Hezbollah to remain active after ceasefire, lawmaker saysReutersThe latest on the war in the Middle EastCNNBlinken says Lebanon ceasefire will be boon to efforts for ending Gaza warThe Times of IsraelLive updates: Israeli cabinet to meet over Hezbollah cease-fire deal, officials sayThe Washington PostNetanyahu Signals Openness to Israel-Hezbollah … [Read more...]

Starbucks Among Companies Affected by Ransomware AttackThe New York TimesStarbucks, Other Retailers Hit by Ransomware Attack on Tech ProviderThe Wall Street JournalSoftware company providing services to US and UK grocery stores says it was hit by ransomware attackCNNStarbucks Is Using Pens and Paper to Track Pay After Vendor HackBloombergRansomware … [Read more...]

Israel carries out airstrikes in Beirut ahead of anticipated ceasefire dealReutersIsrael bombs Beirut as cabinet discusses possible Hezbollah truceAl Jazeera EnglishBeirut hit by massive strikes amid hope of imminent ceasefireYahoo! VoicesIsrael Launches Heavy Strikes on Lebanon Ahead of Hezbollah Cease-Fire Deal Talks: Live UpdatesThe New York … [Read more...]

Drake Files Second Action Against UMG, Alleging Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘False’ SongBillboardVideo Drake initiates legal action against UMG and SpotifyABC NewsDrake Accuses Universal and Spotify of Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’The New York TimesDrake vs. Kendrick Lamar ‘Beef’ Escalates With Court Filings in New York and TexasThe … [Read more...]

Egypt boat sinking: Five survivors found day after tourist yacht sank in Red SeaBBC.com16 Still Missing After Tourist Boat Sinks in EgyptThe New York TimesBodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast, 13 still missingNBC News4 dead, 9 missing after tourist boat sinks off Egyptian coast, officials sayABC News17 Missing After … [Read more...]

Millions of Americans on Ozempic experiencing puzzling effect on their bodyfat levelsDaily MailWegovy costs $1,349 in the US vs. $92 in the UK. Why are weight loss drugs so pricey?USA TODAYAs many as 1 in 5 people won’t lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts sayThe Associated PressSkinny drugs, fat costs: Demand for weight loss meds driving up … [Read more...]

Beer-drinking Putin, Brexit bashing and Trump tension: Standout tales in Merkel’s new bookPOLITICO EuropeOpinion | Angela Merkel Isn’t Ready to Say SorryThe New York TimesAngela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump termNPRRegrets, feminism, and Trump’s ‘fascination’ with Putin: key takeways from Merkel’s memoirThe Guardian‘No huge … [Read more...]

Jerry Jones: It’s ‘not crazy’ to think Mike McCarthy will get contract extensionThe AthleticJerry: 'Not crazy' Cowboys could keep McCarthyESPNJerry Jones: Mike McCarthy contract extension 'not crazy at all'DeadspinJerry Jones Reveals Shocking Strategy On Coach, Tanking, PlayoffsAthlon SportsCowboys' Jerry Jones doesn't think giving Mike McCarthy … [Read more...]

Biden proposes weight loss drug coverage requirements for Medicare and MedicaidNBC NewsObesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden ProposalThe New York TimesHow the Biden administration would cover weight loss drugsAxiosOzempic, Wegovy covered by Medicare and Medicaid under Biden admin proposal for anti-obesity GLP-1 … [Read more...]

Jim Abrahams, ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and ‘Hot Shots!’ Master of Mirth, Dies at 80Hollywood ReporterJim Abrahams, co-creator of Airplane! and The Naked Gun, dies aged 80The GuardianJim Abrahams, Slapstick Icon Behind ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and More, Dies at 80VarietyJim Abrahams, Writer-Director of ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and Other Zucker … [Read more...]

Huawei’s new Mate 70 and Mate X6 will be its last smartphones running Android9to5GoogleChina’s Huawei Takes Aim at Apple With Latest SmartphoneThe New York TimesHuawei seals post-Android comeback by unveiling new phone with its own softwareCNNHuawei’s Mate 70 smartphones will run its new Android-free OSThe VergeHuawei’s new smartphone marks a … [Read more...]

NFL Power Rankings, Week 13: Eagles leapfrog Chiefs to hit top three; Ravens, Broncos on the riseNFL.comWeek 13 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus how every team is doing on offense, defense and special teamsESPNNFL Power Rankings, Week 13: Are the Dallas Cowboys decent again?Sports IllustratedNFL Week 13 Power Rankings: Surging Broncos may be … [Read more...]

Pakistan: Thousands defy police in support of Imran KhanBBC.comSupporters of Pakistan's Imran Khan call off protest, local media saysReuters'Massacre', says Imran Khan-led PTI as 450 get arrested in Pakistan govt's crackdownDeccan HeraldA capital on lockdown, internet shutdowns and protesters clashing with police. What’s going on in … [Read more...]

Losing Weight With Ozempic Might Also Lighten Your Bar Tab, Study FindsGizmodoOzempic has a surprising side effect: Drinking less alcoholNational GeographicMany Drinkers Cut Back After Starting Obesity Meds, Study FindsMedpage TodayDiabetes Drugs Could Help You Drink LessSciTechDailyDiabetes Drugs Promising for Alcohol Use DisorderMedscape … [Read more...]

North Carolina fires Mack Brown a day after he said he planned to be back in 2025Yahoo SportsBrown fired by Tar Heels, to coach vs. WolfpackESPNNorth Carolina coaching candidates: Jon Sumrall, Barry Odom, Dan Mullen among options to replace Mack BrownCBS SportsBuck Stops Here: UNC Head Coach Search - Four Names to Know247SportsFive programs that … [Read more...]

Trump border czar Tom Homan says he's willing to jail Denver mayor over mass deportation protestABC NewsTom Homan responds to Denver mayor: 'He's willing to go to jail, I'm willing to put him in jail'Fox NewsElon Musk, Republicans blast Denver mayor for resistance plans — but what does the law say?DenveriteDenver Mayor Mike Johnston sets off … [Read more...]