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UN livestock emissions report seriously distorted our work, say experts
Exclusive: Study released at Cop28 misused research to underestimate impact of cutting meat eating, say academics. A flagship UN report on livestock emissions is facing calls for retraction from two key experts it cited who say that the paper ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Defense giant BAE Systems linked to arms deals in countries accused of human rights abuses, report finds
British defense contractor BAE Systems does business with countries accused of known or suspected human rights abuses, according to a new report.CNBC - Business -
EY’s Wirecard audits marred by ‘repeated grave’ violations, says watchdog
Big Four firm botched audit work and quality control over several years, Apas concludes in multiyear investigationFinancial Times - Business -
Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says
Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.CNBC - Business - Israel -
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department' is here. Is it poetry? This is what experts say
On Friday, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”ABC News - Entertainment -
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying the strict abortion bansABC News - Health - Abortion -
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying the strict abortion bansABC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Middle East crisis live: Blinken calls for calm as Iran official says no plan for immediate retaliation to reported Israeli missile strike
US secretary of state condemns airstrike in Iran; discussion ‘leans more towards infiltration than attack’ says anonymous Iranian official. Israel has mounted strikes on Iran, US says, as Tehran plays down attackWhat we know so far about Israel’s ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president
The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successfulABC News - Tech - Climate -
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says
Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
U.S. Fines Thai Company SCG Plastics $20 Million Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Violations
Treasury says SCG used certain shipping and documentation practices to conceal that the products it sold were made in Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Middle East expert on Israeli strike on Iran: "It seems this is not an escalation"
U.S. officials have told CBS News that Israel attacked Iran early Friday and Iran's state-run media is reporting that three drones were shot down over the central city of Isfahan, which houses sites associated with the country's nuclear program. ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Most retirees don't delay Social Security benefits, research finds. Here's why experts say it pays to wait
A majority of new retirees claim Social Security retirement benefits before age 65, new research finds. Here's why experts say it's better to wait.CNBC - Business -
Here's why it could be better to buy Series I bonds before May, experts say
Series I bonds could fall below 5% in May. Here's the best time for long-term investors to buy.CNBC - Business -
Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims
A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election has settled a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outletABC News - Tech -
Books Bound in Human Skin: An Ethical Quandary at the Library
Harvard’s recent decision to remove the binding of a notorious volume in its library has thrown fresh light on a shadowy corner of the rare book world.The New York Times - Top stories -
Israel's Careful Strike Against Iran
Biden gets the restraint he wanted, but Tehran’s menace persists, especially its nuclear program.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Baby Reindeer star on 'role of a lifetime' in true crime drama
Actress Jessica Gunning plays an obsessive and delusional stalker in Netflix's word-of-mouth hit.BBC News - Top stories -
Georgians rally against ‘foreign influence’ law they say is modelled on Putin regime
Protests and parliamentary scuffles raise alarm about government’s attempts to clamp down on civil societyFinancial Times - World -
Arizona State gets probation for NCAA violations
Arizona State will be placed on probation for four years and faces an undisclosed fine, a vacation of records for games in which ineligible players competed, reduced scholarships and recruiting restrictions.ESPN - Sports - Arizona -
FirstFT: Israel launches attacks against Iran
Also in today’s newsletter, Netflix’s surprise boom, and PwC plans to reverse tax restructuringFinancial Times - World - Iran -
U.S., Israel quiet on strike against Iran
U.S. officials say Israel launched a small number of missiles at Iran on Friday in retaliation for Iran's missile attack against Israel last week. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Israel launches calibrated retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicate attacks were limited and sought to avoid full-blown escalationFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Israel and Iran stay largely silent after limited retaliatory strike
A person familiar with the situation told NBC News that Israel carried out an operation in Iran. Earlier, Israeli officials notified U.S. officials that a response was coming.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Israeli missile hits Iran, US officials say
Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it was not immediately clear what was hit.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
The struggle to choose the right mortgage
As interest rates stay higher for longer, those looking to refinance face some difficult choicesFinancial Times - Business -
I botched my first RMD by taking one withdrawal for three accounts. Shouldn’t the final amount be the only thing that matters?
The IRS has specific rules for how much to take out and from which accounts once you hit 73, and there’s not much wiggle room.MarketWatch - Business -
These are the 14 lawmakers who voted against condemning Iran's attack on Israel
An overwhelming majority of the House voted Thursday on a resolution to condemn Iran’s recent attack on Israel. However, 14 members voted against the resolution: 13 Democrats and one Republican. The group of Democrats includes "squad" members ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Israel's Attack on Iran Appears Fairly Limited, Easing Pressure on Oil Markets
Israel’s missile strikes against Iran overnight seem fairly limited, pointing to a de-escalation of conflict that is expected to diminish the oil market’s geopolitical risk premium in the short term, according to DNB Markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Richard Engel: Israeli attack against Iran appears limited
NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Jerusalem on Israel carrying out a strike against Iran.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
G7 warns Israel and Iran against escalation, reaffirms Ukraine help
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G7 chides Iran and warns against escalation, reaffirms Ukraine help
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Oil ends below the day’s highs as panic eases over Israel’s retaliation against Iran
Oil prices on Friday pared much of their overnight gains to settle with a more modest rise as “calmer heads” prevailed after an apparent retaliatory attack by Israel on Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
Man arrested in Paris after police cordon off Iranian consulate due to reported bomb threat – Europe live
Local media reports a man entered the consulate saying he had explosives and wanted to avenge his brother. “Russia must be held accountable. Ukraine urgently requires more air defence support!” wrote the EU’s ambassador in Kyiv, Katarina ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
US calls for calm after officials say Israeli missile hit Iran
Antony Blinken says Washington was not involved in any offensive operation, as Iran downplays reports of attack.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - World - China -
Israel carries out operation inside Iran, says source familiar
NBC News' Courtney Kube reports that a source familiar says Israel did carry out an operation in Iran after reports of explosions in the Isfahan area, and that Israeli officials did inform the U.S. of their intention to carry out a response in ...NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Friday Briefing
Israel strikes Iran.The New York Times - World -
Israel has mounted airstrikes on Iran, US confirms, as Tehran plays down attack
Iranian official indicates no ‘immediate’ plan for retaliation after explosions reported in sky over Isfahan and Tabriz. Middle East crisis: live updatesWhat’s in Isfahan? The city home to Iranian nuclear facilitiesUS officials have confirmed that ...The Guardian - World - Israel