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The Middle East Cease-Fire Is in Trump’s Hands

The fate of the Israel-Hamas agreement will require huge effort.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

President Trump, You Can Remake the Middle East if You Dare

While the wages of success in the region will be enormous, the consequences of failure will be utterly hellish.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

From meeting Putin to Middle East doubts: What were Trump’s foreign policy moves on day one?

Trump took a whistlestop world tour from his Oval Office desk, touching on topics including imposing tariffs, rebuilding Gaza and withdrawing (again) from the Paris climate agreement and the WHO. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

From Bournemouth to Brighton, the Premier League’s middle class is booming | Jonathan Wilson

A growing number of well-run clubs have shown what can be achieved by recruiting smartly and playing to a system. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here This is not 2015-16, when ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

How the Oct. 7 Attacks Transformed the Middle East

With an Israel-Hamas cease-fire set to begin, the shock waves from their war have reshaped the region in unexpected ways.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

ABC News - Jan. 19

Rams' young defense filling Aaron Donald-sized hole

The defense has gone from the Rams' Achilles heel to one of its strengths.

ESPN - Jan. 19

White House Middle East envoy says Israel-Hamas ceasefire leaves "nothing to chance"

As the first three Israeli hostages held by Hamas were released to the Red Cross, Brett McGurk, the White House National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, tells ...

CBS News - Jan. 19

Scars on both sides of Middle East conflict as ceasefire takes effect

Fifteen months after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, it is too soon to say the war is over — but it is on pause as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect Sunday morning. Elizabeth Palmer ...

CBS News - Jan. 19

Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire is delayed over dispute between Hamas and Israel

The Israeli military says it “continues to attack” inside the Gaza Strip as a dispute with Hamas delayed the start of a planned ceasefire

ABC News - Jan. 19

Trump's Middle East envoy is considering a visit to the Gaza Strip amid ceasefire deal

President-elect Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is considering a visit to the war-torn Gaza Strip as part of his efforts to keep a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on ...

NBC News - Jan. 18

Middle East Highlights: Israel’s Cease-Fire Deal With Hamas to Take Effect Sunday

The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks. U.S. and other diplomats see the deal as the best chance to end the 15-month war that has ...

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Life-sized cakes to blue hair: Detroit goes all-in on playoff spirit

From Honolulu blue pizza to a life-size cake of Amon-Ra St. Brown, fans in Detroit are excited about the Lions.

ESPN - Jan. 18

How the hot EV market left middle-income Americans out in the cold

Electric vehicles made up about 9% of cars sold in the U.S. last year. Even with tax credits, they were too expensive for many middle-income households.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday

Qatar’s foreign ministry said the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday

ABC News - Jan. 18

Dizzaract Games launches in Abu Dhabi as Middle East’s largest game studio

Dizzaract Games has officially launched as the largest game development studio in the Middle East.

VentureBeat - Jan. 17

The Papers: Elianne's 'legacy will live on' and Middle East 'on tenterhooks'

The conviction of Elianne Andam's killer and a ceasefire in Gaza feature on Friday's front pages.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Islamist groups in Middle East will emerge from Gaza war weakened

Hamas, Hezbollah and other militia are enfeebled – but Palestine is likely to stay at forefront of global politics. Middle East crisis – live updates The ceasefire due to come into force on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know About Size, Games, Price Speculation, Mario Kart, And More

After seven years on the market, 146 million systems, and more than 1 billion games sold , Nintendo has finally announced the Nintendo Switch 2. The rumor mill was heating up in January, and this ...

GameSpot - Jan. 16

How Much Bigger Is Nintendo Switch 2? Here's Our First Size Comparison

Nintendo finally, formally took the wraps off the Nintendo Switch 2 , giving us our first official look at the new Joy-Con controllers, a new Mario Kart game, and more. But the company also gave ...

GameSpot - Jan. 16

From Mike McCarthy to Ben Johnson, sizing up the Bears' coaching candidates

The key for Chicago's next coach is to develop QB Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with him.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Middle East Crisis Updates: Gaza Cease-Fire to Start on Sunday, Mediator Says

The Israeli cabinet still has to ratify the deal, and some details remained unresolved. President Biden said hostages were to be released over 42 days.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

A ceasefire deal is here. For Gaza, the Middle East and the world, the future remains unknown

The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile. There may be no winners in war, but history suggests combatants are often ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers

Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on every overnight subway train.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Trump’s Middle East envoy visits Netanyahu in push for Gaza ceasefire

Steve Witkoff meets Israeli PM in renewed efforts to secure hostage release deal with Hamas. The US Middle East envoy chosen by the president-elect, Donald Trump, met the Israeli prime minister, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Maps show how Palisades Fire in L.A. compares in size to major U.S. cities

California's Palisades Fire is the largest of the deadly wildfires that ignited in the Los Angeles area and maps show how it compares to the size of 13 U.S. cities.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Harris, Emhoff cancel trip to Singapore, Middle East, Germany amid California fires

Vice President Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff announced their decision to cancel their upcoming international trips on Thursday in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires. “In response to ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Palworld Developer Launches New Game On Switch In Middle Of Nintendo Lawsuit

Palworld developer Pocketpair has launched a new game on Nintendo Switch despite the fact that it's currently being sued by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo.. The game is called Overdungeon , ...

GameSpot - Jan. 9

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'can't see a world' where he leaves Thunder, says he doesn't care about market size

Gilgeous-Alexander is eligible to sign a supermax contract extension this coming offseason

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Middle East latest: Death toll in Gaza passes 46,000; Lebanese parliament elects new president

Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict

ABC News - Jan. 9

Alcohol Carries New Risks in Middle Age

People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Trump expected to appoint Eric Trager as Middle East director for National Security Council

President-elect Trump is expected to announce Eric Trager as Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the National Security Council, a congressional aide told The Hill. Trager has ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Pity the middle-sized nations of the world

Small countries have the best outcomes, while the few giants shape the globe

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Hyve aims to double in size as business conferences boom

UK-based group now under private equity ownership seeks acquisitions in corporate events market