Hits Apartment Block

Fallen trees and events called off as Darragh hits

An amber warning, the second highest level of weather warning, is in place across Northern Ireland.

BBC News - 5d

U.S. Ship Regulator Probes Spain's Alleged Blocking of Vessels

The U.S.-flagged ships were blocked from a Spanish port after Spain reportedly said it would wave off vessels believed to be carrying military equipment for Israel.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

The Year in Pop: Hits Without Stars, Stars Without Hits

Tommy Richman, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone had some of the biggest songs of the year. But Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan and Tyler, the Creator held strong without them.

The New York Times - 5d

Average house price hits record high of £298,083

The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.

BBC News - 5d

House Blocks Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report as Republicans Close Ranks

In largely party-line votes, the House turned back two measures that would have forced the Ethics Committee to make public the results of its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and ...

The New York Times - 6d

House Republicans vote to block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

Chamber votes 206-198 against publication of report into former Florida representative, who resigned last month. The House on Thursday voted 206-198 to block the release of the ethics committee’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee met earlier Thursday to discuss its investigation into the Florida Republican.

CBS News - 6d

Moment earthquake hits California and damages store

A tsunami warning was cancelled after the 7.0 magnitude quake shook parts of the West coast.

BBC News - 6d

The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit

The prime minister has set out what's he's calling Labour's "plan for change" - the goals for his government to achieve.

BBC News - 6d

Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone

The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump on Bitcoin hitting $100K: 'You're welcome!!!'

President-elect Trump took credit for Bitcoin crossing the $100,000 milestone late Wednesday evening, hours after he nominated another pro-crypto businessman to his incoming cabinet. ...

The Hill - 6d

Safran warns of Trump tariff hit to aerospace sector

French jet-engine maker sets ‘exceptionally conservative’ forecasts

Financial Times - 6d

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support

Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pick

Financial Times - 6d

South Korea ruling party leader calls to block impeachment motion

Yahoo News - 6d

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.

Inc. - 6d

Bitcoin hit $100,000. What’s next?

Predictions from an arcane method popularised in 18th-century France

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering

Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow

Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulation

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Bitcoin price hits $100,000 for the first time

The price of one bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday as demand for the digital currency continued to surge in the wake of an election that saw victories for crypto-friendly candidates ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

Two USS George Washington sailors die days apart after reaching Japan, Navy says

Two sailors assigned to the USS George Washington died within days of each other shortly after the aircraft carrier arrived in Japan, officials and family members said.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Three more hospitals hit by cyber attack

Screenshots of data the attackers claim to have taken were published online on Thursday.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Guardiola hits back at claims of De Bruyne rift

Pep Guardiola has hit back at suggestions he is not selecting Kevin De Bruyne because of a rift with the Manchester City midfielder.

ESPN - Dec. 4

The big flaw with ‘Real Housewives’ producer Andy Cohen’s dream New York apartment and why he’s selling it

Cohen spent more than two decades and millions of dollars assembling, designing, and decorating the incredible West Village home.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar

Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economy

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm

President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

South Korean president lifts martial law after MPs block it

Three hours after he imposed martial law, Yoon Suk Yeol was forced to lift it after MPs voted to block it.

BBC News - Dec. 3

South Korean parliament votes to block martial law

Markets fall as lawmakers and the head of state wrestle for control

Financial Times - Dec. 3

South Korean parliament blocks president's martial law declaration

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to declare martial law in the country for the first time in 45 years but was blocked by a parliament vote early Wednesday morning local time. ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Trump says he would block US Steel acquisition by Nippon Steel

President-elect Trump vowed to block Japanese Nippon Steel Corp.'s acquisition of U.S. Steel. "I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company, in this ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Trump repeats vow to 'block' Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel

While he made similar statements on the 2024 campaign trail, it was the first time that Trump had spoken about the deal since he won a second presidential term last month.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Trump vows to block U.S. Steel's takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel

President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.

CBS News - Dec. 3

U.S. Steel shares drop on Trump’s pledge to block Nippon Steel takeover

U.S. Steel Corp. shares fell 7% in Tuesday’s pre-market trading session after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to block Nippon Steel’s plans to acquire the 123-year-old Pittsburgh-headquartered ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Trump Says He Will Block Nippon Steel’s Acquisition of U.S. Steel

The announcement reiterated sentiments the president-elect expressed on the campaign trail, and further imperiled a deal that had already run into widespread political opposition.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Trump says he will block Japanese firm's takeover of U.S. Steel

President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would block a Japanese company’s $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Over-60s who live apart from partners have better wellbeing, study finds

Enjoying a romantic relationship without cohabiting, or ‘living apart, together’, found to be a popular arrangement. It’s known as living apart, together. Being in a serious relationship while ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it

The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.