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Pro-U.S. president of Palau wins second term, defeating brother-in-law

The president of the Pacific Islands nation of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr., was returned for a second term after a national election held last week.

This group of cryptocurrencies is starting to make a dent in demand for short-term Treasurys

Cryptocurrencies are making their way through the plumbing of the financial market — and one of the most interesting ways they’re doing this is by reaching into the U.S. government-debt market.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Fears mount over Trump’s second term amid flurry of shock selections

Dismay as president-elect picks Matt Gaetz as attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth for key roles. Fears that Donald Trump’s second presidency will be more extreme than his first have ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Why Businesses Should ‘Expect the Unexpected’ for Trump’s Second-Term Tax Policy

Republicans will have a trifecta in Washington, but that doesn’t mean policy is a sure thing.

Business - Inc. - November 14

China faces crucial decisions on climate policy during second Trump term

After rare accord with Biden White House on climate, China may now be more wary of adopting robust policy measures. China is facing crucial decisions on its climate policies as its hard-won ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Brown not ruling out run for remainder of Vance's Senate term

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D), who was unseated last week by Republican businessman Bernie Moreno, seems open to a bid to replace Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), who will be leaving the upper chamber to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Democratic senators: Second Trump term will still bring opportunities for climate action

Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), two of the Senate’s most aggressive advocates for action on climate change, said Friday that President-elect Trump's second term will be a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Trump Will Encounter a Very Different Middle East in His Second Term

The region has changed dramatically since the Oct. 7 attacks.

World - The New York Times - November 16

Will Melania be living in the White House for Trump’s second term? Probably not

Incoming first lady is planning to split her time between New York and Florida during her husband’s presidency. Melania Trump will probably not be returning to the White House for the next four ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Hornets' Ball speaks after fine for anti-gay term

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball said he didn't mean to offend anyone after he was fined $100K for using an anti-gay term in a postgame interview.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Republicans look to push government funding fight into Trump's term in early 2025

Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown, with Republicans considering pushing it until President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

How Trump can continue to realign the Middle East in his second term

The incoming Trump administration will have the opportunity to avenge the attempted assassination of President-elect Donald Trump by the Iranian regime, while also accelerating a grand realignment ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Nvidia’s earnings could determine the stock market’s near-term direction: BofA

The chip maker’s earnings could pose a greater risk to the S&P 500 than the jobs report, CPI or the Fed meeting, BofA anaylsts say.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Long-term effects of Trump's plans for more U.S. drilling

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental ...

Why seniors should apply for long-term care insurance before 2025

Waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance plan in 2025 could be a costly mistake. Here's why.

What Trump's second term could mean for the media and freedom of the press

President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News Digital on Monday that it is "vital to have a free and fair open media or press" but if he's not "treated fairly, however, that will end." NPR reporter ...

Democratic officials engage in schmoozing ahead of Trump’s second term

While liberal activists are preparing for all-out resistance, some Democrats — such as Eric Adams, Jared Polis and Chris Coons — seem to think a little kissing up to MAGA world is in order.

Biden administration offers alternatives for Colorado River’s long-term operations

Biden administration officials on Wednesday announced several potential alternatives for the Colorado River's long-term management, as the expiration date for the current rules approaches. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Why Gaetz withdrew from attorney general consideration for Trump's second term

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. CBS News' Major Garrett spoke to several senators about his confirmation ...

How to reduce long-term care insurance costs for 2025

You don't necessarily need to pay top dollar for long-term care insurance. Here's how to cut costs going into 2025.

Some believe Russia, Ukraine trying to maximize gains before Trump's term

The Pentagon said Russia fired an experimental intermediate range ballistic missile at central Ukraine on Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.

Bezos, Musk rivalry heats up ahead of Trump’s second term

A social media spat between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos this week underscored a sharpening rivalry between two of the world’s richest men at a time when both are trying to grow their sprawling ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

Fatal First Date

A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

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