U.S. Steel Acquisition Proposal Tests Biden’s Industrial Policy
The president is under pressure from Democrats and Republicans to block the sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel, which could upset a key foreign ally.
January 6, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
The Israeli military dropped new flyers on neighborhoods in central Gaza on Saturday, urging Palestinians to evacuate. The UN says they have nowhere safe to go.
Certain Boeing Max jets grounded after Alaska Airlines emergency landing
The FAA has temporarily grounded certain Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after a section of an Alaska Airlines plane blew out of the aircraft mid-flight on Friday, officials said. Follow for live updates.
What Role Will the Israel-Hamas War Play in Hollywood’s Awards Season?
Stars are increasingly vocal about political issues, but the Mideast conflict has divided Hollywood, magnifying the choice of whether to discuss the topic or remain silent.
How Harvard’s Board Broke Up With Claudine Gay
Facing intense pressure, it went from standing behind her as the university’s president to pushing her out within weeks.
Trans in Türkiye: The UN ‘breathed life back into my dreams’
Shiraz, a 23-year-old trans woman from Alexandria, Egypt, attempted suicide when she was not accepted by her family. Today, with support from the UN migration agency (IOM), she sees a brighter future in her new home in Izmir, Türkiye.
January 5, 2023 Israel-Hamas war
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant outlined post-war plans for Gaza that envision the enclave without Hamas control and with “no Israeli civilian presence.”
January 5, 2024 – US election campaign news
The US Supreme Court said Friday it will review the Colorado Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision removing former President Donald Trump from that state’s ballot. The court has set oral arguments for February 8.
Mark Cuban says ‘good businesses’ embrace diversity: ‘The loss of DEI-phobic companies is my gain’
Mark Cuban has a different stance on diversity, equity and inclusion than some of his fellow billionaires. Here’s why he says DEI matters in the workplace.
Nearly 600 attacks on healthcare in Gaza and West Bank since war began: WHO
Hospitals and other vital medical infrastructure in Gaza and the West Bank have been attacked nearly 600 times since war erupted in the enclave in response to the Hamas-led terror attack in southern Israel, the UN health agency said on Friday.