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'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil
With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut
Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Eye Opener: Rescue operations continue in Spain after flooding
Rescue operations are continuing in Spain after flash flooding killed over 200 people. Meanwhile, the 2024 race for the presidential election is coming to a close. All that and all that matters in ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
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Numerous children injured by a vehicle outside an elementary school in central China
Chinese state media say numerous children were injured by a vehicle outside an elementary school in central China’s Hunan provinceWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowingWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Numenta, Backed by Gates Foundation, Releases Open-Source AI Model
Founder Jeff Hawkins has some ideas about how an AI gets smarter, and hopes researchers will pursue his approach.Business - Inc. - 4 hours ago -
China borrows almost as cheaply as US in return to dollar bond market
Investors place nearly $40bn of orders to buy $2bn of bonds issued by China’s finance ministryBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
How China Capitalized on U.S. Indifference in Latin America
Xi Jinping’s visit for summits and the inauguration of a port illustrates what some have called China’s economic marginalization of the U.S. in the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss, says Reeves's deputy
Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Stocks roar out of the gate after Donald Trump election win
Donald Trump's projected victory in the U.S. presidential election could boost economic growth and herald market-friendly policies, according to Wall Street.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Bill Gates congratulates Trump after reported $50M donation backing Harris
Billionaire Bill Gates, who reportedly gave $50 million to a PAC backing Vice President Harris in this year’s election, congratulated President-elect Trump on Thursday afternoon following his ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain
In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Meta’s Llama Used to Develop AI Model for China’s Military
Researchers connected to the People’s Liberation Army created a chatbot model based on Meta’s Large-Language Model AI.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
China and India should not be called developing countries, several Cop29 delegates say
Delegates from poorer nations say classifications that date back to 1992 are obsolete and two countries ‘should be contributing’. China and India should no longer be treated as developing countries ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Is China a 'Developing' Country? That's the Trillion-Dollar Question at U.N. Climate Talks
Officials from developed and developing countries agree that more than $1 trillion a year is needed to finance poorer nations’ response to climate change—but not on who should pay up.World - The Wall Street Journal - 9 hours ago -
Bill Gates is surprised more people don't ask him these 'boring' questions: They're 'more important than the GDP'
Bill Gates fields a lot of questions about AI and climate change. He's surprised more people don't ask him about topics like global health, he says.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
Numerous children have been injured by a vehicle at a school gate in central China, state media say
Numerous children have been injured by a vehicle at a school gate in central China, state media sayWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
How Mark Cuban, Tim Cook, and Bill Gates Are Using AI to Be Massively More Productive
Cuban called AI the “ultimate time-savings hack” and Cook said it “changed his life.” Steal these CEOs’ time-saving AI hacks to get more done too.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered
U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies
Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Anthony Richardson needs more time to develop raw talent: Analysis
Anthony Richardson got fewer starts than Bryce Young before he was sent to the benchSports - ABC News - November 1 -
Palworld Developer Shares More Details About Nintendo's Lawsuit Against The Game
When Palworld debuted earlier this year, its similarities to Pokemon led observers to expect a legal response from Nintendo. That finally happened in September, when Nintendo filed a lawsuit ...Tech - GameSpot - November 8 -
Spanish Floods Have Opened the Door to Populism
Rage can be a dangerous political tool.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
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Video clips show trail of destruction after Spanish floods
At least 158 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Netflix Executive Promotes AI Game Development Shortly After Huge Layoffs
Generative AI has been the epicenter of conversation about the future of entertainment across movies , TV , music , and video games . With more studios and developers embracing the technology, ...Tech - GameSpot - November 4 -
Sage Therapeutics to end development of key therapy after a third trial failure
It was the third failed trial for the therapy, called dalzanemdor, which also failed to meet its goals in a Phase 2 trial as a treatment for mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia in ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
More than 60 die in Spanish floods
Worst European flooding since 2021 raises questions about how residents were alerted to forecasts of intense rainWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
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New Rule Blocks U.S. Investors From Helping China Develop Advanced Military Tech
A rare point of bipartisan agreement backs a Treasury Department regulation to curb and track American investments in AI and technology that could boost a major U.S. rival.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Rays say new stadium won't be able to open for 2028 season after more vote delays as St. Pete future stalls
The team presidents said they will still work with 'any and all willing partners'Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
UK borrowing costs soar day after Labour government unveiled tax-raising budget
U.K. bond yields spiked sharply Thursday after the ruling Labour Party unveiled a sweeping package of tax hikes and increased borrowing.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Trump win and threat of more tariffs raises expectations for more China stimulus
Donald Trump's presidential win has raised the bar for Beijing's fiscal stimulus plans, expected Friday.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Boeing’s stock reverses lower after announcing a $19 billion capital raise
.Boeing’s stock knee-jerked higher after a larger-than-expected capital raise was announced, but then quickly resumed its decline.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs
The Federal Aviation Administration is prohibiting U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot two planesWorld - ABC News - November 12
