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Your Daily BriefNovember 13th, 2023 |
Good morning, and happy Monday! Now may be a good time for Americans living in the southern parts of the country to think about getting a tool they rarely need -- a snow shovel. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its winter snowfall predictions and meteorologists believe the South and Great Plains regions could see more snowfall than typical due to El Nino. The tropical weather pattern could also lead to less snow in traditionally hard-hit areas like New England.
In Today’s Brief
- U.S. Army: 5 killed in training exercise
- Biden: Xi meeting confirmed this week
- Musk: Film version of biography coming
- Las Vegas: Hospitality strike is averted
...and more
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Iceland volcano may erupt
Iceland has declared a state of emergency as it braces for a volcanic eruption in the southwestern part of the island nation following thousands of earthquakes over the weekend.
- Evacuation order: Some residents of Grindavik, a small fishing village, briefly returned home yesterday to gather essential personal items and pets after an evacuation order went into effect Friday. Scientists believe an eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano in or near the town is imminent due to seismic activity. Homes and roads have already suffered significant damage due to earthquakes.
- Disaster feared: Iceland has over 30 active volcanic systems, the most of any European country. Experts believe Grindavik could be destroyed if there is an eruption. The famed Blue Lagoon resort is in the town; a power plant in the area provides electricity and water to 30,000 people and a U.S. Navy radio transmitter facility is nearby.
- Elsewhere: There is also growing concern about a dormant volcano in Italy; there has been an increase in seismic activity detected near Naples.
Gaza humanitarian crisis continues
Israel said yesterday it opened a humanitarian corridor outside Gaza’s largest hospital amid continued calls and concerns about medical facilities inside the enclave during the war with Hamas.
- Hospitals failing: Al-Shifa, Gaza’s largest hospital, and Al-Quds, its second-largest, have ceased operations due to a lack of electricity and supplies as airstrikes continue, according to Gaza officials. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas refused fuel for Al-Shifa and alleged the militant group is using the hospital as a command post, jeopardizing patients. Israel said it will evacuate babies at the hospital and permit civilians to flee. Hamas has denied all Israeli claims. Over 800 Gazans were evacuated into Egypt yesterday through the Rafah crossing.
- Protests: Major cities across the globe again saw large pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations over the weekend, including in London, New York and Paris.
- Analysis: The phrase From the river to the sea has become a flashpoint in the discourse surrounding the conflict. What do the words mean? The Associated Press reports that depends on the storytellers and the audience.
Johnson reveals shutdown strategy
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson wants to avoid a U.S. Government shutdown with a two-step plan, but the proposal has received bipartisan pushback.
- Johnson’s pitch: The Louisiana Rep. wants to extend government funding for some programs until mid-January while others would be funded until early February. Legislators typically fund all programs under stopgap spending bills. The White House has come out against the plan and it would be unlikely to pass the Democratic-held Senate. And some conservative Republicans have panned the bills as too costly.
- Details: Johnson wants to fund agriculture, energy, housing, transportation and veterans programs through Jan. 19. Other agencies, including the Department of Defense and State Department, would be funded through Jan. 2. President Joe Biden’s funding requests related to the wars in Israel and Ukraine and the U.S.-Mexico border are not included.
- Time crunch: Congress must pass a continuing resolution, or agree on a budget, by Friday to avoid a shutdown. Johnson likely needs some House Democrats' support to pass any measures.
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U.S. News
- Five U.S. service members died in a training accident Friday; a military helicopter carrying Army special forces soldiers crashed over the eastern Mediterranean Sea after a mishap during refueling (More)
- Former President Donald Trump joined news organizations in requesting his federal election interference trial be televised; court rules have prohibited live broadcasts for decades (More)
- New York Mayor Eric Adams had his electronic devices seized by the FBI; law enforcement is reportedly investigating whether he pressured city officials to boost Turkey’s efforts to open a new consulate (More)
World News
- President Biden will meet China President Xi Jinping on Wednesday in San Francisco; the leaders have confirmed they will speak at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit (More)
- A Ukrainian military officer reportedly coordinated a 2022 attack on the Nord Stream pipeline; explosions damaged 75% of system that carries oil from Russia to Europe (More)
- French police recovered over $600k worth of stolen champagne after a high-speed chase; the thieves escaped after abandoning two trucks full of alcohol outside Paris (More)
Entertainment & Sports
- A24 will produce an Elon Musk film based on author Walter Isaacson’s recent biography of the businessman; Darren Aronofsky has been tabbed as the director (More)
- A judge is scheduled to rule Friday on Michigan’s temporary restraining order filing Friday after the Big Ten suspended football coach Jim Harbaugh amid the program’s sign-stealing scandal (More)
- The Lewiston High boys soccer team won a Maine state title weeks after 18 died and 13 were injured in a mass shooting in town; the team prevailed in overtime (More)
Business & Markets
- Major indexes all closed higher Friday in a strong finish to the week with the Nasdaq leading the gains (Dow +1.15%, Nasdaq +2.05%, S&P 500 +1.56%)
- A Las Vegas hospitality workers strike was averted days when labor unions agreed to deal with Wynn Resorts; the unions had struck previous pacts with Caesars and MGM (More)
- Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its outlook on the U.S. Government’s debt to negative from stable; top triple-A credit rating remains in place (More)
Tips & Tricks
- Feel Good: The city library in Gothenburg, Sweden, was supposed to be closed for the observance of All Saints' Day, but a worker forgot to lock the door. Patrons came in as usual until the library staff realized the mistake. Nothing was damaged, and visitors returned every book within five days as the community demonstrated honesty and respect for their library.
- Sneak Peek: Netflix has released a trailer for Dead Boy Detectives, a new series based on DC Comics characters; the premise is as advertised, involving two ghosts who solve mysteries dealing with the living
- Chow Down: You can never go wrong with pumpkin while baking around the holidays, and these pumpkin pie layer bars sound incredible – they are loaded with pumpkin, of course, but also feature coconut and dark chocolate
- Go Deep: Hollywood is finally open for business now that the actors' strike has concluded a few weeks after the writers returned to work, but that does not mean Tinseltown's challenges are in the rearview mirror
- Hot Goss: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are reportedly only letting family members see their newborn son, Rocky 13, by appointment – and there is no indication when Kim Kardashian will get the go-ahead to meet her nephew
- True Hero: An old photograph found in a Netherlands attic led a Dutch musician to learn the story of Truus Wijsmuller, a resistance fighter who helped save thousands of Jewish children during the Holocaust, even directly negotiating with the Nazi Party at one point
- Life Hack: A teaspoon of salt does not seem like much, but it could be the key to living a much healthier life – a new study says cutting out a small amount of sodium from your daily diet could be just as effective at lowering blood pressure as prescription drugs
Tip-Offs
Taylor Swift made one minor lyric change and it broke the internet.
Breaking down the soaring heights of famous fictional buildings.
… while actor Jared Leto just made real-life skyscraper history.
There are no clocks on Earth that tell time with 100% accuracy.
C-3PO’s gold helmet from Star Wars just sold for a pretty penny.
… and could streaming service cutbacks spark a DVD revival.
Texas A&M will pay $75M to fired football coach Jimbo Fisher.
Tony Danza reportedly told a NYC dog just who the boss is.
Looking Back …
On November 13th: The Holland Tunnel opened to vehicles, connecting New Jersey and New York under the Hudson River (1927); the U.S. Supreme Court rules Alabama laws mandating segregated busing are illegal (1956); the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington is dedicated (1982); U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is born (1952).
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