Biden Visits Israel Amid Gaza Tensions, Oil Embargo Threat Raises Conflict Fears, GOP Delays Speaker Vote as Shutdown Looms, China Economy Grows but Property Woes Persist, Remote Workers Gain Pay and Scheduling Freedom
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President Biden visits Israel amid tensions after a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital. Markets worried about potential for escalating violence in the region.
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Iran calls for an oil embargo on Israel, raising concerns about wider conflict in the Middle East. Stock markets tick lower as oil prices climb.
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House Speaker vote delayed again as Republicans remain divided. Possibility of government shutdown in November if no deal reached.
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China reports better economic growth as stimulus measures kick in, but property sector woes and global headwinds persist.
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Remote work survey shows most fully remote workers' pay not tied to location, younger firms embrace remote work more, and remote workers rarely double-book meetings.