What is Israel’s Iron Dome? Here’s what you need to know about the missile defense system
October 13, 2023
The Iron Dome, or "Kippat Barzel" in Hebrew, is widely regarded as one of the most important tools in Israel's arsenal.
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Cathie Wood says AI is highly deflationary and her top picks include Twilio and UiPath
October 13, 2023
"AI is going to lead to one of the biggest improvements in productivity … which is highly anti-inflationary," Wood said at CNBC's Financial Advisor Summit.
Why Settle for a Robot Vacuum? These Two Double as Mops
October 13, 2023
Early versions of these combination cleaners got a reputation for being ineffective. New models correct the record, for a price.
Putin makes first known trip abroad since arrest warrant issued; Kyiv’s counteroffensive off schedule
October 12, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, making the first foreign visit since he was issued with an international arrest warrant.
Germany is not the ‘sick man of Europe’ – but this year isn’t looking good, central bank president says
October 12, 2023
Germany is not the sick man of Europe, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said to CNBC Wednesday, but he acknowledged that growth is "not good for this year."
Biden’s Saudi-Israel normalization plans appear distant as Israel pounds Gaza in offensive
October 12, 2023
The Saudi government has long held that a key sticking point in normalization talks with Israel is the status of Palestinians who live under Israeli occupation.
Former Barclays CEO Staley fined and banned by UK regulator over Epstein links
October 12, 2023
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley on Thursday was fined and banned from holding any position of influence in the U.K. financial services industry.
Israeli and Jewish schools reportedly urge parents to tell their kids to delete Instagram and TikTok to avoid disturbing images of hostages
October 12, 2023
Their concern is that Hamas may use social media to broadcast disturbing images, such as hostages begging for their lives.
Bloodshed, destruction and a far-off peace? There are several possible outcomes of the Israel-Hamas war
October 12, 2023
The escalating violence between Israel and Hamas has led many to question when the conflict will end — and what harm will be done in the meantime.
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in September, more than expected
October 12, 2023
The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in September, according to a Dow Jones consensus estimate.
While ChatGPT stokes fears of mass layoffs, new jobs are being spawned to review AI
October 12, 2023
Prolific, a U.K.-based online survey tool, provides people with compensation for reviewing AI outputs.
Malaysia denies Goldman Sachs’ allegations in 1MDB arbitration suit
October 12, 2023
The Malaysian government denied allegations by Goldman Sachs that it had breached a settlement deal over the U.S. bank's role in the 1MDB corruption scandal.
Oil price shock could spur another rate hike, European Central Bank member says
October 12, 2023
Pierre Wunsch said European Central Bank members have a different way of thinking about inflation than they did two years ago.
Explainer: How UN delivers life-saving aid amid crises
October 12, 2023
What does it take to get food, medicine, emergency education, and shelter to record numbers of people in some of the most dangerous places on Earth? The UN does this around the world, including in Afghanistan, Haiti, Sudan, Ukraine, and the occupied Pa...
WMO: Global stocktake of water resources needed
October 12, 2023
The hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and human activity, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) that offers an extensive assessment of global water resources.
100,000 reasons to help: The UN migration agency at work in Armenia
October 12, 2023
Some 100,000 refugees who fled the Karabakh region are beginning to build a new life in Armenia, with the support of the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM), as the agency’s Joe Lowry reports from Goris.
Humanitarians call for urgent aid access to Gaza
October 12, 2023
Gaza is on the brink of running out of food, water, electricity and critical supplies, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.
DR Congo: UN peacekeepers suspended over serious misconduct charges
October 12, 2023
The UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, MONUSCO, has suspended some of its peacekeepers following reports of serious misconduct.
World News in Brief: Reducing disaster risk for persons with disabilities, Afghan quake latest, global aid funding off track
October 12, 2023
The world must act on “unacceptable failures” to protect persons with disabilities from the damaging impact of living through a natural disaster, the UN office dealing with disaster risk said on Thursday.
UN-African Union cooperation a must, as landscape of conflict shifts
October 12, 2023
The United Nations-African Union partnership stands out as a “pillar of multilateralism”, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday, one which has continued to grow in scope and depth.
UN rights body extends mandate of Special Rapporteur on Russia
October 12, 2023
The United Nations premier human rights body on Thursday extended the mandate of the independent expert on the situation of human rights in Russia for a further year.
Beyond the Valley: EP 46
October 12, 2023
Technology giants from Microsoft to Amazon have grown to become the most valuable companies in the world. Now global regulators are scrutinizing these firms more than ever, questioning their practices and power.
Elon Musk’s X rebuts EU allegations of ‘illegal’ content about the Israel-Hamas conflict
October 12, 2023
The EU said there are "indications" that X is "being used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation" in regards to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone pleads guilty to tax fraud charge
October 12, 2023
The 92-year-old appeared at Southwark Crown Court and pleaded to one count of fraud by false representation.
Hedge fund manager Dan Niles is short Tesla as stock rises 5% this month. Here’s why
October 12, 2023
The Satori Fund's Niles told CNBC that he sees significant headwinds for Tesla in the months ahead that could push the stock lower.
UK economy grew 0.2% in August, propped up by services sector
October 12, 2023
U.K. gross domestic product grew by 0.2% in August, up from a downwardly revised 0.6% contraction in July.
Morgan Stanley says these 3 global stocks will be winners in a world where data is king
October 12, 2023
Data is set to play a big role in boosting productivity, and three companies are well positioned to be "winners," according to analysts at the bank.
Is India still a bright spot? IMF upgrades growth, but economists say it will be a bumpy ride
October 12, 2023
The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for India, saying that the country's growth will remain strong in 2023 and 2024.
China’s ‘Big Four’ banks rally after state wealth fund boosts stake
October 12, 2023
Central Huijin Investment lifts stake in four of China's biggest banks to boost market confidence.
Taylor Swift’s concert film to get early-access screenings in U.S. and Canada
October 12, 2023
Due to unprecedented demand, The Eras Tour Concert Film is opening up early access showings of the film on Thursday in America and Canada.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: 22 U.S. citizens confirmed dead; Israel to form emergency government
October 12, 2023
Gaza's only power plant has run out of fuel amid an ongoing complete siege by Israel, whose war with Palestinian militant group Hamas entered its fifth day.
Bankman-Fried was very concerned about his image, including his big hair, ex-girlfriend Ellison testifies
October 12, 2023
In her second day on the stand, Caroline Ellison told jurors that Sam Bankman-Fried wanted her to hide FTX customer funds that were on Alameda's balance sheet.
Fed officials see ‘restrictive’ policy staying in place until inflation eases, minutes show
October 12, 2023
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Sept. 19-20 policy meeting.
Steve Scalise nominated as House speaker candidate by GOP lawmakers
October 12, 2023
Scalise defeated Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan in a 113 to 99 vote during a closed-door meeting.
Already a humanitarian crisis, war with Hamas could have major impact on Israel’s economy
October 12, 2023
Israel's armed forces called up more than 300,000 reservists, removing a significant part of the nation's workforce from the economy.
Europe gives Mark Zuckerberg 24 hours to respond about Israel-Hamas conflict and election misinformation
October 12, 2023
EU urges Meta to be "vigilant" about removing disinformation during conflict, ahead of elections.
Alphabet’s AI lab, DeepMind, cut employee costs by nearly 40% in 2022, alongside a drop in profit
October 12, 2023
Alphabet's AI lab, DeepMind, cut employee costs by 39% last year, according to a recent filing with a U.K. government agency.
These regional banks are at risk of being booted from the S&P 500
October 12, 2023
This year's regional banking crisis has already caused changes in the S&P 500 index. More changes may be coming if the industry faces a protracted slump.