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COVID-19 fraudsters bought fancy cars, a Pokemon card – even a private island

YANKEETOWN, Fla. (AP) — A freshwater spring bubbles amid the mangroves, cabbage palms and red cedars on Sweetheart Island, a…

‘Far too many Palestinians have been killed,’ Blinken says; Gaza health ministry says hospitals hit in strikes

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. Follow the latest updates here. U.S. Secretary of State…

The ‘dupe’ trend hit travel in 2023. It’s a good way to save on your next trip, experts say

Travel was expensive and busy in 2023, leading jetsetters to seek out cheaper, less-trodden alternatives to popular hot spots. It’s…

Israel-Hamas war updates: White House says Israel will implement 4-hour pauses in fighting in areas of north Gaza every day

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. See the latest updates here. Israel has agreed to…

Nikki Haley surges in polls which could draw undecided wealthy donors

Former United States ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has a rare chance at Wednesday’s debate to reel in…

High-end brothels serviced elected officials, tech and pharma execs, military brass: Feds

A network of “sophisticated” high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern Virginia provided sex for pay to “elected officials, high…

Massive surge in the buying of Israel Bonds from the United States

The Development Corporation for Israel has raised $1 billion from bond sales in the United States since the Oct. 7…

Yellen to host China’s He Lifeng for ‘intensive diplomacy’ ahead of APEC

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will host her Chinese counterpart, Vice Premier He Lifeng, for two days of “intensive…

Voters’ grim economic outlook helps boost Trump in new battleground poll

A deeply pessimistic view of the U.S. economy among registered voters was a driving force behind new polling that shows…

Israeli protesters call on Netanyahu to resign; 51 reportedly killed in attack on Gaza refugee camp

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. See below for the latest updates. U.S. Secretary of…