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Assad's Downfall Marks a New Realignment in the Middle East

Winners and losers have already emerged, Turkey gained, Russia and Iran lost sway—but the gains and losses could prove illusory.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8

A welcome end to a brutal Middle East dynasty

Collapse of Syria’s Assad regime brings hope — and fear — to a beleaguered nation

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Deal agreed to sell the Observer to Tortoise media organisation

Newspaper’s owner, the Scott Trust, to sign contract in coming days, despite strike by Guardian and Observer journalists. The Scott Trust has announced it has decided to press ahead with its ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jubilant about President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House

ABC News - Dec. 8

Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival

One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...

ABC News - Dec. 7

Canada’s 988 Crisis Hotline, a ‘Pathway to Survival,’ One Year Later

The hotline responded to more than 300,000 calls and texts in its inaugural year, reinforcing appeals for Canada to establish a national suicide prevention strategy.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

We want what’s best for the Observer – and the Guardian. That’s why the deal with Tortoise makes sense | Ole Jacob Sunde

The world’s oldest Sunday paper must have resources, a modern strategy and a new focus to thrive. This agreement guarantees all three . The strategic direction of the Observer was set several years ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all its land border crossings with Syria except one

Lebanon said it is closing all land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus

ABC News - Dec. 6

Sale of UK's Observer, world's oldest Sunday newspaper and a bastion of liberal values, is agreed

The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper and a bastion of liberal values in Britain’s media landscape, has been approved, despite two days of strike action from journalists ...

ABC News - Dec. 6

Trump’s Middle East envoy met Israel and Qatar PMs to broker ceasefire

Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inauguration

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Guardian Confirms Sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media

The Guardian Media Group said it had struck a deal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, shortly after a 48-hour strike by journalists ended.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Middle East crisis live: thousands flee Homs in central Syria as rebel forces push on

Rebels have captured key cities of Aleppo and Hama, dealing blows to president Bashar al-Assad 14 years after protests erupted across Syria. Iran aims to send missiles and drones to Syria and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Observer newspaper sale to Tortoise Media approved

The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group agreed the sale on Friday, despite pushback from staff.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media agreed in principle

Scott Trust will become a key shareholder and take a seat on both the editorial and commercial boards of the company. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Observer sale to Tortoise to proceed after late-night agreement

Scott Trust backs deal with digital start-up after conditions introduced to address fears among newspaper’s staff

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair

Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staff

ABC News - Dec. 5

Lululemon has a problem in the U.S., but here’s one thing that’s going its way

Overseas sales jump 33% and boost Lululemon’s bottom line.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

2 smart ways to borrow money for 2025 (and 2 risky ones)

Borrowers in need of some extra money should be aware of these smart (and risky) options heading into 2025.

CBS News - Dec. 5

You only need one thing to ace an interactive AI interview, says CEO who makes them

Interviews conducted by AI are going to become a norm for job seekers, here's what one CEO whose company makes them says you should expect.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Dujardin handed one-year ban for 'excessively' whipping horse

Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin banned for one-year and fined £8,886 for "excessively" whipping a horse.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Bove leaves intensive care, remains under strict observation

Edoardo Bove remains under the strict observation of doctors in the hospital in Florence.The 22-year-old’s collapse on Sunday shocked the entire world of football.Last night, Fiorentina director ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Guardian Journalists Strike Over Planned Sale of The Observer

Workers have begun a 48-hour walkout, the first in 50 years for the outlet, over a proposal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, a digital media start-up.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Trump appoints former Middle East negotiator as hostage affairs envoy

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in his second term. While the position holds the rank of an ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

NBA quarter-season grades for every East team: Celtics and Cavaliers earn best marks, one squad gets an 'F'

With the NBA regular season 25% complete, it's time to hand out some grades

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Middle East latest: Jewish settlers attack Palestinian towns and clash with Israeli troops

Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troops

ABC News - Dec. 4

Dollar Tree CFO Departs; Raises Full-Year Sales View

Dollar Tree is parting ways with its top finance executive a month after its CEO stepped down. The discount retailer has also raised its full-year sales guidance in light of strong third-quarter ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

The German DAX has doubled in the last decade, but only after enduring a 22-year hangover first

Germany DAX index reached 20,000 this week, its first-ever foray into that level.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Guardian and Observer journalists go on strike over sale of Sunday paper

Their first strike in more than 50 years concerns the proposed sale of the Sunday title to Tortoise.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Journalists strike over proposed sale of Observer to Tortoise Media

Forty-eight-hour strike, first at Guardian in more than 50 years, to take place on Wednesday and Thursday. Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are holding a 48-hour strike in protest at ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital wound 3, Netanyahu vows 'iron fist' in Lebanon

A medical director in northern Gaza said Israeli drone strikes on have wounded three medical workers

ABC News - Dec. 3

High school recruiting isn't the only way to build a winner in the era of the transfer portal

Texas A&M signed the nation’s top-ranked class three years ago believing it had built a potential national title contender

ABC News - Dec. 3

The one surefire way Red Sox can win Juan Soto sweepstakes

There's a legitimate path to the Red Sox signing Juan Soto in free agency, and it all comes down to one simple factor, writes John Tomase.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

‘A dancer dances, even with replaced hips and scoliosis’: only one actor can play Liza Minnelli

Despite Minnelli’s memoir not being finished and a queue of ‘Academy award, Emmy, Tony and Grammy winners excited to talk’, the star of the upcoming biopic is already obvious. As the repeatedly ...

The Guardian - 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

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