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Saudi Arabia banned film for 35 years. The Red Sea festival is just one sign of the industry's rise
“My Driver and I” was supposed to be made in 2016, but was scuttled amid Saudi Arabia’s decades-long cinema banABC News - 2d -
Mountains of unused coal causing financial headaches for US power sector: Report
American power producers over the past two years have accumulated massive amounts of coal that are now sitting idle at their facilities — creating financial and storage headaches for utilities and ...The Hill - 4h -
US seeks stronger UN powers to intercept Red Sea shipments to Yemen’s Houthis
Pentagon also considering redesignating Iranian-backed Houthis as terrorist group. Middle East crisis – live updates The US is seeking global support to give the UN clearer powers to interdict ...The Guardian - 11h -
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Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea
Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water.BBC News - 1d -
The power of praise
Recognising good work is cheap, effective and not done nearly as much as it should beFinancial Times - 1d -
Why the case against a Roth conversion gets stronger if Trump’s tax cuts continue
Break-even point for a Roth conversion is long —and extending the 2017 tax cuts could make it longer.MarketWatch - 2d -
Philippines considers new UN case against Beijing over South China Sea activity
Manila hopes to enlist other countries to add to pressure on ChinaFinancial Times - 4d -
Fetterman endorses Stefanik for UN ambassador
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), President-elect Trump's choice to serve as ambassador to the United Nations. “Always was a hard YES for @EliseStefanik but it was ...The Hill - 5d -
Houthi Attacks Continue to Disrupt Shipping Industry As Israel-Hamas War Rages On
The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates.The New York Times - 5d -
With the US and Saudi Arabia growing in power, Uefa and co must adapt to survive | Philipp Lahm
The organisation of sporting competitions needs reform to put the north and east of the continent back on the map. Europe must realise that the world does what it wants. In politics as in football. ...The Guardian - 5d -
Lucky Strike maker BAT sees stronger H2 revenue growth in new category, combustibles
The maker of Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarettes said it remains on track to meet its 2024 outlook of low-single-digit organic revenue and adjusted profit growth. "In the United States, I am ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines
Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetablesABC News - 5d -
U.S. Importers Accelerate Shipments Ahead of Trump Tariffs
As shipping volumes surge with import duties and a ports strike threatening, Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau says Americans are just starting to wake up the added costs they’ll soon face.Inc. - 6d -
US seeks to balance backing Syrian people, protecting American interests: ANALYSIS
The Biden administration wants to avoid a power vacuum after the rebel takeover.ABC News - 6d -
US healthcare deal advisers seek lighter supervision
Experts expect Trump regulators to be less hawkish on challenging proposed acquisitions in the sectorFinancial Times - 6d -
Syria live: preserving territorial integrity is key, say US and Russian diplomats at UN
Deputy US ambassador Robert Wood says situation ‘very fluid’ but that nearly everyone at closed-door UN meeting spoke about need for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Syria post-Assad power vacuum poses unexpected problems for Middle East, US
The stunning collapse of President Bashar Assad's regime in Syria presents "a moment of historic opportunity," President Joe Biden wrote on X on Sunday.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
Small businesses being 'crucified' by sea border
Stormont will vote on whether NI's Brexit deal should continue to operate for another four years.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Red Wings Re-Shuffle Lines Seeking to Snap Doldrums
The Red Wings debut new forward lines as they search to snap a five-game losing streak and season-long offensive dry spellYahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival
One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Dominican Republic officials find 9.5 tons of cocaine in banana shipment
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine, worth $250 million, from a ship.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
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Dominican Republic seizes record 9.5 tonnes of cocaine in banana shipment
Drugs found on a vessel that had arrived from Guatemala were bound for Belgium, authorities say. Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tonnes of cocaine found ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
9,500kg of cocaine worth £196m headed for Europe found in banana shipment
Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Emergency alert system used for red weather warning
People across Wales and south-west England received the alert on their mobile phone.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Skip the Sea Kelp Supplements (2024)
Sea kelp, otherwise known as bladderwrack, has become a trendy superfood. But the modern hype doesn’t hold up.Wired - Dec. 6 -
US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China
The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy ships in a joint patrol in the disputed South China Sea two days after the allied forces condemned ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
How Jalen Hurts is making the interceptions disappear
The rare combination of efficiency and explosiveness has led Jalen Hurts to one of the best stretches ever by an Eagles quarterback.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
AP's top songs of 2024: 'Texas Hold 'Em,' 'Not Like Us,' 'Igual Que Un Ángel' and more
Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman has chosen 10 of the best songs of 2024ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Van Cleef & Arpels Takes to the High Seas
“Treasure Island,” Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure novel, was the inspiration for the Paris jeweler’s new high jewelry collection.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Falcons QB Cousins is looking to avoid interceptions, have bounce-back game in Minnesota homecoming
Kirk Cousins is set for his return on Sunday to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018 through 2023ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Fury as US argues against climate obligations at top UN court
US says current climate rules are satisfactory, prompting condemnation from activists and vulnerable countries. Climate justice campaigners have condemned the US after the world’s largest historic ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
UN human rights expert raises concerns about US charges against climate protesters
Mary Lawlor criticizes US’s failure to respond to concerns after Alex Connon and John Mark Rozendaal charges. A leading UN human rights expert has expressed dismay after the US government failed to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Rio Tinto Expects Pilbara Iron-Ore Shipments to Be Roughly Flat in 2025
The world’s second-biggest miner by value, expects annual iron ore shipments from its Australian operations to be little changed in 2025.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
The case for Honeywell breaking itself up gets even stronger after its Bombardier deal
Jim Cramer said Tuesday that Honeywell's partnership with Bombardier is "Exhibit A" for why Elliott's breakup push is correct.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
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Broncos run in two interceptions to beat Browns
The Denver Broncos strengthen their grip on an NFL play-off spot as they come from behind to beat the Cleveland Browns 41-32.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The top United Nations court has taken up the largest case in its history, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate changeABC News - Dec. 3
