Fentanyl Rises Again

Fentanyl Rises Again, This Time as Trump’s Diplomatic Weapon Against China

The president-elect’s pledge to use tariffs to stem the flow of opioids from China could backfire if Beijing responds by ending counternarcotics cooperation.

World - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.

High energy prices predicted to be 'the new normal'

The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.

U.S. economy’s secret weapon, productivity, rises sharply again

One of the biggest drivers of a strong U.S. economy, worker productivity, showed another healthy gain in the summer and early fall, in a good omen for the current expansion.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Why you should open a CD now that inflation is rising again

With inflation on the rise again, savers may have a small window of opportunity to lock in a high CD rate again.

Wholesale prices rise again, PPI shows, due to stubborn pockets of inflation

U.S. wholesale prices rose a bit faster in October and suggested the battle by the Federal Reserve to reduce inflation to low prepandemic levels may go on a while.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Should you open a home equity loan with inflation rising again?

Inflation grew again in October, leading some to wonder about the merits of borrowing from their home equity now.

Does a HELOC make sense with inflation rising again? What experts say

With inflation rising and HELOC interest rates variable, homeowners may be wondering about the value of acting now.

Kraft Heinz’s stock drops as sales volumes fall again, more than prices rise

Kraft Heinz misses sales expectations again, as volumes keep falling, and the stock heads for a three-month low.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Israel pummels Lebanon and Gaza, killing dozens in fresh waves of airstrikes

Lebanese health authorities say that Israel has launched dozens of intense airstrikes across Lebanon’s northeastern farming villages, killing at least 52 people and wounding 72 others

World - ABC News - November 1

Fact or Fiction: Under the rise of Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers are contenders again post-LeBron

Let's take a deeper dive into Cleveland's undefeated start to determine whether trends are based more in fact or fiction moving forward.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Kirby Smart's Dawgs rise again: Georgia's statement win over Vols deserves CFP Committee's reconsideration

We know this win meant a lot to Kirby Smart, because we were there the last time he was left out of the playoff

Sports - CBS Sports - November 17

Miami, SMU rise in CFP Rankings | UConn stumbles again | Dodgers land Blake Snell

ACC teams were biggest beneficiaries of the latest shake-up

Sports - CBS Sports - 27 minutes ago

Miami, SMU rise in CFP Rankings | UConn stumbles again | Dodgers land Blake Snell

ACC teams were biggest beneficiaries of the latest shake-up

Sports - CBS Sports - 27 minutes ago

California drug bust yields enough fentanyl to kill quarter of state’s population

Officials uncovered ‘alarming amount of fentanyl-laced pills’ during routine traffic stop in state’s central valley. A routine traffic stop in California’s central valley turned into a major ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

San Francisco Mayor-Elect Plans to Declare Fentanyl Emergency on Day 1

Daniel Lurie held his first news conference since Mayor London Breed conceded the mayoral race this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Can Trump's Hardball Tactics on China Ease America's Fentanyl Crisis?

The president-elect says he will punish China if it doesn’t choke off the flow of ingredients, but Beijing could balk if relations between the countries sour.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island

A push by New York City jail officials to block people detained at Rikers Island from receiving physical mail was based on faulty fentanyl test strips that overstated the influx of contraband sent ...

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

China and Canada respond to Trump’s tariff threats and border comments – live

China’s embassy in Washington has responded to Trump’s announcement, saying that no one will win a trade war or tariff war’. Prosecutors drop federal cases against Trump Corey Lewandowski , ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Is the China-US fentanyl pipeline really responsible for the US opioid crisis?

Donald Trump’s additional 10% tax on Chinese imports said to be response to China’s failure to curb its flow into US. Trump’s tariff threat sets stage for bitter global trade war Donald Trump ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Trump's Fentanyl Pledge Threatens to Sour Bright Spot in China Relations

The president-elect’s threat to impose 10% in additional tariffs on imports from China for its role in the fentanyl crisis is a time bomb designed to push Beijing’s leaders to take stronger action.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago

Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island

A push by New York City jail officials to block people detained at Rikers Island from receiving physical mail was based on faulty fentanyl test strips that overstated the influx of contraband sent ...

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

Owner of Bronx day care where toddler died after ingesting fentanyl pleads guilty to federal charges

A woman who owned a New York City day care center where a toddler died after ingesting fentanyl pleaded guilty to federal drug charges Tuesday.

Alleged LA County drug distributor charged with dealing opioid more powerful than fentanyl

The U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in what could be the nation's first death-resulting criminal case involving a synthetic opioid that is possibly more dangerous than fentanyl.

Texas Democrat says Trump's tariffs 'will definitely get Mexico to the table' to solve immigration, fentanyl problems

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said Tuesday that President-elect Trump’s tariffs “will definitely get Mexico to the table” to solve immigration and fentanyl problems. “If it means a 25 percent tariff ...

Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago

Writing to Beirut, again

How do you write about home when words fail you?

World - Financial Times - November 2

How Trump Won, Again

He made gains in every corner of the country and with nearly every demographic group.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

‘Make IMOEX Great Again’

A quick look at a largely untradeable Trump trade

World - Financial Times - November 6

TSMC on alert and Singapore on the rise

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

World - Financial Times - October 31

Is US inflation on the rise?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

World - Financial Times - November 10

The silent majority rises

America was becoming polarized, and Republicans were able time and again to call upon their silent majority to deliver them victory.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Veteran-Owned Businesses Are on the Rise

More veterans started businesses last year, according to a recent report — and in one sector in particular.

Business - Inc. - November 11

US inflation rises to 2.6%

October figure comes as Federal Reserve debates how quickly to lower interest rates

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Inflation rises, Trump looms

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation ticks up Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Why UFO sightings are on the rise

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon UFO office gets more than 700 reports The All-Domain ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Are food recalls and outbreaks on the rise?

The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.

The Rise of Soccer’s ‘Arrival Fits’

Following in the footsteps of U.S. sports, European soccer clubs are platforming their players’ most creative outfits.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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