Who funds Hamas? A global network of crypto, cash and charities (www.reuters.com)
Qatar’s funding for Gaza actually passes through Israel, a source familiar with the process said....
A $1.4 million speeding ticket surprised a Georgia man before officials clarified the situation (apnews.com)
Egyptian queen tomb discovery yields sealed jars of wine from 5,000 years ago, plus 'exciting information' (www.foxnews.com)
Scientists have discovered sealed jars of wine from 5,000 years ago in an Egyptian queen’s tomb.The find, one of the oldest ever, was among the “grave goods” for Queen Meret-Neith in Abydos, from 3,000 BC, according to SWNS, the British news service.
Check out the giant ship critical to building the world's biggest offshore wind farm (www.cnbc.com)
A project to build a facility described as “the world’s largest offshore wind farm” took a big step forward this month by producing its first power....
Daniel Noboa, heir to banana fortune, wins Ecuador’s presidential runoff election (apnews.com)
Oil prices fluctuate as concerns mount over Middle East tensions | CNN Business (www.cnn.com)
Real Estate Call Center Case Studies: Success Stories (rccrealestate.com)
In the ever-evolving landscape of the real estate industry, the role of Real Estate Call Centers (RCC) has become pivotal, shaping the way businesses operate and engage with their clients. As the demand for seamless customer experiences and effective lead generation strategies continues to rise, real estate call centers have...
Rug Trading Tales: Dealers and Collectors' Stories (therugemporium.com)
In the vibrant tapestry of rug trading, where tradition weaves seamlessly with modernity, enthusiasts and collectors find themselves immersed in captivating narratives. This journey through the threads begins with the advent of Rug Emporiums, digital sanctuaries where the artistry of rugs meets the ease of online shopping. In...
FDA plans to propose ban on hair-straightening chemical products linked to health risks (www.cnn.com)
The US Food and Drug Administration is planning to propose a ban on certain hair-straightening products, such as chemical relaxers and pressing products, that have been linked to health risks, according to an entry in the Unified Agenda, which lists actions that administrative agencies plan to issue....
GraphQL vs. REST: API Architecture Comparison (codersify.com)
In the realm of professional web development services, choosing the right API architecture is akin to selecting the foundation upon which innovative digital experiences are built. Codersify, a leader in cutting-edge web solutions, understands the pivotal role of APIs in shaping modern applications. This article delves into the...
Second Republican primary debate had the lowest TV viewership since 2015 (www.cnbc.com)
Republican Jeff Landry wins the Louisiana governor’s race, reclaims office for GOP (apnews.com)
Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor’s race, holding off a crowded field of candidates.
A Message from Scholastic on U.S. Book Fairs | Scholastic Media Room (mediaroom.scholastic.com)
There is now enacted or pending legislation in more than 30 U.S. states prohibiting certain kinds of books from being in schools – mostly LGBTQIA+ titles and books that engage with the presence of racism in our country. Because Scholastic Book Fairs are invited into schools, where books can be purchased by kids on their own,...
Israel thought Trump decision to assassinate Soleimani was ‘dangerous and destabilising’, ex-officials say (www.the-independent.com)
Palestinian-American boy stabbed to death in Gaza war-related killing in US (www.aljazeera.com)
The boy, 6, was stabbed 26 times with large military-style knife, according to autopsy, while his mother is in hospital.
Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured (www.who.int)
As the United Nation’s agency responsible for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly condemns Israel's repeated orders for the evacuation of 22 hospitals treating more than 2000 inpatients in northern Gaza. The forced evacuation of patients and health workers will further worsen the current humanitarian...
Child’s Grave Unearths Ancient Mystery: 9,000-Year-Old Necklace Redefines Neolithic Culture (scitechdaily.com)
An ancient necklace from a child’s grave in Jordan reveals the Neolithic culture’s social intricacies, highlighting the importance of adornments and suggesting complex societal dynamics of the period. Final physical reconstruction of the necklace, today exposed at the new museum of Petra in Jordan.
US approves first-ever military aid to Taiwan through program typically used for sovereign nations (www.cnn.com)
The Biden administration has approved funding for the first-ever transfer of US military equipment to Taiwan under a program typically saved for sovereign nations, according to a notification sent to Congress on Tuesday....
Woman leaps on a train track due to husband's drinking habit, he tries to rescue her but both perish. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Amid international crises, US Congress handcuffed by Republican feud (www.reuters.com)
The House of Representatives has drifted leaderless for 12 days since eight of its 221 Republicans ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy. That has held up any legislative action, from debating further aid to Ukraine as it battles a Russian invasion to a statement of support for ally Israel in its war with Hamas....
X illegally fired worker over return to office protest, US labor agency says (www.cnn.com)
Elon Musk’s social media company, X (formerly known as Twitter), broke the law when it fired one of its employees for “exercising their right to protected concerted activity” following X’s return-to-office mandate, according to a complaint from the National Labor Relations Board....
Amanda Knox to face new trial in Italy over slander conviction (www.theguardian.com)
Knox had been found guilty of defamation for wrongly accusing Patrick Lumumba of murdering Meredith Kercher...
Pluralistic: Leaving Twitter had no effect on NPR’s traffic (14 Oct 2023) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow (pluralistic.net)
Enshittification is the process by which a platform lures in and then captures end users (stage one), who serve as bait for business customers, who are also captured (stage two), whereupon the platform rug-pulls both groups and allocates all the value they generate and exchange to itself (stage three):...
72-year-old man charged with sexually abusing wheelchair-bound child near Antioch (www.lakemchenryscanner.com)
Man attacked by grizzly bear in Montana to return home after losing his lower jaw, says he's ready for 'round 2' (www.cnn.com)
Rudy Noorlander, who lost part of his jaw in a grizzly bear attack in Montana last month, says he’s looking forward to a special treat as he prepares to leave the hospital....
