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UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
Klimt portrait lost for nearly 100 years auctioned for $32 million
Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser," which went missing after its owners fled Austria after 1930, was auctioned off for $32 million.CBS News - World -
Klimt portrait lost for nearly 100 years auctioned for $32 million
Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser," which went missing after its owners fled Austria after 1930, was auctioned off for $32 million.CBS News - Top stories -
Provocative 'Civil War' prevails at the box office in its second weekend
The dystopian thriller about journalists attempting to cover the collapse of the U.S., starring Kirsten Dunst, held off a challenge from Universal's 'Abigail,' in the horror film's first weekend.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
GOP-controlled Arizona House votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
The Arizona House on Wednesday passed legislation that would repeal the state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban, as Republicans joined with all the chamber’s Democrats. Wednesday was the third attempt to vote in as many weeks, as Republicans had ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Sainsbury's: Almost everyone now shops in store
Nearly 90% of business now comes from its stores, the retailer says, as it reports a rise in food sales.BBC News - Top stories -
JPMorgan Chase is caught in U.S-Russia sanctions war after overseas court orders $440 million seized from bank
The escalation shows how American banks are struggling to navigate American sanctions rules more than two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.CNBC - Business -
Israel's push into Rafah to begin with evacuations, reports say
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Evening Report — Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash / The Hill Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war Pro-Palestinian protests have roiled college campuses across the U.S. this ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Pro-Palestinian protests erupt at University of Southern California
Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Southern California were forced to clear their tents by campus police Wednesday. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Luzdelia Caballero is following the protests.CBS News - Top stories - California -
Authorities in Togo are cracking down on media and the opposition, report says ahead of election
Amnesty International says authorities in Togo have repressed the media and prevented civilians from gathering to protest peacefullyABC News - World -
Poland's prosecutor general says previous government used spyware against hundreds of people
Poland’s prosecutor general has told the parliament that powerful Pegasus spyware was used against hundreds of people during the former government in PolandABC News - Tech -
Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.CBS News - World -
Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.CBS News - Top stories -
Pope Francis says "negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
Pope Francis called for countries at war to negotiate in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in Rome. "A negotiated peace is better than a war without end," the pontiff said. "Look to ...CBS News - World -
Pope Francis says "negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
Pope Francis called for countries at war to negotiate in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in Rome. "A negotiated peace is better than a war without end," the pontiff said. "Look to ...CBS News - Top stories -
Russian Missile Incursions Into NATO Risk Wider War, Poland's President Says
Andrzej Duda called the flyovers in Polish airspace provocations that put infrastructure and people in danger.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Acrivon Therapeutics’ shares climb 14% on plans to present cancer-test data
Shares of Acrivon Therapeutics advanced in post-market trading after the biopharmaceutical company said it would present clinical trial data in connection with a biomarker test for ovarian and endometrial cancers.MarketWatch - Business -
Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands
Heavy rains also pounded other nations in East Africa, including Tanzania, where at least 155 people were killed, according to the country’s prime minister.The New York Times - World -
Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands
The devastating rains also killed farm animals and destroyed thousands of acres of crops, while major highways were closed and rail services suspended.The New York Times - Top stories -
Poland lays claim to a leadership role in Europe as Russia's war threatens stability
Poland’s foreign minister has called on NATO to increase its defense preparedness and said his government wants to be at the center of decision-making in the European Union, seeking to reestablish the country as a reliable international partner as ...ABC News - World - Russia -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
George Will: House Republicans voted to endanger 'civilization' with Ukraine aid opposition
George Will, a conservative columnist for The Washington Post, went after House Republicans who recently voted against more aid to Ukraine in a Wednesday opinion piece in the Post. In the opinion, highlighted by Mediaite, Will said the 112 ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Jeremy Hunt defends civil service job cuts to increase defence spending
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14 Last-Minute Tool Deals From Home Depot and Lowe's: Power Tools, Yard Tools, Hand Tools
Spruce up that home, yard, and garage with deals on everything from power tools to lawn gear while you still can.Wired - Tech -
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called on all states to prevent the placement of nuclear weapons in space and not take steps to develop weapons of mass destruction that could be deployed ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
A lifetime of un-Bear-able QB play in Chicago might be over
The abject failure that the Bears have experienced at the quarterback position is hard to wrap your head around. Thursday offers the best shot at a fresh start.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
Moscow described the security council resolution, which would have called on countries not to deploy weapons of mass destruction in outer space, a ‘dirty spectacle’. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space
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Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping space arms race
The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Nearly 70 Years After McDonald's Got Its Start, This Simple Fact Will Surprise and Delight You
There's a reason McDonald's has become such an integral part of American culture and is so beloved worldwide.Inc. - Business -
The Morning Risk Report
Business groups race to block FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements, and crypto mixer Samourai Wallet’s co-founders arrested for money laundering. Also, Ecuador’s former comptroller general convicted in case tied to Odebrecht.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Long-Lost Klimt Painting Sells for $37 Million at Auction
The portrait was left unfinished in the painter’s studio when he died, and questions persist over the identity of the subject and what happened to the painting during Nazi rule in Austria.The New York Times - Business -
How TikTok Helped This Beauty Brand Break $100 Million in Sales
The Beachwaver Co., a bootstrapped family business, has leveraged social media to drive fast growth.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
The King of Queens? A $5.775 Million Tudor Is One of the Borough's Priciest
This ornate house in Jamaica Estates has a gold-plated sink and $1 million worth of mahoganyThe Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Cybersecurity Firm Rubrik to Raise $752 Million in U.S. IPO
The company, backed by investors including Microsoft and Lightspeed Venture Partners, is selling 23.5 million shares.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Cybersecurity Firm Rubrik to Raise $752 Million in U.S. IPO
The company, backed by investors including Microsoft and Lightspeed Venture Partners, is selling 23.5 million shares.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Continental fined 100 million euros for role in VW emissions scandal
Continental accepted a fine of 100 million euros ($107 million) from a German prosecutor’s office for its role in the Volkswagen emissions-cheating scandal of 2015.MarketWatch - Business -
Peacock Adds 3 Million Paid Subscribers as Comcast Posts Revenue Bump
The airing of an NFL Wild Card playoff game aided subscriber growth last quarter, and net profit increased 0.6% to nearly $3.9 billion. Both beat expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Photographer Shannon Collins Is Changing Weddings for People With Disabilities
Shannon Collins, a “queer, awkward, anxious photographer,” wants to change the way disabled people are viewed, one picture at a time.The New York Times - Lifestyle