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☆ King Charles arrives in an Australia with mixed feelings about the monarchy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Hannah Peart | Hannah Peart Is An Intern In The Nbc News London Bureau. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

LONDON — King Charles III has expressed “deep love and affection” for Australia, a former part of the British Empire. Charles, 75, is Britain’s first reigning monarch to visit Australia in 13 years. The royal visit to Australia includes a Monday reception at Parliament House in Canberra, the capital, where the king will meet with Albanese. King Charles and Queen Camilla are greeted upon their arrival at Sydney International Airport on Friday. King Charles is projected on the Sydney Opera House ahead of his official visit on Friday.

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☆ A Telegram group posted what it calls 'highly classified' US documents about Israel's attack plans
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Katie Balevic | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A Telegram group posted what it says is leaked US intel on Israel's attack plans against Iran. AdvertisementA Telegram channel posted what it says are "highly classified" US intelligence documents analyzing Israel's plans to attack Iran. The region is bracing for an expected Israeli attack on Iran. Israeli officials have said it plans to retaliate for Iran's October 1 missile attack. The US announced this month it would send troops along with "a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery" to Israel in response to Iran's attack.

Persons: —, Hassan Nasrallah, Sean McFate, Benjamin " Bibi, Biden, Bibi, McFate Organizations: intel, Middle East Spectator, Service, East Spectator, Zionist, Department of Defense, Business, US, Defense, Syracuse University Locations: Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel

The Justice Department, in an 18-page indictment Thursday, charged Vikash Yadav, 39, with three counts of murder-for-hire and money laundering. Federal prosecutors said Yadav was a “senior field officer” for New Delhi. Their New York target was an attorney and political activist who is a U.S. citizen of Indian origin, prosecutors said. Nijjar was also mentioned as a target by Yadav and was an associate of the activist he plotted to assassinate in New York, the Justice Department release said. Yadav was employed by India’s Cabinet secretariat, which also houses the country’s foreign intelligence wing, the Research and Analysis Wing, the Justice Department indictment said.

Persons: Vikash Yadav, Yadav, ”, Nikhil Gupta, Gupta, Yadav “, Christopher Wray, “, Matthew Miller, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Nijjar, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, ” Miller, Prosecutors, Narendra Modi’s, Matthew G, Olsen Organizations: DELHI, The Justice Department, New Delhi, FBI, U.S, Department, Indian Government, ”, ., The, DOJ, Associated Press, AP India, “, State Department, U.S ., Research, Embassy, India’s Ministry, Affairs, Drug Enforcement Administration, Indian, Justice Department’s National Security Division Locations: U.S, New York City, New, India, York, Czech Republic, Washington, Canada, Nijjar, New York, Indian, “ Canada, New Delhi, United States

☆ North Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls South Korea a foreign, hostile country
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said South Korea is a foreign and hostile nation, state news agency KCNA reported Friday, with photos showing Kim conferring with high-ranking soldiers and poring over a map labeled “Seoul” at a command post. The reclusive state blasted road and rail links with South Korea this week. “This ‘two hostile countries’ rhetoric is, in the end, Kim Jong Un’s survival strategy ... Don’t interfere, live separately as a hostile country. On Friday, the top military commanders of South Korea and the United States held an annual Military Committee Meeting and expressed concern over security challenges stemming from North Korea’s threats. On Sunday, South Korea will begin annual large-scale military exercises called Hoguk to improve operational performance.

Persons: Kim Jong Un, KCNA, Kim, ” Kim, “, ” KCNA, ”, Yang Moo, Kim Jong Organizations: Seoul, 2nd Corps, North Korean, University of North Korean Studies, North, Joint Chiefs, Staff, Democratic People’s Locations: SEOUL, South Korea, North, North Korea, Seoul, colluding, Washington, U.S, Pyongyang, United States, Russia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

☆ I tried on basic black sweaters from Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap. My top choice reminded me that you get what you pay for.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Chloe Caldwell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried on similar sweaters at Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap. I liked the fit of the Old Navy sweater but was disappointed in the fabric quality. I loved both the fit and feel of the cashmere sweater from Banana Republic. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . That's why I turned to three Gap Inc.-owned retailers — Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap — to find a simple but versatile black sweater.

Persons: —, It's, I've Organizations: Old Navy, Service, — Locations: Republic, Old

☆ King Charles visits Australia as the country puts its republic debate on hold
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Lesley Kerl met King Charles in Sydney during his last trip to Australia in April 2018. Pool via Nine NewsAfter Australia, King Charles will head to Samoa to join world leaders at the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), his first as head of the organization. “We’d love to wave goodbye to royal reign,” Nathan Hansford, co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement, told Reuters. The Australian Republic Movement launched a "farewell Oz tour" for King Charles ahead of his visit. He seems to have put that on hold to come out to Australia, as part of the Commonwealth,” McArthur said.

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☆ Fact check: Debunking Trump’s October lying spree about immigration
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Daniel Dale | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

Harris’ approach to the border: Trump falsely claimed of Harris: “She was saying the other day, ‘Yes, oh yes, we want to have a border.’ The first time she ever said it. The legal status of immigrants in Springfield: Trump falsely claimed, “They just dropped 30,000 illegal aliens in Springfield, Ohio.”This is false in more than one way. And while there is no official tally of the number of immigrants in Springfield, Trump’s “30,000” figure exceeds local estimates. More about immigrants in Springfield: Trump claimed that immigrants in Springfield are on “probation,” and he added, “Probation is for prisoners.” This is false in two ways. The word “caravan”: Talking about migrant caravans, Trump repeated his false claim that he invented the term: “The caravan.

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Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates are "completely devastated" by his death, they said in a statement on the boy band's Instagram account Thursday, one day after Payne's death at an Argentina hotel. Sistema de Atencion Medica de Emergencia (SAME), the emergency health service, said that Payne fell from the balcony in Palermo. Police were called to the hotel for reports of an aggressive man, according to the emergency services agency, which later confirmed Payne's death. The office added that the autopsy findings indicate Payne "could have fallen in a state of semi or total unconsciousness." A number of substances were found in Payne's hotel room, the prosecutor's office said in a statement, which would prove alcohol and drug consumption.

Persons: Liam Payne's, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam, Malik, Payne, Liam Payne, Zane Malik, Louis Tomlinson of, Michael Tran Organizations: Republic Records, Billboard, Nokia Theatre, Sistema, Medica, Police, Telemundo, Argentina National Prosecutor’s, NBC Locations: Argentina, Los Angeles, Palermo, Payne's

☆ North Korea calls South Korea a ‘hostile state,’ indicating constitution change
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has designated South Korea a “hostile state,” its state media said Thursday, confirming that its national assembly had amended the constitution in line with leader Kim Jong Un’s vow to drop unification as a national goal. South Korea’s Unification Ministry, which handles ties with the North, said it “strongly condemns” the constitution change and South Korea’s characterization as a hostile state, and that it will not waver in its efforts toward peaceful reunification. North Korea has previously announced summaries of amendments after several days of delay. North Korea sharply intensified its hostile rhetoric in recent days, accusing the South of intruding on its airspace by flying drones and vowing retaliation. South Korea’s government has declined to say whether its military or civilians flew the alleged drones.

Persons: Kim Jong, ” KCNA, KCNA, Kim, “, Yang Moo, ” Organizations: South, DPRK, ROK, Democratic People’s, Korea’s Unification Ministry, People’s Assembly, University of North Korean, North Korean, Getty Locations: SEOUL, South Korea, North Korea, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, South, Republic of Korea, “, Kaesong, Seoul, colluding, United States, North, AFP, Pyongyang

☆ Klarna, the buy-now, pay-later firm, is looking to make a Robinhood-like product for trading stocks, an internal job ad shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Klarna is assembling a team to build a stock-trading tool to compete with Robinhood, according to an internal message seen by BI. AdvertisementSwedish fintech firm Klarna is hiring a team to build a product that would compete with Robinhood's trading platform by letting customers buy and sell stocks through its app. "Our mission is to obliterate the barriers to consumer investing and empower every Klarna user to build their financial future in a single place - the Klarna App," the internal message said. Lombaard said the company is exploring the possibility of "offering customers the opportunity to buy and sell stocks" and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, in the Klarna app. Related storiesA spokesperson for Klarna told BI: "Klarna continuously explores new product concepts to serve our customers.

Persons: Klarna, —, Ludo Lombaard, Lombaard, Uber, Jyoti Mann Organizations: BI, Service, Business, Apple, Adidas, Klarna, Bloomberg Locations: Swedish, Europe, jyotimann

☆ Crude oil prices edge higher after four-day losing streak
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Crude oil futures rose slightly Thursday after a four-day losing streak as fears of a supply disruption in the Middle East eased and a surplus looms over the market next year. Here are Thursday's energy prices:Israel has reportedly told the U.S. that it will refrain from hitting Iran's oil facilities in retaliation for the Islamic Republic's Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack. The oil market sold off steeply Tuesday on reports that Israel will limit its strike to military targets in Iran. An attack on oil facilities, however, could disrupt 1.4 million bpd of Iran's production, Saraswat said. A full-blown war could lead to Iran choking the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing 12 million bpd of oil and "driving up prices sharply," the analyst said.

Persons: Aditya Saraswat, Saraswat Organizations: Rystad Energy Locations: Israel, retaliating, Iran, East, Hormuz, jeopardizing

☆ A US airstrike in the Middle East is meant to remind Iran that nothing is out of reach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It used B-2 stealth bombers to target the underground sites. AdvertisementThe US on Wednesday targeted underground Houthi militia weapons stores in Yemen using long-range B-2 stealth bombers, damaging the group's capacity to attack international shipping lanes. AdvertisementIsrael is still mulling how to respond to Iran's attack, with some, including former Prime Minister Naftali Bennet, advocating for strikes on nuclear sites. The Washington Post on Monday reported that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden Israel wouldn't target Iran's oil or nuclear facilities. On Thursday, Brent crude futures were down 4 cents to $74.18 as investors waited to hear about developments in the Middle East.

Persons: —, Lloyd Austin, Austin, Naftali Bennet, Austin's, they'll, Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden Israel, Brent Organizations: US, Service, US Air Force, Hamas, Israel, Washington Post, Israel's, Brent Locations: Yemen, Iran, United States, Israel, Gaza, Red, Gulf

☆ Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

SYDNEY, Australia — King Charles, the only British monarch who has spent time living in Australia, arrives on Friday for his inaugural visit to an overseas realm as sovereign, his first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer. It is embarrassing that Australians are subjects of the king, Keneally said in an interview, adding that this was no fault of King Charles, who has said a republic is a matter for Australians to decide. “I hope he is OK on this tour because he has that cancer,” Keneally said. Jan Hugo shows off her collection of memorabilia of the British royal family, near the town of Cessnock, Australia, on Tuesday. “When we drank to Australia, we drank to the Queen of Australia, and I felt that didn’t represent who we were,” he said.

Persons: Australia — King Charles, “, Thomas Keneally, Keneally, King Charles, ” Keneally, ”, George Brandis, Jan Hugo, David Gray, Timbertop, Queen Elizabeth, Anthony Albanese, Brandis, ” King Charles, Queen Camilla, Richard Scolyer, Nathan Hansford, Australian Republic Movement . Keneally, Queen Organizations: King, News Corp, Australia, Getty, Geelong Grammar School, Labor Party, Republican, Sydney, Commonwealth, Australian Republic Movement Locations: SYDNEY, Australia, British, London, Cessnock, AFP, Canberra, Samoa, Australian

☆ U.S. crude prices fall more than 4% as Israel is not expected to strike Iran’s oil industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Year to date, U.S. crude oil has fallen more than 1%. But Croft warned of a spiral of escalation that could ultimately lead to an oil disruption. Israel could be holding the oil card in reserve until they see how Iran responds to their strike, she said. OPEC also has millions of barrels per day in spare capacity that could jump into the breach if there is a supply disruption. “They will want to see that there is a physical supply disruption before they really jump in front of this.”

Persons: Israel, Helima Croft, CNBC’s, Brent, Croft, ” Croft, “, ” Organizations: Biden, NBC News, RBC Capital Markets, West Texas Intermediate, Natural Gas, Israel, Global, International Energy Agency, IEA, OPEC Locations: Israel, Iran, Americas, U.S, Saudi Arabia

☆ North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean road on its side of border, South says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has blown up sections of an inter-Korean road on its side of the heavily militarized border between the two Koreas, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday. At around midday, some parts of the road north of the military demarcation line dividing the countries were blown up, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a message sent to media. Yonhap / via ReutersSouth Korea’s military had ramped up surveillance and its readiness in response, it said. A spokesman for the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff declined on Monday to answer questions over whether the South Korean military or civilians had flown the alleged drones. DPRK is short for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, North Korea’s official name.

Persons: Kim Jong Un, KCNA Organizations: South Korea’s, Chiefs, Staff, Joint Chiefs, Reuters South, South’s, South Korean, DPRK, Democratic People’s Locations: SEOUL, South Korea, North Korea, South, Paju, Seoul, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, North

☆ Video shows one of Taiwan's F-16s tracking a Chinese J-15 fighter jet with its sniper pod during war games
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A new video shows one of Taiwan's F-16 tracking a Chinese J-15 fighter jet. The "Joint Sword-2024B" drill involved a record number of Chinese aircraft, as well as warships. AdvertisementA new video from Taiwan's response to China's military exercises this week shows a Chinese J-15 carrier-based fighter jet through the sniper pod on an American-made F-16. In the footage, a Taiwanese F-16 uses its sniper pod surveillance system to track a Chinese J-15, presumably from the Chinese carrier that participated in the Chinese drills. Taipei rejects China's claims of sovereignty over it and has consistently worked to bolster Taiwan's military to deter and defend.

Persons: —, Lockheed Martin, URfScDhgdj — Ryan Chan 陳, China's, Lai Ching Organizations: Service, Military News Agency, Ministry of National Defense, Lockheed, China PLA Navy, CAP, Getty, People's Liberation Army, Independence Locations: Taiwan, Taiwanese, Russian, China, Shenyang, Liaoning, Taiwan Strait, Xinhua, People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Beijing, Taipei

☆ 33-year-old brings in an average of $20,910 a month as a voiceover artist: Some days ‘I'm working 4 hours’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

She'd never considered voiceover work but "I have sort of a policy in my life," she says, "which is, if something is interesting, I say yes to it." She ended up booking the role, which covered the cost of her rent, she says, and realized voiceover work could be a good moneymaking avenue. Carroll has since built up a robust, full-time career as a freelance voiceover actor. "In my first year on Fiverr," Carroll says, "I think I made, like, $60,000. 'Minimum every day I'm working four hours'Carroll has now made nearly $1 million on Fiverr through her work.

Persons: Victoria Carroll, Carroll, Theresa, She'd, I've, Coke, who's, She's Organizations: Apple, Nike, National Geographic, Adidas, Pepsi, Google, Shure, Victoria, Victoria Carroll Demand Locations: London, New York, L.A, Czech Republic, Prague, Fiverr

☆ Crude oil prices fall more than 4% as looming surplus overshadows Iran-Israel tensions
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Crude oil futures fell more than 4% on Tuesday, as a looming global oil surplus next year overshadowed the risk of a supply disruption from the conflict between Israel and Iran. Oil prices spiked earlier this month after Iran hit Israel with a ballistic missile attack, raising fears that Israel would respond by targeting the Islamic Republic's oil facilities. The International Energy Agency said Tuesday that its members are prepared to take action if there is a supply disruption in the Middle East. Meanwhile, crude production in the Americas, led by the U.S., is poised to grow by 1.5 million bpd this year and next, the IEA said. OPEC has cut its oil 2024 forecast for the third consecutive month in a row.

Persons: Israel Organizations: International Energy Agency, OPEC Locations: Israel, Iran, Americas, U.S

Seoul, South Korea CNN —North Korea blew up parts of two major roads connected to the southern part of the peninsula on Tuesday, South Korean authorities said, after Pyongyang warned it would take steps to completely cut off its territory from the South. South Korea's Defense MinistryOn Monday, South Korea said it had detected signs that North Korea was preparing to demolish roads that connect the two countries, warning that the explosions could occur imminently. The blasts come a few days after North Korea accused South Korea of flying propaganda-filled drones over its capital Pyongyang and threatened “retaliation,” in the latest tit-for-tat exchange following months of Pyongyang sending trash-laden balloons to the South. North and South Korea have been separated since the Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice agreement. Since January, Pyongyang has fortified its border defenses, laying land mines, building anti-tank traps and removing railway infrastructure, according to the South Korean military.

Persons: Lee Sung, joon, Kim Jong, Kim, ” KCNA, KCNA, ”, Leif, Eric Easley, “ Kim Jong Un Organizations: South Korea CNN, Seoul’s, Chiefs of Staff, South Korean Defense Ministry, South Korean, South Korea's Defense Ministry, Korea's Defense, Defense Ministry, North, Korean People’s Army, DPRK, Democratic People’s, US, South, Ewha Womans University Locations: Seoul, South Korea, North Korea, Pyongyang, West, East, Korean, Korea, North, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Russia

☆ Republic Services CEO on waste management demand, electrification push and impact of AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRepublic Services CEO on waste management demand, electrification push and impact of AIRepublic Services CEO Jon Vander Ark joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of waste management demand, the company's U.S. footprint, electrification push, impact of AI, and more.

Persons: Jon Vander Ark Organizations: Email Republic, AI Republic Locations: U.S

HONG KONG — China conducted large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Monday in what it said was a warning to “independence forces” on the Beijing-claimed island. The exercises had been expected after Beijing criticized a speech last week by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. China, which has not ruled out the use of force in achieving its unification goal, views Lai as a separatist and a “troublemaker.” The Chinese military also held two days of “punishment” drills around Taiwan after his inauguration in May. “The existence of the Republic of China is an undeniable fact,” it said in a statement, using the formal name for Taiwan. Lai said in his speech that Taiwan and China were “not subordinate to each other.”“On this land, democracy and freedom are growing and thriving.

Persons: ”, Lai Ching, Lai, Li Xi, Mao Ning Organizations: Taiwan, Chinese Defense Ministry, ‘ Taiwan, Theater Command, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense, Mainland Affairs Council, Chinese Communist Party, Foreign Ministry Locations: HONG KONG — China, Taiwan, Beijing, China, ‘ Taiwan Independence, Republic of China, Taiwan Strait, ” China, People’s Republic of China

☆ Taiwan condemns Chinese military drills around island as ‘unreasonable provocation’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Helen Regan | Wayne Chang | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

China’s military exercises around Taiwan, a democracy of 23 million people, have become increasingly frequent in recent years and have tended to coincide with events that have angered Beijing. In August 2022, China launched a week of military drills following a visit to the island by then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Ahead of the drills, the Eastern Theater Command released a propaganda video entitled “prepared for battle” on its social media accounts. The PLA did not say whether the drills involved live fire exercises, and, as of now, China has not launched any missiles. A total of seven Chinese warships plus additional Coast Guard vessels were detected near the Taiwan Strait, according to the ministry.

Persons: ”, Nancy Pelosi, Lai Ching, “, Lai, ” Lai, Communist Party’s, China’s, Xi, Matthew Miller Organizations: Taipei CNN, Eastern, Command, US, Taiwan, Eastern Theater Command, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, Communist, Communist Party, People’s Liberation Army, PLA, Eastern Command, Guard, United Locations: Hong Kong, Taipei, Taiwan, Beijing, China, Liaoning, Philippines, Communist China, People’s Republic of China, Matsu, Taiwan Strait, United States

☆ China launches war games around Taiwan, drawing ire from Taipei, Washington
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gives a keynote address on national day to mark the 113th birthday of the Republic of China, Taiwan's formal name, in Taipei, Taiwan October 10, 2024. The Chinese military's Eastern Theatre Command said the "Joint Sword-2024B" drills were taking place in the Taiwan Strait and areas to the north, south and east of Taiwan. In 2022, shortly after then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, China fired missiles over the island. Taiwan's China policy making Mainland Affairs Council said that China's latest war games and refusal to renounce the use of force were "blatant provocations" that seriously undermined regional peace and stability. Joseph Wu, the secretary-general of Taiwan's National Security Council, said Taiwan would "stay alert" but would remain "moderate and responsible, maintain status quo across the Taiwan Strait."

Persons: Lai Ching, Ann Wang, Lai, Nancy Pelosi, Joseph Wu, Wu Organizations: Reuters China's, Eastern Theatre Command, ., Affairs Council, Taiwan's, Affairs, Taiwan's National Security Council Locations: Taiwan, Republic of China, Taipei, Taipei and U.S, China, Beijing, Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's China

☆ How one of MAGA's brightest stars went from unstoppable to long shot
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Two years ago, Kari Lake appeared to be on an unstoppable path to becoming the governor of Arizona. Now she's a heavy underdog to Rep. Ruben Gallego in a state where Trump and Harris are tied. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Combative yet charismatic, Lake was quickly recognized as the most skilled purveyor of Trumpism aside from the former president himself. She wasn't simply imitating Donald Trump but refashioning his political style to fit her own profile as a well-known local TV anchor.

Persons: Kari Lake, Ruben Gallego, Harris, —, Rep, Ruben Gallego's, Patty Contreras, Contreras, Lake, Donald Trump, Katie Hobbs, " Contreras, Hobbs, she's, MAGA, David Schweikert, Sen, Kyrsten, flailing, Gallego, Kamala Harris, Cheryl Evans, Lake's denigration, John McCain, That's, Julie Spilsbury, he's, Spilsbury, Kari Lake it's, sVJPKcFWp4, Kirk Adams, Doug Ducey's, Adams, rankles, Maryjane Carsten, Carsten, JD Vance's, She's, Chuck Coughlin, Rebecca Noble, Trump, that's, Donald Trump playbook, that's Donald Trump, Barrett Marson, Mike Noble, Noble, Lake's, Mitch McConnell, hasn't Organizations: Rep, Trump, Service, Phoenix, Democratic, Arizona Democrats, Republicans, Republican, Arizona Republic, AP, Mesa who's, Lake, UVF, Oracle, Senate, Sen, GOP, Fund Locations: Arizona, Scottsdale, Mesa, Lake that's, Tucson, Prescott Valley , Arizona, Gallego

☆ Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, Spanish scientists said on Saturday, after using DNA analysis to tackle a centuries-old mystery. Other theories range from him being a Spanish Jew or a Greek, to Basque, Portuguese or British. They compared them with those of known relatives and descendants and their findings were announced in a documentary titled “Columbus DNA: The true origin” on Spain’s national broadcaster TVE on Saturday. After analysing 25 possible places, Lorente said it was only possible to say Columbus was born in Western Europe. On Thursday, Lorente said they had confirmed previous theories that the remains in Seville Cathedral belonged to Columbus.

Persons: Christopher Columbus, Columbus, Miguel Lorente, “, Hernando Colón, ” Lorente, Reyes Catolicos ’, Isabella, Ferdinand, Lorente Organizations: Spain’s, TVE, Columbus . Research, Columbus Locations: Western Europe, Spanish, Americas, Genoa, Italy, Basque, Seville Cathedral, Columbus, Hernando, Spain, Hebrew, Valladolid, Hispaniola, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, Seville

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