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Corporate profits hit record high as economy boomed in fourth quarter of 2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate profits both smashed expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 as the knock-on effects of pandemic stimulus juiced the U.S. economy. GDP came in at a 3.4 percent increase, below the massive bump of 4.9 ...The Hill - Politics -
Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report
UN Food Waste Index report also finds global food wastage is big contributor to climate crisis. More than a billion meals are thrown away every day, in poor countries as well as rich ones, despite more than 730 million people living in hunger ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC says
Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022ABC News - Health -
Cocaine haul found after high-speed boat chase
Colombian authorities seize over three tonnes of cocaine following a chase at sea, their largest haul of 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
High-speed chase ends with massive cocaine bust in the Caribbean
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."CBS News - World -
Netanyahu canceling high-level meeting is 'political response' to UN vote, says fmr. Mideast Envoy
Former Mideast Envoy Dennis Ross joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to cancel a visit by Israeli officials to Washington after the UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire and ...NBC News - Politics -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
UN Adopts First Global Artificial Intelligence Resolution
Pushed by U.S., the General Assembly creates "a baseline set of principles to guide next steps in AIs development and use."Inc. - Business - United Nations -
F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People
Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are unlikely to mount an adequate response after vaccination.The New York Times - Health - Covid -
UN high court makes another Israel ruling
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story UN court orders Israel to alleviate crisis in Gaza The United Nations high court acknowledged that the crisis in Gaza ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
FirstFT: Obama and Clinton back Biden’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza
Also in today’s newsletter, OpenAI courts Hollywood and Easter egg shrinkflationFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Raw sewage discharges in England and Wales hit record
Data from Environment Agency prompts calls for government to declare national emergencyFinancial Times - Business -
The wealth of the 1% just hit a record $44 trillion
Economists say the rising stock market is giving an added boost to consumer spending through what is known as the "wealth effect."CNBC - Business -
Comex Gold Settles 0.62% Higher at $2190.60, Record High
Gold prices climbed to a new record high.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Amazon writes its largest venture cheque yet for AI start-up Anthropic
$2.75bn deal is the latest sign of Big Tech’s race to capitalise on the booming sectorFinancial Times - Business - Amazon -
Harvard Applications Drop as Other Elite Schools See Record Highs
With the exception of Brown University, some other highly selective schools saw a record rise in the number of students who applied for admission.The New York Times - Top stories -
It may be silver’s turn to shine after the gold rush to record high prices
Gold has generally outpaced performance in silver over the last few years, but the tide may soon turn in favor of silver.MarketWatch - Business -
Melt of polar ice hitting global timekeeping, study shows
Plans to put all clocks back a second may have to be delayed as water flowing into the oceans slows Earth’s rotationFinancial Times - Business -
Israeli settlers call for UN agency’s closure in Jerusalem protest
Rightwing activists demonstrate outside Unrwa office for third week over claims of links between staff members and Hamas. Dozens of Israeli settlers and rightwing activists have protested by again blocking the entrances of the UN agency for ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Eventbrite to Boost User, Product Experience Through AI, CEO Says
Julia Hartz, who in June will succeed her husband as executive chair of the board, said her priorities center on boosting the event-management company’s user and product experience through generative artificial intelligence and added revenue.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
UN high court again orders Israel to alleviate crisis in Gaza
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday ordered Israel to take more steps to protect civilians in Gaza and alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the coastal strip where Israeli troops are fighting against Palestinian militant group ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
UN high court again orders Israel to alleviate crisis in Gaza
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Merck’s stock rallies toward a record after FDA OKs arterial-hypertension drug
Merck’s stock rallied into record territory Wednesday, after the drug giant’s treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension, Winrevair, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.MarketWatch - Business -
Insurance loss for US bridge collapse could hit $3bn
It could cost insurance companies $1.2bn for the bridge damages and millions more for the six deaths.BBC News - Top stories -
Tesla's stock wraps up one of its worst quarters on record as global dominance wanes
Tesla shares plunged 29% in the first quarter, the worst period for the stock since the end of 2022 and the third-steepest quarterly drop on record.CNBC - Business -
Bolton hits Biden for Gaza resolution rejected UN: ‘Very detrimental to Israel’
Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized President Biden after the United Nations Security Council rejected a U.S.-backed resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire and said the proposal was “very detrimental to Israel.” “We saw ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Nissan will invest in Renault's Ampere in pursuit of global EV roadmap, CEO says
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UN expert says Israel committing genocide in Gaza
Jewish state rejects claim made by special rapporteur to human rights councilFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
4 suspects charged in Moscow terror attack, Russian news agency says
"Nothing was passed," Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov told Russian state media.ABC News - Top stories - Russia -
Israel not allowing UNRWA aid into northern Gaza, agency chief says
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Israel will no longer approve Unrwa food aid to northern Gaza, agency says
Head of agency says military authorities told UN that convoys will no longer be approved amid ‘man-made famine’. The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, said on Sunday that Israel had definitively barred it from making aid ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Medical crisis in Gaza hospitals at ‘unimaginable’ level, aid agencies say
Visiting medical team reported untreated open wounds, shortage of supplies to pin fractures and lack of food jeopardising treatment. The obstacles to Gaza aid deliveries – visual guideThe medical situation in Gaza’s hospitals has reached an ...The Guardian - World -
Cyber-attacks linked to Chinese spy agencies are increasing, say analysts
Warning comes after UK and US announce sanctions against Chinese companies following mass hacking of UK data. Cyber-attacks linked to Chinese intelligence agencies are increasing in capability and frequency as they seek to test foreign government ...The Guardian - World -
Misleading posts recirculate old report about UN nuclear agency chief's visit to Pakistan
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Ukraine says it hit Russian landing ships in Crimea
A large number of missiles targeted Kyiv early on Sunday as Russia stepped up attacks against Ukraine.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Canada's Poor Productivity Has Reached Emergency Status, Senior Central Bank Official Says
Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor, Carolyn Rogers, warns that a turnaround is urgently needed to protect the economy from future bouts of inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Home Depot’s acquisition of building-products maker SRS is complementary, but not transformative, analysts say
Home Depot’s biggest-ever deal gives it a leg-up over Lowe’s in the professional customer space.MarketWatch - Business -
UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record
Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups. Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the chair of the UN commission that is supposed to promote gender equality and empower women around the ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Say one thing, do another? The government’s record net migration rise
The Conservatives pledged to cut immigration, but there’s been a rise - BBC Panorama explores why.BBC News - Top stories -
Home prices reach new high in January, Case-Shiller says
Case-Shiller 20-city home price index up 6.2% year-on-year in January.MarketWatch - Business