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A Palestinian boy watches smoke billowing from targets during Israeli air strikes on the southern Gaza region of Khan Yunis on May 11, 2021

Israel-Hamas Conflict Live: Israeli Army Encircling Hamas' Gaza Leader's House; UN Invokes Article 99

On Day 62 of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli troops have advanced deeper into Khan Yunis, the hometown of the terror group's top leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.

China Says Exports Rise For First Time In Seven Months
Chinese exports rose in November for the first time in seven months, officials said Thursday, as the country navigates a troubled recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Big Bank CEOs Testify Against Basel III Endgame Before Senate Committee
The CEOs of eight top banks visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify against Basel III Endgame, the final stages of regulations in the works for 15 years.
'This Cannot Wait': Biden Urges Congress To Pass Ukraine Aid
President Joe Biden urged feuding U.S. lawmakers Wednesday to approve military aid for Kyiv, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not stop with Ukraine and could even clash with NATO.
COP28 Witnesses Shift To Greener Energy, Less Emphasis On Hydroelectric Power: Analysis
Hydroelectric power is the world's most significant source of renewable energy, but it's not exactly 'green.'
Google Looks To Take Generative AI Lead With Gemini
Google on Wednesday infused its Bard chatbot with a new-generation artificial intelligence model called Gemini, which it touts as being able to reason better than ChatGPT and other rivals.
Lawsuit Says Meta Exposes Children To Exploitation
The U.S. state of New Mexico filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Facebook and Instagram of being a "breeding ground" for predators who target children.
Asia Tracks Wall Street Sell-Off As US Labor Market Softens
Asian stocks sank Thursday, extending a rollercoaster week across world markets as investors jockey for position ahead of key U.S. jobs data, while oil struggled to bounce back after hitting a five-month low.

McDonald's Eyes Speedy Ramp-Up To 50,000 Restaurants By 2027

McDonald's announced an aggressive expansion roadmap Wednesday to reach 50,000 restaurants worldwide by 2027, in the fastest growth plan in brand history.

Economy in Focus

US October Trade Deficit Widens Further On Decline In Exports
The U.S. trade deficit continued to grow in October due to a fall in exports, according to government data published Wednesday.
Canada Maintains Key Interest Rate At 5%
Moody's Downgrades Outlook On China Credit Rating Over Debt Fears

War in Ukraine

US Charges Four Pro-Russian Troops In Ukraine With War Crimes
The United States charged four pro-Russian soldiers with war crimes on Wednesday for the abduction and torture of an American national in Ukraine.
UK Announces New Sanctions Targeting 'Putin's War Machine' In Ukraine
Britain on Wednesday announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia's "war machine" in Ukraine, as David Cameron headed to Washington for his first visit as foreign secretary.
Cracks In Western Support Pose New Challenge For Ukraine
Ukraine faces growing diplomatic headwinds after its summer counter-offensive against Russia's forces faltered, with aid from vital backers in the United States and EU being increasingly called into question.
Ukrainian Truckers Stranded In Poland Battle Cold
In a Polish car park near the Ukrainian border, truck drivers stranded by a month-long blockade that has caused disruption and a row with Ukraine shoveled snow off their vehicles.

CRYPTO BLOCK

Shiba Inu 'Eats A Zero,' Burn Rate Surges 7M% As Devs Destroy Over 8 Billion SHIB

The Shiba Inu development team, especially its pseudonymous lead developer Shytoshi Kusama, had been the target of massive "coordinated" FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) over the past months as some expected the burn rate would immediately increase following the launch of Shibarium in August.

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US Economic Uncertainty Means Bigger 'Black Friday' Discounts

The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."

World
Dublin Riot Highlights 'Far-Right' Agitation Over Ireland Immigration
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Taiwan Strait: Chinese Ship 'Cuts Off US Destroyer'
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Dashcam Video Captures Missile Falling Near Kyiv Car
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Business Lookahead: Jobs, Prices And AI
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Saudi Pledges Big Oil Cuts In July