Millions of Americans head home from Thanksgiving as U.S. braces for snow

From cars to planes: global manufacturers brace for Trump’s tariffs

Executives across multiple industries expect supply chain upheaval

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Canada braces for surge of immigrants hoping to move from US

Canadian officials will limit how many new permanent residents it allows amid an expected surge at the northern border.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

A New Mega-Ship From Europe Heads to the Caribbean

The new MSC World America will arrive in spring, joining other huge ships. Be prepared for a strong European influence when it comes to design and food.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

U.S. Jury Awards $42 Million to Iraqi Men Abused at Abu Ghraib

A Virginia-based military contractor that supplied interrogators to the Army at a notorious prison was found liable for the abuse of three men there.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

X rival Bluesky gains 1.25 million users following U.S. election

Bluesky has gained over 1.25 million new users in the past week, indicating some social media users are changing their habits following the U.S. election.

Business - CNBC - November 14

India's 2nd-wealthiest person charged by U.S. in $250 million bribery scheme

U.S. prosecutors have charged Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person, with fraud over accusations that he and several alleged co-conspirators sought to pay $250 million in bribes to Indian ...

U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme

Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.

U.S. Moves Forward With $680 Million Arms Sale to Israel

The package of bombs and weapons-guidance kits comes as a cease-fire is reached in Lebanon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Rosie O’Donnell’s former Star Island home goes on the market for $54 million

The comedian’s former Miami mansion is listed two decades after she sold the home for less than a third of that price.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

What to expect from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade may include rainy and cold weather as millions of Americans prepare for severe conditions for the holiday. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.

Record numbers of wealthy Americans are making plans to leave the U.S. after the election

Attorneys and advisors to family offices and high-net-worth families said they're seeing record demand from clients looking for second passports or long-term residencies abroad.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military

German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.

U.S. Allows Americans to Hold Foreign Conferences With Speakers Under Sanctions

Reversing itself, the Treasury Department said U.S. sanctions do not prohibit hearing from foreigners deemed to be terrorists or other offenders.

World - The New York Times - November 13

3 Americans held for years in China released and back in U.S.

Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.

World - CBS News - Yesterday

3 Americans detained in China are released in prisoner swap and are back in U.S.

Three American citizens who had been detained for years in China were released, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday.

After U.S.-China Prisoner Swap, Scores of Americans Are Still Trapped in China

The plight of Americans facing exit bans in China show the enduring risks of getting caught in the country’s murky legal system.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 hours ago

The family of Israeli-American hostage pleads with Biden and Trump to bring hostages home

Some families of the 101 hostages still being held in Gaza are desperately hoping that a drastically different political landscape will be able to reignite the momentum to bring their loved ones home

World - ABC News - November 16

To Save More Water, American Homes Need Smaller Pipes

Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a time of increasing drought.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

Trade, Taiwan and now Trump: China braces for a volatile new era in U.S. ties

Former President Donald Trump's election win over Kamala Harris could increase tensions with China over trade tariffs, Taiwan, technology and more.

Ukraine braces for retaliation after using U.S.-made missiles to strike inside Russia

Ukraine fired eight American-made ATACMS missiles into Russia, U.S. officials said, days after President Biden approved their use deeper inside Russian territory. U.S. officials believe Russia may ...

Disinformation from adversaries and Americans swamped 2024 election

The swirl of disinformation surrounding the 2024 election marked a new high for foreign influence efforts and the elevation of false claims by people within the U.S., raising questions about the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Trump will amplify American exceptionalism and divergence from Europe

On most dimensions, the policy mix of incoming president is positive for US equities

World - Financial Times - November 14

No. 1 UCLA among many top women's teams headed to warm locations for Thanksgiving tournaments

UCLA, along with many other of the top teams, are heading to Thanksgiving tournaments in warm locations this week

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Bitcoin bounces back above $96,000 as investors eye $100,000 milestone heading into Thanksgiving holiday

Bitcoin climbed back over $96,000 on Wednesday following a pullback this week from its recent record.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

No. 1 UCLA among many top women’s teams headed to warm locations for Thanksgiving tournaments

The newly crowned No. 1 Bruins are headed to Hawaii for the Rainbow Wahine Tournament where they’ll face UT Martin, Fresno State and Hawaii over three days.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

The typical U.S. home seller has never been this old, Realtors say

Homeowners who are selling are closer to retirement than those in decades past, National Association of Realtors data show

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

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