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Thousands of Jews have left Israel since the October 7 attacks
There's concern about whether emigration after Oct. 7, 2023 will drive a "brain drain" in sectors like medicine and tech.CBS News - 1d -
The Surprising Sexual Politics of Nicole Kidman’s Kinky ‘Babygirl’
The film feels like an artifact of a more optimistic feminist moment.The New York Times - 1d -
Thousands of Jews have left Israel since the October 7 attacks
There's concern about whether emigration after Oct. 7, 2023 will drive a "brain drain" in sectors like medicine and tech.CBS News - 1d -
Texas school custodian surprised with new car
Students and parents at Amy Parks Elementary School near Dallas came together to give their school custodian a new set of wheels after his car was recently stolen and wrecked.CBS News - 2d -
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A Surprise Blockbuster in Brazil Stokes Oscar Hopes, and a Reckoning
Decades after her mother missed out on an Oscar, Brazil’s Fernanda Torres may have a chance to win a golden statuette with a role in a film that has set off deep soul-searching.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
Surprise, ‘We’re Getting Married Right Now!’
Daniel Howarth and Jonathan Marotto gathered their closest friends and family for a celebration that also happened to be their wedding.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October
It marked the country's second consecutive economic downturn, following a 0.1% GDP decline in September.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
Biden readies travel bans on Georgia officials for undermining October election
President Biden is readying visa restrictions on officials in the country of Georgia amid a government crackdown on mass protests against the claimed victory by the Georgian Dream party, which ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Flyers Scratching Surprising Player Against Red Wings
This Flyers defender will be scratched against the Red Wings.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
Bill Belichick makes surprise move to college football
The North Carolina Tar Heels have hired six-time Super Bowl winner and former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick as their head coach.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Stephen Colbert Is Surprised by Luigi Mangione’s ‘Minifesto’
“He could’ve just made it a Yelp review: ‘American health care sucks. One star,’” Colbert said of the content of a notebook found with the crime suspect.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Why Christopher Wray resigning from the FBI is not surprising
Christopher Wray, the current FBI director, has announced his intention to resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes the White House in 2025. Joshua Skule, a former FBI executive assistant ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
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GameStop’s stock jumps on surprise third-quarter profit
Shares of GameStop Corp. were up 8.2% in extended trading after the videogame retailer reported a surprise third-quarter profit, despite falling sales.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Romania’s cancelled presidential election
An alleged Russian campaign to support a nationalist candidate raises alarmsFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Analysis: The Cavs, Magic and Rockets are off to surprise starts. Maybe that shouldn't be surprising
For the first time in 36 seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers are atop the NBA at the 25-game markABC News - Dec. 10 -
The snubs and surprises in the 2025 Golden Globe nominations
The Golden Globes nominated more than 40 individual films Monday and yet still managed to overlook quite a bitABC News - Dec. 9 -
New Devils Forward Has Been Big Surprise
This Devils signing has been a big surprise for the club this season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Wallace and Gromit in surprise appearance on Strictly
The stop motion duo appeared "live via video link" to announce Strictly's voting terms and conditions.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Tim Walz ‘surprised’ that he and Kamala Harris lost election to Donald Trump
‘I did the best I could,’ Democratic vice-presidential nominee says in first post-race television interview. In his first television interview since their defeat in the 5 November presidential ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Treasury yields end at lowest levels since October as jobs data reinforce December rate-cut expectations
Treasury yields finished broadly lower on Friday, led by a drop in the 1-month Treasury-bill rate, after November’s stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced the view of many market participants ...MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
U.S. consumer credit jumps in October as credit cards drive purchases
Total U.S. consumer credit surged in October, rising by $19.2 billion — the fastest pace since July.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Tim Walz Was ‘a Little Surprised’ Trump Won the 2024 Election
In his first interviews since the election, Kamala Harris’s running mate told Minnesota television stations that he had thought the country would embrace the Democratic ticket’s positive message.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
US adds 227,000 jobs in November, rebounds from October slump
The U.S. job market rebounded in November after a major slowdown, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The U.S. added 227,000 jobs last month and the jobless rate ticked ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Walz says he was 'a little surprised' by election loss
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Harris's running mate, reflected on the Democratic Party's loss in the presidential election, saying he was "a little surprised" by the outcome. “It felt ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Jobs Report Likely to Show Rebound After Storms and Strikes Hit October Totals
Forecasts expect Labor Department figures to show 208,000 jobs were added last month, a huge jump from the 12,000 jobs added the previous month.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
U.S. trade deficit narrows sharply in October on dissipation of worries about port strike
The trade sector could end up becoming a positive contributor to fourth-quarter gross domestic product.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Cramer throws support behind Hegseth 'barring surprises'
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday that he is supportive of Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon as long as no more “surprises” emerge during his confirmation process, which has ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Treasury yields end at lowest since October after French government falls
U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending yields to their lowest closing levels in more than a month, after France’s parliament voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
U.S. factory sector outlook still looks soft despite rise in October
Orders for manufactured goods posted the first increase after two straight monthly declines.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers
The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Job openings jumped and hiring slumped in October, key labor report for the Fed shows
Job openings totaled 7.74 million on the month, up 372,000 from September.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Job openings jumped and hiring slumped in October, key labor report for the Fed shows
Available jobs rose in October while hiring fell during a month in which payrolls growth hit their lowest level in nearly four years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Watch: President makes surprise late night TV address
Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a surprise, late night televised address.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
The surprising turn that landed the Lakers a Rookie of the Year candidate
With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Trump's surprising Labor pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Bitcoin's post-election boom
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Bitcoin's boost for Trump Bitcoin has blasted through a series of record highs since President-elect Trump’s ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence
A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point
For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.The Hill - Dec. 2
