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Food and Other Vital Aid Surge Into Gaza After 15 Months of Scarcity
Hunger has gripped the enclave, besieged by Israel, and the surge is a step toward alleviating it. But with Hamas asserting its grip on Gaza, questions remain about how aid is distributed.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement -- but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs -- was seized in France last year.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Svitolina surges on but watches husband Monfils fall short as ageing body falters
Supporting a spouse courtside is deemed more stressful than playing with mixed emotions for tennis couple. In the aftermath of a strong comeback win that moved her into a grand slam quarter-final ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Pakistan launches security operation after surge in violence and sectarian strife
Officials say Pakistani security forces launched an operation targeting militants in a restive northwestern district bordering Afghanistan following a surge in attacks and sectarian strifeABC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump’s Cryptocurrency Surges to Become One of the World’s Most Valuable
The new business venture by the Trump family is generating intensifying criticism and ethics questions, even as it has turned into an overnight phenomenon, generating a windfall on paper.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Trump return prompts reset by struggling media outlets
President-elect Trump’s return to the White House is forcing a major shift in editorial tone by some of the nation’s leading mainstream news outlets. News organizations like The Washington Post, ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Severance spending at top UK universities surges
FT analysis shows drop-off in overseas enrolments pushed redundancy payouts up by more than a fifth in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 19 -
Solana surges 12% on launch of Trump-themed meme coin, ether falls
Solana's SOL token rocketed after a meme coin linked to President-elect Donald Trump launched on the popular blockchain network.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
Why the gold boom is causing a surge in illegal mining
Gold exports from Africa more than doubled between 2012 and 2022 from 243 metric tons to 609 metric tons.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
Tesla’s stock is surging ahead of Trump’s inauguration. What matters after that.
Tesla’s stock surges ahead of Inauguration Day, as investors bet on CEO Elon Musk’s ability to influence Federal rule making.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Fire at One of World's Largest Battery Plants Prompts Evacuations in California
Authorities haven’t determined what sparked the blaze.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
Cold weather forecast prompts Trump to move inauguration indoors
Formalities to be moved inside the US Capitol for the first time in 40 yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Trump threats prompt talk of boosting Greenland security
President-elect Trump’s talk of taking over or acquiring Greenland is highlighting bipartisan talks about the need to increase security around the Arctic island and boost defenses in the region. ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
CFP title game ticket sales surge; Ohio in lead
Ticket resale sites report prices start at about $1,800 and average as much as $2,500 for the College Football Playoff championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Women: Could undefeated Ohio State make a late surge?
Ohio State remains undefeated as we hit the midseason point, but can its successes continue later in the season?ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Pakistan’s bet on Taliban backfires as violence surges
Islamabad had deadliest year in almost a decade following rise in terror attacksFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
David Lynch’s Death Prompts Tributes From Steven Spielberg, Kyle MacLachlan and More
Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Richemont stock is surging by the most ever. Other luxury plays are jumping too.
The struggling European luxury-goods sector roared to life Thursday after Richemont reported its highest-ever quarterly sales as it blew by analyst estimates.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posts 57% surge in profit thanks to the AI boom
Taiwan computer chip maker TSMC has reported its profit in the last quarter rose 57%, buoyed by the artificial intelligence boomABC News - Jan. 16 -
Missile Attack Prompts Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said air defenses had shot down at least 30 missiles from a “massive” barrage that had targeted gas and energy facilities.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Bond yields are surging. Here's what it means for your finances
The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds reached its highest level in 14 months.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Magnitude-6.6 earthquake shakes Japan and prompts tsunami warnings
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 has rattled the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said Monday.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
AI set to fuel surge in new US gas power plants
Climate targets in peril as Big Tech turns to fossil fuels to feed energy demandFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
'Five-minute fine' prompts private car parks review
The review aims to ensure motorists are not penalised if they are unable to pay promptly.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Malaysia expects surge of Chinese investment, economy minister says
Rafizi Ramli suggests semiconductor and tech sectors are seeking to avoid exposure to possible Trump tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Border Area Prompts Fears It Plans to Stay
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for Israeli troops to “take over” a buffer zone with Syria upended decades of relative calm along the de facto border between the two countries.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Southern California wildfires prompt more evacuations overnight; LA County declares health emergency
The expanding wildfires in Southern California have prompted more evacuation orders overnight while the Los Angeles County Public Health Department declared a local health emergency, stating the ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.
Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
California fires prompt acts of generosity among residents
Despite the catastrophic damage, all-encompassing stress and unhealthy air quality, many neighbors have stepped up to assist one another.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Loss estimates, including health effects and rebuilding costs, surge.
As fires raged, the economic toll of the disaster climbed into the tens of billions of dollars, according to analyst estimates.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.
The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking
A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Awards success of cartel boss musical Emilia Pérez prompts outrage in Mexico
The film about Mexico has just one main actor who is Mexican, and Mexicans say it’s heavy with stereotypes and treats violence with frivolity. A musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their ...The Guardian - Jan. 8