Sunday, April 14, 2024

After Iran's Attack on Israel, the Fallout Begins (Newser Sunday Summary)

Newser Newsletter
April 14, 2024
 
 
If You Only Read One Thing
Iran has conducted its much-anticipated revenge attack against Israel by firing hundreds of drones and missiles, nearly all of which were intercepted. Keep reading
 
Straight Outta DC
President Biden has improved his standing in a major presidential campaign poll, essentially evening the race with Donald Trump. Keep reading
 
On the World Stage
A category of workers known as digital nomads is growing in ranks around the world, and the BBC reports that Cape Town, South Africa, illustrates both the positive and negative aspects of the trend. Keep reading
 
Weekend Jaw-Dropper
Texas Rangers reliever Brock Burke broke his non-throwing hand while punching a wall following a poor outing Friday night against the Houston Astros. Keep reading
 
Wild Card
A nasty fight has erupted among the purveyors of Asian cuisine over what they can call a popular condiment broadly known as chili crisp, reports Eater. Keep reading
 
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And Don't Overlook...
Where Have New Jersey's Famous Diners Gone?
If all-night diners aren't one of the first images that come to mind when you envision New Jersey, then you're probably not a local. Keep reading
A Family Disappeared in the Bush—the 2nd Time, for Good
A father and his three children vanished in New Zealand in September 2021. Keep reading
Chinese Mafias' New US Goldmine: Gift Cards
It's not your typical story about organized crime—ProPublica reports that Chinese mafia groups are ripping off American consumers and stores through mundane gift cards. Keep reading
Are You a Pinnacle or a Suite? The 'Cult' of Cruise Ship Life
In a first-person account for the Atlantic, Gary Shteyngart joins the odd subgenre of authors writing about their time on a cruise ship, one famously begun by David Foster Wallace in 1996. Keep reading
Eclipse Flight Goes Off Course at Controllers' Instruction
Passengers who booked a special flight to have an airborne view of totality during the eclipse on Monday were thwarted by air traffic controllers, Delta Air Lines said. Keep reading
 
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