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Budget Cuts, Layoffs Add to Pressure on Cyber Teams

In a new survey, almost half of cybersecurity professionals say their teams have had cutbacks in spending or personnel in the past year. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/ajRrqNp via IFTTT

Halle Berry Lists Malibu Beach Getaway for $18 Million

The actress paid $8.5 million for the contemporary home in 2004, the year she starred in “Catwoman.” from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/iEtoYrM via IFTTT

'Sorry' for Being So Blunt

An actress apologizes for making a fat joke on TV more than a decade ago. Have we lost our minds? from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/SX2CzOj via IFTTT

Wall Street Kisses John Lee's Ring

U.S. financial grandees court Hong Kong’s U.S.-sanctioned chief executive. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/76mD9XL via IFTTT

Photos of the Week: Israel-Hamas War, New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Maine Mass Shooting and More

Images of the Israel-Hamas War, new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, the Maine mass shooting and others from around the world, selected by WSJ photo editors. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/P6oT8kY via IFTTT

Vatican Synod Report Plays Down LGBTQ Issues, Disappointing Progressives

The official report also calls for more research on the possibility of ordaining women deacons. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/oxd9BrO via IFTTT

Who's Running for President in 2024?

With months to go before the first primary ballots are cast, the field of candidates in the next presidential election is set. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/TyIVZCl via IFTTT

A Glamorous Resort for the 1%---and How to Get Its Posh, Tropical Look at Home

Designer Paloma Contreras finds inspiration in a famously exclusive Caribbean retreat whose style is more Golden Age glamour than Golden Girls from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/TlDU9Op via IFTTT

Former Inspectors of Public-Company Audits Say Process Needs Retooling

New academic study suggests that the U.S. auditing watchdog’s inspections program, from transparency to training, still needs work. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/l8Um3Ja via IFTTT

Judge Orders Georgia to Redraw District Maps

The challengers argued prior maps suppressed Black voters’ power. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/lg1kjR8 via IFTTT

An $8 Million Renovation Turned This Once-Rundown New England Home Into a Seaside Sanctuary

Rouzbeh Yassini used his background in internet tech to create a smart-yet-sophisticated estate in New Hampshire. Now he’s listing the property for $12.5 million from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/KgHLUfO via IFTTT

Tired of Tourist Crowds? Rent a Private Island---for $250 or $25,000 a Night

They were once the domain of billionaires and Bond villains, but a robust private-island rental market has made it easier to take a vacation without a single other tourist in sight. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/hMAyj8f via IFTTT

Here's a Bill That Might Be Lower Than Last Year's

Ample stockpiles of natural gas and expectations for a warmer-than-normal winter mean cheaper heating bills are in the forecast for nearly half of U.S. households. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/9AsSPkO via IFTTT

Finland Suspects Chinese Ship's Anchor Damaged Gas Pipeline

Finland said a Chinese ship’s anchor had likely caused a mysterious rupture of an undersea gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea earlier this month. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/f1e5J7g via IFTTT

Hamas Sets Free Two More Hostages but Talks Held Up Over Release of Larger Group

Hamas released two more civilian hostages, but negotiations over a possible release of a group of 50 captives stumbled over the militant group’s demand that Israel allow fuel deliveries into Gaza, according to officials familiar with the talks. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/IBzAnSM via IFTTT

Dollar Could Edge Lower as U.S. Economic Weakness Emerges

The dollar fell, and the U.S. currency could move lower as signs of economic weakness emerge, MUFG said. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/5UaPhFG via IFTTT

Apple Supplier Foxconn Faces Chinese Investigations

The Taiwan-based Apple supplier, whose founder is seeking the Taiwan presidency, said it is cooperating with Chinese authorities. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/SMNbTDW via IFTTT

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Hollywood Actors, Studios to Restart Contract Negotiations

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Released American Hostage's Father Says, "There Is a Long Road Ahead to Healing"

The two released hostages have eight other relatives still in Gaza, cousins say. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/fnxOvX1 via IFTTT

How Do You Send a Panda to China? D.C. Can Hardly Bear the Thought

The National Zoo says a giant farewell to their resident pandas. The three bears will be returned to China later this year. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/tUAHBrP via IFTTT

Two Americans Taken Hostage in Gaza Are Released by Hamas

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Massaging Balls, Plunge Pools, Memory Foam Dog Beds: Who Needs All This 'Recovery' Gear?

Trendy new tools pledge to soothe tired, worn muscles. We asked experts for a reality check. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/Afhwa74 via IFTTT

Bitcoin's Backing Is Dubious

The dollar’s is much better. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/J2hvdFZ via IFTTT

Clear ECB Message on Rates, October Meeting 'Interim'

The European Central Bank’s message from the Sept. 14 meeting has been clear and doesn’t need a material update at this stage, Reinhard Cluse, an economist at UBS, writes in a note ahead of the ECB’s rate-setting meeting on Oct. 26. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/S34YAzl via IFTTT

Euro Recovers, Helped By Improved German ZEW Index

The euro recovered from earlier losses against other major currencies, helped by an improvement in the German ZEW economic indicator, said an analyst at XS.com. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/DMzANh2 via IFTTT

What The Board Needs To Know: Geopolitics and Cyber Risk

Oct. 16, 2023 – This week we look at how the conflict in Israel and Gaza has spilled over into the cyber domain and how companies need to respond. Plus: new victims of the MoveIt vulnerability disclosed as the company faces dozens of class action lawsuits, and more costs from the 2017 data breach at Equifax–this time from U.K. regulator the Financial Conduct Authority. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/iOy17sr via IFTTT

Jean Arnault's New Goals for Louis Vuitton Watches: Make Fewer, Make Finer

The youngest son of LVMH chief Bernard Arnault is taking a risk at the brand: Making a more expensive product—and making it harder to find. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/7f3wDX0 via IFTTT

Actress Piper Laurie, Known for Roles in 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler,' Dies at 91

The Detroit-born actress had a long and award-winning career that began in the 1950s and spanned movies and television. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/ZQHNj0l via IFTTT

U.S. Seeks to Isolate Hamas as it Works With Qatar, Egypt on Hostages, Evacuees

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has sought to encourage Arab nations to set aside distrust of Israel to isolate Hamas. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/ng0BIP6 via IFTTT

What's Happening at the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial

The trial’s second week wraps up with testimony of Zac Prince, founder of crypto lender that filed for bankruptcy shortly after FTX’s collapse. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/v5NU34c via IFTTT

Goldman Sachs Passed on a Higher Offer for GreenSky

Fintech Pagaya was part of a group that offered hundreds of millions more for the specialty lender. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/azjQeic via IFTTT

Disney Agonized About Sports Betting. Now It's Going All In.

After years of internal debate, the entertainment giant did a deal with a gambling company and will launch an ESPN betting app next month. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/kE8nAyj via IFTTT

The Right Way to Order a Martini? With a Snack

It’s the height of cozy chic at top cocktail bars now. Simple recipes for caviar sandwiches, a “dirty” shrimp cocktail and more make it easy to pull off this civilized ritual at home. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/GpoWJc0 via IFTTT

Southwest Has Been Preparing for Winter All Summer

We went to summer deicing school to see how the airline plans to keep travelers moving through messy weather. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/wSkgmfn via IFTTT

The Moral Duty to Destroy Hamas

Israel is entitled to do whatever it takes to uproot this evil, depraved culture that resides next to it. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/Ig6CT1J via IFTTT

Sales Slow at Louis Vuitton's Owner as China Sputters

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s biggest luxury-goods company, struggled to lure big-spending Chinese consumers back to its boutiques after the end of China’s pandemic restrictions. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/V3B6oMH via IFTTT

Jordan, Scalise to Make Pitches for House Speaker as GOP Worries Grow

House Republicans would like to have their vote wrapped up quickly, but stubborn internal disagreements could slow the process down. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/428QDSB via IFTTT

Madeleine Albright's Washington, D.C., Home Is Up for Sale

The late former secretary of state hosted monthly dinners with foreign-policy experts at the Georgetown row house, which is asking $4 million. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/Vvuy1tW via IFTTT

Israel Orders Chevron to Shut Down Gas Platform Near Gaza

The move amounts to a safety precaution amid the deadly conflict that erupted over the weekend. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/nc0i2GE via IFTTT

The UAW Has the Wrong Target for 'Corporate Greed'

The union’s auto workers do far better financially than the academic proletariat it represents. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/MJHBPde via IFTTT

After Hamas Attacks Israel, Biden's Top Foreign-Policy Goals Hit Turbulence

Setbacks to Biden’s efforts to bring stability to the Middle East and fund the war in Ukraine have undermined top foreign-policy goals for his first term, adding to difficulties the U.S. faces with a third priority—China. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/l1oSCwv via IFTTT

Israel Faces Its 9/11

Amid the shock and horror, the nation stands together with moral clarity and resolve. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/IQZXleF via IFTTT

Bankruptcy Judge Jones Named in a Lawsuit Over Romantic Relationship With Local Lawyer

A Texas bankruptcy judge has been in a romantic relationship with a lawyer whose former firm brought major chapter 11 cases to his court, a premier landing spot for corporate reorganizations. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/8mkxKvT via IFTTT

After Hamas Attack, Israel Wrestles With What Went Wrong

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After Attack, Israel Wrestles With Question: How Could This Happen?

The coordinated assault by Palestinian militants punctures the country’s aura of invincibility. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/DEoJTjS via IFTTT

Israel's Opportunity to Destroy Hamas

The security establishment has feared engagement in Gaza more than the terror group’s rule. Saturday’s attack may change that. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/npJhURS via IFTTT

Oil Futures Post Weekly Loss Amid Macro Concerns

The front-month WTI crude contract rose 0.6%, but still posted a weekly loss of 8.8% to $82.79 amid worries about demand. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/BM70fTH via IFTTT

Dollar Loses Steam As Markets Digest Labor Data

The dollar gave away early gains as markets adjusted to the latest payrolls report. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/ecKm6DJ via IFTTT

You'll Go Ape for This Year's Comedy Wildlife Photo Award Finalists

Dancing horses, playful polar bears and a kangaroo playing air guitar are among the finalists. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/NjiOlZW via IFTTT

How the Best AI Imitates Children

Random exploration is the key to early learning in both cases, before more mature needs take over from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/DrC9KMv via IFTTT

Analysis: Currency Challenges Rise as Emerging Markets Start to Cut Rates

Emerging markets central banks are cutting interest rates, potentially spurring growth while risking the weakening of local currencies, which makes it harder for investors to delve in the asset class. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/WSRTdg0 via IFTTT

The Unjust Result of 'Anything Goes'

Jews in Ann Arbor, Mich., must pay the legal fees of the anti-Semites picketing their synagogues. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/pbT3myR via IFTTT

He Took On the World's Most Valuable Company---and Won

Apple’s new iPhone is expected to include a big change. Why? Ask someone from the EU’s smallest country. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/c8IzpAx via IFTTT

Supreme Court Justices Wary of Argument Against Financial Watchdog's Funding

A lawsuit that could hobble the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faced a skeptical court. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/ksmLO0j via IFTTT

Investor Group Raises Bid for Hedge-Fund Firm Sculptor

The bidding group is led by Boaz Weinstein. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/hgTunDb via IFTTT

New Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings -- Week Ending Oct. 1, 2023

A list of some new chapter 11 bankruptcy filings made during the last week. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/AZQDTGH via IFTTT

Filmmaker Kevin Smith Lists Los Angeles Home for $5.995 Million

The ‘Clerks’ director bought the house from Ben Affleck from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/d4oK7Zq via IFTTT

The 1930s Called and Rosenworcel Answered

The FCC admits in its new rule that it may fix internet prices. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/MOAW8Vi via IFTTT

'The War of Words' Review: What News to the Front?

In addition to Stars & Stripes and Yank, American G.I.s devoured publications like the 59th Latrineogram and the Hospital Gauzette. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/8mrNBWD via IFTTT

They Gave All for America. Why Can't They Get Green Cards?

The Afghan Adjustment Act offers a way out of immigration limbo, but it languishes in Congress. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/wHIpPQJ via IFTTT

Trump's Wallet---and Reputation---to Be Tested in Civil-Fraud Trial

The former president faces a lengthy courtroom battle that could shed light on his finances and business practices. from WSJ.com: World News https://ift.tt/rtebFVy via IFTTT