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☆ Florida Dentist Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Law Professor
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Patricia Mazzei | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For nearly a decade, the sensational killing of a prominent Florida law professor in 2014 centered on a single, sordid question: Did his ex-wife’s family, motivated by an ugly custody dispute, hire hit men to murder him? On Monday, a jury concluded that it did, and convicted Charles Adelson, the former brother-in-law of the slain professor, Dan Markel, of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder. Mr. Adelson closed his eyes, mouthed “No” and put his head down when the verdict was read at the Leon County Courthouse in Tallahassee, Fla. Mr. Markel, 41, a well-known legal scholar at Florida State University, was shot on July 18, 2014, in his home in an upscale Tallahassee neighborhood. The police found him wounded, and he died 14 hours later at a hospital.

Persons: Charles Adelson, Dan Markel, Adelson, Mr, Markel Organizations: Florida State University Locations: Florida, Leon, Tallahassee, Fla

☆ US Plans Precision Bombs Transfer to Israel -Source
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Nov. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration has informed the U.S. Congress that it is planning a $320 million transfer of precision bombs for Israel, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday. The Wall Street Journal first reported that the administration sent formal notification on Oct. 31 to congressional leaders of the planned transfer of Spice Family Gliding Bomb Assemblies, a type of precision guided weapon fired by warplanes. Citing correspondence it viewed, the Journal said weapons manufacturer Rafael USA would transfer the bombs to its Israeli parent company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for use by the Israeli defense ministry. Earlier on Monday, the United Nations said Gaza is becoming a "graveyard for children," amplifying demands for a ceasefire as Palestinian health authorities said the death toll from Israel strikes had exceeded 10,000. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle, editing by Deepa Babington)

Persons: Joe Biden's, Rafael, Patricia Zengerle, Deepa Babington Organizations: WASHINGTON, U.S . Congress, Street Journal, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, United Locations: Israel, United Nations, Gaza

☆ US plans precision bombs transfer to Israel -source
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration has informed the U.S. Congress that it is planning a $320 million transfer of precision bombs for Israel, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday. The Wall Street Journal first reported that the administration sent formal notification on Oct. 31 to congressional leaders of the planned transfer of Spice Family Gliding Bomb Assemblies, a type of precision guided weapon fired by warplanes. Citing correspondence it viewed, the Journal said weapons manufacturer Rafael USA would transfer the bombs to its Israeli parent company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for use by the Israeli defense ministry. Earlier on Monday, the United Nations said Gaza is becoming a "graveyard for children," amplifying demands for a ceasefire as Palestinian health authorities said the death toll from Israel strikes had exceeded 10,000. Reporting by Patricia Zengerle, editing by Deepa BabingtonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Ronen, Joe Biden's, Rafael, Patricia Zengerle, Deepa Babington Organizations: U.S, Israeli, White, Consulate, REUTERS, Rights, U.S . Congress, Street Journal, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, United, Thomson Locations: U.S, Israeli, Tel Aviv, Israel, United Nations, Gaza

☆ Argentina polls show election race tightening; winner hard to call
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] Argentina's presidential candidate Sergio Massa speaks during a press conference a day after the first round of Argentina's presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina October 23, 2023. REUTERS/Cristina Sille/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBUENOS AIRES, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Argentina election polls are showing an increasingly tight race between Peronist economy minister Sergio Massa and radical libertarian Javier Milei ahead of a runoff ballot on Nov. 19. The new poll surveyed 2,324 people between Nov. 1-3 and claimed a margin of error of 2.4%. "The difference in favor of Sergio Massa was reduced from 8 to 3 points compared to the first three days after the general election, when the impact of his win shook everything up," Analogias said. Another poll, from Brazil-based Atlas Intel, meanwhile, showed Milei ahead of Massa with 48.5% to 44.7%, with some 7% of people responding "don't know" or saying they would vote blank.

Persons: Sergio Massa, Cristina Sille, Javier Milei, Analogias, Massa, Milei, Patricia Bullrich, Mauricio Macri, Adam Jourdan, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: REUTERS, International Monetary Fund, Milei, Massa, Intel, Thomson Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, BUENOS AIRES, Brazil

Most Americans still have to commute every day. Jenn Ackerman for The New York TimesLike a majority of Americans, Ms. Hargreaves was unable to do her work at home. Source: American Community Survey Note: Average commute length for 2020 is not included. The average commute distance changed much less, an indication that commuters are driving faster — but also, more people are driving. “A lot of our choice riders, we're still working to influence them to re-choose transit,” Ms. Tucker said.

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☆ Israel’s ‘Large Attack’ on Gaza, and More
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( New York Times Audio | Patricia Sulbarán | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The Israeli military announced that its forces had fully encircled Gaza City and were carrying out “a significant operation” in the Gaza Strip late on Sunday. Credit... Mohammed Saber/EPA, via Shutterstock

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☆ Appeals court freezes gag order against Trump in federal election subversion case and will hear oral arguments this month
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Devan Cole | Katelyn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily froze the limited gag order issued against Donald Trump in the former president’s election subversion criminal case in Washington, DC, allowing him to again speak freely with criticism of possible witnesses in the case. Now, the appeals court will consider whether it will grant relief to the former president in the matter. “The prosecution’s request for a Gag Order bristles with hostility to President Trump’s viewpoint and his relentless criticism of the government—including of the prosecution itself,” Trump’s attorneys told the appeals court in a filing Thursday. “The Gag Order embodies this unconstitutional hostility to President Trump’s viewpoint. It should be immediately stayed.”The order restricts Trump’s ability to publicly target court personnel, potential witnesses, or the special counsel and his staff.

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Gaza City - traditionally a Hamas stronghold - was surrounded, military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said. The Israeli military said its troops and tanks were encountering mines and booby traps as they advanced in Gaza. Those who live in Gaza City and the north will have to find shelter elsewhere as the Israeli forces have cut off roads. Israeli spokesperson Hagari said Israeli was also "highly prepared" on its northern border with Lebanon, where he said Iranian-backed militants were carrying out actions with the aim of diverting it from the war in Gaza. Palestinians trapped in Gaza City hoped that a truce could be reached soon.

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Twelve Democrats voted with 214 Republicans for the bill, and two Republicans joined 194 Democrats in objecting. Republicans have a 221-212 majority in the House, but Biden's fellow Democrats control the Senate 51-49. To become law, the bill would have to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by Biden. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday said the IRS cuts and Israel aid in the House bill would add nearly $30 billion to the U.S. budget deficit, currently estimated at $1.7 trillion. After the vote, Johnson urged the Senate and White House to quickly approve the bill.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Joe Biden, Chuck Schumer, Biden, Schumer, Kay Granger, Nathan Howard, Rosa DeLauro, Johnson, Patricia Zengerle, Makini Brice, Scott Malone, Mark Porter, Alistair Bell, Chris Reese Organizations: U.S . House, Republican, Internal Revenue, Republicans, Israel, Internal Revenue Service, Democratic, Senate, U.S, Capitol, REUTERS, White, Twitter, Thomson Locations: Israel, Iran, Ukraine, Taiwan, Washington , U.S, Gaza City, Kyiv, U.S, Mexico

Nov 2 (Reuters) - Air pollution, a global scourge that kills millions of people a year, is shielding us from the full force of the sun. "It's this Catch-22," said Patricia Quinn, an atmospheric chemist at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), speaking about cleaning up sulphur pollution globally. "If you implement technologies to reduce air pollution, this will accelerate – very significantly – global warming in the short term." The Chinese and Indian environment ministries didn't immediately respond to requests for comment on the effects of pollution unmasking. As the implications of the pollution unmasking become more apparent, experts are casting around for methods to counter the associated warming.

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☆ US House Speaker Johnson to bring Israel bill to floor despite deficit risk
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday he plans to hold a vote on a standalone Israel aid bill despite a Congressional Budget Office report showing it could increase the federal deficit. In the first major legislative action under Johnson, House Republicans unveiled their bill on Monday seeking to provide $14.3 billion for Israel by cutting Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding. The House could vote on the bill and pass it with Republican support as soon as Thursday. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said on Wednesday that the IRS cuts and the Israel aid in the standalone bill would add nearly $30 billion to the U.S. budget deficit, currently estimated at $1.7 trillion. To become law, any legislation must pass the House, the Senate and be signed into law by Biden.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Nathan Howard, Johnson, Joe Biden's, Josh Hawley, " Johnson, Biden, Johnson's, Chuck Schumer, David Morgan, Patricia Zengerle, Dan Whitcomb, Katharine Jackson, Scott Malone, Rod Nickel Organizations: U.S, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, . House, House Republicans, Revenue Service, Democratic, White, Israel, Kyiv, Fox News, Office, CBO, Senate, Democrat, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Israel, China, Ukraine, Iran, Gaza, East

☆ Risk of a Wider Middle East War Threatens a ‘Fragile’ World Economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Patricia Cohen | More About Patricia Cohen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

“We are in one of the most fragile junctures for the world economy.”Mr. Gill’s assessment echoes those of other analysts. Tensions between the United States and China over technology transfers and security only complicate efforts to work together on other problems like climate change, debt relief or violent regional conflicts. If the conflict stays contained, though, the ripple effects on the world economy are likely to remain limited, most analysts agree. At the moment, the United States is the world’s largest oil producer, and alternative and renewable energy sources make up a bit more of the world’s energy mix. “It’s a highly volatile, uncertain, scary situation,” said Jason Bordoff, director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University.

Persons: ” Mr, Gill, Mr, Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase, Jerome H, Powell, ”, Jason Bordoff, Bordoff Organizations: JPMorgan, Hamas, Federal Reserve, Center, Global Energy, Columbia University Locations: Gaza, United States, China, Israel, Egypt, Syria, U.S, Europe, Iran, Persian

☆ Brazil's QI Tech raises $200 million in General Atlantic-led round
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SAO PAULO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - QI Tech, a Brazilian financial services provider to businesses, raised 1 billion reais ($200 million) in a Series B round led by General Atlantic to fund future acquisitions while preparing for a potential public offering, the company said on Tuesday. The Sao Paulo-based firm provides banking services and digital infrastructure for businesses. With the funds, QI Tech will be "very attentive to market opportunities," co-founder and Chief Financial Officer Marcelo Bentivoglio told Reuters. In addition to General Atlantic, the round was joined by Across Capital Partners, which already was a shareholder in the firm. QI Tech had also previously received investments from Singapore's GIC in a round that raised $50 million.

Persons: Marcelo Bentivoglio, Bentivoglio, Patricia Vilas Boas, Peter Frontini, Chris Reese Organizations: SAO PAULO, QI Tech, General Atlantic, Tech, Reuters, Across Capital Partners, Thomson Locations: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Biden also asked for $14.3 billion for Israel, $9 billion for humanitarian relief -- including for Israel and Gaza -- $13.6 billion for U.S. border security, $4 billion in military assistance and government financing to counter China's regional efforts in Asia. Congress has already approved $113 billion for Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022, but Biden's $24 billion request for more funds in August never moved ahead. Democrats - and many Republicans - in the Democratic-majority Senate back Biden's strategy of combining Ukraine aid with support for Israel. Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson has voted in the past against assistance for Kyiv. Biden's support for Israel, which already receives $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military assistance, has drawn criticism amid international appeals for Gaza civilians to be protected.

Persons: Joe Biden, Leah Millis, Joe Biden's, Antony Blinken, Defense Lloyd Austin, Biden, Mitch McConnell, Donald Trump, Mike Johnson, Johnson, Kevin McCarthy, Patricia Zengerle, Aistair Bell, Nick Zieminski Organizations: White, REUTERS, Rights, U.S, Defense, Kyiv, REPUBLICANS, Democratic, Israel, Republican, University of Louisville, Internal Revenue Service, Democrats, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Ukraine, Israel, U.S, United States, Gaza, Asia, Congress, Russia, Washington, China

Republicans have a narrow majority in the House, but Biden's fellow Democrats control the Senate. To become law, the bill would have to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by Biden. Democrats said the Republican bill would be dead on arrival in the Senate, even if it passed the House. "We need to treat all four of these areas, all four of them, Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the border," McConnell told reporters. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said they had discussed issues including Biden's request for support for Ukraine and Israel.

Persons: Anas, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden's, Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell, McConnell, Antony Blinken, Johnson, Defense Lloyd Austin, Blinken, Matthew Miller, Patricia Zengerle, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Republicans, Internal Revenue, House Republicans, Israel, Senate, Biden, Democrats, Republican, Democratic, Leader, Defense, Department, Thomson Locations: Gaza, Israel, Ukraine, China, U.S, Mexico, Taiwan

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel on Capitol Hill, Washington, U.S., October 18, 2023. The Senate voted 53 to 43, largely along party lines, with Biden's fellow Democrats backing Lew and most Republicans opposing him. Republicans sharply criticized Lew over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal sealed during former Democratic President Barack Obama's administration. Supporting Lew, Democratic Senator Ben Cardin, who chairs the foreign relations panel, noted Lew's qualifications and said Israel had welcomed his nomination. Washington has not had an ambassador to Israel since July, when Tom Nides left the post.

Persons: Jack Lew, Leah Millis, Joe Biden's, Lew, Barack Obama's, Ben Cardin, Israel, Cardin, Jim Risch, Donald Trump, Tom Nides, Biden, Patricia Zengerle, David Gregorio Our Organizations: U.S, Treasury, Foreign, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, Senate, Democratic, Republican, Senate Foreign Relations, Thomson Locations: Israel, Capitol Hill, Washington , U.S, Iran, Gaza, America, Washington

In the first major legislative action under new Speaker Mike Johnson, House of Representatives Republicans unveiled a standalone supplemental spending bill only for Israel on Monday. Republicans have a 221-212 majority in the House, but Biden's fellow Democrats control the Senate 51-49. To become law, the bill would have to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by Biden. The top Senate Democrat said the Republican bill would be dead on arrival in the upper chamber, even if it passed the House. "We need to treat all four of these areas, all four of them, Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the border," McConnell told reporters.

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In one of the first major policy actions under new House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Republicans unveiled a standalone supplemental spending bill only for Israel, despite Democratic President Joe Biden's request for a $106 billion package that would include aid for Israel, Ukraine and border security. Johnson, who voted against aid for Ukraine before he was elected House speaker last week, had said he wanted aid to Israel and Ukraine to be handled separately. Democrats accused Republicans of stalling Congress' ability to help Israel by introducing a partisan bill. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre issued a statement accusing Republicans of "politicizing national security" and calling their bill a non-starter. The House Rules Committee is expected to consider the Republican Israel bill on Wednesday.

Persons: Kevin Wurm, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden's, Johnson, Karine Jean, Pierre, Biden, Rosa DeLauro, Patricia Zengerle, Tom Hogue Organizations: U.S, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, . House, Monday, Internal Revenue Service, House Republicans, Democratic, Ukraine, Fox News, Israel, Senate, Republicans, Republican Israel, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Israel, Ukraine

Listen and follow The DailyApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicOver the weekend, the Israeli military appears to have begun an invasion of the Gaza Strip, with tanks rolling into the enclave and Israeli soldiers fighting Hamas inside. But the operation remains shrouded in secrecy, and Israel is revealing little about its actions. Raja Abdulrahim, a Middle East correspondent for The Times, and Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief, discuss the latest escalation in the war.

Persons: Raja Abdulrahim, Patrick Kingsley Organizations: Spotify, The Times Locations: Gaza, Israel, East, Jerusalem

☆ Brazil finds Pan Am gold at the beach and in the ring
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The silver was Canada's first medal in women's beach volleyball at a Pan Am Games. A silver medal came with a bonus prize with every fighter in the finals having secured a quota spot for the Paris Olympics. In the women's 75-kilogram Canada's Tammara Thibeault added Pan Am gold to her world and Commonwealth Games titles with a unanimous 5-0 decision over Panama's Atheyna Bylon. "Out of all the tournaments I've been to, I've been able to capture gold and I was missing Pan Ams," said Thibeault. That contribution helped power Mexico into second place on the medal table with 35 gold and 80 total medals.

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☆ A woman is suing SharkNinja for claiming that its frying pan is made at temperatures hotter than the sun
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

SharkNinja says its frying pans have a stronger nonstick coating because they're made at 30,000°F. SharkNinja claims that its nonstick pans are manufactured under a maximum temperature of 30,000°F, which is almost three times hotter than the surface of the sun. The company says the super hot temperature ensures that the nonstick coating on its pans is more resistant than competitor pans made at lower temperatures. Brown purchased two 12-inch, nonstick frying pans made by SharkNinja in 2021, according to the lawsuit. As Brown's case unfolds, Mon said he's waiting to see whether SharkNinja will present evidence on additional foods they've tested.

Persons: SharkNinja, they're, —, Patricia Brown, SharkNinja's, Brown, Gonzalo E, Kelley Drye, Warren, Mon Organizations: Service, New, Court, NASA, Washington Post, National Advertising Locations: New Jersey, Danish

“We’re all a little star-struck, to be honest,” said Timothy Magner, the president of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, who corrected himself to use the new “speaker” title to refer to Mr. Johnson. (Multiple friends and colleagues said he has a knack for impressions of politicians, which they cited as evidence of a sense of humor.) “He would tell you he’s never surprised by God’s ordinance,” she added. “And the thing about Mike is — he means that answer.”Some constituents said that they, too, were among the many Americans learning about Mr. Johnson this week. In Opelousas, in the southern slice of his district, Shawana Johnson, 43, said she heard of him for the first time through a canvassing text message on Wednesday.

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The official said that Mr. Card was later evaluated at a mental health facility. Mr. Card was in his hometown, Bowdoin, to hunt deer as recently as last fall, a neighbor of his family said. Robert has a brother who had also been in the military and a younger sister, Mr. Goddard said. At the address for the Card family home, no one answered the door on Thursday, and there was only one car parked out front. “We’re on edge right now because we know this is his stomping area,” Mr. Goddard said.

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☆ A Friendship Forged in Wartime Casts a Long Shadow
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Jennifer Egan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

ABSOLUTION, by Alice McDermottAlice McDermott is rightly celebrated for her granular, nuanced portraits of mid-20th-century life, with a particular focus on Irish Americans. Her fans may be startled, then, to find themselves plunged into 1963 Saigon at the start of her enveloping new novel, “Absolution,” whose lofty title belies its sensory, gritty humanity. McDermott’s contextual leap is not as great as it might seem. A bossy insider and mother of three, Charlene masterminds a “cabal” of charitable military-industrial wives bent on helping poor and ailing Vietnamese. Their work consists of channeling black-market profits into buying trinkets and candy to distribute to hospitalized children (some of whom may be recovering from war wounds) and their impoverished families.

Persons: Alice McDermott Alice McDermott, ” Patricia Kelly, Peter, Billy Lynch, “ Charming Billy ”, Marie, Peter Kelly’s, Kennedy, Ngo Dinh Diem, ” Graham Greene’s, McDermott, ”, Patricia, Charlene, Charlene masterminds Organizations: Americans, Catholic, Central Intelligence Agency, “ Catholic Intelligence Agency, WASP Locations: Saigon, American, McDermott’s, “, Vietnam, South Vietnam

☆ Argentina poll shows ruling party hopeful Massa leading Milei
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The survey from pollster Analogias put support for Massa, the outgoing government's economy chief, at about 42% versus 34% for Milei, a combative self-described anarco-capitalist. Political polling has been wildly off in Argentina in recent years, including ahead of last Sunday's first-round vote, when Milei led in nearly all polls but ultimately came in second to Massa by about six points. The new poll also shows nearly 18% undecided in the head-to-head match-up, while about another 6% said they will vote for no one. It also estimates Massa is winning about a third of those who supported last Sunday's fourth-place finisher, as well as almost 15% of those who opted for Bullrich. Reporting by Nicolas Misculin; Editing by David Alire Garcia; Editing by David GregorioOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Sergio Massa, Patricia Bullrich, Javier Milei, Analogias, Milei, Wednesday's, Massa, Proyeccion Consultoras, Nicolas Misculin, David Alire Garcia, David Gregorio Our Organizations: por la Patria, el Cambio, Massa, Bullrich, Consultora, Thomson Locations: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, South America's

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