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China growth forecast upgraded at Goldman Sachs amid stimulus efforts

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine’s Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis

Top energy officials have fallen and key energy policy decisions have been delayed because of political calculations, lawmakers and experts say, costing Ukraine valuable time in preparing for winter.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Arrest made in reported threats against FEMA over hurricane relief efforts

An arrest has been made following reports of an armed threat against FEMA workers in North Carolina who are helping victims impacted by Hurricane Helene. It comes amid a rise in misinformation and ...

Inside the multimillion-dollar effort to contest US voting procedures

Also in today’s newsletter, investor Scott Bessent weighs in on Trump’s tariff proposal and election bets favour the former president

World - Financial Times - October 15

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene

World - ABC News - October 16

DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm

3 states renew their effort to reduce access to the abortion drug mifepristone

Three states are asking a judge to let them try a new approach with a lawsuit to force the federal government to reduce access to the abortion pill mifepristone

Health - ABC News - October 16

China pledges more financial support for 'whitelist' real estate projects

Ni Hong, China's minister of housing and urban-rural development, made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Hurricane victims push for donations as right-wing falsehoods cloud recovery efforts

Residents are launching GoFundMe to finance repairs but worry that scams and falsehoods, including right-wing disinformation, will hamper their appeals for help.

3 states renew efforts to limit abortion pill access

Missouri, Kansas and Idaho have renewed their efforts to restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone, filing a joint amended lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Efforts to combat deforestation in Colombia hindered because of armed groups, report finds

World - Yahoo News - October 17

China says it is beefing up efforts with U.S. to combat smuggling

China is strengthening enforcement with nations such as the United States to combat smuggling and other serious crimes, state media reported Friday.

Stellantis to shutter and sell large testing facility amid cost-cutting efforts

Stellantis' Arizona Proving Grounds covers 4,000 acres between Phoenix and Las Vegas in Yucca, Arizona.

Business - CNBC - October 18

How Sinwar killing impacts efforts to end Israel-Hamas war

The U.S. is calling the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar an opportunity for the end of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.

Stellantis to sell, shutter large testing facility amid cost-cutting efforts

DETROIT — Automaker Stellantis plans to shutter and sell its large vehicle proving grounds in Arizona at the end of this year, CNBC has learned.

Paul Whelan's attorney reflects on effort to bring him home

Marine veteran Paul Whelan is speaking out for the first time since his release from Russian imprisonment. Whelan spoke with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about the toll of life in ...

Witnesses describe frantic rescue effort after dock gangway collapse

Life jackets bobbed in the water, people formed a human chain to pass survivors to safety and bodies were carried ashore in blankets.

Ireland signs extradition treaty with UAE in effort to catch Kinahan cartel

Daniel Kinahan is one of Europe’s most wanted criminals and prominent member of Dubai-based ‘super cartel’

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Inside efforts to push baseless claims of non-citizens voting

Non-citizens voting in U.S. elections is extremely rare. Nevertheless, some Republicans suggest it is a widespread problem. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford went to North Carolina to ...

Blinken arrives in Israel as U.S. looks to revive Mideast cease-fire efforts

World - ABC News - October 22

Germany's Scholz thanks Qatar for mediation efforts in Gaza war

World - Yahoo News - October 22

White House efforting post-war plan for Israel, Gaza

In the face of overwhelming pessimism, the White House is still pushing Israel toward a cease-fire in Gaza along with an outline for plans once the fighting is over. CBS News correspondent Natalie ...

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