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Middle East crisis live: US concerned by ‘horrifying’ Israeli airstrike that killed at least 93 civilians, including 20 children, in Gaza
US spokesperson says officials are asking Israel what happened, expressing ‘deep concern’ over loss of civilian lives. Al Jazeera has spoken with the director-general of the Gaza government’s media ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Middle East crisis live: everyone in northern Gaza at ‘imminent risk’ of death, warns Unicef chief
Catherine Russell’s comments come amid reports of further airstrikes on Jabalia and Beit Lahiya. There are mounting concerns over whether the Israeli government’s ultimate war aims in Gaza include ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
‘Strong likelihood’ of imminent famine in northern Gaza, food experts warn, as Israel continues siege
‘Looming catastrophe’ will ‘dwarf anything we have seen so far’ in Gaza since 7 October 2023, famine review committee says. There is a “strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas” of the ...World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago -
U.N.-Backed Panel Warns Action Needed in ‘Days, Not Weeks’ to Avert Gaza Famine
The Biden administration has set a mid-November deadline for Israel to deliver more humanitarian supplies to the enclave or face a cutoff of weapons aid.World - The New York Times - 2 hours ago -
Middle East crisis live: essential supplies ‘running out’ in Gaza, says UN leader; WHO warns of cholera risk in Lebanon
Emergency meeting of UN security council hears that no food entered northern Gaza between 2 and 15 October; cholera case confirmed in Lebanon. Aid has arrived in northern Gaza for the first time ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations
The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Election Uncertainty Makes Some Employers Wary of Adding Jobs
Some employers say they have been wary to expand until the outcome of the presidential election is known.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
How did the bungled FAFSA rollout affect America’s students? It depends on who you look at.
Government data indicate more students will be using financial aid this year — at the same time that enrollment among college freshman is likely to be down.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Lebanon feels it is being punished for a decision Hizbollah made
Civil society has sprung into action but the overwhelming sense of solidarity may be hard to sustainBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Buy now, pain later — the looming risks of BNPL
Prudential regulators should be monitoring both personal and systemic risksBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Vaccine for winter vomiting bug to be trialled on thousands
The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator
John Kelly, the Trump White House’s longest-serving chief of staff, said that he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’
A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older
Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
What to Know About the Looming Election Certification Crisis
An investigation in four battleground states found that Republicans have taken control of election boards with the aim of challenging and overturning outcomes that don’t go their way.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Sanofi Earnings Boosted by Early Vaccine Sales
The pharmaceutical company reported third-quarter earnings and sales that beat analysts’ expectations, boosted by earlier-than-anticipated deliveries of flu and respiratory syncytial virus vaccines ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25