Keeping up with America

Microsoft CEO Nadella uses surprise appearance at OpenAI event to lure developers to Azure cloud: At OpenAI’s developer event in San Francisco, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the audience that his company’s cloud is the best place for them to build.

At least 45 U.S. service members may have been injured in Iran-linked attacks: The number of injured, which includes two dozen service members who may have traumatic brain injuries, is more than twice as many as the Pentagon previously disclosed.

Mind-altering ketamine becomes new pain treatment, despite little research or regulation: As U.S. doctors scale back their use of opioid painkillers, a new option for hard-to-treat pain is taking root: ketamine, the decades-old surgical drug that is now a trendy psychedelic therapy.

'We’re closing in on them' - Israel rejects Biden's request for pause in war: Israel once again rejected calls for a humanitarian pause in the war with Hamas on Monday − including one from President Joe Biden − as it battered northern Gaza in preparation for an imminent ground incursion into Gaza City.

"Tiger King" star Doc Antle pleads guilty to federal wildlife trafficking charge: A wild animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series "Tiger King" has pleaded guilty to federal wildlife trafficking charges, the Department of Justice announced Monday.

Around the World

Europe migrant crisis - Italy to build migrant centres in Albania: Italy will build two centres in Albania to host tens of thousands of illegal migrants, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said.

Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as advance on urban center looms: The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for expected ground battles with Hamas militants in Gaza’s largest city and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

OpenAI offers to pay for ChatGPT customers’ copyright lawsuits: At its first showcase, the ChatGPT creator unveiled an app store, a new AI model, and a legal strategy for copyright infringement suits.

How Mike’s Hot Honey built a $40 million a year business with a single product: What started as a hobby nearly 20 years ago has turned into the hottest product in restaurants and honey aisles across the country.

Klarna’s financial glow-up is my favorite story in tech right now: Klarna’s Q3 2023 results are the latest in a growing list of evidence that the Swedish fintech giant is evolving from a loss-making unicorn to a durable company ready for the public markets.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Five Financial Moves to Make as Year's End Approaches: Now’s the time to review where you are and where you’re going, wrap up remaining goals for 2023 and think about what you want to accomplish in 2024.

Investors Rely on Independent Advisors More Than Ever Before, Report Shows | Mack Wilowski, Investopedia. Younger investors, especially those in their 30s and 40s, were more likely to seek out independent RIAs. Investors are relying increasingly on independent advisors for help in managing their finances, a report from Cerulli Associates showed, with the trend especially pronounced among younger investors

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Phoenix Suns Slide Down New NBA Power Rankings | NFL Week 10 early odds: Cowboys over two-touchdown favorites vs. Giants, 49ers favored on the road vs. Jaguars

Former movie theater company expands with more entertainment options | Aubrey Plaza Movies and TV Roles

Pat E. Johnson, ‘Karate Kid’ Choreographer, Trainer and Referee, Dies at 84 | 'Frasier' showrunners on their long road to getting reboot made

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