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Nvidia passes Apple as world's most valuable company
Nvidia shares have nearly tripled this year as demand continues to swell for the company's graphics processing units.Business - CNBC - 1 hour ago -
Rep. Maxwell Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish relief funds
Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although FEMA currently has ...Top stories - CBS News - October 13 -
Small Business Administration pausing disaster loans, program out of money until Congress returns
The Small Business Administration has run out of the money it was using for loans to help business owners recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
US congress research warns of risk of cost blowouts for Australia in Aukus submarine program
Report also cast doubt on whether any rigorous cost-benefit analysis was done before the 2021 announcement. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Shocked members of Congress from Texas seek answers on unclaimed bodies used for research
Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Marc Veasey expressed “grave concerns” in response to an NBC News investigation into the University of North Texas’ body donation program.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Steve Bannon released from prison after 4-month contempt of Congress sentence
Steve Bannon, the former advisor to former President Donald Trump, completed his nearly four-month prison sentence for a contempt of Congress charge. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian reports on Bannon’s ...Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade
The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.Politics - Politico - 6 days ago -
House COVID panel says Andrew Cuomo lied to Congress, calls for DOJ to prosecute
House Republicans have referred former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to the Justice Department (DOJ) for criminal charges, alleging he lied to the panel about his knowledge of a state health ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Big issues, surprise races and ticket-splitting: 5 things to watch in the battle for Congress
The close and uncertain battle for the White House has taken center stage this year.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Biden details aid, assistance for Florida after Hurricane Milton and Helene
President Joe Biden made remarks in St. Pete Beach, Fla., while surveying storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton. Biden announced over $600 million in recovery for the states affected ...Top stories - NBC News - October 13 -
Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment
Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appealBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Zelenskyy pleads for more aid as Russia drops glide bombs on Ukraine
Russia has been dropping new glide bombs on Ukraine. The bombs use old Soviet-era ammunition retrofitted with wings and GPS systems. Holly Williams reports.Top stories - CBS News - October 13 -
President Biden tours Florida, promises $600 million in recovery aid
As Florida evacuees make their return home, President Biden visited the region hit by Hurricane Milton, announcing more than $600 million in federal funds for the recovery effort, with a special ...Politics - NBC News - October 14 -
FEMA temporarily pauses aid in parts of NC over reported threats
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) temporarily paused aid in parts of North Carolina this weekend after alleged threats targeted the agency’s personnel aiding in recovery efforts ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect
A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth.Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
US warns Israel humanitarian crisis in Gaza could threaten military aid
Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against HamasBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
State Department addresses U.S. warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote a letter to Israeli officials warning that humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza must increase or the U.S. ally could risk ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
US warns Israel of potential halt to arms transfers if Gaza aid is not distributed
A private letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin to Benjamin Netanyahu gives Israel 30 days to act. The Biden administration has warned Israel that it faces possible punishment, including ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Warns it May Cut Israel’s Military Aid
Plus, an investigation into China’s panda breeding program.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
U.S. tells Israel, boost humanitarian aid to Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
The Biden administration says Israel has 30 days to respond.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Breaking down the U.S. threat to withhold military aid to Israel
The U.S. on Monday said it would send an anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. would withhold ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
U.S. Warns Israel to Boost Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza or Face Consequences
The warning was conveyed in a letter sent Sunday to two top Israeli officials that included the possibility of a cutoff of U.S. military aid, officials said.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
U.S. warns Israel to boost Gaza aid or risk losing weapons funding
The Biden administration has warned Israel that it could lose access to U.S. weapons funding if it doesn't increase the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza in the next 30 days. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
IDF resumes strikes in Lebanon as U.S. warns Israel to let aid into Gaza
Israeli jets resumed strikes over Beirut's southern suburbs Wednesday morning amid warnings from the White House that Israel needs to increase the amount of aid entering Gaza or risk losing access ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
White House on letter to Israel about Gaza aid, strikes in Lebanon
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took questions on reports of a letter from the Department of State and the Department of Defense to Israeli officials warning of potential ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
UK counterterror police probe whether Russia planted parcel bomb
Package caught fire at a DHL depot in Birmingham in JulyBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Biden announces $425 million security aid package for Ukraine
President Biden on Wednesday discussed U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced a new $425 million ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Trump and Harris campaign donations: four key takeaways
Democratic candidate raises more than her Republican opponent in third quarterBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Defence group RTX to pay $950mn to resolve US charges over Qatar bribes
Prosecutors said the company paid $30mn to a cousin of the Qatari Emir to facilitate weapons salesBusiness - Financial Times - October 16