Ground Hizbollah’s Backyard

The Eero Outdoor 7 Brings Wi-Fi to the Backyard

Amazon’s Eero unveils the weatherproof Outdoor 7 to extend Wi-Fi coverage across your property.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Elections test US power in Putin's backyard

Elections in Moldova and Georgia are testing the ability of the United States and European allies to stand up to Russian interference in small countries where democratic aspirations are clashing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Hurricane Milton brings flow of wild animals to Floridian's backyards

Authorities in Florida are warning residents to avoid flood waters, as displaced alligators, snakes, and stingrays have appeared in unexpected places following Hurricane Milton. NBC’s Guad Venegas ...

How a backyard of dreams powered Yankees closer Luke Weaver

Weaver's surprise rise to October star began with a set of homemade batting cages in DeLand, Florida.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Toddler's backyard snakebite bills totaled more than $250,000

After 2-year-old Brigland Pfeffer was bitten by a rattlesnake, a California hospital saved his life by administering antivenom. Then the bills came.

Israel widens Lebanon campaign with air strike on northern village

Attack on Christian-majority area follows targeting of Israeli army base by Hizbollah

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Lebanon feels it is being punished for a decision Hizbollah made

Civil society has sprung into action but the overwhelming sense of solidarity may be hard to sustain

Business - Financial Times - October 16

FirstFT: Hizbollah warns of ‘new and escalating’ phase of war

Also in today’s newsletter, Zelenskyy says in FT interview that Nato invitation is needed to stop war, and Netflix shares rise after upbeat results

World - Financial Times - October 18

Israel strikes Hizbollah-linked lender in Lebanon

Attacks target militant group’s economic ‘system and strongholds’ particularly those of al-Qard al-Hassan

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments

Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projects

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Hizbollah appoints new leader after Nasrallah assassination

At least 60 people killed in Lebanon and dozens in Gaza in latest Israeli bombardments

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Inside Israel's Ground Offensive in Lebanon

Thousands of troops are on the hunt for Hezbollah infrastructure along the border.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Hizbollah warns of escalation in Israel conflict after Yahya Sinwar killing

Threat from Lebanese militant group follows death of Hamas leader in firefight in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Israel says it killed Hizbollah heir apparent in air strike

Announcement comes hours after inconclusive talks between US secretary of state Antony Blinken and Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks

IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to war

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Israel says commandos seized Hizbollah operative from coastal town

IDF raid is first operation of its kind inside Lebanon since hostilities erupted with militant group

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Moldova becomes ‘testing ground’ for Russian election interference

Russian efforts to influence Moldova’s Oct. 20 elections have reached unprecedented levels, with Moscow allegedly spending up to hundreds of millions of dollars on buying votes, pumping out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

'Hole in the ground' nuclear bunker to go under the hammer

"Quirky" buyer is sought for the nuclear bunker under a field, which has no running water or toilet.

Mourinho angered by questions as Fener slip back

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho expressed his frustration over "always" being asked by local journalists about players that don't play.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Breaking down the candidates' ground game in the battleground states

Both candidates are pushing hard to reach undecided voters in the seven battleground states. Robert Costa takes a look at the campaigns' ground games.

Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation

Flights were grounded and passengers told to leave the building as police investigated a suspicious vehicle.

Democrats anxious as Trump gains ground in tight race

North America editor Sarah Smith found warning signs for Harris when speaking to voters on her own tour of battleground states.

Israel says it carried out ground raid in Syria

The Israeli military says it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks.

Israeli air strike kills 33 in Gaza refugee camp as Hizbollah launches rocket attack

Chances of a ceasefire deal remain remote despite death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Business - Financial Times - October 19

The Ground Game: Harris’s Turnout Machine vs. Trump’s Unproven Alliance

Both parties are frenetically chasing votes in the counties that could very well decide the election. In many places, inexperienced conservative groups are going up against a more tightly organized ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 13

Trump ground game undercut by slow internet that crashes app

Trump campaign wants to hit rural voters but slow internet limits the functionality of the Campaign Sidekick app. Donald Trump ’s campaign has limited ability to know whether their ground game ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

As Harris Visits Detroit, Some Democrats See Ground To Be Made Up

Democrats have long won by wide margins in Detroit, but some party leaders said the vice president needed to do more to counter an assertive Trump campaign.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Close fight in the trenches: A look at the ground game in the presidential race: POLL

A narrow edge in voter contact by Kamala Harris’ campaign at the national level fades to parity in the battleground states.

South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure

Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestone

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Patriots to practice on Winston Churchill's old stomping grounds in London

A London game is more than just a typical road trip for NFL teams

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Revealed: Trump ground game in key states flagged as potentially fake

Data suggests canvassers linked to Elon Musk’s America Pac falsely claimed to have visited homes of potential voters. Donald Trump ’s campaign may be failing to reach thousands of voters they hope ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

How Nasa’s Artemis Accords are laying the ground for global space cooperation

Space’s agency has expanded its diplomatic reach in recent months, signing 12 of 45 signatories since January. It was a simple pledge made amid the excitement of a landmark moment in space ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Qantas to Expedite Payments to Former Ground Handlers After Court Ruling

Australia’s largest airline said it will work to expedite payments to former staff after a court ruling indicated the carrier could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in payments.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Scenes from the streets: international stories told on the ground – in pictures

The work of over 30 street photographers has been assembled for We Are Here: Scenes from the Streets , a new exhibition showing at the International Center of Photography in New York City. A ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

All aboard the sparkling railway breaking new ground for East Africa

World - Yahoo News - October 24

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