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....
Local Newspapers Are Vanishing. How Should We Remember Them? (www.propublica.org)
As smaller newspapers shrink or disappear, it’s easy to romanticize the role they played. But one reporter’s memories of the heyday of local journalism reveal a much more complicated reality.
Woman leaps on a train track due to husband's drinking habit, he tries to rescue her but both perish. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
UttarPradesh: Stalkers push teen in front of train; she loses legs, hand (indianexpress.com)
Israel thought Trump decision to assassinate Soleimani was ‘dangerous and destabilising’, ex-officials say (www.the-independent.com)
Judge denies bid to prohibit US border officials from turning back asylum-seekers at land crossings (apnews.com)
A federal judge on Friday denied a bid by immigration advocates to prohibit U.S. officials from turning away asylum-seekers at border crossings with Mexico if they don’t have appointments on a mobile phone app....
Executive at Donald Trump’s company says ‘presidential premium’ was floated to boost bottom line (apnews.com)
Donald Trump’s top corporate deputies considered adding a “presidential premium” when calculating the value of his Trump Tower penthouse, Mar-a-Lago resort and other assets during his White House years, a gambit that would’ve padded his net worth by nearly $145 million, an executive at the former president’s company...
Goodbye to more DVDs? Best Buy plans to phase out sales of physical movies in the coming months (apnews.com)
Best Buy is saying goodbye to movie-watching with physical discs....
The NHL bans Pride Tape, setting off a backlash from players and fans (www.npr.org)
Highlights: Rainbow-colored Pride Tape has been part of pro ice hockey for seven years, symbolizing the sport’s pledge to be welcoming and inclusive. But the NHL has banned the athletic tape, quickly sparking a backlash....
Blue checks aren't protecting sex workers from X's porn crackdown (techcrunch.com)
Israel Gaza live news: Children among dead after strike hits Palestinian convoy - BBC News (www.bbc.com)
BBC Verify has confirmed women and young children were killed when a strike hit their vehicles as they headed away from northern Gaza...
'Top secret' Hamas documents show that terrorists intentionally targeted elementary schools and a youth center | NBC News (www.nbcnews.com)
Maps and documents recovered from the bodies of Hamas attackers reveal a coordinated plan to target children and take hostages inside an Israeli village near Gaza.