IAEA board passes Iran resolution as West pushes Tehran toward talks

Israel announces strikes on military sites in Iran.

Blasts reported around Tehran after a year of escalating confrontations.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran

IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Tehran goes about its daily routine despite overnight Israeli attack

World - Yahoo News - October 26

GOP lawmaker to introduce resolution condemning Biden's 'garbage' remarks

A GOP lawmaker from Tennessee says he will introduce a House resolution condemning the president’s recent comment in which he appeared to to compare those backing former President Trump to garbage. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Woman strips to her underwear in an apparent protest at a Tehran university

A young woman stripped to her underwear at an Iranian university in an apparent protest against the country's strict Islamic dress code, according to online videos and media reports. A video posted ...

Israel braces for another Iranian attack after threats from leaders in Tehran

Iran’s supreme leader issues new threat after initially playing down Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel is bracing itself for another ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Russian rocket launches Iranian satellites into orbit as Moscow and Tehran expand ties

A Russian rocket has blasted off successfully to carry a pair of Iranian satellites into orbit, a launch that reflected growing cooperation between Moscow and Tehran

World - ABC News - November 5

A brave young woman’s daring act in Tehran exposes Western hypocrisy

Perhaps you haven’t heard her story yet. While we don’t know much, we do know the circumstances leading to her presumed death.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Just Received an Insulting Email? Here’s How to Instantly Turn Conflict Into Collaboration and Resolution

Science says a brief, informative, friendly, and firm response can immediately change the tone and the outcome.

Business - Inc. - November 13

U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council

The United States, which has blocked four other resolutions, said it vetoed the most recent version because it did not make the release of hostages a precondition for a truce.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

US vetoes UN resolution demanding Gaza cease-fire

The U.S. on Wednesday voted against a United Nations Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, citing the lack of a path for releasing hostages held by Hamas as the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

U.S. Casts Sole Vote Against Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution

The U.S. veto at the U.N. came as the Biden administration’s envoy in Lebanon reported “additional progress” on cease-fire talks in the war between Israel and Hezbollah.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Resolute Mining Says CEO, Employees Released From Detention in Mali

The miner said its chief executive and two employees have been released from detention in Mali, ending a standoff that raised concerns about a resurgence in resource nationalism as gold prices ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Age matters when it comes to boards

There is often bias towards candidates with established records, but companies should not be afraid to take a chance on youth

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Third of world's tree species slide towards extinction, say scientists

Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.

Anthony Zurcher: Result hands Trump free rein

Four years after losing to Joe Biden, Donald Trump's political movement is back and more durable than ever.

Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico

Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

World - CBS News - November 6

Winds shift toward GOP in fight for House

The neck and neck battle for control of the House in the next Congress appears to be shifting in favor of Republicans as results roll in from the most competitive districts a day after voting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Is Adrien Brody building toward an awards comeback?

The star of 'The Brutalist' still holds the record as the youngest lead actor winner. What other Oscar facts swirl around him?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Typhoon Man-yi Pounds the Philippines With Rain and High Winds

The storm, a Category 4, regained strength on Sunday afternoon.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Israel, Hezbollah inch toward cease-fire deal

There are signs of progress on at least one front of the conflict in the Middle East. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on reports of a cease-fire deal between ...

Trump wins West Virginia

Former President Trump is projected to win West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican presidential nominee easily carried the Mountain State and will pick up its four Electoral ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Biden to formally apologize for Indian boarding school system

President Joe Biden is scheduled to issue a formal apology Friday for a government-run boarding school system that forcibly separated generations of Native American children from their families.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Biden formally apologizes for Indian boarding school system

Watch live coverage as President Joe Biden formally apologizes for a U.S. government boarding school system that forcibly separated generations of Native American children from their families ...

Biden delivers apology for Indian boarding school atrocities

President Biden in Arizona issued a formal presidential apology for the atrocities committed during a 150-year era of forced federal Indian boarding schools.

On board the 18:31 to Aberystwyth as it smashed into another train

"Brace yourselves, we're going to hit another train" - one passenger relives fatal train crash.

Vivendi Names Management, Board Lineups of Units

Vivendi named the management teams and board lineups of the four units into which it plans to split ahead of a shareholders’ vote on the breakup project in December.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Spate of business scandals puts Australian boards on notice

A common thread to the controversies has been whether oversight of the country’s largest companies has been bent to the will of powerful executives

World - Financial Times - November 7

Why Every Founder Needs a Sounding Board

Instead of chasing expert advice, find a sounding board to amplify your thoughts.

Business - Inc. - November 16

Denied Boarding While Pregnant: What Are Your Rights?

The policy of La Compagnie, which was not posted online, required a doctor’s note for anyone more than 28 weeks pregnant. A last-minute midwife’s letter would not do.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Texas board approves Bible curriculum option in public schools

The Texas Board of Education voted Friday to implement its new K-5 curriculum that calls for expanding Bible teachings in classrooms.

Israel’s Response to Iran

An update on the fighting in the Middle East.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Israel strikes Iran

IDF confirms “precise” strikes hit military targets

Will Iran respond to Israel's attack?

Israel is on alert after launching a public attack toward Iran as a response to the Oct. 1, 2024, attacks. It is not clear if Iran plans to respond to Israel's latest move. This comes as cease-fire ...

Sounds of explosions heard near the Iranian capital, Tehran, though authorities offer no cause, state media report

World - ABC News - October 25

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