Missile diplomacy, dealing with Trump and donor’s gifts to the PM’s wife!

North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet

The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.

North Korea tests longest and farthest missile yet

North Korea warned its enemies with its highest and longest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile ever. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the nation also sent 10,000 troops to Russia, ...

Missile From Lebanon Hits Israel's Main Airport

The missile, which landed in a parking lot, causing minor damage, was part of a volley of 10 fired by Hezbollah at central Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Russia Hits Ukraine with Drones, Missiles Overnight

Millions trek to shelters nightly or take their chances at home as unceasing missile and drone attacks drag on. Some Ukrainians are looking — with hope or sarcasm — to Trump for respite.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Cowboys' mediocrity is the birthday gift Jerry Jones gave himself

Dallas is Jones' football Frankenstein, so he shouldn't have been surprised by questions he got after his worst home loss in his 34 years of ownership.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows

Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures

Business - Financial Times - October 17

‘Kindness’ Content, Gifting Cash for Clicks, Draws Criticism as Performative

Critics say recording and sharing video of an unwitting stranger to gain social media clout is problematic.

Business - Inc. - October 19

IRS announces bigger estate and gift tax exemption for 2025

The IRS has announced a higher estate and gift tax exemption for 2025. Here's what wealthy families need to know.

Business - CNBC - October 22

4 Ways to Incorporate Your Brand Identity Into Your Holiday Gifts

Shaping your customer’s perception of your company is simple through visual branding elements.

Business - Inc. - October 23

27+ best gifts for someone you don’t know well

Shopping for someone you’re not close with can be hard. I rounded up the best gifts for people you don’t know, including a Le Creuset mug, an Anthropologie candle and Bombas slippers.

11-year-old stuns pharmacist at shuttering Weston Walgreens with gift

A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.

16 Best Gifts for Babies and Toddlers, Editor Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for tiny people is intimidating. Good news: We did it for you.

Tech - Wired - October 28

23+ best gifts from small brands to shop now

We found the best gifts from small brands, including Hedley & Bennett, The Woobles, Artifact Uprising, Nodpod, Material Kitchen and Verloop.

Kuminga's ‘gift' comes to life off Warriors' bench vs. Pelicans

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga didn't change his approach in a bench role Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

16 Best Gifts for PC Gamers (2024): Headsets, Desks, Monitors

It’s dangerous to go alone! Take these headsets, keyboards, and mice and give them to your favorite PC gamer.

Tech - Wired - October 31

29 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look (2024)

We’re testing gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype—and would make awesome presents.

Tech - Wired - October 31

13 Best White Elephant Gifts (2024): Legos, Desk Accessories

Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year's holiday party, from a desk organizer shaped like a pear to magnets they'll wish they could eat.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Texas woman gifted new car after helping neighbors in need

Lyn Story, who has been using her old car to offer rides to those in need, was shocked when a generous viewer steps up to give her a brand new vehicle, allowing her to continue her acts of ...

25 Gift Ideas Under $25 (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re shopping for a book lover, organizer, or perpetual phone dropper, a cheap holiday gift can always be a fun one.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Tory politician's wife jailed for race hate post

Lucy Connolly, wife of West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly, is jailed for 31 months.

Walz votes early with his wife and son in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz cast his ballot early in Minnesota with his wife, Gwen, and his son, Gus, who is a first-time voter.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Police officer jailed for breaking wife's back

Huw Orphan is jailed for two-and-a-half years after kicking his wife down the stairs.

Iceland’s PM calls November snap election as coalition collapses

Government disbanded due to disagreements on issues including foreign policy and asylum seekers, says Bjarni Benediktsson. Iceland’s prime minister, Bjarni Benediktsson, has announced the end of ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Australian PM’s Party Trails Opposition for First Time in Poll

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Israel to hit Hezbollah 'without mercy,' including in Beirut, PM says

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Ishiba’s election gamble: Japan’s PM fights to keep LDP on track

Reduced majority could impair the prime minister’s ability to tackle economic and demographic challenges

World - Financial Times - October 15

Malaysian PM targeted with false 'Palestinian son-in-law' photo

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

Murder case of unnoticed missing boy ‘utterly horrifying’, says Irish PM

Police believe eight-year-old Kyran Durnin disappeared two years ago and presume that he is now dead. Ireland’s prime minister has questioned how an eight-year-old boy who may have been killed up ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

PM says Russia risks global food security in Ukraine

Despite the war, Ukraine is still a significant supplier of agricultural goods including grain.

Image of 'huge nighttime march for ex-Pakistan PM' bears AI signs

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Czech PM says ammunition initiative for Ukraine running on schedule