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In Syria, a once-privileged Muslim sect is now targeted and afraid
Alawites in Syria are facing a violent backlash, stoking fears of wider sectarian instability in a divided Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Winter storm disrupts thousands of U.S. flights
Airplanes on the tarmac during a snow storm at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Ting Shen | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThousands of flights were disrupted Monday as a winter storm moved eastward, snarling air...
Trudeau’s nine years as Canada’s prime minister… in 85 seconds
After nine years in office, Justin Trudeau resigned amid growing pressure from within his party and beyond, stating that Canada deserves a "real choice" in the next election.Acknowledging the internal battles, he recognised was no longer the best option for Canadians....
Toyota is ‘exploring rockets’ and has made its first investment into Interstellar Technologies
Japanese automaker Toyota is “exploring rockets,” chairman Akio Toyoda announced on stage at CES 2025 on Monday, while hinting at the idea of moving people through space. The rocketry mention on the CES 2025 stage came while Toyoda was in the middle of explaining how...
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‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ author: 3 ways government can fix the insurance industry
Americans’ rage at insurers goes beyond health coverage. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
These government workers will benefit after Biden signs new Social Security law
President Joe Biden signed a bill on Sunday that will repeal two laws previously preventing many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
US Steel, Nippon sue Biden administration over decision to block merger
Nippon Steel and US Steel have filed a federal lawsuit in the United States challenging the Biden administration’s decision to block Nippon’s proposed $15bn acquisition of the Pittsburgh company. The companies say the head of the United Steelworkers union and a rival...
Shooting in the occupied West Bank kills three Israelis
NewsFeedA shooting took place near an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank, killing three Israelis and wounding several.Published On 6 Jan 20256 Jan 2025 Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Lessons from self-inflicted blows to democracy in South Korea and the U.S.
The brief declaration of martial law in South Korea last month has drawn comparisons to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The attempted power grabs could hold lessons for other democracies.(Image credit: Anthony Wallace) Article Attribution | Read More at...
How to end the conflict in eastern DRC?
M23 rebel fighters have taken control of two towns in North Kivu province.The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been in conflict for more than 30 years. The lives of millions of people have been affected because of the dozens of armed...
Why bank stocks care that Michael Barr is stepping down as top Fed banking cop
As vice chair of supervision, Barr was leading the effort to raise capital requirements for banks. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Target-date funds — the most popular 401(k) plan investment — don’t work for everyone
Melkinimages | E+ | Getty ImagesTarget-date funds are a way for 401(k) participants to put their retirement savings on autopilot — and they capture the lion's share of investor contributions to 401(k) plans.About 29% of assets in the average 401(k) plan were held in...
Venezuela announces the release of 146 election protesters from prison
The Maduro government says it has released a total of 1,515 people detained during its post-election crackdown.Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek Saab has announced the release of 146 protesters detained during anti-government protests following the July 28...
Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now
For months now, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been asked variations of the same question: "Will you step down?"But though he vowed to stay on as Liberal Party leader - despite deepening frustrations amongst voters and a political rival surging in the...
$119 billion of U.S. government debt to be issued this week, raising questions about demand
A total of $119 billion in U.S. government debt issuance is about to drop this week through Wednesday, pushed forward due to Thursday’s abbreviated session for bond traders as the country marks the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Article Attribution | Read...
MicroStrategy’s latest capital-raise plans are for $2 billion of preferred stock to buy more bitcoin
The move is part of the company’s plan to issue $21 billion of equity and $21 billion in fixed-income instruments over the next three years. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source