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Supporting Ukraine against Russia is not a distraction from China

Since China and Russia are so closely aligned, thwarting Russian ambitions in Ukraine and elsewhere is a crucial element of the U.S. effort to contain China.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump's closing campaign message is hampered by distractions, disconnect

Donald Trump's campaign has faced backlash for several controversial remarks in the final days of his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 4

EBay stock sinks after lackluster Q4 guidance, election distraction

EBay reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter, but the results were overshadowed by a disappointing forecast for the current period.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Perk believes distraction-free Warriors have found identity

Kendrick Perkins believes that having a distraction-free start to the NBA season has been good for the Golden State Warriors.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Restoration videos provide a soothing distraction in a time of great uncertainty

Our TV critic went down the rabbit hole of restoration videos, which show a variety of items being expertly restored, and have the added bonus of being calming and relaxing viewing.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5

Flattery, distraction and golf: world leaders dust off their Trump playbooks

Handling the US president-elect’s erratic personality seen as key to future relations with Washington

Business - Financial Times - November 8

New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

New rules require drugmakers to be clearer about explaining the risks and side effects of prescription drugs

Health - ABC News - November 14

'I'm here to win - emotions will be for the end'

Retiring superstar Rafael Nadal says he will not be distracted by emotion as Spain look to win the Davis Cup in the final tournament of his career.

Emhoff on Trump’s personal attacks of Harris: ‘As a husband, it pisses me off’ but ‘we cannot be distracted by it’

Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, said former President Trump’s personal attacks against his wife, Vice President Harris, make him angry, but they can’t let it distract them from the goal of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Why the FDA Wants TV Drug Ads to Use Simpler Words and Lose the Distractions

Clear descriptions of potential risks and side effects will be required under rules that go into effect Nov. 20, even as the Trump administration readies an offensive against big pharma.

Business - Inc. - November 15

3 tricks to focus at work when the world—or your life—is distracting you, according to a happiness expert

The news and even your personal life can be a distraction. Here's how to focus at work, according to happiness expert Jessica Weiss.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Bitcoin vs. gold: State Street worries the crypto rally's allure is distracting precious metal investors

State Street Global Advisors' George Milling-Stanley warns cryptocurrency plays do not offer the stability of gold.

Business - CNBC - 15 hours ago

Russia condemns Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep into Russia

The Kremlin warned that President Biden is adding "fuel to the fire" by allowing Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles that can strike targets inside Russia. Holly Williams reports.

Why Are North Korean Troops in Russia?

Over the last month, North Korea’s role aiding Russia in its war in Ukraine has significantly escalated. U.S. officials reported that North Korean soldiers are already operating in the Kursk region ...

World - The New York Times - October 26

How western sanctions are squeezing Russia

Behind the headline numbers, the resource constraints are evident

World - Financial Times - November 7

Is Russia pursuing its enemies abroad?

Critics of Vladimir Putin have suffered mysterious deaths around the world, highlighting Russia's long and violent reach. Intelligence officials warn assassinations could happen on U.S. soil.

The 'Deathonomics' Powering Russia's War Machine

Facing heavy losses in Ukraine, Russia is offering high salaries and bonuses to entice new recruits. In some poor regions, a military wage is as much as five times the average.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Russia’s fury over US missiles

And, when Prime Minister Starmer met China’s President Xi.

Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister

Germany’s foreign minister has vowed that her country will not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy as it had in the past

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

As Russian forces make slow progress in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's military stages a surprise cross-border attack.

Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles

Russian weapons arsenal hit after US lifts restrictions on Kyiv’s use of Atacms missiles

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Russia Intensifies Assaults on an Exhausted Ukraine

Overextended Ukrainian forces lack manpower and artillery against Russian forces willing to absorb staggering casualties.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

US hits Russia’s Gazprombank with sanctions

Move in effect bans state-owned bank from global financial system in blow to payments for Moscow’s war effort

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Ukraine Is Striking Deeper Inside Russia---and Reshaping the War

Ukrainian officials and some of their Western backers increasingly see the pain of drone and other long-range strikes inside Russia’s borders as a game-changer that could force President Vladimir ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26

Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory

The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Russia works around sanctions designed to stifle the economy

Thousands of sanctions have targeted Russia's economy, but this year it is expected to grow more than the U.S. and Europe.

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