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September Border Patrol encounters lowest since the pandemic
Fewer migrants were apprehended between ports of entry at the southern border in September than in any month since August of 2020, according to new data released by Customs and Border Protection ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
China's industrial profits plunge at fastest pace since the pandemic
The country's industrial profits declined 27.1% year-on-year in September.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
BP reports lowest quarterly profit since pandemic on weak oil prices
Energy group pledges to review share buyback plan in February after latest $1.75bn repurchaseBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Despite Covid ‘Amnesia,’ the Pandemic Simmers Beneath the 2024 Race
Dueling Trump and Harris rallies outside Atlanta offer a case study in how anger and anxiety over Covid-19, a proxy for the larger debate over trust in government, have shaped the 2024 race.Health - The New York Times - October 29 -
A big pandemic-era IOU is coming due after the U.S. election
Major U.S. companies will need to refinance some $250 billion in low-coupon bonds issued in 2020. Tax policy is up for grabs in the election.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Murders Surged in the Pandemic. Now in Many Cities That Surge Is Gone.
A huge drop in 2023 has been followed by an even greater improvement so far this year.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Ghost of pandemic haunts US election with win for anti-vax movement
Robert F Kennedy Jr, vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control of health policy. Donald Trump will be propelled to the White House for a second term amid concerns ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
UK home sales still below pre-pandemic levels
Pricier mortgages in recent years have a knock-on effect on property transactionsWorld - Financial Times - 19 hours ago -
Outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and avian flu underscore need for reset of pandemic preparedness, report says
A new report warns world leaders that they are not fully prepared for the next global pandemic.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Holiday sales growth could slow to pre-pandemic levels, retail group says
U.S. holiday-season spending is likely to hit another record, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, but it added that sales growth is likely to slow as consumers continue to grapple with ...Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
United shares hit pre-pandemic high after airline forecasts strong finish to 2024, plans buyback
United Airlines said it authorized a $1.5 billion share buyback, its first share repurchase since before the Covid-19 pandemic.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Biden Administration Issues Warning to Israel on Gaza Aid
The administration is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or risk a cut to arms sales, the starkest threat by the U.S. since the war began last year.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
Trudeau Aides Testify at Hearing as Tensions With India Escalate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top aides spoke at a public hearing a day after Canada accused Indian diplomats of orchestrating killings and extortions in the country.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
Israel says aid is entering Gaza but Hamas is stealing it
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Dannon, is pushing back on allegations that Israel is not allowing sufficient aid to enter Gaza. Dannon said Hamas is stealing much of what enters ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Biden Announces $425 Million in Aid to Ukraine
President Biden spoke by telephone to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine about the security package, which includes munitions, armored vehicles and other weapons.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Elehear Beyond Review: Super Big Hearing Aids
At nearly twice the size of some competitors, Elehear’s new hearing aids certainly make a statement.Tech - Wired - October 18 -
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The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Macron seeks to rally support for aid to Lebanon
French president’s meeting with foreign officials marks Paris’s attempt to reassert influence in its former protectorateBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
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Atlas of Finance — a visual aid to the global money maze
An eclectic and ambitious series of maps, graphs and diagrams helps disclose the locations of hidden richesBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
What’s the best way to brown meat? | Kitchen aide
You need a really hot pan, no moisture and plenty of space to get the best out of your meat . Colour equals flavour, thanks to a process known as the Maillard reaction , which occurs when proteins ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Bill Gates criticises Budget cut to overseas aid
Hidden in the Budget was a decision not to renew a Tory-era £2.5bn top-up to the UK's overseas aid budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
FEMA grants NC's request for aid extension into January
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted a request from the state of North Carolina that will extend its deadline to apply for federal hurricane relief into January. FEMA announced ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why
Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
The U.S. election is a make-or-break moment for aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian officials are likely watching U.S. polls with more than a touch of nervousness this week, as the vote remains too close to call.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Starmer picks Blair aide Powell as security adviser
Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Israel Allows Some Aid Into Gaza After U.S. Threatens to Withhold Military Aid
There was no official response from the Israeli government, a day after the United States threatened consequences if it didn’t let more relief into Gaza within 30 days.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Biden details aid, assistance for Florida after Hurricane Milton and Helene
President Joe Biden made remarks in St. Pete Beach, Fla., while surveying storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton. Biden announced over $600 million in recovery for the states affected ...Top stories - NBC News - October 13 -
Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment
Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appealBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Zelenskyy pleads for more aid as Russia drops glide bombs on Ukraine
Russia has been dropping new glide bombs on Ukraine. The bombs use old Soviet-era ammunition retrofitted with wings and GPS systems. Holly Williams reports.Top stories - CBS News - October 13 -
President Biden tours Florida, promises $600 million in recovery aid
As Florida evacuees make their return home, President Biden visited the region hit by Hurricane Milton, announcing more than $600 million in federal funds for the recovery effort, with a special ...Politics - NBC News - October 14 -
FEMA temporarily pauses aid in parts of NC over reported threats
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) temporarily paused aid in parts of North Carolina this weekend after alleged threats targeted the agency’s personnel aiding in recovery efforts ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect
A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth.Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
US warns Israel humanitarian crisis in Gaza could threaten military aid
Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against HamasBusiness - Financial Times - October 15
