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Trump and Biden both claim diplomatic win in Gaza ceasefire deal
Also in today’s newsletter, the president-elect’s cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearingsFinancial Times - 3d -
Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary Pick, Had Business Conflicts in Office
Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota.The New York Times - 3d -
Israel and the Palestinians: History of the conflict explained
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is one of the longest-running in the world.BBC News - 3d -
Middle East Crisis Updates: Gaza Cease-Fire to Start on Sunday, Mediator Says
The Israeli cabinet still has to ratify the deal, and some details remained unresolved. President Biden said hostages were to be released over 42 days.The New York Times - 3d -
A ceasefire deal is here. For Gaza, the Middle East and the world, the future remains unknown
The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile. There may be no winners in war, but history suggests combatants are often ...The Guardian - 4d -
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel on the "Trump effect" that impacted the ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal after 15 months of deadly combat in the region. Edward Djerejian, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, joins "The Daily Report" to ...CBS News - 4d -
Ramaswamy Has a High-Profile Perch and a Raft of Potential Conflicts
Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk’s partner in an effort to cut government costs, could make decisions that ultimately make him and his investors richer.The New York Times - 4d -
Ramaswamy Has a High-Profile Perch and a Raft of Potential Conflicts
Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk’s partner in an effort to cut government costs, could make decisions that ultimately make him and his investors richer.The New York Times - 4d -
Biden and Trump both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
With five days remaining in President Biden's administration, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez, White ...NBC News - 4d -
National Weather Service issues most dire warning as winds pick up in fire-scarred LA region
Federal meteorologists have issued their most dire wildfire warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as winds threaten to pick up in the early hours of Tuesday through Wednesday. Alerting ...The Hill - 6d -
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts
Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Trump’s Middle East envoy visits Netanyahu in push for Gaza ceasefire
Steve Witkoff meets Israeli PM in renewed efforts to secure hostage release deal with Hamas. The US Middle East envoy chosen by the president-elect, Donald Trump, met the Israeli prime minister, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Should You Consult H.R. About a Conflict With Your Manager?
Don’t count on human resources to take your side in a workplace issue, especially if it involves a conflict with your boss.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Supreme Court appears unlikely to block TikTok ban from taking effect
The Supreme Court heard arguments over a law that could effectively ban the social media platform TikTok in the United States. NBC News' Savannah Sellers reports on what both sides argued and how ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Harris, Emhoff cancel trip to Singapore, Middle East, Germany amid California fires
Vice President Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff announced their decision to cancel their upcoming international trips on Thursday in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires. “In response to ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Middle East latest: Death toll in Gaza passes 46,000; Lebanese parliament elects new president
Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflictABC News - Jan. 9 -
Alcohol Carries New Risks in Middle Age
People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Port strike averted on East and Gulf coasts, in what both sides call ‘win-win agreement’
A union that represents thousands of workers on the East and Gulf coasts reached a tentative six-year agreement with their employers, according to a joint statement released on WednesdayMarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Trump expected to appoint Eric Trager as Middle East director for National Security Council
President-elect Trump is expected to announce Eric Trager as Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the National Security Council, a congressional aide told The Hill. Trager has ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Pity the middle-sized nations of the world
Small countries have the best outcomes, while the few giants shape the globeFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Plans in motion for Gaza's future after war in the Middle East ends
The United Arab Emirates, the U.S., Israel and other nations are in discussion for a joint, temporary administration of the Gaza Strip after the war ends, according to Reuters. CBS News foreign ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Raskin: Democrats 'going to be in good shape to exploit' GOP conflicts
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Monday that his party is well positioned to benefit from GOP conflicts in the House during the new Congress, with Republicans in control of both chambers. “I think ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Middle East latest: Israel's military launches wave of raids across the occupied West Bank
The Israeli military has launched a wave of raids across the occupied West Bank, killing at least three Palestinians it said were militantsABC News - Jan. 7 -
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Controversial congestion pricing plan takes effect in NYC
Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
China’s new super-dam carries both geopolitical and environmental risks
China is now the world’s most dammed country, with more large dams in operation than the rest of the world combined.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Middle East crisis live: Israeli forces ‘fired on World Food Programme convoy in Gaza’
Statement from UN agency ‘strongly condemns horrifying incident’ on Sunday which it says risked lives of staff. ‘This is basically a civil war’: West Bank in fear after shooting of journalist ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Garland thinking about officers 'who still bear the scars' on Jan. 6 anniversary
Attorney General Merrick Garland commended the officers who respond to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. “On this day, four years ago, police officers were brutally assaulted while bravely ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Scar tissue made Lions tougher on march to NFC's No. 1 seed
Winning 15 games and earning the NFC's top seed is more evidence of Detroit's identity-changing rise to one of the NFL's best franchises. Is a Super Bowl next?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
How both sides of sides are preparing as Trump set to take office
With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to close the U.S.-Mexico border, Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from both sides of the border.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
How both sides of the border are preparing as Trump set to take office
With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to close the U.S.-Mexico border, Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from both sides of the border.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
‘The Trump Effect’ in the age of terrorism
Have those in charge of our defense against terrorism taken their eyes off the ball to engage in petty, self-destructive and potentially illegal partisan politics?The Hill - Jan. 4 -
How increased Israeli military activity is changing the Middle East
The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the U.S. government maintains its strong support for its ally in the Middle East. While the Israeli ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East
The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Trump announces Middle East appointment: Hopefully she's learned her lesson
President-elect Trump tapped Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson, to serve as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace in his next administration. Trump noted in ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
2025 will test the ageing warhorses of the Middle East
There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feetFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Antony Blinken: ‘China has been trying to have it both ways’
The outgoing US secretary of state on putting pressure on Beijing over Ukraine, the ‘road map’ for Syria — and why America must co-operate in order to leadFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Middle East crisis live: at least 37 killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza including in al-Mawasi ‘safe zone’
Airstrike hit tent encampment sheltering displaced families and also killed director-general of Gaza’s police department. Lebanon ’s National News Agency reports that Israeli forces fired two ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
NYCFC loans Sands to Bundesliga side St. Pauli
New York City FC loaned homegrown midfielder James Sands to the German Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row
The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.BBC News - Jan. 1
