It’s not just Paris. There’s a "global resurgence" of bedbugs. (www.vox.com)
It’s a bedbug’s world now. We’re just sleeping in it.
Fears rise as 3 maternity units prepare to close in Alabama (www.nbcnews.com)
The state has one of the country’s highest maternal mortality rates. Now, three hospitals plan to stop delivering babies, putting some pregnant women at even higher risk.
China says Israel acting 'beyond scope of self-defense' (www.japantimes.co.jp)
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks came as Israel appeared poised for a ground offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza.
The military conducted testing in their neighborhood during the Cold War. Now, these former residents are demanding answers - and restitution (www.cnn.com)
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Army sprayed chemicals around the Pruitt-Igoe housing development as part of secret Cold War-era testing. Chester Deanes, left, and Ben Phillips lived in the development and say the chemicals, which the Army maintains were nontoxic, have made people sick.
Gaza residents lose entire families, fear more destruction (www.reuters.com)
N.J. corrections official at center of corruption probe demoted after DUI arrest (newjerseymonitor.com)
State corrections officials have demoted and stopped paying a top Department of Corrections official who got arrested last week after police accused her of causing an August drunken driving crash in Ocean County that seriously injured an elderly woman....
BBC News - US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91 (www.bbc.co.uk)
US actress Piper Laurie best known for her roles in The Hustler and Carrie films - has died aged 91, her manager has said.
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.
As Israel expands Gaza offensive, it has lonely critics in Washington (www.cbc.ca)
Americans’ ardent support for Israel is palpable in poll after poll showing far greater sympathy for the Jewish state than for Palestinians....
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....
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...
Average American Debt: Household Debt Statistics, Average household debt hits $101,915 (www.businessinsider.com)
Israeli communications minister seeks shutdown of Al Jazeera bureau (www.reuters.com)
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,...
Dell Suicide: Employee died from suicide by shooting at Dell Technologies (news.snbc13.com)
Dell Technologies had $102.3 Billion in revenue.
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....
US has seen increase in domestic threats since Hamas attacks in Israel, FBI says (www.theguardian.com)
FBI director Christopher Wray has reiterated part of an FBI statement that the US domestic security agency does not have “specific and credible intelligence indicating a threat to the United States stemming from the Hamas attacks in Israel”....
'Ring of fire' eclipse brings cheers and shouts of joy as it moves across the Americas (apnews.com)
First came the darkening skies, then the crescent-shaped shadows on the ground, and finally an eruption of cheers by crowds that gathered Saturday along the narrow path of a rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun....
Biden administration authorizes nonessential personnel to depart Israel, West Bank (thehill.com)
The Biden administration released an updated travel advisory for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza on Saturday as the ongoing conflict in the region persists....
Law restricting bathroom use for Idaho transgender students to go into effect as challenge continues (apnews.com)
An Idaho law restricting which bathrooms transgender students can use in schools will go into effect while a court challenge plays out....
Executive who had business ties to Playgirl magazine pleads guilty to $250M fraud at lending company (apnews.com)
A Florida executive whose family business once owned Playgirl magazine has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud for misleading investors in another of his companies — one that made high-interest loans to small businesses....
Donald Trump tells court he had no duty to ‘support’ the US Constitution (www.the-independent.com)
Breakingviews - Jamie Dimon makes anxiety a feature not a bug (www.reuters.com)
In defiance of external ructions, JPMorgan reported a 22% yearly increase in earnings for the three months ended Sept. 30, including a 40% return on equity in its giant consumer bank. Its future is also rosy. Despite sharp rate hikes and softening household finances, the lender raised its interest-income forecast for 2023, while...
Netflix plans to open brick and mortar locations (www.npr.org)
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Judge Howell order in Freeman, *et al* v. Giuliani (storage.courtlistener.com)
In short, Giuliani is ordered to compensate plaintiffs for their legal fees in connection with the three motions filed by plaintiffs to compel discovery, which Giuliani has been loathe to produce....