Russian strikes continue in Ukraine, marking 1,000 days since the invasion

Israel Strikes Syria for Second Day, Targeting Hezbollah Weapons Facilities

The military said the attacks were meant to reduce the transfer of weapons and intelligence from Iran through Syria to Hezbollah, the armed group in Lebanon.

World - The New York Times - November 5

US unemployment applications fall; continuing claims hit highest level since 2021

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to its highest level in almost three years

US economy continues to grow at robust rate days before presidential election

GDP rose by 2.8% in the third quarter, short of economists’ expectations of 3.1%, and driven primarily by consumer spending. The pace of US economic growth slowed over the summer but continued its ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Days before the election, DOJ continues to prosecute new Jan. 6 cases

Jan. 6 cases continue to trudge through the court system, even as the fate of the FBI's Capitol attack investigation rests on whether Donald Trump wins the election.

Politics - NBC News - November 3

On Election Day, Trump-linked Phunware’s stock slides

Phunware shares are down 3% as America heads to the polls.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Kyle Neptune's days at Villanova may be numbered as free fall continues

Under Kyle Neptune's watch, Villanova has gone from the top of the college basketball world to the depths of mediocrity.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Ukraine and Russia in talks about halting strikes on energy plants

Qatar-mediated discussions mark resumption of previous efforts abandoned after Kyiv’s invasion of Kursk region

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Russia denies Trump call with Putin urging restraint in Ukraine

The US president-elect, who is promising to end the conflict, was reported to have spoken to Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid in ‘massive’ missile strike, officials say

Blasts rang out across Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and other cities early on Sunday, as Russia staged its biggest missile attack since August.

NATO: Russia's strikes on Ukraine's power grid terrorizes civilians

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles

With two months left in office, the president for the first time authorized the Ukrainian military to use the system known as ATACMS to help defend its forces in the Kursk region of Russia.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Biden authorizes Ukraine to strike Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-provided long-range weapons inside Russia for limited strikes, according to two U.S. officials.

Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid in biggest missile strike in months

Ukraine orders nationwide energy rationing after more than 200 missiles and drones used in attack that killed seven people. Russia launched more than 200 missile and drones at Ukraine’s energy grid ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with US-made long-range missiles

Kremlin accuses outgoing US president of seeking to escalate tensions

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Biden administration will allow Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range U.S. missiles

Two U.S. officials say President Joe Biden will allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the U.S. to strike Russia. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell outlines the administration's stance on ...

Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike deeper into Russia

Officials have suggested permission for wider use could be response to North Koreans joining war on Putin’s side. Joe Biden has lifted the ban on Ukraine using long-range missiles to fire into ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

FirstFT: Russia reacts to the US’s ‘new turn of escalation’

Also in today’s newsletter, ECB report on bank capital requirements and G20 summit begins in Brazil

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

How could striking deep inside Russia change the war?

The US has never allowed Kyiv to use long-range missiles for attacks inside Russia proper – until now.

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with American long-range missiles

But why now? And what could this mean?

UK expected to give Ukraine Storm Shadow missiles to strike inside Russia

Move follows US president Joe Biden’s agreement to supply similar American long-range Atacms weapon. Britain is expected to supply Storm Shadow missiles for use by Ukraine on targets inside Russia, ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Ukraine Fired U.S.-Made Missiles Into Russia for First Time, Officials Say

The attack came just days after President Biden gave Ukraine permission to use the weapons to strike targets inside Russia.

Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Anthony Davis injury update: Lakers star day-to-day with foot issue as team continues tough road trip

Davis, who is averaging 32.6 points per game this season, has been managing the issue since the summer

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Boeing delivers fewest planes since 2020, warns factory restart after strike will take weeks

Boeing handed over 14 airplanes in October and said it will be several weeks before production can fully resume.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Is a Brand Invasion Coming for BlueSky? Not Exactly

The social network’s business model isn’t reliant on ads. What does this mean for its long-term survival—and your hopes of getting a true Twitter substitute?

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Ukraine's population down 10 million since Russia first invaded, U.N. says

The U.N. Population Fund says Ukraine's population has shrunk by more than 20% since Russian troops first invaded a decade ago.

Israel's Strike on Iran Also Hit Russian Arms Industry's Once-Strong Image

Iran’s Russian-made air-defense equipment stopped few if any of the missiles that Israel launched from 100 jet fighters.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 28

Latest in Russian strikes continue in Ukraine, marking 1,000 days since the invasion