National Urban League President responds to Walmart scaling back diversity initiatives

NATO responds to North Korea's troop deployment to Russia

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says

FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.

"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message

In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."

Fetterman responds to Casey's concession: 'This hits me'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) weighed in on fellow Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey’s (D) concession in the contentious upper-chamber race on Thursday, hailing him as "Pennsylvania’s best senator.” ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

FT readers respond: VAT on private school fees

Commenters discuss the pros and cons of adding tax to private education — join the debate

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect

Attacks by both sides were recorded until shortly before fighting stopped at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT).

US responds to attack on troops with strike in Syria

U.S. forces on Tuesday struck Iranian-aligned militia groups in Syria in retaliation for the fighters attacking American bases. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on the social platform ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump team responds to threats targeting Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reacting to apparent threats sent to several Cabinet picks for the former president's second term. CBS News' Libby Cathey has the latest.

How Have Israel and Lebanon Responded to the Cease-Fire?

The truce began Wednesday, bringing a fragile peace to Israel and Lebanon. Israeli troops are to withdraw in phases from southern Lebanon, and Lebanese military convoys headed south to protect the ...

World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.

Business - The New York Times - November 19

Walmart Earnings: Holiday Shopping Is Off to a Strong Start

The retailer said sales rose during the most recent quarter, propelled by shoppers buying groceries, home goods and toys—a sign that spending is off to a steady start this holiday season.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

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