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Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — A 48-hour extension to the Israel-Hamas truce will not pause the strategic dilemmas and political headaches wracking the Biden administration over the war. Although the two extra days of hostage releases, the release of Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian aid pouring into Gaza validate an intense diplomatic effort in

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is too busy for an international climate summit at the moment. He is not expected to make a third annual trip to the Conference of the Parties, COP28, the annual United Nations-sponsored event at which countries consider collective action to mitigate the effects of

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Sticker shock, a feeling as old as commerce itself, is no longer just an irksome, unexpectedly high bill. In the era of social media, overpaying for dinner is an invitation for anyone and everyone to publicly shake their fist over the health of the global economy.

Opinion by Dean Obeidallah (CNN) — After police say he repeatedly taunted an Arab immigrant food cart worker in his Manhattan neighborhood, former Obama-era National Security Council official Stuart Seldowitz was arrested last week by the New York Police Department. He now faces hate crime and aggravated harassment charges. The videos of Seldowitz’s rants — which went viral — were

Opinion by Carmen Cusido (CNN) — This week, many will gather to remember and offer respects to former first lady Rosalynn Carter, known as a stalwart advocate, a lifelong and inspiring partner to her husband and a legendary humanitarian. I’ll be honoring her in my own way, by paying tribute to the lifetime she dedicated

Opinion by Dominic Erdozain (CNN) — When does a crisis become a catastrophe? Last month, after a mass shooting in Maine left 18 dead, author Stephen King penned an essay as notable for its brevity as the bleakness of the message. “There is no solution to the gun problem and little more to write,” he began, “because Americans are

CNN Opinion by Dominic Erdozain (CNN) — When does a crisis become a catastrophe? Last month, after a mass shooting in Maine left 18 dead, author Stephen King penned an essay as notable for its brevity as the bleakness of the message. “There is no solution to the gun problem and little more to write,” he began, “because Americans

Analysis by Ross Bennett-Cook (The Conversation) — The summer of 2023 was very significant for the travel industry. By the end of July, international tourist arrivals globally reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels. In some European countries, such as France, Denmark and Ireland, tourism demand even surpassed its pre-pandemic level. This may be great news economically, but there’s concern

Analysis by Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Corporate America has recently, if belatedly, responded to calls

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — The fragile pause in Israel’s onslaught against Hamas in Gaza, which has enabled the release so far of 58 hostages, has been surprisingly enduring given that neither side is in direct contact and each is bent on obliterating the other. The question now is how long the intersection

Opinion by Bill Hillmann (CNN) — On July 11, 2014, I was running with a bull in Pamplona, Spain. The 1,200-pound black bull with huge horns trotted just a few feet behind me, froth dangling from his mouth and his breath warm at my back. When a tourist pushed me to the ground, Brevito, a bull from the

Opinion by Richard Galant, CNN (CNN) — It was the night before Christmas in 1914 when British soldiers fighting along the Western Front heard holiday carols coming from the German trenches. “The following day, British and German soldiers met in no man’s land and exchanged gifts, took photographs and some played impromptu games of football,”

CNN Opinion by Richard Galant, CNN (CNN) — It was the night before Christmas in 1914 when British soldiers fighting along the Western Front heard holiday carols coming from the German trenches. “The following day, British and German soldiers met in no man’s land and exchanged gifts, took photographs and some played impromptu games of

Analysis by Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Pop Life Chronicles: Sign up for CNN’s entertainment newsletter CNN’s Lisa Respers France is your plugged-in BFF chronicling the week’s most impactful entertainment stories. Every Thursday she’ll pop into your inbox with binge-worthy content and illuminating industry news. The internet is nothing if not a place for

Analysis by Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Max Foster, CNN London (CNN) — The British royal family can be a litigious bunch, but perhaps no member is more so than the Duke of Sussex. Prince Harry’s tempestuous history with the media is well documented at this point. His memoir offered insight into his deep resentment of the

Opinion by Elena Sheppard (CNN) — Cosmetic items, many say, are recession-proof. During times of economic uncertainty (like now, for instance) consumers stop spending on big-ticket items like electronics or furniture but keep spending on life’s little treats — such as perfume or lipstick. It makes sense. Beauty products are an example of a relatively

Opinion by Aaron David Miller (CNN) — After six weeks of the deadliest violence in an already blood-soaked history of conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, I’ve been asked repeatedly why President Joe Biden remains so staunchly pro-Israel. Why hasn’t the president done more to restrain the Netanyahu government and address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza? Israel and the

Analysis by Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — The shock election results in the Netherlands have taken Europe by surprise, and left many onlookers unsure exactly what happens next. Far-right populist Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party (PVV) are now seeking to form a government after an unexpectedly big win in Wednesday’s national vote. “I honestly

Opinion by Catharine Fulton Reykjavík (CNN) — The sky to the southwest of Reykjavik began glowing a vibrant orange on the night of December 18 — the Earth is erupting again. Along the Sundhnúkagígar crater row that last spewed lava some 2,350 years ago, a 4-kilometer fissure has opened up, allowing a curtain of glowing

Opinion by Christopher McCallion (CNN) — America currently finds itself embroiled in three major geopolitical crises, in three distant parts of the world, pitting it against three consequential powers, on behalf of three countries that are not treaty allies of the United States. Notwithstanding the temporary truce and hostage deal announced Tuesday, US forces are still on hand in