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North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine draws China into a delicate balancing act

The entry of North Korean troops risks a dangerous escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It also puts Beijing in a tight spot. In October 1950, barely a year after the Chinese civil war ended, ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

A brave young woman’s daring act in Tehran exposes Western hypocrisy

Perhaps you haven’t heard her story yet. While we don’t know much, we do know the circumstances leading to her presumed death.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

AMC touts theater investment plan but faces balancing act, Wedbush says

AMC Entertainment is planning to reinvest up to $1.5 billion in its theaters but faces a balancing act amid debt repayments, according to analyst firm Wedbush.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Why Trump May Drop Plans to Repeal Biden’s Chips Act

The president-elect has a record of reversing policies from prior administrations, but there are many reasons he might spare Biden’s program to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

Business - Inc. - November 7

‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief

On the eve of Cop29 in Baku, António Guterres says dangers are underestimated as irreversible tipping points near. The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden accused of repeated Hatch Act violations

White House domestic policy chief Neera Tanden has been accused of repeatedly violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal government employees from engaging in campaign activity in their ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Here’s How Trump Could Change the Affordable Care Act

Donald Trump’s second term might mean big changes for the ACA and entrepreneurs’ health insurance.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Former acting DHS secretary leaves door open to serving Trump again

Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf suggested this week that he would be open to returning to the Trump administration, saying he would be "happy to serve if needed." "Look, I'm ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Biden should use what remains of his presidency to act in the Middle East

Without domestic constraints, he is free to stop aligning US policy with the wishes of Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to be sentenced for violating Espionage Act

Jack Teixeira, who admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms will be sentenced Tuesday.

Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies

From match-fixing to an official ‘making an idiot’ of himself by celebrating, we look back at five notable incidents. Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, claimed in 2016 he was put under ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users

Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content

Tech - ABC News - 4 days ago

The Rogue Prince Of Persia's Second Act Brings Big Changes To The Game

When The Rogue Prince of Persia launched in May, Ubisoft and developer Evil Empire were very clear that the game was still in early development and subject to change. But a new update is adding ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

TSMC secures $11.6bn in funding as Chips Act faces uncertain future

Joe Biden’s administration is pushing to distribute funds before Donald Trump retakes the White House

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Taiwan Semiconductor secures CHIPS Act funding for three Arizona plants

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is being awarded up to $6.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Granderson: Rising country music sister-act The BoykinZ is about connecting, not dividing

The four sisters from Georgia fit right into the genre's tradition of storytelling, and use it to connect, not divide.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate

The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.

Australia pumping out acting talent, creating Hollywood stars

Some of Hollywood's biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. "Succession" star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia.

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