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There’s a reason why Israel has done little to rein in settler violence. It’s not just Netanyahu
Palestinian residents of a West Bank village have remained confined to their homes due to threats from Israeli settlers, drawing international criticism and exposing tensions over settlement policy and law enforcement in occupied territories.
EV prices aren’t following the ‘law of used cars,’ analyst says — what it means for buyers and sellers
Used electric vehicle prices have risen 5-7% this year despite high supply, defying typical depreciation trends and benefiting sellers while potentially raising costs for buyers.
Applied Materials slips as investors seek faster growth after stellar run
Applied Materials shares declined about 4% in early trading as investors sought faster growth signals despite the company’s upbeat fourth-quarter revenue guidance exceeding consensus estimates.
The US dollar is caught between 2 competing forces
The US dollar faces competing pressures from oil prices and Federal Reserve policy, with energy market disruptions supporting the greenback while softer inflation data and reduced rate hike expectations weigh against it.
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New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a maternity recliner chair to expand breastfeeding support services at a new clinic.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a noticeable rise in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, including being called derogatory names and refused treatment based on race.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
US researchers used artificial intelligence to design 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories. The breakthrough marks the first successful AI-designed complete genomes, though experts warn of biosecurity concerns.
Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
The White Mesa Mill, the nation’s only remaining conventional uranium mill, faces renewed scrutiny as increased uranium demand driven by nuclear power expansion raises health and contamination concerns among nearby tribal communities.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
Hospitals across England recorded dangerous temperatures exceeding 42C this summer, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff.
Texas court order kicks in striking federal rules on silencers and certain guns
A Texas federal court’s order striking down federal regulations on firearm suppressors and certain weapons took effect after the Justice Department missed a deadline to appeal.
Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
Federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive organizations and labor unions protesting an immigration crackdown, according to court documents released Thursday.
Massachusetts mayor accused of using a pandemic loan to fund election campaign and pay his taxes
A Massachusetts mayor was arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly obtaining a $1.5 million pandemic loan and using it for personal expenses and campaign funding.
US Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff for more support for wildfire near his ranch
The Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff to deploy more aircraft to a small 7-acre fire burning near his Idaho ranch last month, according to a Washington Post investigation.
Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s policy goals regarding gender-affirming care do not invalidate Justice Department subpoenas against medical providers in the field.
Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as his administration pursues peace talks with Iran that remain stalled over the reopened waterway.
US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
The EEOC denies issuing orders to halt federal class discrimination complaints, attributing a suspension to administrative judge error, while plaintiffs’ attorneys dispute this characterization based on evidence of multiple stalled cases.