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Bombs go off in Lebanon's ancient olive groves as work goes 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.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
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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 - 2 days ago -
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.Top stories - ABC News - November 20 -
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 numberWorld - 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 -
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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 - 23 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 - 12 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 2025Sports - 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 yearsSports - 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 - 10 hours ago -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
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 -
‘I’m going to sue the living pants off them’: AI’s big legal showdown – and what it means for Dr Strange’s hair
AI has given us the pope in a puffer, but it is also predicted to wipe out 200,000 entertainment jobs. We report from a crucial event in Portugal, full of angry artists, digital miracles – and a ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
49ers activate Christian McCaffrey off injured reserve, RB 'good to go' vs. Buccaneers in Week 10
The 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year will make his 2024 season debut after dealing with Achilles tendinitisSports - CBS Sports - November 9 -
NFL Week 11 bold predictions: Titans stun Vikings; Lamar Jackson, Ravens go off vs. Steelers defense
Five surprising events that could go down in Week 11Sports - CBS Sports - November 17 -
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 costWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
Americans go to the polls
Plus, Fed and BoE rate-setting meetings, Hungary’s informal EU summit and the Berlin Wall anniversaryWorld - Financial Times - November 3 -
The climate cash that’s not going to come
Don’t believe COP promises or obsess about Trump palace politicsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Lebanon’s ancient heritage faces a barrage of Israeli airstrikes
The conflict is taking a devastating toll on Lebanon’s ancient heritage, with airstrikes wiping out centuries-old villages and endangering fragile, millenia-old archaeological sites, like the Roman ...Top stories - NBC News - November 17 -
LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps score, result: Mateusz Bogusz lifts L.A. with second-half goal
LAFC’s 2024 season will continue after a chess match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in Los Angeles on Friday night.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9
