Airstrikes Hit Central Beirut for First Time in Weeks

Notre-Dame’s Bells Ring Together for First Time Since Fire

The sound of Notre-Dame’s bells pealed throughout Paris for the first time since 2019 — a symbol of rebirth as it prepares to reopen next month.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

Surging Cleveland Cavaliers throttle Warriors to reach 10-0 for first time

Cleveland extend best start in team history with rout Cavaliers thriving under new coach Kenny Atkinson Kenny Atkinson couldn’t help but smile as he looked at the box score and stared at the ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Afghanistan to join UN climate talks for first time under Taliban

World - Yahoo News - November 10

Bitcoin tops $81,000 for first time, extending its Trump-fueled rally

The price of bitcoin topped $80,000 for the first time Sunday, extending a rally fueled by crypto optimism following Donald Trump’s election win.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Brussels to free up billions of euros for defence and security from EU budget

Policy shift will allow the bloc’s capitals to redirect ‘cohesion funds’ amid Ukraine conflict and Trump victory

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

From a Coming-of-Age First Watch to Timely Stocking Stuffers

Here is a selection of six new timepieces, each priced at less than $1,000.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Wall Street Bonuses Will Rise for the First Time Since 2021

A bump in dealmaking, lower interest rates and a booming stock market converge in a forecast of heftier pay packets for the finance sector.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Some U.S. grocery prices are dipping for the first time since 2020

Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.

Japan's nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster

Japan’s nuclear watchdog has formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region from starting

Tech - ABC News - 5 days ago

Senate Republicans to vote for new leader for first time in 20 years

After seizing majority in the election, Senate Republicans have to elect a new leader for the first time in nearly two decades. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Researchers Give Animal Cells the Ability to Photosynthesize for the First Time

A Japanese team has developed a technique to insert chloroplasts isolated from algae into animal cells, a feat that could revolutionize sustainable energy and how artificial meat and organs are ...

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

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