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Why Trump May Drop Plans to Repeal Biden’s Chips Act
The president-elect has a record of reversing policies from prior administrations, but there are many reasons he might spare Biden’s program to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief
On the eve of Cop29 in Baku, António Guterres says dangers are underestimated as irreversible tipping points near. The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden accused of repeated Hatch Act violations
White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden has been accused of repeatedly violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal government employees from engaging in campaign activity in their ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Here’s How Trump Could Change the Affordable Care Act
Donald Trump’s second term might mean big changes for the ACA and entrepreneurs’ health insurance.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
Former acting DHS secretary leaves door open to serving Trump again
Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf suggested this week that he would be open to returning to the Trump administration, saying he would be "happy to serve if needed." "Look, I'm ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to be sentenced for violating Espionage Act
Jack Teixeira, who admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms will be sentenced Tuesday.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies
From match-fixing to an official ‘making an idiot’ of himself by celebrating, we look back at five notable incidents. Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, claimed in 2016 he was put under ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive contentTech - ABC News - 18 hours ago -
The Rogue Prince Of Persia's Second Act Brings Big Changes To The Game
When The Rogue Prince of Persia launched in May, Ubisoft and developer Evil Empire were very clear that the game was still in early development and subject to change. But a new update is adding ...Tech - GameSpot - 10 hours ago -
A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict
Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice.Business - The New York Times - November 2 -
UK charities launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal
The Disasters Emergency Committee says the government will match the first £10m raised in donations.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Frank Gardner on what Sinwar's death means for the Middle East
The Israel Defense Forces say it has killed the Hamas leader, the man seen as responsible for 7 October.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Morning Report — What’s next for the Middle East?
In today’s issue: The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza has raised big questions for the future of Israel’s wars in the Middle East and whether cease-fire negotiations can get back on ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Israel, Lebanon and the mirage of a new Middle East
Lebanese academic and diplomat Ghassan Salamé on how conflict engulfed his country — and why it is folly to try to reshape the region by forceWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
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Blinken heads to Middle East in wake of Sinwar's killing
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is going to the Middle East in the wake of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. “On my way to Israel and other stops in the Middle East for intensive ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Axelrod: Harris in a 'terrible place' on Middle East conflict
Veteran Democratic strategist David Axelrod says Vice President Harris is caught in a “terrible place” on the growing conflict in the Middle East, which threatens to turn off Lebanese and ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Harris says there must be de-escalation in Middle East
Vice President Kamala Harris said the U.S. is prepared to defend Israel again, but stressed that "there must be a de-escalation in the region" when asked by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell what her ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
How the US election could impact the Middle East
Harris or Trump? The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem assesses who Israelis and Palestinians want to win.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class
Four in 10 middle-class renters pay 30% or more of their incomes toward housing each month, NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
These Maps Show How the Middle East Conflict Is Spiraling
In the past year the fighting has sprawled from Israel and Gaza to draw in militaries and militias from across the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Israel unbound: the campaign to reshape the Middle East
Buoyed by military gains, Benjamin Netanyahu now wants to dismantle Iran’s forces across the regionWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
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Secret Service agents are pushed to the brink, acting director says after critical report
The acting director of the U.S. Secret Service said Thursday he was concerned about the morale of his overworked agents.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Acting Secret Service Director says former President Trump getting presidential-level security detail
In an exclusive interview with NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell, Acting Director Ronald Rowe says that in the wake of two assassination attempts, former President Trump’s “protection is commensurate with the ...Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip
Climate-related disasters are destroying precious records. At next week’s Commonwealth summit, King Charles can show his support for their protection. Quacou, Hankey, Cuffee, Fatima, Fanny Ibo and ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Hernández: Shortage of healthy pitchers forcing Dave Roberts into high-risk balancing act
A shortage of healthy Dodgers pitchers is forcing Dave Roberts to punt on playoff games, like he did in NLCS Game 2 and again in Game 5 against the Mets.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says
Kevin Hassett, who was Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019, agreed with Trump’s view that the Federal Reserve has acted politically in recent ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
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‘This is a game changer’: Runway releases new AI facial expression motion capture feature Act-One
The new feature includes safeguards to detect and block attempts to generate content featuring public figures without authorization.Tech - VentureBeat - October 22 -
Why Saquon's ‘selfless' act meant so much to Eagles' rookie running back
Saquon Barkley wanted the young guys to eat, which rookie Will Shipley really appreciated.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy says male NBA stars would be ‘crucified’ for acting like Angel Reese after playoff loss
‘If a male was doing what Angel Reese is doing she would get crucified,’ Portnoy saysSports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Obama: 'Just because Donald Trump acts goofy doesn’t mean his presidency wouldn’t be dangerous'
Former President Obama criticized former President Trump's rhetoric during a campaign rally in Atlanta on Thursday, saying the Republican is "acting kind of funny." “He acts so crazy, and it’s ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Tommy Robinson charged under Terrorism Act before far-right march in London
Met says it expects ‘busy day’ on Saturday as Stand Up to Racism and Chris Kaba rallies also planned. The far-right leader Tommy Robinson has been charged under the Terrorism Act and is being held ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Don't act on Apple sell calls — 1 chart shows Jim Cramer's 'own it, don't trade it' payoff
KeyBanc downgraded the stock to underweight from sector weight as analysts project slower growth in iPhone sales.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
The Online Safety Act is one year old. Has it made children any safer?
Correspondent Angus Crawford has been following the progress of this much-heralded safety law for the last 12 months and explains whether it lives up to the hypeTop stories - BBC News - October 26
