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As Plastic Talks Continue, a Reminder of What We’re All Exposed To.
As international talks continue this week, a dozen U.N. officials reveal scientists tracked their exposure to many chemicals found in plastics.World - The New York Times - 1 hour ago -
A November Surprise That’s Jostling the Markets
The dollar, Treasury yields and crypto currencies have fallen, reversing some elements of the so-called Trump trade after an unexpected poll result.Business - The New York Times - November 4 -
This closely watched stock-market indicator hit a 2½-year high. What it says will happen next.
Wall Street was growing more bullish in the final weeks before the Nov. 5 presidential election — a contrarian sign that may suggest limited upside for U.S. stocks.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
‘We’re a fierce advocate and a wise friend’: Here’s what AARP’s new CEO will do for its 38 million members.
Social Security, caregiving, health and advocacy are at the top of her list.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
6 things we’re watching in the stock market in the holiday-shortened trading week ahead
The Fed's favorite inflation gauge and earnings from Club holdings Best Buy and Crowdstrike are among the biggest events on our radar.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language
The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear
The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Get in, Loser—We’re Chasing a Waymo Into the Future
Tailing a robotaxi for hours and hours is weird. And revelatory. And jealousy-inducing. But a driverless world is coming for all of us. So close the door and buckle up.Tech - Wired - November 20 -
What to Know About Nvidia’s High-Stakes Earnings Report
Investors have high hopes for the chipmaker, the world’s most valuable company, which has enormous influence over the stock market.Business - The New York Times - November 20 -
Is The Nintendo Switch 2 Backwards Compatible? Here's What We Know
The Switch 2 is coming. It might not be called that, but Nintendo is gearing up to announce a new console, and a key piece of information about the system was just revealed: It'll be ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case
A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
John Ratcliffe chosen as Trump’s pick to lead CIA
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that he will nominate John Ratcliffe, his former head of national intelligence, to lead the CIA. Ratcliffe, a former Texas representative, was critical of ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Ceasefire "is Hezbollah surrendering," says former CIA officer
President Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire deal, supported by the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
‘We’re a Fortress Now’: The Militarization of US Elections Is Here
From bulletproof glass, drones, and snipers to boulders blocking election offices, the US democratic system is bracing for violent attacks in 2024.Tech - Wired - October 30 -
America, land of the free — but only if we’re careful
We have reason to worry when nearly half the nation's voters tell pollsters they'll vote for Trump.Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
In This House, We’re Angry When Government Fails
The Democratic Party needs to rethink what it means to be the party of institutions.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Gold Watch, a Gift From Titanic Survivors, Sells for Nearly $2 Million
The gold watch was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people.Business - The New York Times - November 18 -
What Voters Are Watching the Last Weekend Before the Election
With just a few days before the election, both presidential candidates are making their final plays while voters watch.Business - Inc. - November 2 -
US election guide: how to watch like an expert
Here is an hour-by-hour guide on how to watch election night like an expert. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results 2024: ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Evening Report — What to watch for as polls close
Plus: Nation braces for unrest; courts prep for lawsuits {beacon} Evening Report © Associated Press Election night: What to watch for as America votes All that’s left to do now is vote, count ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
FirstFT: Donald Trump on course to reclaim the White House
Also in today’s newsletter, Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister and Big Oil’s dirty legacy in NigeriaWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Watch: What does a Trump win mean for these Americans?
Voters across the US have their say on the re-election of Donald Trump.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
WATCH: What a Trump win means for the economy
ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis examines how economics played a part in leading Trump into an election win.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Former intelligence officials worry Trump will try to politicize and weaponize CIA
Former intelligence officials worry that Donald Trump could try to turn the spy services into tools of political retribution in his second term.Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Trump picks former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA
Ratcliffe, a former congressman from Texas, previously served as director of national intelligence in Trump's first term.Politics - NBC News - November 12 -
Trump names John Ratcliffe, former DNI, to be CIA chief
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
CIA Official Arrested for Intelligence Leak on Israeli Plans to Strike Iran
Asif William Rahman was arrested in Cambodia on Tuesday and expected to appear in federal court in Guam.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
US charges CIA official with leaking document on Israeli attack preparations
The U.S. has charged a man who worked for the CIA overseas with leaking a classified document last month that assessed Israeli preparations for a counterattack on Iran. The man, Asif William ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Malcolm X’s family sues FBI, CIA and NYPD over his murder
The family of the murdered black civil rights activist accuses the agencies of having a role in his death.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Trump’s return raises questions over future of CIA’s Russian recruitment drive
Intelligence agency has been trying to entice Russians disaffected by invasion of Ukraine but president-elect is likely to want to make an ally of Kremlin. For the past three years, the CIA has run ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
"We Need to Figure out what We Are as a Team": Red Wings Humbled by 6-2 Home Loss to Winnipeg
After a blowout loss to the league-leading Winnipeg Jets, the Red Wings look like a team without an identitySports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Men: AP poll Week 2 reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team
The latest AP Top 25 poll is out for the 2024-25 season. Here's what you need to know about all 25 teams.Sports - ESPN - November 18
