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Mexico appears to abandon 'hugs, not bullets' strategy as bloodshed plagues country
For the last six years, Mexico bragged about its oft-questioned policy of “hugs, not bullets,” in which the country’s leaders avoided confrontations with drug cartels that were gradually taking ...World - ABC News - November 7 -
Parts of human skulls and other remains found in New Mexico in case tied to missing woman
Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains, including parts of skulls, in Jal, New Mexico, that could be linked to a missing persons case from 2019.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Canada Could Use a New Approach to Dealing With Trump This Time
While Canadian lawmakers are publicly sanguine about the incoming U.S. administration, several experts say that Canada faces significant challenges.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
Trump nominates former House Republican for US ambassador to Canada
President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that he was announcing former Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) to be the U.S. ambassador to Canada. “I am very pleased to announce that former Ambassador, and ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Smugglers convicted after Indian family froze to death on US-Canada border
Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of operation bringing increasing numbers of Indians into US. A jury has convicted two men of human smuggling charges after an Indian family ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Disney debuts its latest cruise ship, Treasure, as part of a plan to double its fleet by 2031
The Disney Treasure will make its maiden voyage in December, officially becoming the sixth ship in the company's cruise line.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Disney debuts its latest cruise ship, Treasure, as part of a plan to double its fleet by 2031
The Disney fleet is expanding.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Here’s How Trump Could Lose the Coming Trade War
Economic conflict is coming. He is utterly unsuited to manage it.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
UCF fires defensive coordinator Ted Roof: Knights part with key assistant amid five-game losing streak
Roof was in his first season with the Knights, who are 1-4 in Big 12 playSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
U.S.C. Snaps Its Losing Streak With a Win Over Rutgers
When it seemed like a collapse was inevitable, the Trojans pushed forward and cruised to a 42-20 victory.Sports - The New York Times - October 27 -
Harris stays quiet on student loans as cancellation loses its political luster
In just a few years, the issue of student loan cancellation has gone from being a pillar of the Democratic Party to a political liabilityTop stories - ABC News - October 27 -
Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
In Shift From 2020, Identity Politics Loses Its Grip on the Country
There are signs that society is moving away from the progressive left’s often strict expectations about how to discuss culture and politics.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Pakistan loses its edge in supplying China with sesame seeds
Companies squeezed by falling prices as other countries compete to cultivate crop prized in Chinese kitchensBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Chinese Hackers Are Said to Have Targeted Phones Used by Trump and Vance
The targeting of the Republican presidential ticket’s phones is part of what appears to be a wide-ranging effort to gather information about American leaders.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign
Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala HarrisTech - ABC News - October 25 -
Chinese believed to have targeted Trump’s and Vance’s phones in US telecommunications breach
Trump campaign immediately blamed Biden White House and Kamala Harris for Chinese government-linked hack. Chinese government-linked hackers are believed to have targeted phones used by Donald ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Chinese sanctions hit US drone maker supplying Ukraine
Beijing’s move leaves California company rushing to find new battery providersWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
US Space Force warns of ‘mind-boggling’ build-up of Chinese capabilities
Agency chief Chance Saltzman says Washington must co-operate with allies to counter threats from China and RussiaWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
A US Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump
The Biden administration narrowed in on Chinese companies developing frontier AI models, but Donald Trump could take a much broader approach.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
Chinese managers limited flows to US funds after Trump victory
ChinaAMC and Tianhong restricted subscriptions on expectations of increased investor interestWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
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Slay The Princess Review: The Pristine Cut - 'Til Death Do Us Part
Heart. Lungs. Liver. Nerves. As The Nightmare neared, her face covered in chipped porcelain and her presence like shrill static, these four words became a chant. The Paranoid--one of the many ...Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago -
US moves to protect giraffes, proposing crack down on body part imports
The Biden administration has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying it would crack down on imports containing giraffe body parts. If finalized, a new proposal would require permits to import ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Labor strikes shut down operations at Canada's container ports from East to West Coast, with U.S. trade left in limbo
Ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert are at a standstill after ILWU union workers walked off the job, the latest in a string of Canadian labor strikes.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Mexico and US reach agreement to address Mexico's habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments
Mexico and the United States have reached an agreement they hope will address Mexico’s habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments in the Rio Bravo watershed, also known as the Rio GrandeWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
India protests Ottawa's allegation its home minister ordered targeting of Sikh activists in Canada
India has officially protested the Canadian government’s allegation that the country’s powerful home minister Amit Shah had ordered the targeting of Sikh activists inside Canada, calling it “absurd ...World - ABC News - November 2 -
How Researchers Are Using Geospatial Technology to Uncover Mexico's Clandestine Graves
Thousands of hidden graves contain the bodies of the disappeared all across Mexico. Using drones, hyperspectral imaging, and other technologies, scientists and members of the public are uncovering ...Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Extreme weather contributing to migration between US, Mexico: Research
Extreme weather is a factor in driving both illegal border crossings from Mexico into the U.S. and whether migrants return to Mexico, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels
Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programmeWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
State Department: Israel not in violation of US law on humanitarian aid to Gaza
The State Department on Tuesday said that Israel is not in violation of U.S. law related to the delivery and access of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, despite pushback from aid groups ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Palau’s pro-US president wins second term, defeating brother-in-law
Surangel Whipps Jr retains power in Palau, which is important to the US military amid tensions with China and is among a dozen diplomatic allies of Taiwan. Palau’s incumbent president Surangel ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Matt Gaetz: the radical Trump loyalist handed US law enforcement
Congressman threatened to abolish the justice department he has been nominated to leadBusiness - Financial Times - November 14