Keeping up with America

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google’s search deals in antitrust trial: Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai testified in the U.S. government’s antitrust trial against the company on Monday.

U.S. military bulk buys Japanese seafood to counter China ban: U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said the purchases could help offset the import ban by China, which cited safety fears amid the release of treated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.

US consumers keep spending despite high prices and their own gloomy outlook. Can it last?

Targeted attack killed journalist in Lebanon, RSF says: The head of the Middle East desk for Reporters Without Borders said the strikes that targeted a group of journalists in southern Lebanon earlier this month, in which a Reuters journalist was killed, may constitute a war crime.

Magic Johnson becomes the 4th athlete billionaire, according to Forbes: Magic Johnson is now a billionaire, according to Forbes. Johnson, who is 64, becomes the fourth athlete to earn billionaire status on the Forbes list, following Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tiger Woods.

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US rejects Putin claim that West organised anti-Jewish airport mob: The US has dismissed as "absurd" claims by Russia that an anti-Israel riot at a Dagestan airport on Sunday was organised by Ukraine and the West.

An Israeli ministry, in a ‘concept paper,’ proposes transferring Gaza civilians to Egypt’s Sinai: An Israeli government ministry has drafted a wartime proposal to transfer the Gaza Strip’s 2.3 million people to Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, drawing condemnation from the Palestinians and worsening tensions with Cairo.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Does Super Agent Rich Paul Give Business Advice to Rumored Wife Adele? The super star sports agent Rich Paul, who created a whirlwind in the offseason, opened on giving business advice to Adele.

Tech industry job outlook remains strong in NC despite some high-profile layoffs, experts say

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Warren Buffett’s Advice to Investors: ‘Incredible Period’ for America’s Economy is Ending: As economic indicators shift, even seasoned investors like Warren Buffett are adjusting their outlook.

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Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

ESPN gives Mike Breen multi-million contract extension after NBA booth blowup | NFL Week 8 grades: Cowboys earn an 'A+' for thrashing Rams; Chiefs, Steelers each get a 'D' after ugly losses

Pete Sampras' wife Bridgette Wilson-Sampras battling ovarian cancer | Kim Kardashian's Brand SKIMS Lands Partnership With NBA

Artists Lose First Round of Copyright Infringement Case Against AI Art Generators | Charlie Puth performs tribute to Matthew Perry with 'Friends' cover

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