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Palestinians Dare to Hope the Fighting Really Stops This Time

Gazans are curbing their optimism, having experienced other times throughout the war when a cease-fire was thought to be within reach, only for it to fall apart.

The Wall Street Journal - 1h

Investors better hope inflation and intangibles never meet

Unlike physical assets, those we cannot see have never been tested by rising prices

Financial Times - 12h

The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the political week.

BBC News - 18h

Intel’s stock is rising on takeover hopes. But does any buyer really make sense?

A tech publication writes of the “near certainty” that a company is interested in buying Intel. But it’s not clear which one might fit the bill.

MarketWatch - 13h

Quantum-computing stocks could be rich takeover targets. Here’s what to know.

Innovative startups could help tech giants capitalize on this world-changing application.

MarketWatch - 1d

British hostage families cautious but hopeful for reunions

Families tell the BBC they're hoping for reunions with loved ones held in captivity for over 15 months.

BBC News - 1d

United by Disaster, L.A. Mourns, and Hopes, Together

More than a week after the wildfires ignited, the hazy numbness described by many looks a lot like grieving.

The New York Times - 2d

Foden: Man City title hopes are 'done for sure'

Manchester City forward Phil Foden conceded his team's defence of the Premier League title is over following their 2-2 draw at Brentford on Tuesday.

ESPN - 2d

British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover

Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in Asia

Financial Times - 3d

For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door

The students in a summer acting course performed a play set in America, called, “It’s okay!” And it gave them hope that their lives would be OK, too.

The New York Times - 3d

FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa

Financial Times - 3d

Class of 2025? The IPO hopefuls that could revive London

After disappointment in 2024, financial services, industrials and consumer names could debut this year

Financial Times - 5d

Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy

With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

BBC News - 5d

Redick: Lakers want to play, 'give people hope'

Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.

ESPN - Jan. 10

China’s Zijin in takeover talks for lithium miner

Chinese businesses continue to establish dominant foothold in fast-growing sector for battery supply chain

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Election of president kindles hope in crisis-battered Lebanon

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

7-Eleven owner’s sharp profit fall adds to takeover pressure

Seven & i operating profit drops 24% as it tries to fend off $47bn buyout offer from Canada’s Couche-Tard

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Germany warns Trump after Greenland takeover threat

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sent a warning to President-elect Trump over border rules as the incoming president continues his threat of taking over Greenland. Scholz said Wednesday that he spoke ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

France says EU won't tolerate attack on borders after Trump Greenland takeover remarks

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the European Union (EU) will stand firm in its alliance in the face of repeated comments from President-elect Trump about the U.S. acquiring Greenland ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

KKR urges Fuji Soft to take legal action against Bain in $4bn takeover fight

Public battle between private equity bidders for software company tests new ground in Japan

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Biden blocks some new offshore drilling ahead of Trump takeover

President Biden has blocked new offshore drilling for oil and gas in several parts of the country about two weeks before President-elect Trump takes office. Biden has announced that he’ll block ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'

The South Carolina Democrat is eager to see if Johnson's patience with his fellow Republicans will extend across the aisle.

Politico - Jan. 5

U.S. Steel faces murky future after proposed Nippon Steel takeover

The Biden administration blocked the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Here's what that could mean for the once iconic American company.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel, citing national security

U.S. Steel's stock opened down more than 7% in trading Friday following the president's announcement.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $15bn takeover of US Steel

Companies threaten legal action in response to outgoing president’s decision

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Brown hails Biden decision to block Japanese takeover of US Steel

Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Friday hailed President Biden’s decision to block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a deal that was valued at $14 billion. “The deal was ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel

President Joe Biden said Friday that he has decided to block a $15 billion takeover of U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Biden expected to block $15bn takeover of US Steel

President set to kill Nippon Steel’s bid in one of his final acts in office

Financial Times - Jan. 3

The Case for Hope for Palestinians

Israeli accountability, a powerful protest movement and an emerging generation of leaders could bring a better future for Palestinians.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon

The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Wrexham's promotion hopes dented after defeat

Wrexham's promotion hopes took a hit on Wednesday as they dropped to third place in the League One table after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat to Barnsley.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks

In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics

Leila de Lima enraged Rodrigo Duterte when she began investigating killings carried out during his ‘war on drugs’. Leila de Lima, one of fiercest critics of the former Philippine president Rodrigo ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

US Capitol attack fugitive seeks asylum in Canada and hopes for Trump pardon

Antony Vo, 32, convicted over January 6 riot, was supposed to begin nine-month prison term but instead fled to Canada. An American man who absconded after being sentenced to prison for his role in ...