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New York Times - Nov 11, 2026

Hezbollah’s conflict with Israel and the U.S.-Israel war with Iran have made systemic problems worse, causing the cost of living to soar and driving many Lebanese to despair.

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Lebanon Faces Economic ‘Catastrophe’ After War and Years of Mismanagement

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Credit card debt mounts amid Democrats' push to cap interest rates

Nvidia hires former acting US attorney to investigate Jensen Huang

Nvidia hires former acting US attorney to investigate Jensen Huang

Whitmer presses Trump administration on tariffs, grocery reimbursements

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Schumer says Trump support of Nvidia CEO a 'dereliction of duty'

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Appeals court limits Trump DOJ's access to journalists’ private chat logs

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Exxon moves toward return to Venezuela

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