Jim Jordan loses first House speaker vote, will try again Wednesday
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, fell short by 20 votes in the first ballot of voting for House speaker.
Day: October 18, 2023
What to Know About the U.S. Curbs on AI Chip Exports to China
The new rules aim to close loopholes that emerged from 2022 export control curbs, and to account for technological developments.
Israel-Gaza war: Protesters clash with security forces in Ramallah
Clashes broke out in the occupied West Bank city after the strike on a hospital in Gaza.
Roblox CEO David Baszucki says the company is “transitioning away” from remote work, as virtual workspaces aren’t as engaging or productive as physical ones (Jay Peters/The Verge)
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Roblox CEO David Baszucki says the company is “transitioning away” from remote work, as virtual workspaces aren’t as engaging or productive as physical ones — Roblox — a company that builds …
Islamic Jihad denies Israeli allegations it was behind Gaza hospital strike
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Some Palestinian Americans say they’re afraid to mourn their loved ones out loud
Palestinian Americans are grieving over loved ones who have been killed, injured and trapped in Gaza amid Israel’s bombardment. They also feel betrayed by the U.S. government’s support of Israel.
Biden talks with Middle East leaders axed on eve of US president’s visit
Jordan has cancelled a summit with Palestinian, US and Egyptian leaders, just hours before Joe Biden was due to visit the region.
She escaped the Hamas festival attack, then told a D.C. synagogue her story
Noa Ben Artzi, speaking Tuesday alongside congressional leaders, recounted her narrow survival from the Hamas massacre. “Thirty people fell on top of me,” she said.
Isis ‘responsible’ for terror attack after tourists shot dead before football match
Islamic State released a statement claiming responsibility for Monday night’s terror attack in Brussels which killed two Swedish football fans.