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US, UN discuss security challenges in Haiti, Somalia, Yemen
Over phone, Antony Blinken, Antonio Guterres share concerns over security situations in Haiti, Somalia, as well as detainees held by Houthis in Yemen – Anadolu Ajansı
In praise of the “middlebrow” movie
Actor Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in the 2024 film Conclave. | Courtesy of Focus Features For all its serious subject matter, there’s something deeply comforting about a movie like Conclave. Edward Berger’s new mystery thriller, about a cardinal (Ralph…
Caligan picks up a stake in Verona Pharma, seeing an opportunity to generate more value
Verona Pharma has seen its share price skyrocket in anticipation of the commercial launch of its COPD treatment.
Cruz slams outgoing McConnell as ‘one-man dictator’ after leader-aligned Super PAC abandoned him in tight race
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, who is defending his seat in the upper chamber, slammed outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as a “one-man dictator” on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.””He’s basically behaved as a one-man dictator. I don’t think…
Cramer’s favorite stock of earnings season so far gets new props from analysts
Amazon is getting the recognition it deserves on Wall Street after a great quarter.
Schumer points to Nebraska Independent candidate as Democrat gain amid dark money scrutiny
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., suggested Democrats were close to picking up a Senate seat in Nebraska, apparently referring to Nebraska Independent Dan Osborn as a likely Democrat caucus member, which the Senate candidate has continuously denied. “We have decent…
Presidential election offers opportunities — and risks — for ETF investors, experts say
In the months ahead, some ETFs or funds could outperform depending on who becomes president, but experts caution against making any hasty moves.
New York Times staffers concerned paper wasn’t hard enough on Trump with ‘sanewashing’ coverage: report
The New York Times has developed a reputation as a liberal paper for a left-leaning audience after years of unflattering coverage of former President Trump, but some employees are concerned the Gray Lady has spent time “sanewashing” the GOP nominee. Times…
Activist Engine Capital nominates six directors at software maker Dye & Durham, sources say
Activist investor Engine Capital intends to nominate a slate of six director candidates to Canadian software maker Dye & Durham’s board.
Trump campaign blasts Pelosi as ‘corrupt’ and ‘decrepit’ after she claims Trump’s brain is ‘deteriorating’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed that former President Donald Trump’s brain is “deteriorating” and he will not be capable of serving out a four-year term as president.During an appearance on MSNBC, Pelosi said that individuals thinking of voting for…