Friday Briefing Israel Expands Evacuation Orders in Lebanon

Wildfire erupts in Southern California, forcing evacuations in Malibu

A dangerous wildfire suddenly exploded in Southern California, surrounding Pepperdine University and putting thousands of homeowners and nearby college students on high alert. NBC’s Dana Griffin ...

NBC News - Dec. 10

Volcanic Eruption in the Philippines Forces Mass Evacuation

Nearly 90,000 people on the island of Negros were ordered to seek shelter after Mount Kanlaon spewed deadly ash and lava.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

About 87,000 people are being evacuated in a central Philippine region after a volcano erupted with a huge plume of ash and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its slopes

ABC News - Dec. 10

About 87,000 people in central Philippines are being evacuated the day after a brief but major volcanic eruption

ABC News - Dec. 9

Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania

ABC News - Dec. 9

Tuesday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Rush to Establish Order

Plus, a lawsuit for trans rights in China.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

What Syria Needs in Order to Rebuild

U.S. sanctions policy in the country must change.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Tens of thousands of people evacuated as Philippines volcano erupts

The Philippines' Kanlaon volcano erupted for nearly four minutes, shooting ash 2.5 miles into the sky and prompting the emergency evacuation of some 87,000 people.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Monday Briefing

A historic transition of power in Syria.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Israel claims Hezbollah violated ceasefire, strikes Hezbollah target in Lebanon

The Israeli Air Force struck a storage facility in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah was operating "within a weapons storage facility."

ABC News - Dec. 8

Syrians in Lebanon Start to Head Home, With Both Joy and Worry

Thousands who fled during the country’s civil war celebrated the toppling of the Assad government — and their long-awaited return home — at the Syria-Lebanon border crossing.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Inside teamLab, the Expanding Japanese Art Collective

The art collective behind teamLab, which started in Japan, has expanded across the world, developing partnerships to pay for its immersive technology.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Plans to expand university backed by council

New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

California Capitol in Sacramento evacuated over threat

The California Capitol was evacuated Friday morning after an email threat, according to local law enforcement. “On December 6, 2024, an email threat was received at the State Capitol,” California ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

The Real Story of “The Order”

The new film about an FBI agent chasing a white supremacist terror cell is based on a true story—and one that connects the headlines of 40 years ago to those of today.

Wired - Dec. 6

Friday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City

Plus, a celebration of art in Dakar.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

GSK, China's Zhifei Expand Shingles Shot Collaboration

GSK extended its collaboration with Zhifei to commercialize its shingles vaccine Shingrix in China until 2034.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Syria caught up in Lebanon fallout

Assad regime looks vulnerable as rebels retake Aleppo

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Thursday Briefing: An Impeachment Motion in South Korea

Plus, what’s your favorite holiday tradition?

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Musk plans to expand Colossus AI supercomputer tenfold

Facility in Memphis expected to incorporate more than 1mn GPUs as billionaire’s xAI aims to catch up with rivals

Financial Times - Dec. 4

OpenAI, Anthropic Expand in Europe With Zurich Offices

OpenAI said it would set up a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of efforts from the ChatGPT maker to bolster its presence in Europe as the continent emerges as a key battleground for ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Authorities hold briefing on United Healthcare CEO shooting

Watch live coverage as the New York Police Department and other authorities hold a briefing on the fatal shooting of the United Healthcare CEO in New York City.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Wednesday Briefing

A political crisis in South Korea.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

An Israeli strike kills a shepherd in Lebanon, further shaking the tenuous ceasefire

Lebanon’s Health Ministry and state media say Israeli forces have carried out several new drone and artillery strikes in southern Lebanon, killing a shepherd

ABC News - Dec. 3

Wednesday Briefing: A Brief Martial Law in South Korea

Plus, become a gladiator for a day.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Israel's Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays

An Israeli court has ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take the stand next week in his long-running corruption trial, ending a series of delays

ABC News - Dec. 3

Families flee south Lebanon again amid ceasefire violations

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Israel says it will hold Lebanon responsible if ceasefire collapses

Minister’s vow to ‘go deeper’ if hostilities resume comes after deadly Israeli air strikes severely test truce

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Why Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Firing Amid a Lebanon Cease-Fire

Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games

In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted Israel despite Lebanon ceasefire

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – Middle East crisis live

Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’. Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Friday Briefing Israel Expands Evacuation Orders in Lebanon

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