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Keir Starmer discusses human rights concerns with Xi Jinping at G20
British PM speaks of ‘durable, respectful’ relationship and questions sanctions against MPs and plight of Jimmy Lai. UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has raised concerns with the ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Key Democrat says the ethics report on Matt Gaetz should be made public
The top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee says a report on Rep. Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, should be made public.Top stories - NBC News - November 19 -
House Ethics Committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss Gaetz case, according to source
The House Ethic Committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss its investigation of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general, according to a source familiar with the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister
Germany’s foreign minister has vowed that her country will not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy as it had in the pastWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Rep. Wild discusses outcome of ethics meeting over Gaetz report
Democratic Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Ethics Committee, spoke to reporters Wednesday following the panel's meeting about the investigation into Matt Gaetz. She ...Top stories - CBS News - November 20 -
‘An AI Fukushima is inevitable’: scientists discuss technology’s immense potential and dangers
Experts are optimistic about energy and drug production breakthroughs but also fear its potential misuse. When better to hold a conference on artificial intelligence and the countless ways it is ...World - The Guardian - November 22 -
Ravens-Chargers: Chat with Yahoo Sports NFL experts on Discussions app feature
If you're not using Discussions, a new tool in the Yahoo Sports app that lets you mingle with our NFL experts as well as other fans, you're missing out! Here's how to use it.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 22 -
The Coward Brothers discuss new album, make rare appearance on Saturday Sessions
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Harris campaign staff discuss what went wrong with 2024 election
Harris-Walz campaign leaders are speaking out about their election loss. Political strategists Joel Payne and Tricia McLaughlin join "America Decides" to weigh in on the internal assessment of what ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
David Coote: FA investigating claims referee discussed giving yellow card
FA says ‘very serious’ allegations being looked at urgently Coote denies wrongdoing, says his integrity not in doubt The Football Association is investigating allegations that the referee David ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Shares of drone maker Unusual Machines soar after Donald Trump Jr. joins advisory board
Donald Trump Jr., the son of President-elect Donald Trump, said "the need for drones is obvious" as he joined the advisory board of Unusual Machines.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Chinese yuan to hit record lows as U.S. tariff threat mounts, investment banks forecast
Major investment banks and research firms project offshore yuan to weaken to an average 7.51 per dollar through the end of 2025, the weakest level on record.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Apple, Trump and a booming budget surplus: Ireland has much to mull over as voters head to the polls
A budget surplus and concerns over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming tax policies are some of the economic questions facing Ireland.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Shares of key chip suppliers jump as U.S. reportedly considers toned-down China curbs
ASML and Tokyo Electron shares rose after a report that the U.S. is considering sanctions on China's chip industry that stop short of earlier proposals.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
President João Lourenco of Angola Discusses Biden’s Upcoming Visit
President João Lourenço of Angola has worked hard to strengthen his country’s partnership with the United States and says the recent election won’t derail that.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Trump's tariff threats have rattled Europe's auto giants — but Ferrari appears remarkably unfazed
Ferrari is thought to be a special case among Europe's automobile sector even as many car giants come under pressure from the threat of U.S. tariffs.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Russia tries to stem panic over the plummeting ruble, as the central bank is forced to intervene
The ruble weakened to 114 against the greenback earliest this week — hitting its lowest level since March 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
France's political chaos drives borrowing costs to the same level as Greece's for the first time
France's brewing political crisis is spilling into financial markets with French borrowing costs hitting the same level as debt-ridden Greece's for the first time.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
These economists say artificial intelligence can narrow U.S. deficits by improving health care
Economists at the Brookings Institution estimate AI could reduce the U.S. budget deficit some $900 billion by 2044.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Lebanon had 'no say in the decision to go to war,' foreign minister says
Both Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of breaching the cease-fire agreement less than 48 hours after it was agreed.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
36-year-old quit 6-figure Wall Street job—now he earns $1,000 an hour working from home as a tutor: 'More fulfilling than I ever could have imagined'
In 2014, Steve Menking quit his job as an equities trader on Wall Street to become a tutor: "I felt called to teach." In 2023, he earned over $500,000.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Man who spied for Russia in UK 'discussed killing journalist'
A UK-based spy ring allegedly passed secrets to Russia, a court has heard as a trial begins.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The causes and costs of India's brain drain
India's brain drain is not unique to the country. It is a perennial issue in emerging or developing markets, given their growing class of educated and aspirational millennials.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
To keep cranberries on your Thanksgiving table, scientists use AI to 'scale up and be more efficient'—it offers 'huge time savings'
Cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple in many U.S. households — and scientists hope AI can help keep crops abundant and affordable, despite climate change.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Glassdoor CEO: I refuse to work late or on weekends in front of my kids—I'd rather go back to my office
Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong tries not to answer work emails or text messages around his kids. That's a smart practice, researchers say.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
South Korea's largest K-pop agency loses $423 million in value as girl group NewJeans set to part ways
The group claimed that there was a breach of contract by their label ADOR, which is a sublabel of K-pop powerhouse Hybe.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Barclays prefers Germany over France as it sends 'bond vigilante' warning
French borrowing costs drew level with Greece's for the first time on record this week, showing the extent of market concerns.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Buy Big Tech firms with exposure to emerging markets, says veteran investor Mark Mobius
Veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius believes U.S. tech firms geared toward Asia are set to "do well" in 2025.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
India's quarterly growth slumps to a near two-year low, well below expectations
The Reserve Bank of India had forecast an expansion of 7% for the period.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Trump voters could fuel holiday spending, while Harris supporters may pull back
President-elect Donald Trump's supporters feel better about the economy's prospects now that he's in office, which means they'll likely spend more this holiday.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
As retailers enter the holiday shopping season, the winners are pulling away from the pack
Retailers' earnings reports show a sharp divide between brands that are winning sales and those that are missing out.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
College Football Playoff expansion boosts advertising, viewership at Disney
Disney's TV networks, including ABC and ESPN, are reaping the benefits of the expanded College Football Playoff format this season.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Swiss wealth manager Lombard Odier indicted on money laundering charges
Lombard Odier — one of Switzerland's oldest private banks — has been indicted by Swiss prosecutors on charges of aggravated money laundering.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Bitcoin heads for nearly 40% November gain as it edges closer to $100,000
Bitcoin is tracking for its best month since February after Trump's reelection catapulted the flagship cryptocurrency to new records in November.Business - CNBC - 21 hours ago -
You're 'wired' to overspend during the holidays, expert says — here's what to do about it
Consumers are hardwired to think more of short-term gratification than long-term goals.Business - CNBC - 21 hours ago