Israel Bars Un Chief Antnio Guterres from Entering the Country

Israel Enters Golan Heights Buffer Zone After Syria’s Assad Falls

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said he had ordered troops to “take over” the zone between his country and Syria.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Fentanyl may enter the US from Mexico, but the drug of choice there is different

Use of crystal meth is soaring among workers, partiers and the young and threatening a public health crisis. All night, Daniela stares at screens in the warehouse where she works as a security ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Israeli military says UN peacekeepers in Syria came under attack

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

South Korean political chaos all works to Kim Jong Un's benefit

The warmth of Korean American relations during the era of President Yoon Suk Yeol has always been a little too good to be true.

The Hill - Dec. 7

UN to pull non-essential staff from Syria as violence escalates

Yahoo News - Dec. 7

Iran ramping up highly enriched uranium stockpile, UN warns

Head of nuclear watchdog said ‘very concerning’ move could rapidly expand Tehran’s production capacity

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Inside the Sprawling Military Zone Israel Uses to Control Gaza From Within

The Netzarim corridor and other zones help Israel keep control of Gaza indefinitely, raising concerns about occupation.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

Two Officiants Walk Into a Wine Bar

Kaitlyn Barclay and Ingrid Parl have each performed wedding ceremonies for three couples. They recently had their own.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

What Can You Expect From Incoming SBA Chief Kelly Loeffler?

Assuming Loeffler’s nomination is confirmed by the Senate, many challenges await her at the Small Business Administration’s mast.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Amnesty International’s Israel branch distances itself from ‘genocide’ claim

But local branch of rights group says ‘serious crimes’ were potentially taking place that needed investigation. Amnesty International’s Israel branch has distanced itself from the rights group’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Bitcoin vs. 1-ounce gold bars: What's the better investment for 2025?

Both gold and Bitcoin could be investments that pay off next year, but one may be a smarter bet than the other.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Amnesty: Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Human rights group Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza amid its ongoing war against Hamas in the region. In a report released Wednesday, the organization listed ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status

Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.

Israel says 96 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Where Is Assisted Dying Legal? And What Countries Are Considering It?

Assisted dying is legal or partly legal in about a dozen countries, and more are considering allowing it.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Australia backs the UN resolution – and not everyone is happy about it | Fiona Katauskas

Peter Dutton is making his view quite clear. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Cramer throws support behind Hegseth 'barring surprises'

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday that he is supportive of Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon as long as no more “surprises” emerge during his confirmation process, which has ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

World entering third nuclear age with few guardrails, UK military chief says

Radakin warns ‘dangerous’ new era involves proliferating and disruptive technologies

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Biden bars new 'forever chemicals' from expedited approval

The Biden administration on Wednesday took a step toward preventing dangerous “forever chemicals” from being released onto the market after a less rigorous review process. It issued a new ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Iowa's McNamara enters portal, eyes 7th season

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the NCAA transfer portal Wednesday and will look to play a seventh season elsewhere in 2025.

ESPN - Dec. 4

5 reasons to invest in 1-ounce gold bars before 2025

It could make a lot of sense to add 1-ounce gold bars to your portfolio before the new year. Here's why.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Fury as US argues against climate obligations at top UN court

US says current climate rules are satisfactory, prompting condemnation from activists and vulnerable countries. Climate justice campaigners have condemned the US after the world’s largest historic ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Israel says body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza

The military says he was murdered by Hamas, which has claimed he was killed by an Israeli strike.

BBC News - Dec. 4

OpenAI Enters Silicon Valley's Hot New Business: War

The artificial-intelligence company behind ChatGPT has agreed to put its powerful tech in Anduril Industries’ drone defense systems.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks

The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends money

ABC News - Dec. 4

New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks

The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends money

ABC News - Dec. 4

Aggies' Weigman to enter portal with sights on CFP

Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman is entering the college football transfer portal, telling ESPN in a phone interview, "I feel like my best football is ahead of me."

ESPN - Dec. 4

Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman to enter transfer portal

Weigman was the team's Week 1 starter but was benched in the Aggies' comeback win vs. LSU.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

China bars some mineral exports to US

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story China bars some mineral exports to US China has banned exports of some rare minerals to the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election

The top United Nations human rights watchdog has ordered Venezuela to avoid destroying tally sheets as it opens an investigation into allegations that President Nicolás Maduro stole this summer’s ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

OpenAI hires first marketing chief from Coinbase

OpenAI said on Tuesday that it's hired Kate Rouch from Coinbase as its first chief marketing officer.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Israel Vázquez, the three-time world boxing champion from Mexico, dies at 46

Israel Vázquez, the Mexican fighter who won three bantamweight world titles, has died at 46

ABC News - Dec. 3

Wolves to lose protection, as EU lowers bar for shooting wildlife

Downgrading species’ protection status for political gain puts decades of conservation efforts at risk, says WWF. Europe’s wolves will lose their “strict protection” status, alarming ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Israel Vazquez dies at 46: Legendary former champion from Mexico passes away after cancer battle

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced the news on Tuesday

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Israel Vázquez, dogged three-time world champion from Mexico, dies aged 46

Vázquez passes away aged 46 after cancer diagnosis Mexican great known for four fights with Rafael Márquez Israel Vázquez, one of Mexico’s most celebrated boxers and a three-time super ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3