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Trump Ratchets Up Threats on the Media
Presidents are not all-powerful, but, if elected, Donald Trump would have some influence with the federal regulators who oversee major television networks.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
Will an E. coli Outbreak Dampen the Appetite for McDonald’s Quarter Pounder?
After an E. coli outbreak, McDonald’s stopped selling the Quarter Pounder in 12 states. The burger might take a hit for now, but its hold on customers will prevail, experts say.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Jim Cramer explains how rising bond yields could dampen the market's rally
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday lamented rising bond yields' affect on the market.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Elon Musk ratchets up bid to re-elect Trump with series of stunts and appearances
Elon Musk has forcefully ramped up his efforts to help re-elect former President Donald Trump, raising eyebrows across the political world.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
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 - 6 days ago -
North Korea again raises the specter of nuclear conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning that his regime would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if any adversary attempts to use force against Pyongyang. Developments in the ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’
US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contractsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Axelrod: Harris in a 'terrible place' on Middle East conflict
Veteran Democratic strategist David Axelrod says Vice President Harris is caught in a “terrible place” on the growing conflict in the Middle East, which threatens to turn off Lebanese and ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Blinken Pursues Regional Tour as Mideast Conflict Deepens
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken sought to ease tensions on a visit to Israel, followed by a meeting with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh. Israel is pressing on with its military campaigns in ...World - The New York Times - October 24 -
The widening Mideast conflict's impact on innocent civilians
Iran's supreme leader threatened Israel and the U.S. with a "crushing response" after recent Israeli military attacks on Iran and its allies. Debora Patta reports on the innocent civilians ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
These Maps Show How the Middle East Conflict Is Spiraling
In the past year the fighting has sprawled from Israel and Gaza to draw in militaries and militias from across the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
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U.S. is sending a powerful defense system to Israel, deepening its involvement in the conflict
The United States announced it is sending the powerful THAAD advanced anti-missile system and a number of troops to Israel.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Lebanon hospitals treating more Israel, Hezbollah conflict victims
Medical facilities in Lebanon are being overwhelmed with increasing numbers of civilians needing attention as Israel continues to target Lebanese sites where Hezbollah members are apparently ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
How the Army is testing out new tech for future conflicts
Charlie D'Agata goes inside a training exercise at Fort Johnson in Louisiana with the Army's 101st Airborne Division to see how they're preparing for future conflicts.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts
The Cold War’s end promised relief from nuclear nightmares, but now atomic arsenals are growing.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Why America's THAAD defense deployment to Israel is a 'gamble' in Iran conflict
Around 100 U.S. troops will soon be on active duty in Israel to help defend the country against the potent missile threat from Iran and its regional allies.Top stories - ABC News - October 17 -
The entanglement myth: The US has options to stay out of an Israel-Iran conflict
To prevent the U.S. from entanglement in an Israeli-Iranian fight, the Biden administration could use its influence, through sanctions and denial of military assistance, to limit Israel’s ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Hizbollah warns of escalation in Israel conflict after Yahya Sinwar killing
Threat from Lebanese militant group follows death of Hamas leader in firefight in GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed: What it means for the conflict in Gaza
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who has been a prime target for Israel, was killed in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it "the beginning of the end," but stated that Israel's ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
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Cameroon’s separatist conflict forces hundreds of thousands of students out of education
Fighting in Cameroon has made education come to a grinding halt for hundreds of thousands of studentsWorld - ABC News - October 20 -
Israeli strikes hit near Beirut airport as conflict in Lebanon grows
Israeli strikes hit close to Lebanon's only international airport as millions of civilians are caught in the crossfires of Israel's growing conflict with Hezbollah. About 1.2 million people have ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Mideast Crisis Updates: Israel Carries Out Another Round of Strikes Near Lebanese Capital
The attacks followed claims from the Israeli military that Hezbollah was operating a command center beneath a hospital in a densely populated neighborhood near Beirut.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
India says it has reached deal with China to resolve border conflict
India and China have reached a deal to end a four-year military stand-off on their disputed border, paving the way for improved ties between the Asian giants.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
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North Korea troops in Ukraine would escalate conflict, Putin's closest ally tells BBC
Vladimir Putin's closest ally speaks to Steve Rosenberg about the war, nuclear weapons and relations with the West.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Elon Musk’s Big Business and Conflicts of Interest With the U.S. Government
Mr. Musk, who holds billions in federal contracts, wants to be in charge of the regulators that oversee him if Donald Trump wins.Tech - The New York Times - October 21 -
Hundreds of thousands displaced in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Israel's air and ground campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah forces has left hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Lebanon, including refugees who escaped the war in Syria. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
The Loyal Brooklyn Dodgers Fans Who Feel Conflicted About the World Series
Between supporting the team of their childhood and cheering for the city they call home, a select few fans face a difficult choice.Sports - The New York Times - October 24 -
Medical workers risk own lives during conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon
Israel's multi-front conflict against Iranian-backed Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon is forcing medical staff and first responders to put their lives on the line to care for the critically ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
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Top Law Firms Shrink From the Heat of the Mideast Conflict
When a Columbia professor needed a lawyer because of her comments about the actions of former Israeli soldiers on campus, tensions over the Israel-Hamas war got in the way.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected
With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history.Business - The New York Times - October 29 -
What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict
Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Kurdish leader in Syria calls for diplomatic solutions to conflict with Turkey
The leader of the U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in northeast Syria has called for international mediators to continue pushing for diplomatic solutions to the complex web of conflicts in the Middle ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks
Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands in vulnerable areas, including Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Mali and the Palestinian territories, where populations face or approach famine, a report ...World - ABC News - October 31
