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Jon Stewart Looks Back With Sanity and/or Fear

The comedian and co-host of “The Daily Show” reflects on how American politics has changed over the last two decades.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Gulf caught in Israel-Iran escalation fears

World - Yahoo News - November 4

European leaders vow to work with Trump despite fears

Nato and EU heads emphasise strategic links with US while officials privately voice anguish at Republican’s victory

World - Financial Times - November 6

Obama DHS chief: 'Fear and anger won'

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Wednesday that “fear and anger won” with former President Trump clinching the White House again. “He played to fear and anger, and that ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump Wants Mass Deportations. Opponents Fear These Consequences

Critics say a purge of undocumented immigrants would be costly, divisive and inhumane, leading to family separations and devastating communities.

Business - Inc. - November 6

The Papers: US economy 'overheating' and 'Ukraine fears'

The implications of Donald Trump's election win make the lead on some of Saturday's front pages.

Dollar hits six-month high as Trump tariff talk fuels inflation fears

US Treasury yields rise as traders scale back expectations for interest rate cuts

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Fashion World Fears High Tariffs in Trump Administration

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened a tax of at least 60 percent on goods from China — a move with the potential to decimate small American brands.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Car buyer payouts over loan scandal could be delayed

Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims.

UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Stir Fears of Sectarian Strife

Lebanon’s religious fault lines are straining as Israel’s war with the Hezbollah militant group grinds on.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 10 hours ago

Meet the non-doms fighting Rachel Reeves’s tax raid

With chancellor planning tax shake-up in this month’s Budget, Foreign Investors for Britain is trying to affect debate

Business - Financial Times - October 20

How AI groups are infusing their chatbots with personality

OpenAI, Google and Anthropic have developed teams focused on improving ‘model behaviour’

Business - Financial Times - October 20

DNB to Buy Swedish Banking Group Carnegie

DNB agreed to buy Swedish investment bank and asset manager Carnegie for around $1.1 billion in cash as it moves to bolster its Nordic footprint.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Review: The Wooster Group versus Richard Foreman at REDCAT

REDCAT presents the West Coast premiere of the Wooster Group's production of Richard Foreman's 'Symphony of Rats.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 21

North Carolina group plans to flag "suspicious" voters

Around 1,800 volunteers in North Carolina are apparently monitoring the state's voter rolls for "suspicious" registrations ahead of the 2024 election. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has ...

Israel arrests second group of alleged Iran spies

The arrest of seven East Jerusalemites follows that of seven Israeli Jews allegedly acting for Iran.

Putin anticipates growth of BRICS group of states at summit

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Investment funds circle visual effects group Technicolor

The Paris-based moviemaking tech company is holding talks over a potential sale

Business - Financial Times - October 24

As Trump Campaigns, This Group Is Planning His Presidency

Also, the Los Angeles D.A. called for the Menendez Brothers to be resentenced. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Group rescues food that would otherwise go to waste

The Washington, D.C.-based World Bank is helping with the transfer of a crucial currency, health food, ensuring it goes to people in need instead of in a landfill. Natalie Brand explains.

Kenyan activist freed after night in police custody

World - Yahoo News - October 28

In a Decisive Election, a Jewish Group Focuses on Climate Voters

Dayenu, a nonprofit group, is mobilizing Jews around a threat that organizers warn every walk of life on earth must confront: climate change.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Siemens to buy simulation software group Altair for $10.6bn

Deal likely to mark a conclusion to the consolidation in engineering software industry

Business - Financial Times - October 30

FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation

Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soar

World - Financial Times - November 1

Marc Benioff is in talks to sell media company Time to Antenna Group

Benioff acquired Time in 2018 for $190 million. Early talks to sell to Antenna have centered around a price of $150 million, according to a person familiar.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Meet the DIY group for men fixing loneliness and loss

Group that focuses on DIY projects is oversubscribed by men of all ages who want to avoid loneliness.

Group builds playground for young cancer survivor

After 8-year-old Christian Herrera's cancer diagnosis limited his time outside, volunteers from the nonprofit Roc-Solid built a backyard playground just for him. Now, Christian and his family ...

England drawn in Nations League group with Spain

England have been drawn in a Nations League group alongside holders and world champions Spain, with Belgium and Portugal making up the other two spots.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Group seeks to address America's deep political divisions

For Americans celebrating the results of the presidential election, or those who were left discouraged, it's too soon for big thoughts like how to bridge the political divide in the U.S. But that ...

Vodacom Group Earnings Hit by Higher Costs

The mobile phone operator, majority-owned by Vodafone, reported a fall in net profit for the first half of the year as it booked a number of costs in its accounts.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Modern Times Group buys Plarium for $620M

Modern Times Group has agreed to buy Plarium, the maker of RPG Raid: Shadow Legends, from Aristocrat Leisure for $620 million. MTG is acquiring 100% of Plarium Global, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based game ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

Mali’s junta escalates fight with mining groups over profit share

Resolute Mining chief and colleagues held as junta want greater share of gold producers’ profits