At G7 Meeting in Capri Blinken Tackles Rough Seas and Global Crises
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G7 support UN agreements on plastic, protection of the high seas
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Blinken Meets With Netanyahu, Hoping to Stave Off Rafah Assault
President Biden is pushing Hamas to release some hostages for a six-week cease-fire, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will do a major assault in Rafah “with or without” a deal.The New York Times - World -
Japan's Kishida will stress rules-based global order, support for emerging nations at OECD meeting
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will stress the need for a rules-based international order when he attends a meeting of the Organizations for Economic Cooperation and Development in ParisABC News - World -
Japan's Kishida will stress rules-based global order, support for emerging nations at OECD meeting
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Middle East Crisis: Hamas Resists Israel’s Latest Cease-Fire Offer
The U.S. secretary of state is on a tour of the Middle East to press for a cease-fire deal, but a Hamas spokesman said the group could not accept the latest Israeli proposal without changes.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Emily Oster tackles pregnancy complications in new book
Author Emily Oster, known for her influential book "Expecting Better," introduces her fourth book, "The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications."CBS News - Top stories -
A.I. Start-Ups Face a Rough Financial Reality Check
The table stakes for small companies to compete with the likes of Microsoft and Google are in the billions of dollars. And even that may not be enough.The New York Times - Tech -
How to be a 'Fall Guy': Stunt performers on their rough-and-tumble life
Since the early days of Hollywood, stunt performers have fueled the mayhem of movies, playing a vital role in sustaining the illusion of countless car chases, bar fights and rooftop leapsABC News - Entertainment -
Ex-NFL player and actor team up to tackle antisemitism
The collaboration between Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby began well before the recent escalations in antisemitic incidents.CBS News - Top stories -
What Would Jesus Do? Tackle the Housing Crisis, Say Some Congregations.
The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement to build affordable housing on faith organizations’ properties is gaining steam in California and elsewhere.The New York Times - Business -
NFL Power Rankings: Dissecting how each team tackled the draft
No. 1 pick aside, everyone knew Patriots needed help on offense and Commanders needed a new leader. But how did everyone else fare in catering to their needs?Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
This SpaceX Veteran's 'Tony Stark' Technology Aims to Tackle the Space Junk Problem
Portal Space Systems came out of stealth this week with more than $3 million in funding to build a spacecraft capable of rapidly moving satellites.Inc. - Business -
Blinken Is in Jordan to Discuss Aid for Gaza
The U.S. secretary of state’s visit to Jordan comes as the Biden administration tries to pressure Hamas to accept a deal that would result in a temporary cease-fire in the war in Gaza and the release of some hostages.The New York Times - World -
How Ukraine broke Russia’s grip in the Black Sea
Attacks on Moscow’s warships have helped to establish an export corridor that could boost Kyiv’s war effortFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
G7 countries say they’ll phase out coal by 2035 — with caveats
A group of nations known as the G-7 say they’ll eliminate coal from their power sector — unless those coal plants capture their planet-warming emissions — by 2035. In a communique this week, the nations’ environment and climate leaders said they ...The Hill - Politics -
G7 agree to end use of unabated coal power plants by 2035
Agreement gives leeway to countries heavily reliant on coal and allows power plants fitted with carbon-capture technology. Ministers from the G7 countries agreed on Tuesday to end the use of unabated coal power plants by 2035 – but left the door ...The Guardian - World -
G7 nations commit to phasing out coal power by 2035
The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.CBS News - Top stories -
UK will be worst performer in G7 next year, OECD forecasts
UK constrained by high interest rates, price rises and staff shortages but thinktank offers optimistic outlook for global economy. The UK will be the worst-performing economy in the G7 next year, according to the Organisation for Economic ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
What we learned as Webb gets roughed up in Giants' loss to Red Sox
Logan Webb was in trouble from the start and failed to get out of the fourth inning at Fenway Park, where the Giants got blanked 4-0 by the Red Sox on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
McDonald's Boosts Promos as Boycotts Hit Global Sales
On an earnings call, CEO Chris Kempczinski says inflation is cutting diner budgets and Muslim-majority markets are experiencing slower sales.Inc. - Business -
How shale rewrote the global oil order
What’s keeping oil prices from jumping higher?Financial Times - World -
Global AI Regulation Plan Introduced by Japan's PM
TheHiroshima AI Process Friends Group, which claims 49 members,sets up guiding principles and a codeof conduct for developers.Inc. - Business - Japan -
How Global Supply Chains Could be Weaponized
Jett McCandless' project44 provides supply chain oversight for more than 1 billion shipments annually. He gave Inc. his behind-the-scenes perspective.Inc. - Business -
Blinken Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire Deal in Visit to Israel
The Biden administration, rocked by protests at U.S. college campuses, is pursuing an agreement to halt the fighting.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Blinken says ‘time is now’ for Gaza cease-fire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said late Tuesday that "the time is now" for a cease-fire agreement in the Gaza war, and that it is up to Hamas to agree to Israel's proposal and "compromise." Blinken's remarks came during a press conference ...The Hill - Politics -
Blinken opposes Netanyahu's plan for Rafah invasion
In a visit to Israel on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated the U.S. does not support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Blinken opposes Netanyahu's plan for Rafah invasion
In a visit to Israel on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated the U.S. does not support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.CBS News - Politics - Israel -
Bulgarian Distrust of Russia Simmers Over a Black Sea Oil Terminal
Russia has been losing its grip on the Rosenets Oil Terminal, near the port city of Burgas, as Bulgarian authorities seek to assert greater control over the Russian-run facility.The New York Times - Business - Russia -
Bulgarian Distrust of Russia Simmers Over a Black Sea Oil Terminal
Russia has been losing its grip on the Rosenets Oil Terminal, near the port city of Burgas, as Bulgarian authorities seek to assert greater control over the Russian-run facility.The New York Times - Top stories - Russia -
China’s Biggest Carrier Starts Sea Trial in Show of Power
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A.P. Moeller-Maersk expects Red Sea disruptions through rest of the year
Shipping giant A.P. Moeller Maersk said it is planning to reroute cargo usually traveling through the Red Sea to the Cape of Good Hope for the remainder of the year, as it boosted financial guidance.MarketWatch - Business -
G7 nations commit to phasing out coal by 2035 but give Japan some flexibility
Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations have committed to phase out coal power by 2035ABC News - World -
G7 pact to stop using coal by 2035 sets up next battle over gas supplies
Agreement marks first time rich countries have set deadline on ending reliance on the fossil fuelFinancial Times - World -
5 takeaways from the global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution
Nations finished a round of negotiations early Tuesday on a treaty to end plastic pollution and made more progress than they have in three prior meetingsABC News - World -
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish expected to leave the company
Paramount Global's Chief Executive Bob Bakish is expected to be ousted from the media giant, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as Paramount considers its future.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Lobbying World: Global Business Alliance taps next president and CEO
The Global Business Alliance (GBA) announced that Nancy McLernon will retire as president and CEO at the end of the year. McLernon, who founded GBA in 1990, grew the organization from less than a dozen members into an influential voice for more ...The Hill - Politics -
Record Number of Writers Were Jailed Globally in 2023, PEN America Says
For the first time, China has more than 100 incarcerated writers, and Israel and Russia entered the list of the 10 countries with the most imprisoned writers.The New York Times - World -
Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - Business -
It’s Not Just Gaza: Student Protesters See Links to a Global Struggle
In many students’ eyes, the war in Gaza is linked to other issues, such as policing, mistreatment of Indigenous people, racism and the impact of climate change.The New York Times - Top stories -
On global stage, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Taiwanese winner says the word China hates
Taiwan is celebrating the latest winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' Nymphia Wind, after she called the island a country.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - China