Keeping up with America

What the US attack in Yemen means for oil prices, inflation: A wider escalation could drive up the price of oil and many consumer goods.

Supreme Court to decide if ticketing people who are homeless is 'cruel' punishment: At issue is a ruling that held cities could also not issue tickets to homeless people who were using blankets, pillows, or means to protect themselves from the elements.

Israel-Hamas war live updates - U.S. conducts another strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen: The Houthis, who control much of Yemen, vowed retaliation after last night's strikes — raising the risk of broader regional conflict with Iran-backed groups.

Winter storm to bring snow, winds, ice and life-threatening chill to US, forecasters warn: Brutally cold weather could prove a deadly challenge Saturday amid a continuing wave of Arctic storms that has hammered much of the country with blinding snow, freezing rain and whipping winds.

Tesla pauses German production after Red Sea shipping attacks: Delays in delivery of parts result in suspension of manufacturing at factory near Berlin for two weeks.

Around the World

Sunak vows that Ukraine will never be alone as he pledges £2.5bn package: Rishi Sunak has vowed that Ukraine "will never be alone" as the UK announced £2.5bn of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year.

Counting the days - Families of Hamas hostages prepare to mark loved ones’ 100th day in captivity: Every morning, before she’s even out of her pajamas, Rachel Goldberg-Polin tears a piece of masking tape off the roll, grabs a marking pen and in thick black strokes writes down the number of days her son, Hersh, has been held hostage by Hamas militants.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

4 Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stocks to Dominate 2024

AI could give your SME a whole floor of additional staff at the click of a key

The Best Technology Stocks to Buy Now: Technology stocks generated stunning returns in 2023, in part because of the enthusiasm around artificial intelligence.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

TikTok's Newest Trend - How the 70-20-10 Budgeting Rule Works: Are you looking to streamline your budgeting process but don't know where to start?

Do cash gifts count as income? | Evlin DuBose, Mozo. Cash gifts are the best gifts: it is known. But does the money you’ve received as a gift (or given away yourself) count as taxable income in Australia? Do you have to declare cash gifts when filing your taxes in Australia, or let Centrelink know? Let’s unwrap what you need to know about giving money in Australia.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

NFL regarding Bills-Steelers: "Our focus will remain on public safety" | MLB Executives Vote Philadelphia Phillies' Justin Crawford as Baseball's Fastest Prospect

Top Gun 3 takes flight as Tom Cruise plans a ton more movies | Neal McDonough champions Christianity in Hollywood while revolutionizing faith-based film industry

“They Let the Lunatics Run the Asylum”: Robert Downey Jr., Paul Giamatti and the THR Actor Roundtable | Margaritaville license plates, Jimmy Buffett highway proposed to honor late Florida singer

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