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Republicans retake control of US Senate
Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
GOP inches closer to retaining House majority
Control of the House has yet to be determined, as a number of critical races remain too close to call, leaving lawmakers — and voters — waiting to see which party will hold the majority next year. ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
10,000 North Korean troops in Russia, inching closer to fight in Ukraine: Pentagon
North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to train in Russia with the expectation they’ll be sent to fight in Ukraine within “the next several weeks,” the Pentagon said Monday. “We believe that the ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Warriors inch closer to NBA history with 3-point barrage vs. Pelicans
The Golden State Warriors' 3-point barrage against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday inched them closer to NBA history.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
GOP Rep. Valadao holds Central Valley, California, swing seat
The seat was a top target for Democrats, who were hoping to finally clinch the district.Politics - Politico - November 12 -
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Air Taxis Inch Closer to 2025 Takeoff After Long-Awaited FAA Rule Passes
The regulator’s specifications for air taxi operation allayed startups’ fears that its newly minted aircraft category created wouldn’t jibe with their designs.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime
China will offer the Taliban tariff-free access to its vast construction, energy and consumer sectors, Beijing’s envoy to Afghanistan said on Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March
Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Mortgage applications rose 0.5% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Inching Toward a Fusion Energy Future
A handful of startups are racing to usher in an era of near-limitless fusion energy, but big questions remain.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Jobless claims inch higher in latest week
Claims tick up 3,000 to 221,000 after three weeks of declinesBusiness - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Israel, Hezbollah inch toward cease-fire deal
There are signs of progress on at least one front of the conflict in the Middle East. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on reports of a cease-fire deal between ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Early Black Friday Deal: LG 65-Inch 4K OLED TV Is Only $998, 55-Inch For $798
LG 4K OLED TV Deals at Walmart (B3 Series) 55" for $798 (was $1,199) | 65" for $998 (was ...Tech - GameSpot - November 11 -
Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families
"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Indonesia’s president seeks closer ties to Xi and China
First foreign trip in office signals Beijing’s importance for investment but will be followed by US visitWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Apple 24-inch iMac (2024): Specs, Release Date, Price, Features
The desktop computer has been upgraded with the latest M4 chip and USB-C accessories.Tech - Wired - October 28 -
Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting
Mortgage applications fell 10.8% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Apple MacBook Pro (16 Inch, 2024) Review: More Power
The M4 Pro CPU pushes the performance envelope. But when the only real competition you have is with yourself, what then?Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Excessive drinking inches higher after pandemic increase: Research
Excessive drinking continued increasing in 2022, after rising during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study that was released on Tuesday. The study, published in the Annals ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Oil prices settle higher but stay on track for a weekly loss
Oil futures finished higher for a third consecutive session on Thursday, but prices remained lower for the week on the back of strength in the U.S. dollar and the latest forecast from the ...Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
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 -
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Iran’s response to Israeli attack awaited as Tehran says it is ‘entitled’ to defend itself – live
Iranian army tells local media four soldiers killed ‘countering projectiles’ in Israel’s overnight attack. We’ve launched video footage of the blasts and light flashes in Tehran early today and ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Jack Catterall beats Regis Prograis on points to move closer to title showdown
British boxer wins super-lightweight fight in Manchester Judges score 116-109, 116-109, 117-110 in Catterall’s favour Jack Catterall took a significant step towards finally becoming a world ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Iran ‘open’ to closer western ties, Khamenei adviser suggests
Ali Akbar Velayati says Tehran is shifting foreign policy towards improving diplomatic linksBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Hoping for a weight-loss pill? It could get closer to reality next week.
Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s stock rose 2% Friday as excitement continued to build about data on its oral weight-loss drug the company will present at the upcoming Obesity Week event.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Closer look at 2024 battleground state results as vote counting continues
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a deep dive into the results of the remaining 2024 battleground states. Here's where things stand as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Bitcoin hits record high as Republicans edge closer to full control of Congress
Cryptocurrency surges past $80,000 for first time after Donald Trump’s decisive winBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
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Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah Edges Closer, U.S. Envoy Says
Amos Hochstein, the lead U.S. negotiator, said he had made progress on a trip to Beirut and would travel to Israel to try to secure a cease-fire agreement that has so far proven elusive.World - The Wall Street Journal - 20 hours ago -
Shannon Rowbury moves closer to possible 2012 Olympic 1500m medal
Shannon Rowbury was upgraded to third place in the 2012 Olympic women's 1500m, but the bronze medal has not been reallocated yet.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Save $500 On HP's 14-Inch Omen Transcend Gaming Laptop With 2.8K OLED Display At Best Buy
Best Buy is running a massive three-day sale on gaming hardware , and one of the best deals in the bunch will save you $500 on the 14-inch HP Omen Transcend gaming laptop . The particular ...Tech - GameSpot - October 25 -
Oil prices edge down to finish at lowest in seven weeks
Oil futures declined on Tuesday, giving up earlier support a day after suffering their largest daily percentage decline in more than two years, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at ...Business - MarketWatch - October 29