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Will Israel annex the occupied West Bank after Trump takes office?

A senior Israeli official has said openly that the West Bank should become part of Israel, not a future Palestine. Could it happen under Trump?

JPMorgan’s Chase UK bank launches first credit card

Digital-only bank makes first foray into lending after amassing more than £20bn in deposits

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to enroll in automatic payments.

Trump’s tariff plan would put US on path to ‘crony capitalism’, Griffin says

Founder of hedge fund Citadel also floats possibility of selling minority stake in firm to outside investors

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Three Bank of America bankers in India depart over alleged client tips

US bank conducting internal investigation into ‘front running’ of deals

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

China’s banking system is still suffering whiplash from its pandemic-era practices

Misuse of loans and an ongoing real-estate crisis are pushing up default rates and exposing weaknesses in banks’ lending practices.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

West Bank Settlement Supporters Have Big Hopes for Trump’s Presidency

As Donald J. Trump nominates staunch supporters of Israel to key positions, advocacy groups are taking aim at the departing administration's policies.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The Trump effect is 30% priced in, says Deutsche Bank analyst — here’s why

One of the big questions confronting markets is just how much of the impact of a Donald Trump presidency has been priced even before it starts.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Israel announces that West Bank settlers no longer face detention without trial

Israel’s new defense minister has said security forces would no longer apply administrative detention orders to Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, and thus only Palestinian suspects can be ...

Palestinians See Echoes of Israel’s Gaza War in West Bank Raids

West Bank residents say Israeli forces are adopting tactics similar to the ones they are deploying in Gaza, including airstrikes and the use of Palestinians as human shields.

World - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Ranking College Football’s Week 9 Slate, Featuring an SEC Showdown for First Place

It’s a compelling slate of games this weekend, including five ranked matchups, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

No. 1 Oregon steamrolls No. 20 Illinois, 38–9, improves to 8–0 behind Dillon Gabriel's 4 TDs

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel reached the second-most touchdown passes in NCAA history in the Ducks' win over Illinois.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Georgia's election took place in a tense environment amid widespread intimidation, election monitoring officials say

World - ABC News - October 27

Jets to debut a new kicker vs. the Texans after placing struggling Greg Zuerlein on injured reserve

New York is embracing a special teams shakeup

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

How Did an Ordinary Brooklyn Street Corner Become a Viral Meme?

A viral photo of three fast-food chains on a Brooklyn street corner is something of a Rorschach test on social media. It has multiple meanings for New Yorkers, too.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29

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