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Witness at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial says meat-export monopoly made costs soar

apnews.com A witness at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial testified Friday that the cost of certifying that meat sent to Egypt followed Islamic dietary requirements skyrocketed after a…

Why the US built a pier to get aid into Gaza

vox.com Palestinians displaced from Rafah due to Israeli attacks wait in long queues to get a bowl of food distributed by charity organizations in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, on May 13,…

3 Cheap Consumer Stocks to Buy Now: May 2024

investorplace.com These cheap consumer stocks will likely witness accelerated growth The retail sector can be broadly divided into consumer staples and discretionary. As the name suggests,…

In Gaza, war means no formal education for hundreds of thousands of students

pbs.org DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — Atef Al-Buhaisi, 6, once dreamed of a career building houses. Now, all he craves is to return to school. In Israel’s war with Hamas, Atef’s home…

It's Not Too Late for the U.S. To Give Palestinians Hope for Statehood

newsweek.com Earlier this week, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly, 143 to 9 with 25 abstentions, to support a resolution widening the rights of the Palestinian…

These 25 Countries Are Exporting the Most Weapons

247wallst.com When it comes to military spending, the United States has by far the largest budget, overtaking the next nine countries combined. The U.S. is also, by far, the world’s…

Al Jazeera Gaza correspondent accuses international journalists of not doing enough

pressgazette.co.uk An Al Jazeera correspondent has argued efforts to enter the Gaza Strip by international journalists have not been enough. Gaza correspondent Youmna El Sayed, who has been…

3 Little-Known Stocks That Could Provide Monster Returns

finance.yahoo.com Finding stocks that are a bit ignored by the market but are fantastic companies is a great investment strategy. These stocks can potentially have serious upside when the…

Women in Cinema Panel in Cannes to Feature Salma Abu Deif, Kiara Advani, Sarocha Chankimha (Freen), Adhwa Fahad, Aseel Omran, Ramata Toulaye-Sy

variety.com Variety will present a Women in Cinema Panel at the Cannes Film Festival in tandem with the Red Sea International Film Festival featuring top talents from Egypt, India,…

U.N. says world economy isn’t as bad as it thought

fortune.com The United Nations reported improved prospects for the world economy since its January forecast on Thursday, pointing to a better outlook in the United States and several…

Why Did the US Spend $320 Million on a Rube Goldberg Pier For Gaza?

nakedcapitalism.com Yves here. Many commentators, including readers here, have ridiculed the floating pier for Gaza humanitarian relief scheme on the assumption it will potentially not or only…

Arab Filmmakers Tackle Tensions in Society: ‘We Defy Invisibility’

variety.com Saudi Arabia leads this year’s Arab cinema contingent at Cannes with pioneering director Tawfik Alzaidi’s “Norah” launching internationally from Un Certain Regard plus a…

Netanyahu Could Fire Defense Chief As Public Spat Erupts Over Gaza 'Day After'

zerohedge.com Netanyahu Could Fire Defense Chief As Public Spat Erupts Over Gaza 'Day After' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at odds with his own defense minister Yoav Gallant after…

UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7% growth in 2024

abcnews.go.com The United Nations is reporting improved economic prospects since its January forecast for the global economy, pointing to a better outlook in the United States and several…

At corruption trial, Menendez defense pins blame on wife

semafor.com Semafor Signals Supported by Insights from The Washington Post, Politico, and Semafor The News Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial started with a bang on Wednesday as his…

Israel, Hamas Talks in Limbo After Rafah Move: Qatar PM

youtube.com Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas have reached an impasse following the Jewish state’s ground offensive on the outskirts of the Gazan city of Rafah, according to…

Robert Menendez trial: 5 key moments from opening statements

newsweek.com Opening statements began in the federal corruption trial of New Jersey Democratic Senator Robert Menendez on Wednesday and continued Thursday, giving the public a peak into…

Sen. Menendez reveals his wife has breast cancer as presentation of evidence begins at his trial

pbs.org Sen. Bob Menendez said Thursday that his wife has breast cancer and will require a mastectomy, a revelation made just as the presentation of evidence began at his New York…

Uber has a new way to solve the concert traffic problem

techcrunch.com Uber is taking a shuttle product it developed for commuters in India and Egypt and converting it for an American audience. The ride-hail and delivery giant announced…

Tesla keeps cutting jobs and the feds probe Waymo

techcrunch.com Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! What a…

Driest Places on Earth

247wallst.com Our planet is incredibly vast, with everything from rainforests to very dry deserts. Due to their locations and precipitation patterns, some areas just don’t get that much…

'Long-Lost' Branch of the Nile May Explain Egyptian Pyramid Mystery

newsweek.com A "long-lost" branch of the Nile in Egypt may explain the location of several ancient pyramids, researchers have suggested. In a study published in the journal…

BRICS: Rift Between Old & New Members Grow

watcher.guru The BRICS alliance was a five-nation bloc since it formed in 2009 and remained the same for 15 years. However, things changed last year when the group invited six new…

WATCH LIVE: UN's highest court hears request from South Africa on Israel's offensive in Rafah

pbs.org The United Nations’ top court opens two days of hearings on Thursday into a request from South Africa to press Israel to halt its military operation in the southern Gaza…

Russia plans big dairy export push in North Africa, Middle East and Asia

aol.com Russia plans to grow its presence in the global dairy products market by increasing supplies by 15-20% annually with a big push into Arab countries - especially Algeria -…

Gaza pier ready to receive humanitarian aid shipments, U.S. military says

axios.com The U.S. military said on Thursday it completed construction of a temporary floating pier in Gaza that will allow for the delivery of critical humanitarian aid to…

U.S. Gaza pier moves into Hamas line of fire

newsweek.com President Joe Biden's controversial Gaza Strip humanitarian pier is now anchored off the coast of the devastated Palestinian territory, potentially putting it in the sights…

7 Explosive Tech Stocks Set to Dominate the Decade

investorplace.com The Street is ready to pay a premium for these tech stocks to buy Tech stocks and software companies have recovered substantially in the past few years and continue to climb…

Oil prices stabilize after U.S. stock drop, slower inflation

theglobeandmail.com Brent oil futures held steady on Thursday, bolstered by signs of stronger demand in the U.S. after slower than expected inflation in April and lower oil stocks in the past…

NewsNation Sends Letter to Israel ‘Demanding Access’ for Journalists in Gaza: ‘Allow the Public To See for Themselves’

mediaite.com NewsNation sent a letter to the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday “demanding access” for international journalists into Gaza to cover the ongoing conflict.…

Shore Power Market Size Expected to Grow $2.8 Billion by 2027

benzinga.com Chicago, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Shore Power Market size is expected to grow from USD 1.6 billion in 2022 to USD 2.8 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 11.2%…

‘Most Thorough Legal Analysis’ Yet Concludes Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza

nakedcapitalism.com Yves here. As your humble blogger has indicated, even if it now seems like a losing cause, it is still important to oppose the slaughter in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in any…

No, politicians can't 'fix' prices

reason.com Prices are threads stitching together the fabric of our economy. They guide countless producers, here and abroad, to meet the most urgent demands of countless consumers.…

Doctor who saved Sen. Duckworth’s life says he's trapped in Gaza but still helping patients

nbcnews.com The American doctor who helped save Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s life 20 years ago said from Gaza that his life and the lives of other doctors are at risk if they try to leave the…

Your Uber’s here and it’s… a shuttle bus?

thehustle.co Every year, the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire takes place in Irwindale, California. It can be a traffic nightmare — like in 2022, when a pair of adorable burrowing…

Today's Arab League Is an Indispensable Partner for Peace

newsweek.com The 33rd Summit of the Arab League will take place in Manama, Bahrain this Thursday. Many Middle East watchers in the United States consider the League be an organization…

Everything we know about X-Men ’97 season 2

polygon.com X-Men ’97 closed out its first season in the glorious, traditional way of its forebear, X-Men: The Animated Series. That is to say, with a wild cliffhanger. But unlike the…

‘X-Men ’97’ Finale Ending and Post-Credits Scene Explained

thewrap.com “X-Men ’97” wrapped up its stellar first season in particularly bombastic fashion with the final episode of the three-part arc “Tolerance Is Extinction.” With Magneto, Rogue…

In ‘The Brink of Dreams,’ Ayman El Amir and Nada Riyadh Celebrate ‘Daring’ All-Female Theater Troupe, Reveal New Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com “Are you happily married?” “Were you married off way too young?” “Are girls not allowed to love?” Few people dare to ask similar questions in southern Egypt – except for the…

Netanyahu says he hopes to iron out discord with U.S., but won't budge on Rafah assault

nbcnews.com Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that…

This Country Flies the Most MiG Fighter Jets, and It’s Not Even Close

247wallst.com The Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) series stands as one of the most iconic fighter jets in the world. These were popular among Soviet bloc countries during the Cold War, but since…

EBRD reveals how sanctions on Russia has impacted its economy

euronews.com The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled surprising growth forecasts for Russia as it examines the impact of sanctions on the country. The…

Palestinians mark the Nakba, the original 'catastrophe' of mass expulsion

pbs.org Palestinians across the Middle East on Wednesday are marking the anniversary of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel with protests and other events at a time of…

Sen. Robert Menendez bribery trial: Opening statements expected in corruption case

cnbc.com U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), arrives at Federal Court, for his bribery trial in connection with an alleged corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, in…

Biden Administration Proposes $1B Arms Deal For Israel Amid Rising Middle East Tensions: Report

benzinga.com The Biden administration has reportedly initiated preliminary discussions for a potential $1 billion arms deal with Israel, according to congressional sources. What…

CEO: I asked ChatGPT to read my journal from my late 20s and flag my top 10 weaknesses: It was 'alarmingly accurate'

cnbc.com When I was a 26-year old MBA student at Northwestern, I took a class called "Creativity and Personal Mastery" that required us to keep a daily journal for two months. After…

Where Wealth Is Concentrated In Africa

zerohedge.com Where Wealth Is Concentrated In Africa 56 percent of Africa’s millionaires and over 90 percent of its billionaires lived in just five countries in 2023 - South Africa,…

US encouraging Arab states to join multinational postwar force in Gaza

ft.com Western and Arab officials say Egypt, the UAE and Morocco are considering the initiative

Israel's Rafah offensive threatens to undo the partnership between the Jewish state and Egypt that has underpinned both countries' security since 1979

wsj.com Israel’s Rafah offensive threatens to undo the partnership between the Jewish state and Egypt that has underpinned both countries’ security since 1979.

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