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US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders effort to block arms sales to Israel

Moves to advance three resolutions, which would have halted recent sale of $20bn in US weapons to Israel, all failed. The US Senate has blocked legislation that would have halted the sale of some ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Missouri sues DOJ in effort to block poll monitors

The Republican-led state of Missouri on Monday asked a judge to block the Justice Department from dispatching lawyers to St. Louis to monitor adherence to federal voting rights laws on Election ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Senate rejects Sanders-backed proposals to block arms sales to Israel

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to reject three resolutions sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to block the sale of certain offensive weapons to Israel in protest of its ongoing ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live

Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Shohei Ohtani Was ‘Playing With One Arm in the Postseason’

The Dodgers star underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

China arms itself for potential trade war with Trump

Beijing has enacted sweeping laws since US president-elect’s first term that would allow it to retaliate if threatened

World - Financial Times - November 14

The arms the US, UK and other nations are supplying

The US will allow Ukrainian forces to fire its long-range ATACMS missiles on targets inside Russia.

Amnesty criticises ministers for arms firm funding

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Republicans Block Release of Gaetz Report

Also, Biden agreed to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Will DOGE put spending on the chopping block?

President-elect Donald J. Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a non-governmental Department of Government Efficiency to recommend what government programs should be cut, with ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Investors Want to See a Payout on Microsoft’s AI Efforts

As the tech giant readies a report of what’s forecast as its slowest quarterly growth in a year, shareholders want to see genuine demand for the AI applications it’s spent billions to develop.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Pfizer's Strong Quarter Bolsters CEO's Comeback Efforts

The pharmaceutical company reported its third consecutive quarter with positive results.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Behind efforts to appeal to 2024 women voters

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is positioning surrogates like former first lady Michelle Obama to appeal to women voters before Election Day with reminders about vote secrecy and difficult ...

Behind efforts to flip North Carolina for Democrats

North Carolina has become one of the key battleground states for the 2024 elections as Democrats push for more voters in that state. CBS News' Skyler Henry breaks down how campaigns are trying to ...

Effort to add abortion rights to Florida's Constitution fails

Florida voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.

JJ Redick unhappy with Lakers effort in loss to Memphis

LeBron James can't prevent short-handed Lakers (minus Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura) from losing to Memphis.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Redick praises LeBron, rips others' lack of effort

JJ Redick was effusive in praising LeBron James' effort on a night when the Lakers coach said the rest of the team failed to compete in a 131-114 loss to Memphis.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Meloni launches renewed effort to detain migrants in Albania

Arrival of asylum seekers from Egypt and Bangladesh will test Italian government’s deal with Tirana

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Is the Watch Industry Downplaying Its Sustainability Effort?

Some observers say that, as the deadline for European Union reporting nears, brands have lowered the volume on their environmental communications.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Burberry Ramps Up Turnaround in Effort to Revive Brand

The luxury group said it was taking steps to cut costs and change its pricing strategy, after it slid to a first-half loss on sharply lower sales.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Gaza War Strains Europe’s Efforts at Social Cohesion

Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics.

World - The New York Times - November 15

Stingless bees' lead conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest

As President Joe Biden makes history by becoming the first U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest, efforts are being made to preserve the planet’s critical ecosystems. One project is being ...

US awaits Lebanon response to Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire plan

It comes amid escalating Israeli strikes seemingly aimed at pressurising Hezbollah and the government.

Latest on bomb cyclone damage and recovery efforts

Areas of the northwestern U.S. are recovering as a deadly storm known as a bomb cyclone tore through the region. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the recovery efforts.

The 25 greatest freshman efforts of the past 25 seasons

Cooper Flagg could be on track for a fantastic college basketball freshman season. But which heavyweights is he up against to have one of the greatest?

Sports - ESPN - 21 hours ago

Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds injured after being shot in the head and arm

Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds and another man were injured in a shooting last week after two vehicles followed them from a Glendale, Colorado, gentlemen's club, documents state.

Germany's Scholz thanks sailors in India, backs arms exports

World - Yahoo News - October 26

China vows to take ‘countermeasures’ over US and Taiwan $2bn arms deal

Package includes Nasams air defence system that Taiwan says will help it in the face of China’s frequent military manoeuvres . China will take “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Clemson frat opens its arms to student with special needs

At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. One student, Charlie McGee, a ...

How Arm could be the unexpected winner of the AI investment boom

Shares in the British chip designer, which is controlled by SoftBank, have trebled in price over the past year. But its ambitions go much further

Business - Financial Times - October 30

LA28 hires Nike's John Slusher to lead commercial arm

Nike executive John Slusher is moving into the Olympic world to head the commercial arm for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Sports - ABC News - October 30

South Korea divided over arming Ukraine after North Korean deployment

Seoul views Pyongyang’s troops in Russia and possible technology transfers as direct security risk

World - Financial Times - November 1

SKorea mulls arming Ukraine as North Korean troops mass in Russia

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Israeli forces capture senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon, Israeli military official says

An Israeli military official says Israeli naval forces have captured a senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon

World - ABC News - November 3

Suspect sought for armed robberies in Little Italy, South Loop

World - Yahoo News - November 2

Prudential taps Morgan Stanley’s Chappuis to lead asset management arm

Jacques Chappuis to join as PGIM’s chief executive in May, replacing David Hunt after his 13-year stint