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☆ ‘I Just Wasn’t in the Mood to Work.’ American Employees Reinvent the Sick Day
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Te-Ping Chen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The bar for taking a sick day is getting lower, and some bosses say that’s a problem. U.S. workers have long viewed an unwillingness to take sick days as a badge of honor. The number of sick days Americans take annually has soared since the pandemic, employee payroll data show. Covid-19 and a rise in illnesses such as RSV, which can require days away from work, are one reason. Managers and human-resources executives also attribute the jump to a bigger shift in the way many Americans relate to their jobs.

Locations: U.S

☆ Asia frets on Middle East risks, looming China data
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Wayne Cole | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"A major spike in volatility and a downgrade of the global economic growth outlook is possible." The threat to the global economy comes just as China is set to release data likely showing annual economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter to around 4.4%. Figures for retail sales and industrial output for September will also offer insight into whether activity is finally responding to Beijing's recent stimulus measures. Bonds took that badly, with two-year yields surging as much as 14 basis points on Tuesday to a 16-year peak of 5.24%. Oil prices swung higher once more, driven by data showing a fall in crude stocks and amid concerns over the Middle East.

Persons: Issei Kato, Bonds, Joe Biden's, Stocks, scurrying, Brent, Wayne Cole, Shri Navaratnam Organizations: REUTERS, Nikkei, CBA, Japan's Nikkei, Nasdaq, Nvidia, Biden, Netflix, JPMorgan, Atlanta Fed, Federal Reserve, ., Thomson Locations: Tokyo, Japan, Gaza, China, SYDNEY, Iran, Israel, Asia, Pacific

☆ Asian shares pare losses on China data, Mid East risk lifts oil
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Wayne Cole | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Global bond markets also still nursed heavy losses as strong U.S. retail data argued for a punishingly long stretch of high rates. The outlook for the world economy did take a small turn for the better as China reported annual economic growth of 4.9% in the third quarter, beating forecasts for 4.4%. Retail sales and industrial output for September also surprised on the upside, suggesting activity had been gaining momentum. "A major spike in volatility and a downgrade of the global economic growth outlook is possible." Oil prices swung higher once more, driven by concerns over the Middle East and data showing a fall in crude stocks.

Persons: Issei Kato, Bonds, pare, Joe Biden's, Stocks, scurrying, Jerome Powell, Brent, Wayne Cole, Shri Navaratnam, Sam Holmes Organizations: REUTERS, Nikkei, SYDNEY, CBA, Japan's Nikkei, Nasdaq, Tech, Nvidia, Biden, Netflix, JPMorgan, Atlanta Fed, Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, ., Thomson Locations: Tokyo, Japan, China, Gaza, Iran, Israel, Asia, Pacific

☆ Morning Bid: China data beat overshadowed by Mideast foreboding
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsA look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. The latest batch of economic data from China surprised by beating forecasts, but was unfortunately overshadowed by fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East following the Gaza hospital blast. Perhaps more importantly retail sales and industrial output for September topped estimates, which might mean Beijing's stimulus steps were finally bearing fruit after months of disappointment. The implications for inflation were another headache for bonds, which were still smarting from Tuesday's red-hot U.S. retail sales report. JPMorgan responded by ramping up its forecast for U.S. third quarter GDP growth to an annualised 4.3%, implying nominal growth of more than 7%.

Persons: Lisi Niesner, Wayne Cole, Joe Biden's, Brent, ramping, Fed's Waller, Williams, Bowman, Harker, Jacqueline Wong Organizations: REUTERS, JPMorgan, U.S, Bank of Japan, Netflix, Norges Bank, EU, Fed, Thomson Locations: Israeli, Lebanon, Israel, Wayne, China, Gaza, millstone, Iran, Hormuz, Asia, Cook

☆ I'm an extrovert who realized working remotely was bad for my mental health. These 4 things help me combat loneliness.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Melissa Petro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I go to a café every day instead of working from homeFor as long as I've worked from home, I've rarely worked from my actual house. That's where my writers group comes in. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe members of my writing group are like coworkers, only better because it's a chosen circle of professionals. I'm a part of a lot of virtual communitiesIn addition to my WhatsApp group, I'm active in a handful of other online groups. I've never met some of the people I've worked with — I haven't so much as heard some of their names spoken aloud — but I've watched their careers evolve, as I imagine they've witnessed mine.

Persons: Melissa Petro, —, I've, I'm, doesn't, Lyn Slater, they've Organizations: Service, Facebook

☆ Leonardo da Vinci's vineyard closed to public by its billionaire owner
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

La Vigna di Leonardo – or Leonardo’s Vineyard – is said to be what remains of the Milan vineyard owned by Leonardo da Vinci. He bought the Casa degli Atellani – two 15th-century conjoined houses in whose back garden the vineyard sits – in December 2022. The land Da Vinci fought forThe Casa degli Atellani has been bought by billionaire Bernard Arnault. But da Vinci didn’t forget his vineyard, writing notes about it in his “Codex Atlanticus” and successfully arguing for its return to him in 1507. “I hope the Casa degli Atellani and Leonardo da Vinci’s vineyard will remain open to the public,” she said.

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☆ I Didn’t Need a Backyard Tiki Torch, but This Modern Version Made Me Want One
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Leslie Yazel | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

By Leslie YazelI’ve never harbored a desire to line my backyard with tiki torches. Enter the Mesa Torch, a relatively new offering from the people who brought you the massively popular Solo Stove and the Solo Pi pizza oven. Like those products, the Mesa Torch has a sleek, modern look that would suit nearly any backyard, landscaped pool area or patio décor. You can use any torch fuel, and some promise to keep away bugs with citronella or other formulas. You should be able to use it for years: The Mesa Torch is made of weather-resistant, cold-rolled steel and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Persons: Leslie Yazel I’ve, Stove Locations: Moana

☆ Australia relieved as captain Cummins finds form
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The very idea of Cummins being on the chopping block was mystifying to legspinner Zampa, who was adamant there was no heat coming from within the team. The win lifted Australia off the bottom of the World Cup standings before they take on Pakistan, who lie fourth, in Bengaluru on Friday. Zampa said the mood had been "flat" in the changing room after the first two losses but things could change quickly. "It's a World Cup, so get on a roll. Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Pat Cummins, Spinner Adam Zampa, Cummins, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, David Warner, Perera, Wellalage, Michael Clarke, legspinner Zampa, Zampa, what's, Travis, Mitchell Marsh, Ian Ransom, Peter Rutherford Organizations: South, Cummins, Sri, Australia, Pakistan, Thomson Locations: Sri Lanka, India, South Africa, Australia, Pakistan, Bengaluru, Sri, Bangalore, Melbourne

☆ As the holidays approach, shoppers are in a mood to spend – on their homes and themselves
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Spending on the holiday season is expected to rebound to – and even surpass – pre-pandemic levels this year for the first time. The year-end months of November and December typically are dominated by shoppers scouring stores for deals and discounts on seasonal merchandise, including gifts. “As many as 82% of shoppers said they plan to spend on non-gift purchases such as decorations. While gift spending is still expected to grow 9% over last year, the report said people plan to buy one fewer gift versus last year. “In terms of the allocation of holiday dollars, the biggest increase that we saw is in the non-gift group,” said Skelly.

Persons: –, it’s, Skelly, It’s, ” Organizations: New, New York CNN, Deloitte, Retail Survey, CNN Locations: New York

☆ I've been a solo traveler for years. Here are my 8 best tips for traveling alone.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Dan Ginn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I'm currently in my fifth year of solo travel, but began my nomadic lifestyle with an eager attitude. To ensure you avoid making the same mistakes I did, I've gathered some simple and practical tips every solo traveler needs to know. However, solo travel can definitely open you up to vulnerable situations. AdvertisementHave Google Maps available on your phoneI've found that Google Maps is most reliable when traveling. This is even more true if you're traveling to remote locations.

Persons: I'm, I've, Dan Ginn, you'll, They're Organizations: Business, Google

☆ Italy's Ponza island and its cave homes are drawing Americans to live in them
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Attilio Avellino – one of his nine children, and born on Ponza – joined his father in the Big Apple in 1946. But now, after decades in the US, their descendants are back on the island – living inside their old casa grotta (cave home), which they’ve renovated to a modern standard. Homes sculpted from the rockBrigida Avellino and Loredana Romano have swapped the US for their ancestral 'cave home' on Ponza. Loredana RomanoBrigida Avellino, 70 – Attilio’s daughter – lives with her daughter Loredana Romano, 44, in one of Ponza’s most beautiful cave homes. Ponza, on the other hand, is a small island which makes Romano feel safer.

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☆ Seagulls close Venice airport
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Venice may be know as La Serenissima, but for those who have encountered her resident seagulls, the experience can be anything but serene. Now, the winged criminals have gone one stop further, causing an hour-long shutdown and two hours of chaos at the city’s airport. Venice Marco Polo Airport, located north of the city, with a runway adjacent to the lagoon, is the fifth busiest airport in Italy, and the largest in the north of the country outside the Milan area. Twenty incoming flights were diverted to other airports in northern Italy: Treviso, Verona, Trieste and Milan. Venice airport employs a resident falcon, who was dispatched by a falconer to disperse the 200-odd birds.

Persons: we’ll, Stanley Tucci, Venice Marco, falconer, Marco Bertorello, LaGuardia, Chesley “ Sully ” Sullenberger Organizations: CNN, intel, Venice Marco Polo Airport, SAVE, Eastern Air Lines, Ethiopian Airlines, Addis Ababa, Ryanair, Boeing, Hudson Locations: Venice, Italy, Milan, Treviso, Verona, Trieste, AFP, Boston, Addis, Frankfurt, Rome, New, Charlotte, Canada, Hudson

Oil prices rose last week as investors priced in the chance of escalation in the world's top oil-producing region, while U.S. Treasuries and gold prices rose as traders bought safe-haven assets. Traders are waiting to see if the conflict draws in other countries, which would drive up oil prices further and deal a fresh blow to the global economy. Oil prices eased but were still above $90 a barrel after surging last week. Before Hamas' attack, market sentiment had been driven by the global economy and the idea that the U.S. Federal Reserve was planning to keep rates higher for longer. European government bond yields rose after European Central Bank officials reiterated concerns about inflation.

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Fiona Cincotta, Antony Blinken, Cincotta, Israel's shekel, Kyle Rodda, Rodda, Elizabeth Howcroft, Kevin Buckland, David Evans, Jan Harvey Organizations: REUTERS, Staff, Israel's, U.S, Traders, Nasdaq, U.S . Federal Reserve, Treasury, European Central Bank, Capital.com, Thomson Locations: Frankfurt, Germany, Israel, Gaza, Iran, East, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, London, Tokyo

☆ A week after their abduction, families of hostages in Gaza are still in the dark
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Ivana Kottasová | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“All we have been told is that her phone is in Gaza,” Meirav Gonen, whose daughter Romi was kidnapped from the Supernova dance festival, told CNN. Across the street from where Moshe Barda and other family members were gathering, a much angrier protest was taking place on Friday. She told CNN that while she has been attending protests against the prime minister for years, this time feels different. If she is held with others, Moshe Barda said, she is likely to be taking care of everybody. Look at the picture, she is sitting on the motorcycle with her back straight … and she just saw her husband being murdered,” Moshe Barda said.

Persons: Adina Moshe’s, Nir, Moshe, ”, Einav Moshe Barda, Moshe Barda, Meirav Gonen, Romi, “, Gonen, ” Gonen, you’re, Ivana Kottasová, Benjamin Netanyahu, Daphna Cohen, towardcs, CNN Israel, Netanyahu, Benny Gantz, Gal Hirsch, Hirsch, Israel, Yoav Gallant, Israel Katz, Mark Regev, ” Moshe Barda Organizations: Tel, Tel Aviv CNN, CNN, Israel Defense Forces, ”, Palestinian, Netanyahu’s, IDF, Energy, UNICEF, Hamas Locations: Tel Aviv, Gaza, HaKirya, Israel’s, IDF, Israel, Qatar

☆ Australia's referendum failure could lead to more divisive politics, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Kirsty Needham | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/2] 'Yes' campaigners drive past voters lining up at a polling booth during The Voice referendum in Queanbeyan, Australia, October 14, 2023. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese misread the public mood, analysts said on Sunday, as he took responsibility for the referendum result, in which only the national capital voted "Yes" from among eight states and territories. Elected in 1996, Albanese saw the failure of the 1999 referendum for Australia to become a republic. Dutton may not try to win back these Teal seats at the next election, Kenny said, adding that almost all of Labor's rural and outer-suburban, working class seats voted "No". Former Liberal Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who will join the board of Fox Corp next month, praised Dutton's "courageous" campaign against the referendum in an interview with Sky News.

Persons: Tracey Nearmy, Anthony Albanese, Albanese, Chris Wallace, Peter Dutton, Dutton, Mark Kenny, Kenny, " Albanese, Bridget McKenzie, Tony Abbott, Dutton's, Abbott, Simon Banks, Hawker Britton, Wallace, Kirsty Needham, Clarence Fernandez Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, First, Aboriginal, First Nations, University of Canberra, Liberal, Australian National University, Labor, Trump, Nationals, university's Australian Studies Institute, Victoria, Sunday, Fox Corp, Sky News, Liberal Party, Thomson Locations: Queanbeyan, Australia, Torres, U.S, New South Wales

☆ Lee must stay humble, says coach Klinsmann of PSG playmaker
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 15 (Reuters) - South Korea coach Juergen Klinsmann has called on Lee Kang-in to keep his feet on the ground as the Paris Saint-Germain playmaker continues his emergence as the country's next great hope. "It's just a joy to work with him because he's always in a good mood, he's always smiling, but he's also hungry," Klinsmann said. It's not easy for Kang-in to stay hungry because here, he's getting treated like a pop star, which is not good because a pop star doesn't score goals. "Every time he will come back to Korea, there will be I don't know how many people screaming for him," Klinsmann said. "When a club like Paris Saint-Germain takes a player from Korea, it means that it's a very special player.

Persons: Juergen Klinsmann, Lee Kang, Germain, Lee, he's, Klinsmann, Kang, Paris Saint, Michael Church, Muralikumar Organizations: Paris Saint, Asian Games, La Liga, Real Mallorca, Champions League, Thomson Locations: South Korea, Paris, Tunisia, Seoul, China, Spain, Korea, South, Europe

☆ Ducks look to end 14-game skid in home opener vs. Hurricanes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

October 15 - The Anaheim Ducks will bring a 14-game regular-season losing streak into their home opener on Sunday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Anaheim dropped a 4-1 decision to the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in their season opener on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Anaheim finished with a league-worst 58 points last season, 53 fewer than the Western Conference winning Golden Knights. "Our growth is going to be measured over the course of the year and how we take a step as a team. But the Hurricanes still managed to get the extra point on Jordan Martinook's goal in the ninth round of the shootout.

Persons: Greg Cronin, Cronin, They're, We've, Ryan Strome, Strome, Sebastian Aho, Teuvo Teravainen, Pheonix Copley, Anze Kopitar's, Jordan, Rod Brind'Amour wasn't, Brind'Amour, we've Organizations: Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim, Stanley, Vegas Golden Knights, The Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, Western Conference, Golden Knights, Ducks, Metro Division, Carolina, Los, Honda Center, Kings ., Hurricanes, Kings, Thomson Locations: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Carolina, Kings . Los Angeles, Orange County, Angeles

☆ Farrell kicks England into semis with classic win over Fiji
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Mitch Phillips | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Centres Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marchant scored tries as England led 24-10 early in the second half on the back of their most impressive performance for years. However, in classic style, Fiji scored two tries in four minutes to change the mood, only for England, thanks to surging runs by outstanding number eight Ben Earl, to regain a lead they held on to in a dramatic finale. England reached their sixth World Cup semi-final and will go in search of a fifth final appearance when they meet France or South Africa. "There was obviously a spell where Fiji scored two back-to-back tries, which Fiji can do probably better than anyone else in the world. For most of the match, a fired-up England were unrecognisable from the team who looked so lacklustre against Samoa last week.

Persons: Farrell, Captain Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi, Joe Marchant, Ben Earl, England, Steve Borthwick, Simon Raiwalui, Marchant, Viliame Mata, Peni Ravai, Vilimoni, Simione, Earl, Vilimoni Botitu, Mitch Phillips, Ed Osmond Organizations: Fiji, France, Islanders, Samoa, Twickenham, England, Blacks, Thomson Locations: South Africa MARSEILLE, France, England, South Africa, Fiji, Paris

☆ Singapore hopes for substantial IPEF progress by APEC
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong attends "Google for Singapore", an event celebrating the company's 15th year in the country, at Google's office, in Singapore August 23, 2022. REUTERS/Edgar Su Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Singapore's deputy prime minister said on Friday he hopes for substantial progress in the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) discussions in time for next month's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. "In areas like supply chains, green economy, digital economy; these are things that we are pursuing, and we hope certainly that there can be some substantial progress." The summit meetings of the 21-member APEC forum will take place in the week of Nov. 11-17 in San Francisco. "But I think we should maintain high ambition and hopefully down the road, in years to come, the conditions may change."

Persons: Finance Lawrence Wong, Edgar Su, Lawrence Wong, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Wong, David Brunnstrom, Michael Martina, Sandra Maler Organizations: Singapore's, Finance, Google, REUTERS, Rights, Prosperity, Economic Cooperation, APEC, Washington's Center, Strategic, International Studies, U.S, Thomson Locations: Singapore, U.S, Asia, China, Pacific, United States, San Francisco

☆ Obituary: Reuters' Issam Abdallah covered the world's biggest events with bravery and insight
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

That passion was the same for a papal visit or covering an earthquake," said Reuters Europe Video Editor Eleanor Biles. While reporting in some of the world's most dangerous places, Abdallah had a reputation among his peers as careful and cautious in difficult environments. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLebanon's army has said Israel fired the missile that killed Abdallah, and another Reuters reporter at the scene said he was killed by projectiles fired from the direction of Israel. Abdallah first began providing Reuters with footage some 16 years ago, working as a freelancer while completing his university studies. Abdallah carried a video camera and a camera for still photographs wherever he went, zipping around Beirut on his motorcycle.

Persons: Issam Abdallah, Abdallah, Eleanor Biles, Ellen Francis, Zhanna Lishchynska, Ueslei Marcelino, Israel, Abu Aun, Labib Nasir, Nasir, Liliane, Samia Nakhoul, Angus McDowall, Daniel Wallis Organizations: Islamic, Reuters, Washington Post, REUTERS, Journalists, ITN, Lebanese, North, Reuters Global Foreign, Thomson Locations: BEIRUT, Lebanon, Islamic State, Syria, Iraq, Russian, Ukraine, Beirut, Europe, Khiyam, Zaporizhzhya, Israel, Lebanese, zipping, East, North Africa, Turkey

☆ Australia's Referendum Failure Could Lead to More Divisive Politics, Analysts Say
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +4 min

By Kirsty NeedhamSYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's decision to deny constitutional recognition to its First Peoples could herald a more divisive "Trump-style" politics at the next national election, while pushing the prime minister to pivot to cost of living issues, some analysts said. Now he is expected to pivot to addressing cost of living issues pressing on voters, which had made it harder to win the referendum, she added. Elected in 1996, Albanese saw the failure of the 1999 referendum for Australia to become a republic. Dutton may not try to win back these Teal seats at the next election, Kenny said, adding that almost all of Labor's rural and outer-suburban, working class seats voted "No". Former Liberal Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who will join the board of Fox Corp next month, praised Dutton's "courageous" campaign against the referendum in an interview with Sky News.

Persons: Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Anthony Albanese, Albanese, Chris Wallace, Peter Dutton, Dutton, Mark Kenny, Kenny, " Albanese, Bridget McKenzie, Tony Abbott, Dutton's, Abbott, Simon Banks, Hawker Britton, Wallace, Kirsty Needham, Clarence Fernandez Organizations: First, Aboriginal, First Nations, University of Canberra, Liberal, Australian National University, Labor, Trump, Nationals, university's Australian Studies Institute, Victoria, Sunday, Fox Corp, Sky News, Liberal Party Locations: Torres, Australia, U.S, New South Wales

☆ All Things Fall Foliage: The 2023 WSJ Guide
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

5: Take photos with context. “Don’t just take a passing photo of the leaves on the tree,” said Anthony Quintano. Instead, he suggests searching for objects—a barn, an animal, a person—to create scenes that add context and relate a story or mood. When he does want to zero in, Quintano looks out for details like raindrops pooled on colorful foliage or the filigree veining that makes every leaf unique. Smartphones can actually excel in tight quarters, he said.

Persons: Don’t, ”, Anthony Quintano, Quintano

☆ Reuters' Issam Abdallah Covered World's Biggest Events With Bravery and Insight
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +6 min

That passion was the same for a papal visit or covering an earthquake," said Reuters Europe Video Editor Eleanor Biles. While reporting in some of the world's most dangerous places, Abdallah had a reputation among his peers as careful and cautious in difficult environments. Lebanon's army has said Israel fired the missile that killed Abdallah, and another Reuters reporter at the scene said he was killed by projectiles fired from the direction of Israel. Abdallah first began providing Reuters with footage some 16 years ago, working as a freelancer while completing his university studies. Abdallah carried a video camera and a camera for still photographs wherever he went, zipping around Beirut on his motorcycle.

Persons: Issam Abdallah, Abdallah, Eleanor Biles, Ellen Francis, Israel, Abu Aun, Labib Nasir, Nasir, Liliane, Samia Nakhoul, Angus McDowall, Daniel Wallis Organizations: Islamic, Reuters, Washington Post, Journalists, ITN, Lebanese, North, Reuters Global Foreign Locations: BEIRUT, Lebanon, Islamic State, Syria, Iraq, Russian, Ukraine, Beirut, Europe, Khiyam, Israel, Lebanese, zipping, East, North Africa, Turkey

☆ How to protect your mental health while keeping tabs on the Israel-Hamas war
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

So how do we stay informed and stay connected while protecting our mental health and that of our children? Where to get help If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, help is available. Befrienders Worldwide, a global suicide prevention organization, can connect you with mental health support through their network of help centers around the globe. So, what can you do to take care of your and your family’s mental health? Connect with family, friends or like-minded community, or if you feel that you need additional help, reach out to a mental health professional.

Persons: Sanjay Gupta, Gail Saltz, ”, ” Saltz, Saltz, “, “ I’m, ‘, ’ I’m, … it’s, Don’t, it’s, you’re, you’ve, Everybody, —, … They’ve, we’re, Dr Gail Saltz Organizations: CNN, American Psychological Association, Befrienders, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College Locations: Israel, Gaza

Wall Street's three major indexes opened higher but lost ground after a preliminary reading on U.S. consumer sentiment showed a sharp fall in October. The moves in bonds, equities and oil reflect worries about deteriorating consumer sentiment, the global economy and geopolitical conflict, she added. However, for the week the S&P 500 registered a 0.45% gain for its second weekly advance in a row. The S&P 500 Banks index (.SPXBK) pared gains as the day wore on to close up 0.6% after rising as much as 3.4% to a three-week high. The S&P 500 posted 12 new 52-week highs and 20 new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 28 new highs and 335 new lows.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Wells, Wall, Dow, Israel, Lauren Goodwin, Goodwin, Patrick Harker, Todd Vasos, Jeff Owen, advancers, Sinéad Carew, Shashwat Chauhan, Ankika Biswas, Shounak Dasgupta, Anil D'Silva, Shinjini Ganguli, Richard Chang Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, JPMorgan, Dow, Nasdaq, The United Nations, Treasury, New York Life Investments, Dow Jones, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, BlackRock, Dollar, Boeing, NYSE, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, Wells Fargo, Gaza, Israel, BLK.N, Bengaluru

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