American Drone Startup Notches Rare Victory in Ukraine

Japan’s stock market is producing too many ‘punycorns’

The country urgently needs a vibrant business pipeline to replace the unicorn’s unambitious cousin

World - Financial Times - October 23

Chinese EV and self-driving tech companies turn to IPOs for cash

Funding has been drying up for car start-ups in fiercely competitive domestic market

World - Financial Times - October 24

Investors give funds aligned to Paris Agreement a wider berth

ESG funds which track companies’ adherence to climate pledges have been falling from favour

World - Financial Times - October 24

Rice fires Mike Bloomgren: Seventh-year coach took Owls to two bowl games but never notched winning season

The Owls are 2-6 on the season following a Week 9 loss to UConn

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Drone attack kills four Israeli soldiers and injures 58

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Dozens injured in Hezbollah drone strike on Israel

More than 60 people were injured in a drone strike in northern Israel, with Hezbollah saying it targeted a military camp in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut last week. The strike came as ...

Israel widens Lebanon campaign with air strike on northern village

Attack on Christian-majority area follows targeting of Israeli army base by Hizbollah

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Hezbollah's drones are a fierce and evasive threat to Israel

A single drone, which evaded Israel’s vaunted aerial defense system, slammed into a mess hall at a military training camp deep inside Israel, killing four soldiers and wounding dozens of others

World - ABC News - October 14

Drones, threats and explosions: Why Korean tensions are rising

The North has warned the South of "horrible consequences" if another drone crosses the border.

Drone strike launched at Netanyahu's home, no injuries reported

Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.

Drone launched toward Netanyahu's home, Israel says

A drone was launched from Lebanon Saturday toward the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli government said. It was unclear where the drone landed, or whether ...

How a rare type of mortgage is landing homebuyers a 3% rate

U.S. homebuyers are looking into mortgage assumption as a way to secure a sub-3% mortgage rate.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley

While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.

World - The New York Times - October 16

A rare look inside a giant panda nursery | 60 Minutes Archive

Once bound for extinction, giant pandas were saved by their one evolutionary advantage: they're adorable. Scott Pelley reported on their resurgence in 2019. This week, two giant pandas from China ...

TikToker Rachel Yaffe dies of rare liver cancer at 27

Rachel Yaffe, a 27-year-old TikTok star with a rare form of liver cancer, has died.

How a congresswoman is using AI to speak up amid rare diagnosis

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia, who is retiring after this term, was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy. There is no cure for her condition, which has rapidly robbed her of ...

Melania Trump to attend Al Smith dinner with her husband in a rare appearance

The former first lady has made few public appearances with her husband during the 2024 campaign.

Politics - NBC News - October 17

Incredible $40 Million Supercar Collection Showcases Rare International Automobiles

World - Yahoo News - October 18

A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution sells for $9 million at auction

A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution forgotten inside a filing cabinet sold on Thursday for a $9 million hammer price, the auction house confirmed to CBS News.

Lebanon Issues Rare Criticism of Iran Over ‘Blatant Interference’

Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, summoned Tehran’s envoy over reported comments by a senior Iranian official on a U.N. resolution deemed a precondition for a cease-fire.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Rare Copy of U.S. Constitution Sells for More Than $11 Million

The document, which was sold to an anonymous bidder at an auction in North Carolina, was among the first copies of the Constitution ever printed, experts said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Rare typed copy of The Little Prince to go on sale for $1.25m

A typed copy of children's story The Little Prince, hand-annotated by the author, will go on sale in November.

‘Sherpas are rarely seen as elite athletes’: record-breaking teenager’s fight for equality

Nima Rinji Sherpa is youngest person to summit world’s 14 highest peaks at 18 years old. Now he is pushing for recognition of his community. Growing up as a sherpa in Nepal, Nima Rinji Sherpa was ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Apple’s stock gets rare bearish call — and here are the four reasons why

KeyBanc worries about low upgrade rates and the potential for a lower-cost iPhone SE to cannibalize sales of more expensive models, for example.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Rare World Of Warcraft Mount Returns, But It'll Cost You $90

Blizzard is releasing a highly sought-after mount for World of Warcraft 's 20th anniversary, but it's turned out to be the game's most expensive mount yet. The Trader's Gilded Brutosaur is just ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Melania Trump makes rare campaign appearance at New York City rally

Former first lady Melania Trump made an exceedingly rare appearance Sunday on the campaign trail when she delivered remarks at her husband's rally in New York City. The former first lady was not ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

The bond market is rarely this volatile outside of a crisis. Blame the U.S. election.

Options that expire soon after the Nov. 5 point to election jitters roiling bonds

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Election fact check: Noncitizens can't vote, and instances are 'vanishingly rare'

Despite Donald Trump spreading allegations of widespread voting by noncitizens, audits of state voter rolls have uncovered very few instances of noncitizen voting.

Rare case of Lassa fever kills an Iowa resident. Here's what to know.

The middle-aged Iowa resident had recently returned from travel to West Africa, where it is believed they contracted the virus.

Iowa resident dies of suspected Lassa fever: What is the rare viral disease?

This would mark only the ninth cases reported in the U.S. since 1969.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Stellar Blade Gets Rare Discount, But This PS5 Exclusive Is Only On Sale Today

If you own a PS5 and enjoy character-action games like Bayonetta and Devil May Cry, Stellar Blade is an exclusive you should definitely try. Developed by Shift Up and published for PlayStation 5 by ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Caterpillar’s stock falls as weak equipment sales lead to a rare profit miss

Caterpillar’s stock fell after a rare profit miss, while revenue was below expectations for a fourth straight quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Latest in American Drone Startup Notches Rare Victory in Ukraine