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Business - Financial Times
US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as fears grow of wider Mideast war
Joe Biden defends Israel’s right to defend itself as it escalates offensive against Hizbollah in Lebanon18 hours ago -
Health - The New York Times
As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Risks
The drug, legal in much of the country, is widely seen as nonaddictive and safe. For some users, these assumptions are dangerously wrong.18 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Oil prices log biggest weekly rise in almost 2 years as Middle East tensions mount
Brent crude up almost 10% amid speculation of Israeli or Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure19 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden makes rare White House briefing appearance
President Biden took some questions at the White House press briefing during a rare appearance to tout the latest jobs report that exceeded economists' expectations. Biden also weighed in on his ...20 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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World - The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades. Plant cover across the Antarctic peninsula has soared more than tenfold over the last few ...Yesterday - Climate -
World - Financial Times
Indian appetite for Swiss watches grows
Brands increase exports to meet demand from exponentially growing luxury marketYesterday - India -
Science - The New York Times
Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year
Researchers say that two rivers merged some 89,000 years ago and gave the mightiest peak in the Himalayas a huge growth spurt.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'Botched insulation means mushrooms grow on my walls'
MPs and Citizens Advice urge the government to address regulation of the sector.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Bitcoin may slide to $55,000. Its next move hinges on the U.S. jobs report and Middle East tensions.
Crypto investors are closely watching the U.S. jobs report to be released on Friday and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to gauge the near-term direction of bitcoin.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Lebanese healthcare workers fearful as growing numbers killed in strikes
At least 50 paramedics have been killed in Lebanon over the last two weeks. The airstrikes started just before noon. The injured and the dead quickly followed. As the ground in the southern ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
This opaque, lightly regulated corner of Wall Street is growing by leaps and bounds. Some worry it will eventually deliver a shock to the financial system.
Millions of Americans have exposure to private credit, which often outpaces stock-market returns but also poses risks.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates rise amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future Fed cuts
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.12%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Yesterday - Mortgage -
Top stories - CBS News
White House pushing for dockworker deal with concerns growing over prolonged strike
The White House has been nudging the International Longshoremen's Association and shipping companies to reach a deal with billions on the line for the U.S. economy as the port strike continues. CBS ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Kirk strengthens in the Atlantic, expected to grow rapidly
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Leslie formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and could strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters said.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Ship queue grows at U.S. ports as dockworker strike enters third day
Long lines of container ships queued up outside major U.S. ports on Thursday as the biggest dockworker strike in nearly half a century entered its third day.2 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Jay Pharoah, the Saturday Night Live Alum, Talks About His Favorite Piece of Jewelry
The “Saturday Night Live” alum — whose new comedy special, “Jared,” was just released — wears a cross around his neck not just as a symbol, but a reminder of how to live his life.3 days ago