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Chinese tech groups build AI teams in Silicon Valley
Alibaba, ByteDance and Meituan seek to poach top talent from US rivals despite Washington’s chip curbsBusiness - Financial Times - November 18 -
'Push Russia harder,' Zelensky urges allies in speech
'The Russian military will be punished,' Ukraine's foreign ministry says as it marks the milestone.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months
Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Russia Intensifies Assaults on an Exhausted Ukraine
Overextended Ukrainian forces lack manpower and artillery against Russian forces willing to absorb staggering casualties.World - The New York Times - November 20 -
The push for climate taxes gets real in Baku
Airlines say fossil fuel companies should be targeted firstBusiness - Financial Times - November 20 -
Democrats push for expanded Medicaid coverage of menstrual products
Senior House Appropriations Committee members Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, sent a letter to ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
MicroStrategy takes fundraising to $7bn for push into bitcoin
Software maker turned crypto investor increases size of convertible bond offering to $2.6bnWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Verstappen's gritty fourth F1 title pushed him to his limits
For much of 2024, Max Verstappen didn't have the quickest car on the grid. That he won the F1 title anyway is a testament to his talent and work ethic.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Rams' Kyren Williams pushes through Eagles for TD
For just the second time this season, the Los Angeles Rams scored a touchdown in the first quarter of a game.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Family of Menendez brothers pushes for release in court
Several family members of the Menendez brothers spoke in court Monday to push for the brothers' release from prison. A resentencing hearing is scheduled for late January. Elise Preston has more on ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Imran Khan supporters pushed back by security forces
The jailed former leader is calling on the protesters to stay in Islamabad until their demands are met.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
US to start immediately on fresh push for Gaza ceasefire
President Joe Biden aims for a deal involving the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Union begins legal action to stop winter fuel cuts
The union argues the government did not properly assess the impact of the cuts on pensioners' health.Top stories - BBC News - 11 hours ago -
Far-right Israeli settler movement aims to push Palestinians out of Gaza
Following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas, a far-right Israeli settler movement began advancing efforts to drive Palestinians out of Gaza even if it violates international ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Europe prepares for 'America First' push no matter who wins the U.S. election
Trump's first tenure at the White House was a challenging time for some European leaders.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Push for black and Asian soldiers’ input in world wars to be taught in UK schools
Exclusive: Awareness of contribution of black and Asian soldiers could help tackle racism, say leading minority ethnic voices. Politicians and community leaders are calling for the history of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Aly & AJ on pushing for gun control measures ahead of 2024 election
As the 2024 election approaches, Aly & AJ reflect on surviving a mass shooting and why they're pushing for an assault weapons ban.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges
The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza StripWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Election fact check: Trump, allies push allegations of 'cheating' in Pennsylvania
Election officials in Pennsylvania have pushed back on allegations of voter fraud or misconduct made by former President Trump and his allies.Top stories - ABC News - October 31 -
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Israel Strikes Near Lebanon’s Capital as Hopes for a Cease-Fire Fade
The Biden administration sent envoys including the C.I.A. director to the Middle East this week, but Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas all appeared far from a deal to end the fighting.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
Kentucky election officials push back on viral 'vote-switching' video
Officials in Kentucky are pushing back on unfounded allegations of voter fraud after a social media video showed an apparent technical glitch on a ballot-marking machine.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Harris campaign pounces on Trump rally " garbage" remarks in push for Latino vote
Harris' campaign believes that rhetoric is helping boost Harris with late-breaking battleground voters — by double digits.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Harris, Trump campaigns continue push in swing states on Saturday
The Harris and Trump campaigns are making their way through the battleground states with just three days to go until Election Day. Harris events: Vice President Harris is set to campaign in Atlanta ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Abortion activists target Latino voters in final push for Florida’s abortion amendment
With an amendment aiming to enshrine abortion rights in Florida on the Nov. 5 ballot, advocacy groups on both side of the measure are seeking to cut through the noise in trying to persuade Latino ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes
Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are zeroing in on Sunbelt states as they embark on one last weekend quest to sway undecided voters in battleground states that will determine the ...Sports - ABC News - November 2 -
Vance pushes anti-vaccine message during Joe Rogan podcast
Recent comments from both JD Vance and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could signal how a Trump administration erodes public confidence in vaccines.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Harris Appeals to Latino Pride, and Anger at Trump, in Final Push
Kamala Harris is hoping that backlash to the bigotry at the Madison Square Garden rally will blunt Donald Trump’s appeal with a critical group of voters.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
The Papers: Spanish 'flood fury' and US candidates in 'final push'
Valencia locals confronting the King and Queen of Spain and the US election dominate the papers.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
2024 election updates: Trump, Harris split first votes counted in New Hampshire
With just hours left to Election Day, it's a neck-and-neck race to the finish.Top stories - ABC News - November 5