'People will continue to die': Gaza urgently needs int'l effort 'to bolster aid, facilitate access'

The director of the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency has confirmed that UNRWA will continue to distribute aid to the Palestinian territories despite an Israeli ban due to be implemented by the end of January. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the humanitarian crisis in war-torn Gaza, FRANCE 24’s Carys Garland welcomes Arwa Damon, … Read more

JPMorgan, Goldman Beat With CPI Inflation Due; Nvidia, Tesla Edge Higher Investor’s Business Daily

Dow Jones futures rose modestly Wednesday, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. The consumer price index is due before the open. JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Wells Fargo (WFC) beat earnings estimates before the open, with Citigroup (C) on tap. ↑ X NOW PLAYING Stocks Close Mixed, Below Key Levels; Sea, Howmet … Read more

Russian missile, drone attacks on energy grid leave thousands of Ukrainians in dark

Russia launched a new barrage of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting gas infrastructure and other energy facilities in western regions in the latest strike on the country’s hobbled power system as it approaches mid-winter. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Russian forces launched more than 40 missiles during the morning attack … Read more

California wildfires: does your car insurance protect you from fire damage?

CRMBC CEO Kaya Stanley explains the impact of the California wildfires on insurance costs and warns how the crisis could affect other states. The devastation from the ongoing wildfires in Southern California is expected to break property loss records, with an estimated 12,000 structures already burned. With thousands of victims losing their homes, homeowners insurance … Read more