Bombs go off all around, but in Lebanon’s ancient olive groves, work must go on

As Israel's air an ground offensive against Hezbollah goes on in southern Lebanon, the work goes on for pickers and farmers on ancient olive groves.

Bombs go off in Lebanon's ancient olive groves as work goes on

World - Yahoo News - 23 hours ago

Cattle, crops and ancient olive groves: Lebanon’s farmers ‘lose everything’ to Israeli bombs

Thousands of hectares of fertile land, including olive trees that have survived for millennia, have been destroyed in the country’s agricultural heartland. The house is gone but the land is still ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

What’s Going on With All of These Food Recalls?

It might seem like there’s news about E. coli or listeria every week. Here’s what the data on food safety actually show.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

A Recent Timeline of Elon Musk Going All In on Trump

Over the past month, Elon Musk has put himself in position to take the credit for a Donald Trump win—or the blame for a loss.

Tech - Wired - November 4

Russia Is Going All Out on Election Day Interference

Along with other foreign influence operations—including from Iran—Kremlin-backed campaigns to stoke division and fear have gone into overdrive.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Congress could go around Ethics Committee if it doesn't release Gaetz report

House members could use some unusual -- though not unprecedented -- means to get the Gaetz report if the Ethics Committee decides not to release it.

Lebanese Fear That Wherever the Displaced Go, Israeli Bombs Will Follow

Tensions among multiple sects in the country have long lurked just below the surface. As hundreds of thousands flee Israeli airstrikes in the south, those strains are worsening.

World - The New York Times - November 15

Ronna McDaniel says early voting must be 'norm going forward' for GOP

Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Ronna McDaniel said that an increase in early voting must be the “norm going forward” for the Republican Party following President-elect Trump’s win ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Reeves must go bigger and bolder on local pensions reform

If the UK chancellor believes in the benefits of scale, it is not obvious why 8 is the magic number

World - Financial Times - November 15

‘If We Care About Justice in America, There’s Going to Be a Lot of Work to Do’

Two Opinion writers consider a second term for Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer: Now's the time to go all-in on Mike Evans

Refresh your fantasy football lineups ahead of Week 9 with these trade targets and players to trade away.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

How Elon Musk Changed Course to Go All Out for Trump

The billionaire has poured nearly $120 million into a pro-Trump voting effort and used his social media platform, X, to spread misinformation, despite public statements he made in the past about ...

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Ocasio-Cortez not going to 'sugarcoat what we are all about to collectively experience'

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) reviewed the potential adverse impact of the 2024 election and highlighted freedoms that could be threatened by President-elect Trump’s win in a social ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Italy says all systems go for Lufthansa to buy into ITA

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Apple's four-phone strategy is lagging. One idea to reviving sales: Cut the cameras

Every year since 2020, when Apple moved to a four-model lineup, one of them has lagged in terms of sales.

Business - CNBC - November 12

‘I never want you around your grandchild’: the families torn apart when adult children decide to go ‘no contact’

Some cases of estrangement stem from a traumatic childhood. But in others it can come as a shock to parents who believe they did their best. People on both sides of family rifts share their ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Juan Soto offers expected to go through multiple rounds, with decision possible around MLB Winter Meetings: report

Juan Soto reportedly has offers from five teams, including the Mets and Yankees, but that doesn’t mean the superstar sweepstakes is coming to a conclusion just yet.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 19 hours ago

Blake Snell reportedly agrees to 5-year, $182 million deal with Dodgers in second MLB free agency go-around

Blake Snell waited until March to sign a short-term deal with the Giants last offseason. He didn't want a repeat of that experience.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 7 hours ago

Purdue must rediscover its innovative roots if it's going to compete in a tougher-than-ever Big Ten Conference

Purdue coach Ryan Walters faces no shortage of things to fix if he returns in 2025

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

I worked on clean energy reform under both Trump and Biden — we cannot go back

The difference between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris when it comes to climate and clean energy policy could not be more stark.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

The moment I knew: I was an activist out at sea – but all I wanted was to go home and marry Aaron

Early in their relationship, Nelli Stevenson made it clear she had no interest in settling down. But after an adrenaline-fuelled day at sea she realised she wanted nothing more. Find more ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Trump plan to 'end all taxes' on overtime pay would benefit millions of Americans, but it's going to be uphill battle

President-elect Trump has many tax cut plans and a promise to 'end all taxes on overtime', but in Congress, it's likely something has to give, and someone lose.

Business - CNBC - November 15

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say

The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years

Sports - ABC News - November 15

Chuck Todd: Trump’s Cabinet picks useful ‘to seek revenge and burn the place down’

NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd joins Meet the Press NOW to analyze President-elect Trump’s political strategy behind his controversial Cabinet picks. NBC News Correspondents Ryan ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Starter or reliever? Stay with the Phillies or go elsewhere? All-Star Jeff Hoffman opens up on free agency

After two dominant years in Philly, one of the most coveted players in the free agent class has some big decisions to make.

Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago

The ancient Lebanese valley being pounded by Israeli bombs

The Bekaa, known for its Roman temples, is now a focus of the IDF’s campaign against Hizbollah and paying a heavy cost

World - Financial Times - November 19

CNN bans conservative guest for telling Muslim journalist 'I hope your beeper doesn't go off'

CNN has banned Ryan Girdusky from appearing on the network again after he told Mehdi Hasan "I hope your beeper doesn't go off," an apparent reference to the spate of exploding pagers in Lebanon ...

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs win in overtime after Bucs pass on potential winning 2-point try in closing seconds of regulation

It hasn't always been pretty, but the Chiefs are 8-0 and remain the only unbeaten team in the NFL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

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