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Tension remains high in Middle East as Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes
Israel says hundreds of Hezbollah rockets targeted northern Israel, causing injuries. The Israeli military responded with air attacks near Lebanon's capital, Beirut, killing more than 80 people, ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
America and... the Middle East
How could Harris or Trump affect Israel, Gaza and the wider region?Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
The High Risk, High Reward Trump Market
Faced with unconventional and disruptive proposals, investors are figuring out how to place their bets.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict
Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice.Business - The New York Times - November 2 -
The highs and lows of the ‘Trump trade’
US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but inflation fears hang over bondsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
How the US election could impact the Middle East
Harris or Trump? The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem assesses who Israelis and Palestinians want to win.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class
Four in 10 middle-class renters pay 30% or more of their incomes toward housing each month, NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
These Maps Show How the Middle East Conflict Is Spiraling
In the past year the fighting has sprawled from Israel and Gaza to draw in militaries and militias from across the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Israel unbound: the campaign to reshape the Middle East
Buoyed by military gains, Benjamin Netanyahu now wants to dismantle Iran’s forces across the regionWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
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EU or US? UK plays piggy in the middle
Plus, will Reeves’ pension reforms achieve the economic growth Labour hopes for?World - Financial Times - November 15 -
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Middle East looks to Saudi Arabia to rein in Trump
Arab states hope close ties between Prince Mohammed and US president-elect can temper ardent support for IsraelBusiness - Financial Times - November 20 -
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Will Trump be the president to end the ‘triple standard’ in the Middle East?
If Trump is serious about bringing an end to the current crisis in the Middle East, the triple standard needs to be retired once and for all.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Duke to punish Murphy for raising middle fingers
Duke coach Manny Diaz says QB Maalik Murphy will face discipline "internally" after extending both of his middle fingers skyward in celebration after throwing a long touchdown pass.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Turnout high in Pennsylvania, officials say
Election officials in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania are seeing high voter turnout throughout the day. Weijia Jiang explains the significance.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high
Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executiveWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
The rehabilitation of KPMG in the UK
The years of audit failings and regulatory fines at its UK business are over, but some worry the firm is still losing ground to rivalsBusiness - Financial Times - November 19 -
China’s Baidu joins Meta in race to make AI-integrated smart glasses
Launch comes as Chinese internet groups jostle for dominance in hardwareBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
Warrant also issued for former defence minister Yoav Gallant over allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanityBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Man arrested after £300,000 cheese theft
Fraudsters stole 22 tonnes of high-value cheddar worth more than £300,000 earlier in October.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Inside the high-stakes race for a Montana Senate seat
It's not just the presidency that will be decided on Election Day. Voters will also decide which party controls the Senate. Right now, Democrats hold a one-seat edge, but the party is defending 23 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions
This has been a campaign season of strong emotions and high anxiety, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has covered every part of it. On the eve of Election Day, he shares thoughts ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
High-security prison 'like an airport' for drones
Inmates are burning holes in cell windows to allow in the drones in at the prison, inspectors say.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find
The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
House prices at record high, says Halifax
Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Bitcoin surges to record high following election
Bitcoin jumped to a record high above $84,000 on Monday as cryptocurrency expectations continued to surge following the reelection of President-elect Trump, whose victory is being largely ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Fashion World Fears High Tariffs in Trump Administration
President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened a tax of at least 60 percent on goods from China — a move with the potential to decimate small American brands.Business - The New York Times - November 13 -
Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research
Presented by American Chemistry Council — Planet-warming carbon emissions reached a new high this year, according to research published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project. {beacon} Energy & ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Charity wants testing of men at high risk of prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Research acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business
Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforceWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023
Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlashWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Number of homeless people in Wales at record high
Charmaine, 38, has been waiting to move for two years and says it is affecting her mental health.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
Pulisic, high-flying USMNT storm into NL semis
Mauricio Pochettino's United States side rode a barnstorming first half to victory over Jamaica on Monday in St. Louis, earning a spot in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals next year.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
Dolphin strandings on Cape Cod at an all-time high
The waters off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts are teeming with life, especially dolphins. More than ever, these animals are getting stranded on the shore, with the number spiking this year.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
The UK’s high-wire act between the US and Europe
Post-Brexit Britain faces stark strategic choices with Trump taking office. Walking a line between both powers will be trickyBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
When the Cost of Being Unmarried Is Too High
In an uncertain world, a marriage skeptic comes around.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
High-Yield Savings Accounts Are Still a Good Deal
Interest rates have been falling, but deposits are earning more than inflation.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago