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Duke to punish Murphy for raising middle fingers

Duke coach Manny Diaz says QB Maalik Murphy will face discipline "internally" after extending both of his middle fingers skyward in celebration after throwing a long touchdown pass.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

America and... the Middle East

How could Harris or Trump affect Israel, Gaza and the wider region?

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spending

Business - Financial Times - October 30

A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict

Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice.

Business - The New York Times - November 2

Beleaguered Boeing Sells More Shares to Raise Cash

As a six-week strike drags on, the financially strained planemaker offers more shares to investors as it struggles with its turnaround.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion From Outside Investors

Alphabet’s driverless car unit now has vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

US raises alarm over Georgia’s elections

The U.S. and European allies are raising alarm over Georgia’s elections, where the Russian-friendly ruling party Georgian Dream (GD) claimed victory over opposition parties that have refused to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Pfizer’s earnings crush estimates as company raises guidance

Drug company Pfizer saw strong growth for its heart-disease drugs and migraine treatment.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Ballot drop box fires raise voter concerns

Police are still searching for the person suspected of setting Oregon and Washington drop boxes on fire Monday morning, destroying hundreds of ballots. The attacks prompted increased security ...

Star Wars memorabilia auction raises £177k

One man sold his entire collection to pay for his upcoming wedding, an auction house says.

I was on the edge of burnout, says campaigner for ADHD awareness

Ana Jaks is part of a campaign which aims to break down the stigma of women with ADHD in the workplace.

Buddy raises $1.1M for social utility app

Buddy, a social utility app designed to get you off your phone, announced a $1.1 million pre-seed funding round.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

Levellr raises funds for tools to manage Discord communities

Levellr has raised $1.75 million for its community management and insights tools used by companies to manage Discord communities.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 1

Trump raises unfounded concerns about voting integrity

Former President Donald Trump thanked staffers at his campaign headquarters in Florida on Election Day. He also brought up unfounded concerns about election integrity. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

UniCredit Raises 2024 Outlook After Earnings Rise

UniCredit lifted its earnings guidance for the year after reporting a net profit increase that exceeded expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life

The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.

Children in Need raises more than £39m

Stars and the public came together to raise money for disadvantaged children across the UK.

Rivalry Games Raise the Stakes in N.F.L. Week 11

This week could be a turning point for a few division and conference races.

Sports - The New York Times - November 16

MPs raise questions about Rachel Reeves's CV

Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.

Haley raises concerns about Gabbard, RFK Jr.

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley raised major concerns with President-elect Trump’s decision to appoint former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to his Cabinet. ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

The Hair-Raising Stakes of Flying Into Beirut's Airport

Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport has operated almost without interruption since Israel began targeting Hezbollah personnel and weapons nearby with regular airstrikes south of Beirut.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago