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How AI Triggered a Venture Capital Uptick in 2024
VC dealmaking is on the rise, but still well below peak levels in 2021.Inc. - 1d -
Hady Habib becomes the first man representing Lebanon to win a Grand Slam singles match
Hady Habib’s history-making run at the Australian Open will continueABC News - 2d -
Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.CBS News - 1d -
Israel steps up Lebanon strikes ahead of withdrawal deadline
Military launches barrage of attacks on what it calls Hizbollah targets as both sides allege ceasefire violationsFinancial Times - 1d -
Crude hits 6-month high as new US sanctions trigger global supply fears
Brent crude tops $81 a barrel after Washington targets Russian oil revenuesFinancial Times - 1d -
Face the Nation: Barrasso, Kelly, Gingrich
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Republicans are "going to work around the clock, through the ...CBS News - 2d -
Trailblazing Habib makes uplifting history for Lebanon at Australian Open | Tumaini Carayol
The first Lebanese match-winner at a grand slam has offered unlikely inspiration for his war-torn country. Moments after pulling off the greatest achievement of his thriving career, with the crowd ...The Guardian - 2d -
TV bailiff accused in wife's shooting death: "I didn't pull the trigger"
Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home.CBS News - 2d -
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader
The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.The New York Times - 3d -
Underhill an injury doubt for Six Nations
England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after his club Bath announced he requires ankle surgery.BBC News - 4d -
Another fire roars to life in Los Angeles, triggering new evacuations
As crews try to contain the massive wildfires in southern California, a new one has popped up, triggering more evacuations. It comes as the death toll continues to climb. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports ...NBC News - 4d -
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.The New York Times - 4d -
IRS: Missing final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment could trigger 'unexpected penalties'
The fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for 2024 is Jan. 15. Here's how to avoid "unexpected penalties," according to the IRS.CNBC - 5d -
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Lebanon elects Joseph Aoun as president after two-year vacancy
Army commander’s election increases confidence that ceasefire with Israel will hold. Lebanon’s parliament has elected the army commander Joseph Aoun as the country’s new president, ending a more ...The Guardian - 5d -
Lebanon Elects New President in Sign of Hezbollah's Waning Influence
Lebanon’s Parliament chose a U.S.-trained general as president, ending a two-year vacancy.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President
As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have now settled on Joseph Aoun, the leader of the military.The New York Times - 5d -
Greenland important for national security: Waltz
Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump’s pick for national security adviser, said Wednesday that Greenland is important for national security, leaning into Trump's expressed interest in ...The Hill - 5d -
Lebanon elects army chief as president following two-year deadlock
Lawmakers end stalemate in a sign of Hizbollah’s diminished influence after war with IsraelFinancial Times - 5d -
Lebanon's army chief elected president, showing regional shifts
Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency with a general who enjoys U.S. approval and showing the diminished sway of the ...NBC News - 5d -
Lebanon's parliament tries again to pick a president, after 12 failed attempts over 2 years
Lebanon’s parliament has convened to elect a president to fill a vacuum that's lasted more than two yearsABC News - 5d -
Lebanon finally set to pick a president after two years of trying
Lebanon’s parliament was set Thursday to make yet another effort to elect a president, filling a vacuum that’s lasted for more than two years.NBC News - 5d -
It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future
For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forcesFinancial Times - 6d -
Los Angeles wildfires kill five and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes
Los Angeles was in the midst of real-life Hollywood disaster Wednesday as out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes and businesses.NBC News - 6d -
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Pity the middle-sized nations of the world
Small countries have the best outcomes, while the few giants shape the globeFinancial Times - 6d -
Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power
Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with IsraelFinancial Times - 6d -
Spurs trigger extension in Son contract until 2026
Tottenham Hotspur trigger an option to extend forward Son Heung-min's contract by a year, until the summer of 2026.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon
The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate in their own hands.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Tyreek Hill's apparent refusal to play could trigger a contract showdown
The Dolphins face a potential contract mess involving their best player.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Face the Nation: Pelosi, Homan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...As Congress readies for the joint session to count the Electoral College votes four years after President-elect Donald Trump's supporters stormed ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Skier killed, another injured after avalanche triggered in Wyoming
The large avalanche happened Saturday in a backcountry area about 20 miles east of Grand Teton National Park.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Utd trigger Maguire option: 'Starving for leaders'
Ruben Amorim has admitted his Manchester United squad is "starved of leaders" and suggested it's why Harry Maguire's contract has been extended.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
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Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'
Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Drone footage shows collapsed Cheshire canal bank triggering flood
The aqueduct collapsed and flooded surrounding field after heavy rainfall.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Phew! Turtle doves shoot ban triggers bird species recovery
Western European population has risen 25% with ban and some UK sites have seen promising increases. There are signs of hope for the turtle dove, one of the most endangered birds that has been ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
