PoliticsKelly Kusnirak, a Republican in Maine, recounts an alleged deception that resulted in her appearance in a political spot for Democrats.
PoliticsKelly Kusnirak, a Republican in Maine, recounts an alleged deception that resulted in her appearance in a political spot for Democrats.
EconomyDGB Investments founder Douglas Bergeron is pressing Ethan Allen to make major changes. The activist investor says the company should remove CEO and Chairman Farooq Kathwari and replace him with Stefanie Tsen Ward.
WorldThousands protested on Friday in La Verrière, a Paris suburb, one week after a racist terrorist attack killed one person and wounded five. The suspect, identified as Kevin T., admitted targeting people because of their appearance or religion and was transferred to a Paris court.
SocietyThis year’s Orchard Road Christmas event will feature a much larger Christmas Village and a superhero-themed tree. Carnival offerings are up 70% from last year and include a LEGO experience. Organisers hope to attract young adults, with a new tourist pass intended to encourage longer stays and higher spending.
World1:09North Korea fired ballistic missiles to warn South Korea as Seoul called for talks to ease tensions along the border. The launches and a dispute over a landmine incident have heightened tensions. South Korea is seeking military talks to prevent accidental clashes; Pyongyang has not responded.
WorldEthiopian civilians are still fleeing violence linked to a regional dispute by crossing into Kenya. The U.N. refugee agency says as many as 50,000 have crossed, while trucks remain stuck at the border.
Politics1:10Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado thanked US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their role in removing Venezuela’s previous president from office.
Economy2:24:25Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern discuss a tech selloff, Amazon earnings and the midterms as an underpriced risk to the AI trade. The program also covers the likelihood of a Democratic wave in the House and growth at Amazon Web Services.
SocietyActive Ageing Centres across Singapore are offering over 150 free health and wellness courses to people aged 60 and above. Covering topics from mental health to traditional Chinese medicine, the courses aim to help seniors live healthier, more independent lives and are part of efforts to narrow the gap between lifespan and health span as Singapore becomes a super-aged society.
Tech8:27Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has lost $6.3bn in what is believed to be the biggest hack in history. A North Korean hacking unit is being blamed, and North Korea is accused of using cyber criminals to help fund its military and nuclear programme.
Economy1:42Cryptocurrency exchange Binance was hit by a record $6.3 billion cyber heist, which blockchain intelligence firms linked to North Korea. By Thursday night in the US, major crypto platforms had coordinated to freeze about $3 billion in stolen assets as they raced to track and secure the funds.
World12:14Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak told FRANCE 24 that Benjamin Netanyahu did not win this week’s election but “lost dramatically,” and urged rival Gadi Eisenkot to ally with Arab parties. Barak said claims of Qatari funding for an Arab party were meant to distract from an ongoing corruption scandal and warned Netanyahu was ready to strike Iran to stay in power.
World1:58Spain is observing a second day of mourning after Wednesday’s high-speed train crash killed 69 people. Some families still have no news of missing relatives and are appealing on social media, sharing photos or descriptions of what their loved ones wore when boarding.
Politics54:16Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a news conference in Montreal with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
EconomyStarbucks CEO Brian Niccol says the company could become a multi-brand business, though that is not its current priority. Two weeks earlier, Starbucks said it would not buy Chipotle Mexican Grill. Niccol says he would not rule it out forever, but the company is focused for now on improving stores, menus and service.
WorldRussia is seeking to expand its influence in Africa by promising military support, investment and an alternative to the West. Yet Islamist insurgencies are spreading in countries where Russian forces have replaced Western troops, while Moscow’s economic promises remain largely unfulfilled. The report asks why African governments are turning to Russia and who benefits.
Tech12:05Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, suspended withdrawals after hackers breached its digital wallets and stole $6 billion in what may be the biggest crypto heist ever. Binance said its initial investigation traced the attack to an engineer’s laptop, which enabled unauthorized withdrawals. A group of crypto firms froze about $3 billion of the stolen funds.
Health5:14Stroke patients at Singapore General Hospital can now receive life-saving treatment sooner through the country’s first integrated angiography suite. It is part of the hospital’s new 12-storey emergency and neuroscience building, designed to improve care and coordination among teams.
Society3:04Christa Pike is speaking publicly for the first time since surviving two lethal injection attempts last month. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch examines a new statement from Pike’s team and the legal questions about what may happen next.
World2:12Exit polls on Tuesday showed Israel’s wartime election deadlocked, with Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc running neck and neck with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp. Neither side had a clear route to power, pointing to a setback for Netanyahu’s coalition and potentially weeks of negotiations to form a government.
Society3:37Tens of thousands of people are protesting in Italy against the high cost of living and military spending. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports on residents’ demands.
Other1:34:17The program reports that the Justice Department issued subpoenas in Alaska’s Senate race while the governor opened a separate investigation. Alphabet lost more than $500 billion in market value after a sharp stock decline, and “Star Trek” icon Sir Patrick Stewart died at 86.
TechCanada and the European Union are expected to announce a new partnership in Montreal on Friday to strengthen digital cooperation. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon and European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen will present it and take questions. The announcement coincides with Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting European leaders for a two-day summit on expanding trade and deepening ties.
Economy2:31Fiona Jones rounds up the week’s major business and finance stories, from a $6.3 billion hack at Binance to Amazon’s substantial cash burn.