Western Digital Separating Hard-Drive Business From Flash-Memory Unit
October 30, 2023
Western Digital plans to break itself up, separating its business making traditional hard drives for computers from its flash-memory business.
International
Upcoming COP28 summit must ‘respond decisively’ to gaps in global climate action
October 30, 2023
Next month’s UN climate summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must respond decisively to the gaps in the intranational community’s response climate crisis, Deputy-Secretary-General Amina Mohamed said on Monday.
Gaza hospitals hanging on by a thread: UN humanitarians
October 30, 2023
UPDATED: With the Israel-Palestine crisis in its fourth week, UN aid teams on Monday highlighted the mounting pressure on north Gaza hospitals where patients and health workers remain, amid reports of expanded Israeli ground operations.
Tackling climate mis/disinformation: ‘An urgent frontier for action’
October 30, 2023
Climate impacts are accelerating with every fraction of a degree of global warming, yet denial, distortion and falsehoods about well-established scientific facts are flooding the internet and media landscape, according to the participants of a panel di...
‘Stop the madness’ of climate change, UN chief declares
October 30, 2023
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on the world to “stop the madness” of climate change as he visited the Everest region in Nepal where melting glaciers are putting entire communities at risk of extinction.
World News in Brief: ICC slams ‘unacceptable threats’, DR Congo displacement, UNEP ‘Champions of the Earth’
October 30, 2023
The President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday hit back at Russia’s recent decision to issue arrest warrants against senior judges, describing the move as the most notable example of “unacceptable threats and attacks” on the internat...
UPDATING LIVE: UN Security Council meeting again on Gaza crisis
October 30, 2023
Following four failed efforts to reach consensus on a Gaza resolution, the UN Security Council met in emergency session again on Monday afternoon (New York time) to discuss the ongoing crisis, amid continuing Israeli bombardment and reported ground inc...
Immediate de-escalation ‘only antidote’ to conflict in Syria
October 30, 2023
The UN Special Envoy for Syria on Monday warned that civilians there are facing the “terrifying” prospect of a potential wider escalation given the uptick in violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
WTO chief warns Israel-Hamas war could hurt global growth if conflict spills over
October 30, 2023
WTO director-general warns of impact on trade if Israel and Gaza conflict were to spread to the rest of the Middle East.
Asia markets mixed ahead of Japan’s BOJ decision and South Korea inflation this week
October 30, 2023
Asian markets are mixed as investors brace for key economic data later this week, including purchasing managers index from around the region
U.S. is working with Indo-Pacific partners to boost economic resilience, Katherine Tai says
October 30, 2023
The U.S. is working very closely with trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region to build economic resilience, said U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
HSBC’s after-tax profit surges over 235% year-on-year, announces $3 billion share buyback
October 30, 2023
HSBC also said it will initiate a further share buy-back of up to $3 billion, which is expected to "commence shortly."
Is your hotel sustainable? Not if these two things are in your room, says Soneva’s founder
October 30, 2023
Soneva and Six Senses founder Sonu Shivdasani said "sustainable" hotels shouldn't have branded water or toiletries in plastic bottles — and that's bare minimum.
Evergrande shares fall 20% to all-time low as court adjourns winding-up hearing
October 30, 2023
Evergrande shares hit an all-time low of 18.8 Hong Kong cents as a judge warned that it could be wound up if the firm does not present a restructuring plan.
Factories are heading for a ‘dark’ future — and it’s not what you think
October 30, 2023
Factories have been transformed by automation, with robots now taking on a sizeable proportion of jobs once done by people – lifting heavy loads, assembling parts, and more.
G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China
October 30, 2023
The G7 trade ministers, after a weekend meeting on Osaka, did not mention China but denounced what they consider its rising economic coercion through trade.
Standard Chartered-owned crypto firm Zodia launches in Hong Kong
October 30, 2023
Zodia Custody, the crypto security firm owned by British bank Standard Chartered, is launching its services in Hong Kong, the company told CNBC exclusively.
Florida family arrested in connection with father’s murder: authorities
October 30, 2023
The Dixie County Sheriff's Office in Florida arrested three family members last week of a man who was found murdered in the Town of Suwanee in July 2021.
Soros-backed DA targets hotels hiring homeless migrants to fill job amid striking union workers
October 30, 2023
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón launches investigation after several California hotels accused of hiring migrants from Skid Row amid 15,000 unionized employees strike.
As the market enters correction territory, don’t blame the American consumer
October 30, 2023
From Amazon to auto sales and new homes, the consumer is spending more and holding up better than the market selloff suggests.
Matthew Perry cause of death ‘deferred’: coroner
October 30, 2023
Matthew Perry died after an apparent drowning in a hot tub at his home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles Saturday, authorities confirmed. He was 54.
Titans rookie Will Levis shines in NFL debut with four touchdown passes to defeat the Falcons
October 30, 2023
Tennessee Titans rookie Will Levis teamed up with veteran wideout DeAndre Hopkins to shine in his NFL debut, throwing four touchdown passes to defeat the Atlanta Falcons, 28-23.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Thousands break into UN warehouses in Gaza; Israel vows to continue ‘large scale’ strikes
October 30, 2023
Israel has pledged to keep up with its "large scale, significant strikes" in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Stocks rebound to start week, Dow rallies 500 points for best day since June: Live updates
October 30, 2023
Traders braced for a big week filled with a Federal Reserve rate decision, jobs data and Apple's earnings report.
Kirk Cousins throws two touchdown passes in Vikings’ win over Packers before late exit with injury
October 30, 2023
It was bitter sweet Sunday for the Minnesota Vikings after they defeated the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10, but lost quarterback Kirk Cousins to injury in the fourth quarter.
Panthers’ Bryce Young gets first career win in battle of rookie quarterbacks against CJ Stroud’s Texans
October 30, 2023
The Carolina Panthers and rookie quarterback Bryce Young finally got in the win column, taking down fellow rookie signal caller C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans.
Saints offense explodes behind Derek Carr’s big day in win over Colts
October 30, 2023
The New Orleans Saints had a huge bounce-back win over the Indianapolis Colts behind Derek Carr's 310-yard, two-touchdown performance on Sunday.
Cowboys rout Rams behind Dak Prescott’s four touchdown passes, DaRon Bland’s NFL-leading interception
October 30, 2023
The Dallas Cowboys routed the Los Angeles Rams 43-20 on Sunday and Matthew Stafford was replaced by backup Brett Rypien after suffering a thumb injury in the third quarter.
Streaking Jaguars slug their way past Pittsburgh as Steelers lose quarterback Kenny Pickett to injury
October 30, 2023
The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped to 4-3 after suffering a 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Kenny Pickett left late in the first half after suffering an apparent rib injury.
Tyreek Hill joins elite company to reach 1,000 yards in eight games in Dolphins’ win over Patriots
October 30, 2023
Tyreek Hill is already a member of the 1,000-yard club this season, as the Miami Dolphins star racked up another big game in the team's win over the New England Patriots
Chinese consumer stocks that analysts like for their global potential
October 30, 2023
In a dismal year for most Chinese stocks, a few consumer names with growing international business have posted gains.
Matthew Perry’s unshakeable ‘Friends’ bond with castmates: ‘It changed my life in every way’
October 30, 2023
The "Friends" cast forged an incredible bond during their time on the show that lasted well after it wrapped in 1994, from personal moments to public appearances.
Jets earn bragging rights with overtime field goal to defeat the Giants
October 30, 2023
New York Jets veteran kicker Greg Zuerlein kicked a 33-yard field goal in overtime to lift his team 13-10 over the New York Giants on Sunday.
Pakistan set to deport over 1.4 million undocumented Afghan nationals; UN seeks relief on deadline
October 30, 2023
A deadline of November 1, 2023, set by Pakistan officials is quickly approaching, and once it arrives, more than 1.4 million Afghan nationals who are undocumented could be deported.
Gavin Newsom roasted for plowing into kid on basketball court in China: ‘I can’t stop watching’
October 30, 2023
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom played basketball with Chinese children and accidentally fell on a boy during his visit to the country.
The Israel-Hamas war is affecting the financial outlooks of these large companies
October 30, 2023
The conflict is shaking up everything from advertising to supply chains.
Vikings fear Kirk Cousins suffered torn Achilles in win over Packers, head coach says
October 30, 2023
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the team's win over the Green Bay Packers that quarterback Kirk Cousins is feared to have torn his Achilles on Sunday.
18 must-read classic books that have remained popular years after their original publication
October 30, 2023
There are certain books that are widely considered to be classics. These classic books continue to be read by new generations of readers.