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Scottish rent controls spark tensions as developers demand ‘assurances’
Caps for increases would be tied to inflation under SNP’s new housing billWorld - Financial Times - 13 hours ago -
Slitterhead Review - Surface Tension
Third-person action game Slitterhead often presents a pretty compelling front. At first, it sounds like an out-there horror game with an inventive approach to gameplay. You play as a formless ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Tensions rise in Beirut after influx of displaced people
An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Brazil criticizes Venezuela for escalating tensions and personal attacks
Brazil’s government has broken its silence over growing tensions with neighboring Venezuela, with the Foreign Ministry saying it was surprised by “the offensive tone” adopted by Venezuelan ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise
TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Tensions erupt over US audit quality
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse publicly clash with accounting regulator Christina HoWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Geopolitical tensions and energy independence: Is NANO Nuclear the answer?
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear ...Tech - VentureBeat - November 4 -
Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions
This has been a campaign season of strong emotions and high anxiety, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has covered every part of it. On the eve of Election Day, he shares thoughts ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
European stocks fall as Ukraine war escalation unsettles markets
US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assetsBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Trump picks Howard Lutnick to run commerce department
Cantor Fitzgerald boss to also have ‘direct responsibility’ for the office of the US trade representativeBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
6 Ways to Spark Creativity and Innovation
It’s possible to coax inspiration, rather than waiting for it to strike.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Patagonian tourism numbers sparks concerns over sustainability
A clutch of luxury operators are trying to demonstrate that visiting the region can be managed responsiblyWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
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Ex-Oilers Enforcer Tries To Spark New Team
The former Edmonton Oilers power forward fought the same player that Darnell Nurse did a few games ago.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested
A white Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder Thursday after allegedly shooting his Black neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of ...Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests
A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4
Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Grave cleaning videos spark fascination and outrage online
On social media platforms, users have created online communities around the practice of cleaning gravesites. Audiences have become fascinated by the trend.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Trump sparks concern with claims of fraud in Pennsylvania
Former President Trump is sowing doubt about the election results in Pennsylvania less than one week before Election Day, making explosive and misleading claims about fraud in the commonwealth. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
My Hypothesis Is: Use This Phrase to Spark Progress
This communication technique can transform communications and culture in your organization.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Hidden sugars in Asia’s baby food spark concerns
The BBC takes a closer look at the products more and more parents are turning to for their children.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Will Trump's victory spark a global trade war?
Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Sparks coach Miller now Wings' general manager
Curt Miller was hired as the Dallas Wings' general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations Friday.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Trump’s Pentagon pick sparks alarm — and scorn
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as head of the world’s most powerful defence department has baffled WashingtonWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Sparks hire Utah's Roberts as new head coach
Lynne Roberts, who guided the Utah women's basketball team to the Sweet 16 last year, has been named head coach of the Sparks.Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president's resignation
Political tension in Bangladesh is growing after a leading student group called for the country’s figurehead president to resign over his comments that appeared to call into question former Prime ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Political yard signs stolen and vandalized as election tensions rise
Political yard signs across the country are being vandalized and stolen ahead of the 2024 presidential election. This comes as a man was arrested for firing bullets in a Democratic National ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
Why U.S.-Russia tensions have sent palladium prices soaring
Palladium futures rallied Thursday to their highest price of the year, buoyed by the suggestion of sanctions on exports of the metal from Russia, which is the world’s largest exporter.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’World - Financial Times - October 27 -
Bolivia’s Morales says vehicle fired upon as political tensions rise
Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was fired upon amid rising political tensions in the South American country between a faction around the iconic former leader and the ...Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Tensions escalate after Iran says it will respond to Israel’s airstrikes
The Middle East is on edge as Iran weighs its response to Israel's unprecedented airstrikes over the weekend. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting as tensions ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Iran’s defence budget set to soar as regional tensions rise
Recommendation to parliament for substantial increase in military spending comes after recent exchange of fire with IsraelWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Royal Mail couriers vote to strike as labour tensions mount
The union’s vote at the group’s eCourier unit casts a shadow over Daniel Křetínský’s £5.3bn takeover dealWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Abortion-related ads in Nebraska prompt tension between health department and doctors
Two abortion measures are on the Nebraska ballot. Its health department issued an alert suggesting that ads about Nebraska's abortion law had created “confusion.”Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
Maersk chief predicts intensifying trade tensions after US elections
Increasing gap between export growth from China and west could lead to increasing hostilities, says Vincent ClercWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
ASEAN continues to emerge as a winner of U.S.-China trade tensions, IMF says
Southeast Asia has continued to emerge as an economic winner of increasing geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, according to the IMF.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise
Japan and the European Union have announced a security and defense partnership as they seek to step up military ties, including joint exercises and exchanges between their defense industries, amid ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Mexico Supreme Court Justice Seeks to Ease Political Tensions, but Obstacles Persist
A lone voice on Mexico’s Supreme Court has proposed a way to ease the political tensions that have arisen over a judicial overhaul. But big obstacles could prevent any deal.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high
An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to be detained by Iran for months nowTop stories - ABC News - November 3
