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An Israeli strike kills a shepherd in Lebanon, further shaking the tenuous ceasefire
Lebanon’s Health Ministry and state media say Israeli forces have carried out several new drone and artillery strikes in southern Lebanon, killing a shepherdABC News - Dec. 3 -
Journalists strike over proposed sale of Observer to Tortoise Media
Forty-eight-hour strike, first at Guardian in more than 50 years, to take place on Wednesday and Thursday. Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are holding a 48-hour strike in protest at ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks
Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
What is Hegseth's strategy to win senators over ahead of confirmation hearings?
CBS News' Nikole Killion has asked Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, about the allegations made against him involving sexual and financial misconduct. ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Treasury yields finish mostly higher ahead of no-confidence vote in France
Investors sold off long- and intermediate-term U.S. government debt on Tuesday, pushing corresponding yields to slightly higher closing levels ahead of a vote in France that could topple that ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
California cuts back on water deliveries, anticipating dry year ahead
California's cities may only receive about 5 percent of the water deliveries they have requested this year, with dry and warm conditions expected to persist through the winter, state officials ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
South Korean parliament votes to block martial law
Markets fall as lawmakers and the head of state wrestle for controlFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Biden’s vexed foreign policy legacy leaves hard choices ahead
Thanks to Biden’s actions (or inaction), the incoming Trump administration faces difficult policy choices on the Ukraine war and China’s aggressive expansionism in Asia, as well as containing the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here’s why
Slowing sales and company-specific struggles have put pressure on Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which will report quarterly earnings this week.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Analysis: Israeli and Hezbollah strikes test limits of ceasefire
Strikes and counter-strikes put the ceasefire at risk, just days after it was reached.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here's why
As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights
A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Israel, Hezbollah exchanging strikes despite ceasefire
Last week's ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is in a fragile spot with Israel on Monday launching its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to the deal. Israel's military ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say
Infected people described as having flu-like symptoms including high fever and severe headaches. An unknown disease killed 143 people in a south-west province of Democratic Republic of the Congo in ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
WNBA teams reveal schedules on social media with humorous videos
A number of teams unveiled their slates with humorous videos on social media.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
DNC hopes to highlight success ahead of post-election meeting
The Democratic National Committee is hoping to highlight down-ballot successes last month as it hosts a key post-election meeting.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Barnier to face no-confidence vote on Wednesday
French government likely to fall after just 3 months in office over PM’s attempt to force through budget measuresFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday
Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire tested by intensifying cross-border strikes
Israel hits Lebanon with its largest wave of airstrikes since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, as both sides accuse each other of violations.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Lebanon ceasefire under strain after Israeli strikes and Hezbollah mortar fire
Lebanon says 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes after Hezbollah fired mortars at an Israeli army post.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
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French bond yield spread to Germany near 12-year high a day ahead of vote on government
French sovereign bonds rose, though the yield spread with Germany still traded near the widest since the European debt crisisMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Groups urge Congress to rein in federal bureaucracy after Supreme Court slashes agency authority
A coalition of 19 conservative and libertarian groups sent a letter to congressional leaders Wednesday urging them to act after a major Supreme Court decision clawing back federal agency power. The ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Vote for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year
Voting is now open for BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2024 - meet the nominees and vote for your favourite.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?Financial Times - Dec. 3 -
Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban
Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictionsABC News - Dec. 2 -
California special session to 'safeguard' state from Trump kicks off with proposed $25 million legal fund
Gov. Gavin Newsom's special legislative session to safeguard California from potential "federal overreach" from the incoming Trump administration begins Monday.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
California legislators return for special session to prepare for new Trump term
California state legislators returned to the state capitol Monday to kick off a special session. Gov. Gavin Newsom called the session in November to prepare for the incoming Trump administration. ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Wallabies star Jordan Petaia walks away from rugby union to chase NFL dream
Petaia joins international player pathway programme 24-year-old heads to Florida in ‘once in a lifetime’ move Former Wallabies player Jordan Petaia will pursue his long-held dream of playing in ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions
The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
W.N.B.A. Unveils 2025 Schedule, With a Record Number of Games
Teams will play 44 games during the league’s 29th season.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Expansion Valkyries tip off 2025 WNBA schedule
The expansion Valkyries tip off the 2025 WNBA season May 16.ESPN - Dec. 2 -
Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
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Cramer calls Disney stock a 'great bargain' as CEO Bob Iger scores another big box office win
Disney broke some more box office records with 'Moana 2' over the long Thanksgiving weekend.CNBC - Dec. 2 -
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What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?
Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Swiss authorities release right-to-die activist after ruling out homicide in 'suicide capsule' case
Swiss prosecutors say a right-to-die activist was released after more than two months in police custody over the reported first use of a so-called “suicide capsule,” after ruling out the ...ABC News - Dec. 2 -
Kiko Kostadinov: Fashion’s Last Great Weirdo
With a new store in Los Angeles, a Levi’s collaboration and a growing international presence, Kiko Kostadinov is building that rarest thing in fashion: an independent, family-run empire.The New York Times - Nov. 30
