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☆ The Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal brings hope, but the US' role of monitoring violations raises issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The US and France will play a role in monitoring for potential violations of the deal. Regional experts say the US role in monitoring creates complications and challenges. A cease-fire agreement that aims to end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, marks a hopeful diplomatic moment after nearly 14 months of conflict. Gerges said that the inclusion of the US in the cease-fire monitoring process "complicates" matters. The cease-fire agreement will not stop the fighting in Gaza, though President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that the US will make "another push" to broker a deal there.

Persons: Gerges, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Paul Salem, Salem, Hassan Fadlallah, Ozcelik, Hezbollah's, Joe Biden Organizations: Hezbollah, Israel, London School of Economics, United Nations, Lebanese, Middle East Institute, Guardian, Royal United Services Institute Locations: Israel, France, Iran, Lebanese, Lebanon, Syria, East, Gaza

☆ The Big Awful: New York’s football teams are spiraling
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

A New York Jets fan wears a paper bag during the game between the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 10 in Glendale, Arizona. On the second play of the 2023 season, however, Rodgers tore his Achilles’ tendon, and his season was over before it really got started. The devastating injury took the Jets’ season down with their quarterback, finishing 7-10. New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15 in Nashville. Ten games into the season, Jones would no longer be on the team.

Persons: –, it’s, Chris Coduto, It’s, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, ’, Robert Saleh, Justin Ford, Davante Adams, Adams, Woody Johnson, Joe Douglas, Jeff Ulbrich’s, Ulbrich, ”, “, I’m, ” Rodgers, Johnson, Ian Rapoport, Giants GM Joe Schoen, Daniel Jones, Schoen, Saquon Barkley, Brian Daboll, Jones, Daboll, demoting, Tommy DeVito –, Tommy Cutlets ”, Tommy DeVito, Dustin Satloff, John Mara, Baker Mayfield, DeVito, ” DeVito, benching Jones, “ We’re, ” Daboll, Dexter Lawrence, Lawrence, Malik Nabers, Barkley Organizations: CNN, New York, New York Jets, New York Giants, MetLife, Jets, Giants, NFL, Arizona Cardinals, State, GM, Super, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, Nissan, Raiders, Green Bay Packers, The Jets, Colts, ESPN, Sunday, NFL Network, Giants GM, Philadelphia Eagles, Barkley, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bucs, Associated Press, Eagles, football Giants Locations: New Jersey, Glendale , Arizona, London, Nashville, Las Vegas, New York, Green, It’s, Philly, Philadelphia

☆ 'Cargojet is expensive': Short seller bets against Canada's largest cargo airline
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A London-based hedge fund is betting against Cargojet , Canada's largest cargo airline, citing concerns about the company's aging fleet, accounting practices, and leadership style. Allen also claimed that the company has failed to update the age of its aircraft fleet. The Toronto-listed shares of the company have struggled this year, posting a 2% gain while the broader Canadian stock market has risen by nearly 25%. At the time of Allen's presentation slide titled "Cargojet is expensive," the stock was trading at 27 times earnings and 3.5 times tangible book value. In comparison, traditional airline Lufthansa trades at 7 times earnings, and United Airlines is valued at 9 times earnings estimate.

Persons: Edgar Allen, Ajay Virmani, Allen, they've, Cargojet, They've, Konark Gupta, Gupta, Allen's Sohn, Walter Spracklin, Fadi Chamoun, Chamoun, Drake, Elon Musk, Virmani Organizations: Cargojet, Investment Management, Sohn, United Parcel Service, Federal Express, CNBC Pro, CNBC, Scotiabank, RBC Capital Markets, BMO Research, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Elon Locations: London, Ontario, CJT, Toronto

☆ Musicians are increasingly forgoing the major-label system. The problem is that most can't afford to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementDespite the democratization of music in the streaming era, it's still very expensive to record an album. Although many artists are forgoing record labels, it's nearly impossible to become a superstar without one. When I did my album, I don't even know how much the producers got paid — it just was done," Chinouriri says. Advertisement"I don't know how I'd be able to do all of this and then have to think of the cost," Chinouriri adds. "I don't know how Raye does it, I don't know how Tinashe does it.

Persons: it's, yearn, Raye, Tinashe, Lizzie Widhelm, You've, there's, Donald Passman, everybody's, They'll, Passman, Long, Derek White, who's, Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Alexis, Rachel Chinouriri, would've, Chinouriri, I've, she's, I'd, Tinashe's, they've, Solitro Organizations: Music, Spotify, The Recording Academy Muni, Fifth Harmony, Apple, Parlophone, Atlas Artists, Polydor, RCA Locations: Atlanta, London

☆ Instead of spending Thanksgiving at home, we take advantage of the time off to travel. We've made core memories.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Michelle Arellano Martin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementWe love extending our Thanksgiving break for a more affordable, less crowded offseason holiday. Instead of spending Thanksgiving at home, our family takes advantage of the school break to go abroad for unique experiences. For Thanksgiving, he took us to Temple Street Night Market, where he perused buckets of fresh fish, explained the differences to our kids, and ordered a feast. Peru should be experienced once in a lifetime at leastA sojourn through Peru started in Cusco, accompanied by good friends. We stayed in a former monastery where incense and Gregorian chants filled the hallways, stocked up on textiles from the local market, discovered chicha and made chocolate from raw cacao.

Persons: Machu Picchu, Lin, Hong Kong, Bruno Mars, Michelle Arellano Martin Organizations: Big, La Boca, Aguas Calientes, Sydney Opera House, Raymis Locations: Machu, Buenos Aires, Hong Kong, ceviche, Peru, London, Lantau, Maldives, Hong, Argentina, empanadas, La, Palermo, Mendoza, Cusco, Aguas, Australia, Ecuador Ecuador, Quito, Cuenca, Ecuador, California, Basque

☆ The world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In today's big story, the world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans , which could be a massive negotiation tactic . Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesThe man who dubbed himself a master negotiator is upending the global trade market with his latest tactic. AdvertisementThe world is reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's new trade proposals targeting China, Mexico, and Canada. There's a lot to unpack, so let's break it down:So, Trump finally gave us an update on his tariff plans. He's telegraphed his plans for hammering Chinese imports, but a 25% tax on Canadian and Mexican goods was a shock.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Trump, Michael M, He's, Will, Justin Trudeau, Claudia Sheinbaum's, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Goldman, Scott Wren, Wells Fargo's, They've, Elon Musk's, Omead Afshar, Afshar, Prince Williams, Bill Clark, Astrida Valigorsky, Alyssa Powell, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Dan DeFrancesco, Grace Lett, Ella Hopkins, Hallam Bullock, Amanda Yen, Milan Sehmbi Organizations: Business, Affordable, Canadian, Trump, US, Companies, Getty, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, BI, Tesla, North, Spotify, Universal Music, Wall Street Locations: China, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Canada's, East, New York, Chicago, London

TEL AVIV — The Israeli government failed in its “primary duty to protect its citizens” in the lead-up to and during the Oct. 7, terrorist attacks, according to an Israeli civilian report released Tuesday. Some 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage during the attacks as Hamas fighters infiltrated Israel from southern Gaza and launched thousands of rockets. The Israeli report also identified a "major cause" of the Oct. 7 tragedy as a "glaring failure" by Israeli intelligence branches. It specifically pointed to Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security agency, and military intelligence for their inability to provide timely warnings or act on those that were issued. Israeli soldiers near houses that were destroyed during a Hamas attack on the kibbutz in Be'eri, Israel.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu, Netanyahu “, Shin Bet, Tsafrir, Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's, Shin Bet’s, Yoav Gallant, Gallant, Amir Levy, “, ” Roni Lifshitz, ” Omer Bekin, Freddie Clayton Organizations: Civilian, of, Hamas, NBC, AFP, Getty, NBC News, West Bank Locations: TEL AVIV, Palestinian, Israel, Qatari, Gaza, Israeli, Sderot, Be'eri, Be’eri, Tel Aviv, London

☆ Millions to hit the roads for Thanksgiving ahead of 'Arctic' temperatures on Thursday
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Millions of travelers on Tuesday will battle severe weather and congested highways to reach loved ones for Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service (NWS) said in an update early Monday that a pair of weather systems were expected to bring an "Arctic outbreak" across the Central U.S. Wednesday and into Thanksgiving Thursday. Temperatures in the Northern Great Plains will only reach the high teens and 20s Tuesday and Wednesday, 15-25 degrees lower than the seasonal average. The NWS office for the Twin Cities said that Thursday could see lows of zero to 13 degrees Fahrenheit. Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty ImagesAs of 7 a.m. Tuesday, airports seemed to be handling the influx of Thanksgiving travelers; there was only one flight cancellation listed across the country Tuesday morning on FlightAware's Misery Map of airline disruption, with just 55 delays.

Persons: Ronald Reagan, Roberto Schmidt, “, I’ve, Jeff Couture, Janis, Ken Allen, — Organizations: National Weather Service, Central U.S, NWS, Twin, Rockies, Michigan, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, AFP, Getty, NBC New, Newark, AAA Locations: Twin Cities, California, Sierra Nevada, Michigan Peninsular, Lake Ontario, Ronald Reagan Washington, Arlington , Va, Connecticut, Portugal, NBC New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia

☆ Israeli war Cabinet to discuss Lebanon cease-fire — while bombings continue
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alexander Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Israel’s war Cabinet was Tuesday meeting to discuss a plan for a cease-fire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah as its military launched fresh airstrikes on southern Beirut. Hezbollah says it is supporting the Palestinian resistance; Israel sees it as another attempt by Tehran to attack the Jewish State. Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said Monday his country’s security Cabinet would likely discuss the proposed truce when it met the following day. This was confirmed to NBC News by an Israeli source briefed on the matter. Lisa Johnson, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., submitted the proposal last week to Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, an adviser to the speaker, Ali Hamdan, said.

Persons: Danny Danon, Lisa Johnson, Nabih Berri, Ali Hamdan Organizations: Hezbollah, Jewish State, United Nations, NBC News Locations: Beirut, Hezbollah, Lebanese, Israel, Gaza, Tehran, U.S

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Four members of Pakistan’s security services were killed as thousands of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's supporters broke through government barricades and clashed with law enforcement in the country's capital Islamabad Tuesday. It is extremism,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a separate statement issued by his office. The protests were sparked by demands for Khan’s release from jail and the resignation of the federal government over what they call rigged general elections this year. Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi said Khan’s party rejected a government offer to rally on the outskirts of the city. Authorities say that only the courts can order Khan's release, who was ousted from government in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in parliament.

Persons: Imran Khan's, Shehbaz Sharif, Farooq Khan, ”, Khan, Imran Khan’s, Bushra Bibi, Ali Amin Gandapur, Bibi, Muhammad Reza, AAMIR QURESHI, Mohsin Naqvi, Khan’s, Mushtaq Yusufzai, Freddie Clayton Organizations: Pakistan —, Islamabad Tuesday, ”, Authorities, NBC News, Shipping, PTI, Anadolu, Getty, AFP, . Locations: PESHAWAR, Pakistan, country's, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khan, Peshawar, London

☆ George Stubbs dog painting expected to sell for up to $2.5 million at auction
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Rosa Rahimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —A painting by British artist George Stubbs is expected to sell for up to £2 million ($2.5 million) in London next week, as it comes to auction for the first time in more than 50 years. “The Spanish Pointer” is the artist’s earliest dog painting and is considered one of his most famous pieces of work, according to Sotheby’s. “The Spanish Pointer” also went on to become a popular painting, with Stubbs creating two versions of it and several copies being produced. The painting depicts a breed of the pointer dog, which was introduced to England from Spain in the early 18th century. “The Spanish Pointer” will be available to view in Sotheby’s exhibition of old master and 19th century paintings until early December.

Persons: George Stubbs, ‘, ’ ”, Julian Gascoigne, Stubbs, Gascoigne, catapulting, ” Gascoigne, “, Pointer ”, ”, Pointer Organizations: London CNN, of Sports, CNN, Tate Locations: British, London, Spanish, Munich, England, Spain, Europe

☆ Musk's F-35 jab could be a preview of the fights DOGE will wage to cut government spending
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Cookbook authors and chefs explain how you can make almost any part of your holiday meal in a Crock-Pot . Today, we're looking at what Elon Musk's jab at the F-35 says about the debate over using manned fighters or drones in warfare . AdvertisementWith promises of cutting trillions of dollars in government spending, DOGE will need to swing big. Drone usage in combat is on the rise, as is evident in the Ukraine war, and offers benefits around cost. Zoom is taking an AI-first approach to corporate communications , CEO Eric Yuan wrote in a company blog post published Monday.

Persons: Elon, Marc Piasecki, Chelsea Jia Feng, Matthew Loh, Mia Jankowicz, Donald Trump's, Lockheed Martin, Vivek Ramaswamy, Clawson, Ryan Pickrell, Mia, Justin Sullivan, he'll, Trump, Warren Buffett, he's, Pavlo Gonchar, Eric Yuan, it's, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Dan DeFrancesco, Grace Lett, Ella Hopkins, Amanda Yen, Jack Sommers, London.Milan Sehmbi Organizations: Business, of Government, Lockheed, Aerospace, Defense, Hezbollah, Super, Republican, Images Trump, Social, Key Square, Scott, Berkshire Hathaway, Getty Images, Communications, Aldi, Google Locations: Israel, Ukraine, Canada, Mexico, China, New York, Chicago, London, London.Milan

☆ British Airways reveals new A380 superjumbo first class seat design
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

This luxury is set to be taken to new heights on British Airways superjumbos, as the airline just unveiled a fresh design for its first class airplane seat, set to launch on BA’s A380 planes in 2026. CNN Travel was among the first to try out British Airways’ new cabin product during an unveiling at the airline’s London headquarters. British Airways suggests the wardrobe eliminates the need for overhead storage, which (perhaps controversially) won’t be a component of these new first class cabins. Each first class seat also features a 32-inch 4K inflight personal entertainment screen and adjustable mood lighting, including a “cinema” mode. Future of first classWhile British Airways is investing in its premium cabins, some airlines are moving away from first class.

Persons: United Kingdom CNN —, won’t, Calum Laming, “, ” Laming, Laming, you’re, there’s, ”, CNN’s Tamara Hardingham, Gill Organizations: CNN, United Kingdom CNN, Airbus, British Airways superjumbos, CNN Travel, British Airways, British Airways British Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines, Singapore Airlines Locations: London, United Kingdom, Concorde, Emirates, Johannesburg, Miami, Singapore, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston

☆ Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning. Some people may already get coverage of the drugs through Medicare or Medicaid if they have diabetes or are at risk for stroke or heart disease. Becerra estimated that an additional 3.5 million people on Medicare and 4 million on Medicaid could qualify for coverage of the drugs. But research suggests far more people might qualify, with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimating roughly 28 million people on Medicaid are considered obese. In speeches and on social media, he's said the U.S. should not cover the drugs through Medicaid or Medicare.

Persons: Wegovy, Biden, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump's, Xavier Becerra, Trump, Becerra, Eli Lilly, Zepbound, Kennedy, he's Organizations: Novo Nordisk, U.S . Department of Health, Human Services, U.S . Health, Associated Press, Medicare, Centers, Services, Food and Drug Administration Locations: London, Britain, U.S, Novo

☆ Dementia may arrive a decade earlier in men at high risk for heart disease, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Men at risk for heart disease may develop dementia up to a decade earlier than similarly at-risk women, a new study found. “This is novel finding with significant health implications.”Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world, according to the World Health Organization, and heart disease has been the No. Heart disease risk factors include obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, along with smoking, drinking too much alcohol and not getting proper exercise and adequate sleep, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Some observational studies have shown that midlife vascular risk factors, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity are associated with a higher risk of dementia, but not in late life,” Wei said. “Men have more fat (buildup) lining the internal organs (visceral fat) while women have more fat around the hips (subcutaneous fat),” Edison said.

Persons: ”, Paul Edison, Edison, epidemiologist Jingkai Wei, Wei, ” Wei, Charday Penn, VBM, Gray, ” Edison, “ Organizations: CNN, Imperial College London, World Health Organization, US Centers for Disease Control, Memory Research, University of Texas Health Science Center, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, CNN’s Locations: United States, Houston, midlife

☆ 'Pirates of the Caribbean' was one of the biggest franchises of the '00s. Kiera Knightley said the films were the 'making and breaking' of her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementKiera Knightley played Elizabeth Swann in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. Knightley said the films were the reason she "was taken down publicly." Kiera Knightley said that the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise made her career, but it was also the reason that she "was taken down publicly." Knightley said she wouldn't appear in another major franchise following her experience with "Pirates of the Caribbean." It's years of your life, you have no control over where you're filming, how long you're filming, what you're filming."

Persons: Kiera Knightley, Elizabeth Swann, Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp, TheNumbers.com, Oscar, " Knightley, Bloom, Will Turner, hadn't, Legolas, Ridley Scott Organizations: Pirates, Disney, Stranger Tides, The Times, Hollywood Locations: Caribbean, London, Kingdom, Antarctica

☆ Russia expels British diplomat for alleged espionage
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Lauren Kent | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Russia expelled a British diplomat who worked at the embassy in Moscow Tuesday, accusing him of spying, marking the latest blow to the two countries’ worsening diplomatic relations. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) alleged that the British diplomat intentionally provided false information to enter the country as a cover for espionage work, “thereby violating Russian law,” according to state media TASS. The Russian Foreign Ministry subsequently revoked the diplomat’s diplomatic accreditation and ordered him to leave Russia within two weeks, TASS reported. Russia’s FSB claimed the diplomat was sent to Moscow to “replace” one of six alleged British intelligence officers that Russia expelled this summer. Meanwhile, Russia launched a “record” 188 drone attacks on Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force on Tuesday.

Persons: “, Vladimir Putin, Clare Sebastian, Maria Kostenko Organizations: London CNN —, Federal Security Service, Russian Federation, ” TASS, Russian Foreign Ministry, TASS, CNN, British Foreign Office, FSB, Reuters, Ukrainian Air Force, Air Force Locations: London CNN — Russia, British, Moscow, Russian, Russia, Britain, Ukraine, Western, Ukrainian, Ternopil, Kyiv

☆ Hedge fund bets on a key oil and gas supply chain stock, saying it could rise over 300%
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

London-based hedge fund Granular Capital has revealed a renewed interest Borr Drilling , saying the offshore drilling company's shares could increase by up to 300% or 400%. The hedge fund's thesis centers on Borr's fleet of 24 modern jack-up rigs – specialized vessels used to maintain oil and gas production in shallow waters. Additionally, about one-third of the global jack-up fleet is approaching or has exceeded retirement age, suggesting a likely decrease in available equipment going forward. Singapore, which previously constructed 50% of global jackup rigs, has largely converted its manufacturing capacity to other uses. This week, Seatrium signed an agreement with India's Cochin Shipyard to build jack-up rigs, potentially at a lower cost in the future.

Persons: Thiago Mordehachvili, there's, Mordehachvili, Tor Olav Trøim, Sebastian Grindheim, Borr, Truls Olsen, Evercore, Jason, Granular's Mordehachvili, Seatrium Organizations: Borr, Sohn Conference, NYSE, Arctic Securities, Exxon Mobil, Valeura Energy, Fieldwood Energy, FactSet, Fearnley Securities, CNBC Pro, Keppel Offshore, India's, Shipyard Locations: Norway, Saudi Aramco, Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico, Mordehachvili, Singapore

☆ Heathrow boss says 2025 to bring final decision on controversial third runway
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

However, he said it was ultimately up to the state to approve the plans, which have been highly controversial for decades. So if we want to go beyond a certain number at Heathrow, whether that is 90 million passengers or anything around that, we need a third runway, that's not a discussion," Woldbye said. 'We' here is not just Heathrow, that's the airlines, it's government, it's parliament, it's everybody around us. But transportation strategy is a government issue," Woldbye said, acknowledging it was "not an easy decision." I'm serious about getting a decision and about getting the right decision," which would be one guided by overall U.K. strategy, he said.

Persons: Thomas Woldbye, Woldbye, Louise Haigh Organizations: Airlines, Heathrow, Labour, Transport Locations: London

☆ It’s expensive to visit the Maldives. Now it’s more expensive to leave, too
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Maldives, with its sprawling white sand beaches and dazzling coral reefs, is one of the world’s most expensive holiday destinations. Now, though, this Indian Ocean archipelago nation has just increased the price it costs to leave. The departure tax is broken down per passenger based on the class of service they’re using to fly out of the Maldives. Located off the coast of India, the Maldives has a population of about 525,000 across more than 1,000 islands and atolls. Geography makes the Maldives an easy sell for high-end brands, as hotels and resorts can easily have their own private island.

Persons: MIRA, St Regis Organizations: CNN, Passengers, Maldivian Inland Revenue Authority, International, Ritz Carlton, US State Department Locations: Maldives, Delhi, London, Maldivian, MIRA, India, Malé

☆ How an AI granny is combating phone scams
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

That’s because Daisy is a conversational artificial intelligence chatbot created by British mobile phone company O2 to help combat fraud by tricking phone scammers into thinking they are speaking to a real person. Her debut earlier this month highlights how AI is being used both positively and negatively when it comes to online scams. According to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, a lobby group, consumers worldwide lost more than $1 trillion to online scams last year. Last year, Virgin Media O2, the wider telecommunications group, blocked more than £250 million ($315 million) in suspected fraudulent transactions, which they say is equivalent to stopping one every two minutes. Video Ad Feedback Click to watch Daisy, an "AI granny," in action against scammers.

Persons: you’ll, Daisy, Daisy’s, ”, Murray Mackenzie, “, granny, scammer, “ It’s, I’m Organizations: London CNN —, O2, Global, FBI, Virgin Media O2, scammers, CNN Locations: British, London

☆ Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice finalists announced
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

London CNN —A prowling puma, a hunting polar bear cub and a ghostly barn owl are among the shortlisted images for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024. The judging panel selected 25 images from a total 59,228 submissions, and the overall winner will be chosen by a public vote, according to a statement from the organizers, published Tuesday. Douglas Gurr, director of London’s Natural History Museum, said the shortlist contained “truly exceptional” images. “The People’s Choice Award allows members of the public from across the globe to join the jury and vote for their winning image, inspiring everyone to connect with the natural world,” he said in the statement. Votes can be cast online, or using digital screens at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum, until January 29, 2025.

Persons: Douglas Gurr, ” Organizations: London CNN, puma, Wildlife

☆ Israel has agreed to a truce in Lebanon with Hezbollah. Here’s what that means
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Tamara Qiblawi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Israel and Lebanon have accepted a US-backed proposal to end the 13-month border conflict that spiraled into an all-out war in September with Hezbollah. What the deal entailsThe deal stipulates a 60-day cessation of hostilities, which negotiators have described as the foundation of a lasting truce. On September 27, Israel killed Hezbollah’s long-time leader Nasrallah in a massive attack in the southern suburbs of Beirut, upending the truce talks. Since October 2023, Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel have killed 47 Israeli civilians and 31 security forces in Israel. Palestinians in Gaza are unlikely to find respite if a Lebanon deal is signed, according to a regional analyst.

Persons: CNN —, Joe Biden, Biden, Emmanuel Macron, Isaac Herzog, “, ”, ” Herzog, Israel, Chris McGrath, Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s, Nasrallah, Ahmad Al, ” Hellyer, Bashar Taleb Organizations: CNN, UN, United Nations, Lebanese, Royal United Services Institute, Getty, US, United Locations: CNN — Israel, Lebanon, Israel, France, Iran, overflights, Lebanese, Aadaysit, Gaza, Beirut, upending, ”, London, Deir el, Balah, United States

☆ Trump’s tariff threats signal the start of a wild ride in currency markets
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to implement additional tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico on day one of his presidency signals the start of a wild ride in currency markets, strategists say, warning it would be risky for investors to underestimate the impact on foreign exchange rates. The announcements prompted a knee-jerk reaction in currency markets, with the U.S. dollar rising more than 2% against the Mexican peso and notching a four-year high against the Canadian dollar . "I think the first reaction here is that investors should get ready for a wild ride in FX volatility," said Kamakshya Trivedi, head of global foreign exchange, interest rates and emerging markets strategy research at Goldman Sachs . The index closed 0.6% lower in the previous session as investors welcomed hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Trump's pick for U.S. Treasury chief. "This is going to be something that we are all going to have to get used to.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Trump, Kamakshya Trivedi, Goldman Sachs, Scott Bessent, Trivedi, CNBC's Organizations: U.S, Canadian, Goldman, The U.S, Treasury Locations: China, Canada, Mexico

☆ Opinion | Three Global Challenges That Will Shape Trump’s Legacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Thomas L. Friedman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Donald Trump left the White House nearly four years ago. Given his self-confidence, I suspect he is now thinking: “What could be so different? What I saw and heard exposed me to three giant, shifting tectonic plates that will have profound implications for the new administration. The most significant geopolitical eventIn just the last two months, the Israeli military has inflicted a defeat on Iran that approaches its 1967 Six Day War defeat of Egypt, Syria and Jordan. Let’s review:Over the past few decades, Iran built a formidable threat network that seemed to put Israel into an octopuslike grip.

Persons: Donald Trump, I’ve, Israel Organizations: White House, United Locations: Tel Aviv, United Arab Emirates, London, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon

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