Thousands of ultra Orthodox Jewish men protested in the streets of Jerusalem against mandatory military conscription, part of a rekindled debate now roiling the country after Israel's top court ruled that the military must start drafting religious students.
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Politics - The Hill
Biden student loan forgiveness plan gets win in Georgia court
President Biden’s student debt relief plan was dealt a win by a Georgia judge this week by removing one Republican challenger and letting the program advance for now after a temporarily restraining ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan can take effect after judge lets restraining order expire
President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program can proceed after a judge Wednesday let a temporary restraining order on the plan expire.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Pro-choice Catholics protest at Vatican after abortion left off summit agenda
Quilt featuring stories of Catholic women who have had terminations unfurled outside event hosted by the Pope. A vibrantly coloured, 15-metre-long quilt woven with stories of Catholic women who ...Yesterday - Abortion -
World - The New York Times
After Successes, Israel’s Military Is in a ‘Long Game’ With No Clear Outcome
A year after perhaps the worst military and intelligence debacle in the country’s history, its armed forces have regained the momentum. Some ask: to what end?Yesterday - Israel -
Business - CNBC
Sterling plunges more than 1% against the dollar, euro after Bank of England governor's comments on rates
Sterling was down 1.27% to $1.3098 at 12:30 p.m. in London.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Police increase patrols around synagogues ahead of Jewish holidays
While there are no known threats at this time, police are stepping up patrols ahead of the Jewish high holidays.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
We must curtail the presidential pardon power in case Trump wins
According to Alexander Hamilton, the immense unilateral power to pardon “would naturally inspire scrupulousness and caution” in the president. Clearly, then, the drafters of the Constitution did ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.Yesterday -
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Meet the men competing to be Hallmark’s next holiday movie hunk
Actor Jonathan Bennett is hosting a new Hallmark Christmas competition series, “Finding Mr. Christmas,” where contestants compete to become Hallmark’s next lead holiday movie star. The contestants ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
What to know about Israel's latest strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah
Israel launched another round of strikes into Lebanon Wednesday, hitting around 200 Hezbollah targets. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest from Tel Aviv.Yesterday - Israel -
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Top stories - CBS News
Walz, Vance stump for running mates after VP debate
Tim Walz and JD Vance were back on the campaign trail Wednesday making their cases for their running mates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, in the wake of Tuesday's vice presidential debate. CBS ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelagoYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Quebec separatist leader holds Trudeau to ransom: ‘We saw an opportunity’
Yves-François Blanchet says Liberals must pass legislation or lose support of party propping up government. The leader of the Quebec independence party propping up the government of Justin ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Jack Smith court filing against Trump and Israel strikes central Beirut: Morning Rundown
A new court filing from special counsel Jack Smith argues Donald Trump acted as a private citizen when he sought to overturn the 2020 election.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
Albanian opposition MPs try to disrupt Parliament to protest a colleague's imprisonment
Albanian opposition lawmakers have protested in Parliament, burning effigies and clashing with bodyguards, after one of their colleagues was convicted of slander and imprisonedYesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Ranking the Top 10 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft class: Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and Joe Alt lead the way
Draft classes are often about how well the QBs play and this group is no differentYesterday - NFL -
Business - CNBC
Kalshi resumes taking bets on U.S. election after appeals court lifts freeze
KalshiEx offered customers contracts that bet on congressional election outcomes. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission objected.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
New Japanese prime minister’s dovish comments rekindle yen carry trade
Currency falls after Ishiba says Japan’s economy is ‘not in an environment’ for further interest rate risesYesterday - Japan -
World - Financial Times
Israel presses its military advantage
Iran launches missile attacks on Tel Aviv as Israel moves troops into Lebanon2 days ago - Israel -
Politics - NBC News
Virginia GOP candidate suggests those tolerant of drag queens aren't tough enough for military
Hung Cao disparaged people who are tolerant of drag queens by implying they are not tough enough to serve in the U.S. military.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NCAA announces regional sites for 2027 and 2028 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments
The NCAA is sticking with two regionals for the women’s basketball tournament through at least 2028.2 days ago