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23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked

23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked

As first reported by TechCrunch, the hackers were able to access the family tree profile information of about 1.4 million other customers participating in the DNA relatives feature, including display names and relationship labels.

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Reproductive startup launches test to identify an embryo's genetic defects before an IVF pregnancy begins

Reproductive startup launches test to identify an embryo's genetic defects before an IVF pregnancy begins

\"I think this has the potential to totally redefine reproduction,\" Siddiqui said. \"I just think that\'s really exciting to be able to make people more confident about one of the most important decisions of their life, and to give them a little bit more control.\"Â

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Ex-OpenAI director Reid Hoffman says we still don't 'fully know' why board forced out Altman

Ex-OpenAI director Reid Hoffman says we still don't 'fully know' why board forced out Altman

The relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft, which provides cloud infrastructure to the startup and has been plugging OpenAI services into its Windows and Office software, will be taught in business schools, Hoffman said.

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Elon Musk's AI startup â X.AI â files to raise $1 billion in fresh capital

Elon Musk's AI startup â X.AI â files to raise $1 billion in fresh capital

For X.AI\'s financing, the date of the initial sale coincided with Musk\'s appearance at the 2023 DealBook Summit, where he told advertisers who had suspended campaigns on X to \"go f*** yourself.\" Dozens of advertisers had stopped spending on X after Musk posted and amplified antisemitic comments.

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Goldman breaks down the laggard trade and gives its comeback picks for first quarter 2024

Goldman breaks down the laggard trade and gives its comeback picks for first quarter 2024

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There's now a juiced-up way to get 4 times the return of the S&P 500 â but it comes with many risks

There's now a juiced-up way to get 4 times the return of the S&P 500 â but it comes with many risks

The SEC did not respond to a request for comment on the BMO product, but the regulator did release an investor bulletin in August cautioning that leveraged and inverse products were not designed to be long-term investments.

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Corporate America's hiring spree is cooling—economists say we should all take that as a good sign

Corporate America's hiring spree is cooling—economists say we should all take that as a good sign

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Zelenskiy cancels call with US senators as Congress urged to back Ukraine aid

Zelenskiy cancels call with US senators as Congress urged to back Ukraine aid

“What the Netanyahu government is doing is immoral, it is in violation of international law, and the United States should not be complicit in those actions,” Sanders said in a floor speech.

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UN hears accounts of sexual violence during 7 October attacks by Hamas

UN hears accounts of sexual violence during 7 October attacks by Hamas

Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html

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Israel faces difficult phase of war with fighting in north and south Gaza

Israel faces difficult phase of war with fighting in north and south Gaza

“The combination of 2 million evacuees – 1.8 million from the northern Gaza Strip and 200,000 new ones from Khan Younis – plus American pressure, dictate the limitations of the operation. There is also a danger of friendly fire. In that regard, the price we are paying in the northern Gaza Strip is extremely troubling. Khan Younis is liable to exact a similar price.”

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Prepare for the S&P 500 to plunge 23% by mid-2024 - and the US economy to sink into recession, JPMorgan's top charts guru says

Prepare for the S&P 500 to plunge 23% by mid-2024 - and the US economy to sink into recession, JPMorgan's top charts guru says

Wall Street strategists are divided over where the market is headed from here. For example, RBC\'s head of US equity strategy, Lori Calvasina, told Yahoo Finance on Monday that the S&P 500 could hit a record high of 5,300 points next year.

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Can You Guess How Many Americans Successfully Retire With $1 Million Saved? The Percentage May Shock You

Can You Guess How Many Americans Successfully Retire With $1 Million Saved? The Percentage May Shock You

Spread investments across various asset classes to reduce risk. Include stocks, bonds, real estate and other alternative investments like art, which has seen has seen a 13.8% annualized return, surpassing the 10.2% from the S&P 500.

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Wells Fargo CEO expects severance expenses to exceed $750 million

Wells Fargo CEO expects severance expenses to exceed $750 million

U.S. consumers are still in strong financial health, according to executives from the biggest U.S. banks. But in recent months, spending has slowed and more Americans are starting to fall behind on their loan payments.

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'The Last Thing Americans Need Is A Bezos-Backed Investment Company Further Consolidating Single-Family Homes' — US Rep. Ro Khanna Says, Housing Should Not Be 'A Speculative Commodity'

'The Last Thing Americans Need Is A Bezos-Backed Investment Company Further Consolidating Single-Family Homes' — US Rep. Ro Khanna Says, Housing Should Not Be 'A Speculative Commodity'

This article \'The Last Thing Americans Need Is A Bezos-Backed Investment Company Further Consolidating Single-Family Homes\' — US Rep. Ro Khanna Says, Housing Should Not Be \'A Speculative Commodity\' originally appeared on Benzinga.com

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Jewish American Families Confront a Generational Divide Over Israel

Jewish American Families Confront a Generational Divide Over Israel

In the final 45 minutes before departing for the airport, as Ms. Kornblatt was packing, the family had one last noisy argument about what political solutions to the war were possible. Then they walked outside to get her a taxi, and hugged one another.

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Sikh Americans Take Precautions After Alleged Assassination Plot

Sikh Americans Take Precautions After Alleged Assassination Plot

Bobby Singh, a Sikh American youth activist in Sacramento, said he has altered his usual driving routes after being warned by the F.B.I. several months ago that his life might be at risk. But he said he would continue his work traveling to college campuses to promote the Khalistani cause among Sikh youth.

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How This Nonprofit Is Trying To Shape Corporate Behavior

How This Nonprofit Is Trying To Shape Corporate Behavior

As the organization gears up for its first national marketing campaign, the team will be partnering with the highly awarded creative and media agency, Empower Media, led by Ashlee Clarke. “We want to create a race to the top for corporate America in creating value for all their stakeholders. We are thrilled to magnify our work, and more importantly the companies we track, many of whom are doing amazing things to build a better future for people and the planet,” Whittaker says.

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Citizen Watch America Unveils First-Ever USA Multi-Brand Store In NYC

The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store on December 6th will take place at about 5:45 pm with singer and songwriter Marc Anthony taking part and executives from Japan being present, as well.

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Stay For Free In Santa Claus' Cabin In Finland This Christmas

Stay For Free In Santa Claus' Cabin In Finland This Christmas

To bring awareness to children with special needs, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to Special Children\'s Omaiset ELO, a peer support association aimed at Lappish children and young people with special needs and their loved ones.

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CVS to change how it prices prescription drugs with new pharmacy reimbursement model

CVS to change how it prices prescription drugs with new pharmacy reimbursement model

As part of the president\'s Inflation Reduction Act, the administration in August announced theÂ first 10 prescription drugsÂ that will be subject to drug price negotiations with the federal Medicare program, which aims to make costly medications more affordable for older Americans.

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Charter shares plunge after chief financial officer says company may lose broadband subscribers in fourth quarter

Charter shares plunge after chief financial officer says company may lose broadband subscribers in fourth quarter

Even so, Fischer believes Charter will return to subscriber growth, citing a potential rebound in the housing market. Adding \"value back into video,\" referring to Disney and Charter\'s deal to include Disney+ in some Spectrum plans, will also drive competitiveness for Charter, Fischer added.

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Job data suggests 'soft landing' is increasingly likely, economists say

Job data suggests 'soft landing' is increasingly likely, economists say

However, workers have lost leverage relative to 2021 and 2022. Big pay increases aren\'t as prevalent, nor are signing bonuses. While there remain ample job opportunities, they are harder to get, Pollak said. Outside of industries such as health care, in which there\'s an acute labor shortage, the opportunities \"aren\'t quite as attractive,\" she added.Don\'t miss these stories from CNBC PRO:

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Bitcoin tops $44,000 for the first time since April 2022 as ETF optimism grows

Bitcoin tops $44,000 for the first time since April 2022 as ETF optimism grows

On top of that, the recent settlement between Binance and the U.S. Department of Justice at the end of November was widely seen as a major hurdle to clear in the post-FTX cleanup of the crypto industry. Investors are also looking forward to the Bitcoin halving, which is expected to take place in spring 2024.

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Sen. Tommy Tuberville drops his hold on hundreds of military nominees

Sen. Tommy Tuberville drops his hold on hundreds of military nominees

\"I was involved in a lot of conversations over the weekend on this subject, and I think that I\'m hopeful,\" Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters Tuesday morning. \"I\'m hopeful that today, we\'re going to--keep your fingers crossed, we\'ll see, I hope we have a breakthrough but time will tell.\"Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said last week on the floor that he would bring to the floor a Democratic resolution to bypass Tuberville\'s holds, but it wasn\'t clear if he\'d have the votes to pass it.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Apple, Nio, CVS Health, GitLab and more

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Apple, Nio, CVS Health, GitLab and more

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Supreme Court hears tax case on 'income': It may 'have the biggest fiscal policy effects of any court decision,' expert says

Supreme Court hears tax case on 'income': It may 'have the biggest fiscal policy effects of any court decision,' expert says

However, with a decision not expected until 2024, it\'s difficult to predict how the Supreme Court may rule on this case. \"There\'s a lot of uncertainty about the scope of this thing,\" Gardner added.

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Airbnb Chief Financial Officer Dave Stephenson moves to new role as company reaches 'inflection point'

Airbnb Chief Financial Officer Dave Stephenson moves to new role as company reaches 'inflection point'

Chesky also said that Catherine Powell, a longtime Airbnb executive who previously held various roles at Disney, would initially move into an advisory role before leaving Airbnb \"later next year.\"

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Wells Fargo CEO warns of severance costs of nearly $1 billion in fourth quarter as layoffs loom

Wells Fargo CEO warns of severance costs of nearly $1 billion in fourth quarter as layoffs loom

While his actions point to caution for next year, Scharf said Tuesday that both consumers and businesses were holding up well, and that his base case for next year is \"closer to a soft landing\" for the U.S. economy.

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Rep. Patrick McHenry, who served as temporary speaker, will not seek re-election

Rep. Patrick McHenry, who served as temporary speaker, will not seek re-election

\"The Republican said I\'ve seen a lot of change over twenty years,\" he continued. \"I truly feel this institution is on the verge of the next great turn. ... Evolutions are often lumpy and disjointed but at each stage, new leaders emerge. There are many smart and capable members who remain, and others are on their way. I\'m confident the House is in good hands.\"

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P&G to record up to $2.5 billion in Gillette writedown, operations revamp

P&G to record up to $2.5 billion in Gillette writedown, operations revamp

The company said it expects charges of between $1 billion and $1.5 billion after tax related to the restructuring of its Argentina and Nigeria operations as it deals with difficult macroeconomic conditions.

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California YouTuber sentenced to prison after intentionally crashing plane

California YouTuber sentenced to prison after intentionally crashing plane

Multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Transportation\'s Office of Inspector General, the Federal Aviation Administration and the NTSB, worked with the U.S. Attorney\'s Office.Don\'t miss these stories from CNBC PRO:

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Activist investor urges Disney to add Trian's Nelson Peltz to its board

Activist investor urges Disney to add Trian's Nelson Peltz to its board

Ancora\'s announcement Tuesday didn\'t disclose the size of its stake in Disney. Ancora owned more than 60,000 shares of Disney as of September, according to FactSet. That would be equivalent to an approximately $6 million stake as of Tuesday.

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This unusual company that cashes in on boardroom brawls is set for windfall from Disney-Peltz fight

This unusual company that cashes in on boardroom brawls is set for windfall from Disney-Peltz fight

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At 99, billionaire Charlie Munger shared how to avoid major mistakes in life: Dodge 'toxic people and toxic activities'

At 99, billionaire Charlie Munger shared how to avoid major mistakes in life: Dodge 'toxic people and toxic activities'

Get CNBC\'s free Warren Buffett Guide to Investing, which distills the billionaire\'s No. 1 best piece of advice for regular investors, do\'s and don\'ts, and three key investing principles into a clear and simple guidebook.

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Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2023 reflect the public's new-found obsession with AI and an old one for dead celebrities

Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2023 reflect the public's new-found obsession with AI and an old one for dead celebrities

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Colleges could pay student-athletes at least $30,000 under new proposal that would shake up NCAA sports

Colleges could pay student-athletes at least $30,000 under new proposal that would shake up NCAA sports

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Federal government warns banks about offering buy-now, pay-later lending that could come back to bite them

Federal government warns banks about offering buy-now, pay-later lending that could come back to bite them

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GM orders workers back in the office 3 days per week, ending a flexible pandemic-era policy of ‘work appropriately’

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Penn students sue over 'egregious' antisemitism on campus that they claim is 'emboldened' by the administration's 'tolerance and enabling'

Penn students sue over 'egregious' antisemitism on campus that they claim is 'emboldened' by the administration's 'tolerance and enabling'

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Ron DeSantis proposes cutting 1,000 Florida state jobs and $1 billion in taxes while saving $1 million to sue over Florida State’s playoff snub

Ron DeSantis proposes cutting 1,000 Florida state jobs and $1 billion in taxes while saving $1 million to sue over Florida State’s playoff snub

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Elon Musk seeks to raise $1 billion for xAI, the ‘rebellious’ competitor to OpenAI

Elon Musk seeks to raise $1 billion for xAI, the ‘rebellious’ competitor to OpenAI

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Self-made millionaire Barbara Corcoran reveals her ‘golden rule’ of real estate investing

Self-made millionaire Barbara Corcoran reveals her ‘golden rule’ of real estate investing

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UK taxpayers to bear extra cost over Rwanda treaty

UK taxpayers to bear extra cost over Rwanda treaty

It’s also clear that this treaty will have a devastating impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people seeking asylum, who are already experiencing stress, anxiety and suicidal thoughts as a result of the trauma they have endured.

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Former US informant pleads guilty to plotting Haitian president's killing

Former US informant pleads guilty to plotting Haitian president's killing

The deployment has been delayed, however. Kenya has said its personnel needs more training and funding, and a local high court has extended orders blocking the deployment, with a hearing scheduled for late January. No deployment date has been announced.

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Boston woman killed by shark attack while paddleboarding in Bahamas

Boston woman killed by shark attack while paddleboarding in Bahamas

The director of the Florida Program for Shark Research, Gavin Naylor, said a reason for the decline could be the reduced shark population in the world’s oceans and additional safeguards on beaches.

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Electric plane set to deliver mail across New Zealand in decarbonisation push

Electric plane set to deliver mail across New Zealand in decarbonisation push

Virgin Australia has already flagged changes to Australia’s emissions reductions laws so carriers can buy greener fuel to power other airlines’ planes overseas but be recognised as if it had used the fuel on its domestic flights.

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Fears grow for hundreds of Rohingya refugees adrift for two weeks

Fears grow for hundreds of Rohingya refugees adrift for two weeks

“The desperate situation of Rohingya families is forcing them to take unacceptable risks in search of a better life. These perilous journeys show that many Rohingya refugees have lost all hope,” Sultana Begum, the group’s manager for humanitarian policy and advocacy, said in a statement.

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Australia politics live: 'I will not be apologising for pursuing the rule of law', Dreyfus says amid detainee release debate

Australia politics live: 'I will not be apologising for pursuing the rule of law', Dreyfus says amid detainee release debate

What you have seen the government do is put in place, I have to say extensive legislation and layers of protection â¦ the job for the three of us is to protect the Australian community and that's exactly what we are focused on.

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Australia's economic growth slows, reducing chance of another interest rate rise next year

Australia's economic growth slows, reducing chance of another interest rate rise next year

"The removal of the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset in the 2022-23 financial year meant many households had a higher income tax bill this quarter, which has contributed to the fall in the household saving ratio," said Katherine Keenan, ABS's head of national accounts.

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Tropical cyclone Jasper forms of north-east of Cairns as hurricane force winds and heavy rain forecast

Tropical cyclone Jasper forms of north-east of Cairns as hurricane force winds and heavy rain forecast

Meanwhile, the conditions created by a tropical cyclone could potentially bring some good for the reef. Hadley explained that the intense cloud cover and strong currents created by a cyclone brings cooler waters to the surface, preventing marine heatwaves in the short term and lessening the chance of coral bleaching.

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Australia ends finance for fossil fuel expansion overseas - now focus turns to local subsidies

Australia ends finance for fossil fuel expansion overseas - now focus turns to local subsidies

A report by the Global Carbon Project released on Tuesday found greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels reached record levels this year. Experts warned the projected rate of warming had not improved over the past two years.

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'Creeping politicisation' in Victoria's public service needs 'urgent attention', ombudsman warns

'Creeping politicisation' in Victoria's public service needs 'urgent attention', ombudsman warns

The report looked at 545 public sector appointments and identified 182 former ministerial advisers. Sixteen appointments warranted further investigation but "none appeared influenced by overt partisan political considerations".

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Elective surgery wait times balloon to record high across Australia, data shows

Elective surgery wait times balloon to record high across Australia, data shows

All those requiring immediate care for resuscitation were seen on time, 64% of those requiring care within 10 minutes for emergency, 58% for urgent, 68% for semi-urgent and 88% for non-urgent.

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Police in Greece investigate after tourists targeted in bedbug hoax

Police in Greece investigate after tourists targeted in bedbug hoax

They can be present in mattresses but also in clothes and luggage and come out at night to feed on human blood. They also often cause psychological distress, sleeping issues, anxiety and depression.

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Spanish cinema chain fined for banning customers who bring their own snacks

Spanish cinema chain fined for banning customers who bring their own snacks

The cinema chain, which also noted that the fine decision was not final, said: “We’d like to point out that Yelmo Cinemas always act in accordance with existing legislation and that we tailor ourselves to the legal specifications of each region in order to ensure the viability of a unique and different leisure offer.”

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It's monstrous what we did, ex-wife of French serial killer tells court

It's monstrous what we did, ex-wife of French serial killer tells court

He has been highly critical of the investigation into his daughter's murder. Fourniret was released from jail in 1987 after being convicted of several rapes and sexual abuse of minors. Within weeks he had killed his first victim but police appear to have lost trace of him and did not interview him about the murders and disappearances in the area where he was living.

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Angry relatives of Hamas captives and ex-hostages confront Netanyahu

Angry relatives of Hamas captives and ex-hostages confront Netanyahu

Dani Miran, whose son Omri was taken hostage, was one of those who walked out of the meeting. “I won’t go into the details of what was discussed at the meeting but this entire performance was ugly, insulting, messy,” he told Israel’s Channel 13, saying the government had made a “farce” out of the issue.

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US imposes visa bans on Israeli settlers responsible for West Bank violence

US imposes visa bans on Israeli settlers responsible for West Bank violence

“In a state of law – and Israel is a state of law – the right to use violence belongs only to those who are certified to do so by the government, in our case that’s the IDF [military], the Israeli police, the Shin Bet [security service] and such,” Gallant said.

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'Apocalyptic' conditions in southern Gaza blocking aid, top UN official says

'Apocalyptic' conditions in southern Gaza blocking aid, top UN official says

"There's a logic to this, which is horrific and tragic and frankly apocalyptic," he said. "And I can't think of a better way to create a generation of anger and extremism than this."

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Millions will struggle to heat homes this Christmas, says UK's National Debtline

Millions will struggle to heat homes this Christmas, says UK's National Debtline

The headline rate of inflation fell to 4.6% in October, compared with 10.5% last December, prompting Rishi Sunak to declare victory in achieving the government's goal of halving the rate of inflation by the end of this year.

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