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State Department downgrades travel advisory for China
The State Department on Wednesday downgraded its travel advisory for China, shortly after the White House announced it had secured the release of three Americans as part of a prisoner swap with ...Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago -
State Department reacts to Israel's parliament vote to ban UNRWA
U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration is concerned over a vote in Israel's parliament to ban UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
State Department: Israel not in violation of US law on humanitarian aid to Gaza
The State Department on Tuesday said that Israel is not in violation of U.S. law related to the delivery and access of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, despite pushback from aid groups ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Crypto Companies Vie for Seats on Trump’s Advisory Council
Trump intends to build a new council as part of a crypto-friendly administration.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
Frost Advisory Sunday, then a Thanksgiving week roller coaster
Saturday night update: We're looking at a continuation of our fair-weather pattern through Sunday. That high-pressure system is still hanging around, keeping things dry and pleasant. However, heads ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Brussels downgrades Eurozone growth forecast to 1.3%
Germany’s economic struggles weigh down on region as US continues to outpace EuropeBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
Fitch Downgrades Spirit Airlines’ Credit Rating
Spirit Airlines is working on alternatives to improve its liquidity.Business - Inc. - November 16 -
China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle
Chinese black market operators are openly recruiting government agency insiders, paying them for access to surveillance data and then reselling it online—no questions asked.Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
Oklahoma's Ryan Walters announces advisory committee to streamline Trump's education changes
Oklahoma schools State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Monday an education advisory committee set to overlook and be proactive in implementing education changes from incoming Trump ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Norway to ask ICJ for advisory opinion condemning Israel’s stance on Unrwa
Draft resolution for UN general assembly seeks to protect the aid agency and allow it to keep functioning in Gaza. Norway is to seek an international court of justice (ICJ) advisory opinion ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Amazon Web Services Launches Quantum-Computing Advisory Program
AWS’s program aims to prepare customers for society’s shift towards quantum computing. Shares of companies that operate in the field jumped following the announcement.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Boeing’s record $21bn fundraising boosts hopes of avoiding downgrade
Aircraft maker is racing to ease pressure on its balance sheet exacerbated by a labour strikeBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Palo Alto shares helped by contract news, Abbott Labs braces for lawsuit ruling
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
S&P downgrades Thames Water debt further into ‘junk’ territory
Decision comes after troubled UK utility reached tentative deal on £3bn of emergency financingBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Southern Water at risk of debt default in event of further credit downgrades
Bond issue documentation shows UK utility under pressure over high financing costsBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Moody's downgrades Mexican government's outlook to 'negative' over weakening of judiciary and debt
Mexico's president has lashed out at Moody’s ratings service after it downgraded the Mexican government’s debt outlook to “negative.”World - ABC News - November 15 -
China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts
Powered by "the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of," China is bucking global smoking trends as cigarette sales surge in the country.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Dozens killed in China after car driven into sports centre
Man detained after incident on Monday night in Zhuhai, in which 35 people were killed and 43 injured. A driver killed 35 people and severely injured another 43 when he rammed his car into people ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Numerous children have been injured by a vehicle at a school gate in central China, state media say
Numerous children have been injured by a vehicle at a school gate in central China, state media sayWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has welcomed China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, in the latest sign of deepening ties between the two ...World - ABC News - November 20 -
The Best Travel Deals for Black Friday and Travel Tuesday
Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Boeing Quality Chief to Depart
The executive’s retirement comes as the manufacturer attempts to restart factories after a damaging strike.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Shares of drone maker Unusual Machines soar after Donald Trump Jr. joins advisory board
Donald Trump Jr., the son of President-elect Donald Trump, said "the need for drones is obvious" as he joined the advisory board of Unusual Machines.Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago -
Here’s why JPMorgan’s stock gets one analyst’s only downgrade after the Trump bank-stock rally
There’s only one other “deep value stock” among the large U.S. commercial and investment banks, according to one Oppenheimer analyst.Business - MarketWatch - November 20 -
Poor nations may have to downgrade climate cash demands, ex-UN envoy says
Rich country budgets are stretched amid inflation, Covid and Ukraine war, Mary Robinson tells Cop29. Poor countries may have to compromise on demands for cash to tackle global heating, a former UN ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars
Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
How to optimize your holiday travel budget on 'Travel Tuesday'
Like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday can be an opportunity to snare big discounts. But how much you benefit may depend on your needs, experts say.Business - CNBC - November 18 -
How to optimize your holiday travel budget on 'Travel Tuesday'
If you still haven’t booked your holiday travel plans, take note: Prices tend to rise the closer you get to the days you’re looking to travel.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Is It Possible for Trump to Shut the Department of Education?
Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer
The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.Business - The New York Times - November 20 -
Millions of Americans preparing for Thanksgiving travel
Some people are already getting a headstart on their Thanksgiving travel this weekend, as airports are expected to be packed as the week progresses. More than 70 million people are also expected to ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
How airlines are handling Thanksgiving travel
TSA plans to screen over 2.8 million flyers on Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, inclement weather is threatening to delay flights. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
The Biggest Travel Debate: Check In or Carry On?
Check in or carry on? Amy Virshup, the Travel editor at The New York Times, and Christine Chung, a Times reporter covering consumer travel, have a debate.Top stories - The New York Times - 17 hours ago -
Rich people are dominating holiday travel
Most hotel guests this holiday season will be people making six-figure incomes, a recent Deloitte survey found.Top stories - NBC News - 15 hours ago -
Checking in on Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago and Boston
CBS News Chicago reporter Mugo Odigwe and CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt have reports from their local airports where travelers are trying to make it to their destinations for Thanksgiving. ...Top stories - CBS News - 11 hours ago -
Rough weather complicates holiday travel
Rain and snow are in the forecast for Thanksgiving Day, from the Midwest to the Northeast. John Elliott has the latest forecast.Top stories - CBS News - 3 hours ago -
Misplaced priorities at the Department of Veterans Affairs are hurting veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is failing to serve the urgent needs of U.S. veterans due to chronic understaffing, long waits for health care, a six-figure backlog of benefit claims, and an ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Is Department of Veterans Affairs care really ‘scandalously substandard’?
VA, certainly, is not perfect. The department has issues — but, as a former secretary of Veterans Affairs, I am convinced the health care VA provides veterans is better than most other Americans ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
The Department of Education’s approach to antisemitism is dangerous and won’t work
Unfortunately, the Office of Civil Rights is applying standards that are legally problematic, burdensome and virtually impossible to meet.Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
Tulsa Police Department tries to build trust with community
The Tulsa Police Department is making efforts to repair trust with the community it serves. But it's no easy task after more than a century of racial tension. Mark Strassmann has the story.Top stories - CBS News - November 12