Biden's final months may offer conflict opportunities, even as Trump's return looms

How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected

With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Spirit may be at the end of its runway as Frontier talks break down, bankruptcy looms

Beleaguered Spirit Airlines reportedly is discussing its options with creditors as Frontier Airlines abandons merger talks.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Evening Report — Harris moves to cleans up Biden's 'garbage' gaffe

🏛️ Plus: Supreme Court gets drawn into 2024 race {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Susan Walsh Harris moves to clean up Biden's 'garbage' gaffe Vice President Harris was on clean-up duty ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

While Syrian refugees don't want to return, officials in Lebanon and Syria see exodus as opportunity

Hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees have returned to their country since Israel launched a massive aerial bombardment on wide swathes of Lebanon in September

World - ABC News - November 9

How Jameis Winston can lead Browns into playoff contention after finally getting a real opportunity to start

The former No. 1 overall pick has the talent to play quality football in Kevin Stefanski's scheme

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

With only two months left, what are Biden’s options for Ukraine?

US president is running out of time to deliver funds and weapons before a predicted foreign policy change by Trump administration. With little more than two months left in the White House, Joe ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Foreign appliance maker on Trump tariffs: Risks, opportunities, ‘but mostly uncertainty’

A Swedish appliance maker with factories in the U.S. doesn’t know quite what to make of the possibility of new tariffs in a second Trump presidency.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

American Catholic voters present complex opportunities for Trump, Harris: Academics

The Catholic community has gone through numerous changes throughout the decade and shown major divisions on political issues according to acdemics.

In an Israeli settlement named after Trump, residents see opportunity after the election

Israeli residents of a settlement named after Donald Trump hope his return to office will breathe new life into their tiny community in the Golan Heights

World - ABC News - November 8

Where is the land of opportunity voters were promised? Not in Trump’s America.

After billions of dollars in campaign spending by the two major-party candidates, it mostly came down to the price of a loaf of bread.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

In Trump's deportation plan, the private prison industry sees a lucrative opportunity

As Donald Trump prepares to make good on his promise to deport possibly millions of undocumented immigrants, the private prison industry appears poised to cash in.

Trump tariffs — and possible exemptions — could provide opportunities for Britain

President-elect Donald Trump's proposed trade tariffs could prove boon for the U.K., with analysts pointing to potential exemptions, economic upswings and the likely resumption of trade deal talks.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Trump has an opportunity on 3 critical issues — if he doesn’t mess it up

Trump has an opportunity to build a new, lasting political coalition. But if he makes the wrong moves, he will just hand power back to the Democrats.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Democratic senators: Second Trump term will still bring opportunities for climate action

Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), two of the Senate’s most aggressive advocates for action on climate change, said Friday that President-elect Trump's second term will be a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Biden attends final international summits of his presidency

President Joe Biden is taking part in the final major international summits of his presidency. On a six-day trip to Latin America, he will be attending meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic ...

Biden finally shows backbone in the face of Putin’s threats

After nearly two months of internal soul-searching that resulted in what can only be termed unnecessary delay, President Joe Biden finally agreed to permit Ukraine to employ long-range ATACMS ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space

Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after a six-month stay on China’s Tiangong space station

Tech - ABC News - November 4

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns after three months of leave

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to the company after taking a sabbatical that began in August.

Business - CNBC - November 12

James returns for Wales' final Nations League games

Fit-again Daniel James returns for Wales, while in-form Rubin Colwill is recalled for their final Nations League games.

Biden offers cryptic comment about taking Tony Hinchcliffe 'for a swim'

President Biden offered a cryptic comment Tuesday seemingly referring to a comedian’s recent racist comments about Puerto Rico at a former President Trump rally over the weekend. “For years I’ve ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Biden administration offers alternatives for Colorado River’s long-term operations

Biden administration officials on Wednesday announced several potential alternatives for the Colorado River's long-term management, as the expiration date for the current rules approaches. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Lynch confident injured 49ers stars returning offers trade-like boost

John Lynch explained why the return of the 49ers' injured stars can provide San Francisco with a boost similar to an in-season trade.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Gold vs. oil: Which commodity offers better returns?

Both gold and oil can offer solid returns, in different times and ways. Here's what investors should know now.

Massie offers 'full endorsement' to Trump

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) posted a "full endorsement" of former President Trump on Friday, saying he was “honored” to throw his support behind the GOP candidate. “Donald Trump will put Americans ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Harris, at Final Michigan Rally, Offers Forward-Looking Vision

“Our campaign has not been about being against something, it is about being for something,” Vice President Kamala Harris said, avoiding any mention of her rival by name.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

For Biden Officials, Lebanon May Be a Problem Too Big to Solve

Despite hopes that political shifts in Beirut could bring lasting peace to the Israel-Lebanon border, the United States may have to settle for a quicker fix.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Why early election returns may not hold up as the night goes on

Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.

Cellnex May Return Cash Earlier Than Planned as Earnings Rise

The mobile phone tower operator is looking at returning cash to shareholders from next year instead of 2026, after it reported higher revenue and earnings for the first nine months of this year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

China urges U.S. cooperation as Trump trade threat looms

China emphasized the need for greater cooperation with the U.S. a day after it became clear President-elect Donald Trump would be the next U.S. president.

Business - CNBC - November 7

With Trump Tariffs Looming, Businesses Try to ‘Run From a Moving Target’

Companies are filling their warehouses or looking into moving factories as they weigh President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on foreign goods.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Goldman Sachs cuts European growth and earnings forecasts as Trump tariffs loom

The Trump regime will hit European economic growth and reduce company earnings, though the continent’s defense sector may prosper.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

U.S. Businesses Work to Limit Costs of Looming Trump Tariffs

Companies are rushing to stock up reserves of goods and create new supply chains to avoid the worst of anticipated costs.

Business - Inc. - November 11

COP29 Begins With Climate Finance, Absent Leaders, and Trump Looming Large

The annual UN climate summit has kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with lofty goals, but many global leaders missing.

Tech - Wired - November 11

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