Co.’s “epic turnaround” on Thursday following a surprise quarterly profit for the used-car retailer, which not too long ago had skirted close to bankruptcy.MarketWatch - Business -
NFL Power Rankings: Bengals, Jets rise with Joe Burrow, Aaron Rodgers back; stagnant Cowboys drop from top 10
Pete Prisco leans into the healthy return of two star QBs in his post-draft rankingsCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
The Guardian view on the women of Iran: still resisting repression | Editorial
The regime wants to crush resistance. But those it rules continue to push back against its brutality. The protests that exploded across Iran following Mahsa Amini’s death in custody in September 2022 were a turning point. The young Iranian-Kurdish ...The Guardian - World -
Iran commutes a tycoon's death sentence to 20 years in prison
Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that a tycoon's death sentence has been commuted to 20 years in prison after he returned around $2.1 billion in assets from illegally selling oil abroadABC News - World - Iran -
Iran's terrorist regime is strengthening military cooperation in Latin America
Today’s world has become a battlefield between tyrannical regimes and democratic governments. The situation in America's so-called backyard requires an early, preventive, and comprehensive attention.The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Iran charges journalists after BBC report on teen protester's death
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Iran charges journalists after BBC report on teen protester's death
Iran’s judiciary rejects as “fake” a BBC report that alleges security forces killed Nika Shakarami.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Campus Protests Give Russia, China and Iran Fuel to Exploit U.S. Divide
America’s adversaries have mounted online campaigns to amplify the social and political conflicts over Gaza flaring at universities, researchers say.The New York Times - Business - China -
Campus Protests Give Russia, China and Iran Fuel to Exploit U.S. Divide
America’s adversaries have mounted online campaigns to amplify the social and political conflicts over Gaza flaring at universities, researchers say.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
How Pacific Drive Pulls Off Being Unnervingly Spooky And Relaxingly Chill All At Once
I'm not very far into the Olympic Exclusion Zone in a run of Pacific Drive when the rain picks up. A T-shaped intersection looms just ahead, and as I make a right turn, the headlights play over the wreckage of a truck at the base of a hill, ...GameSpot - Tech -
The UN's nuclear watchdog chief will visit Iran next week as concerns rise about uranium enrichment
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will travel to Iran next week as Tehran’s nuclear program enriches uranium a step away from weapons-grade levels and international oversight remains limitedABC News - World - Iran -
Iran files charges over BBC report on teen girl allegedly killed by security forces in 2022 protests
Iranian prosecutors have filed criminal charges against activists and journalists following a BBC report that alleged security forces “sexually assaulted and killed” a 16-year-old girl during the protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022ABC News - World - Iran -
Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday he plans to sever diplomatic ties with Israel over the Middle Eastern country’s conduct in its war against Hamas in Gaza. Speaking at a May Day rally in Bogotá’s central Plaza de Bolívar, Petro ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Israel
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Protesters in Israel demand deal to secure hostages release
There were mass demonstrations in Israel as thousands of protesters blocked a highway in Tel Aviv, demanding a deal to secure the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.CBS News - World - Israel -
Why are Israel’s leaders worried about international courts?
Officials voice fears of arrest warrants linked to long-running International Criminal Court investigationFinancial Times - World - Israel -
The Israel-Hamas war in maps: latest updates
A visual guide to the warFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Blinken Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire Deal in Visit to Israel
The Biden administration, rocked by protests at U.S. college campuses, is pursuing an agreement to halt the fighting.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Colombia Will Sever Ties With Israel Over Gaza War
Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president, made the announcement in front of cheering crowds in the capital that had gathered for International Workers’ Day.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Already a Travesty, the ICC Eyes Charges Against Israel
The court at The Hague considers bringing wholly specious charges against leaders of the Jewish state.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Petro Says Colombia Will Cut Diplomatic Ties With Israel
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Colombia Will Sever Ties With Israel Over Gaza War
Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president, made the announcement in front of cheering crowds in the capital that had gathered for International Workers’ Day.The New York Times - World - Israel