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The Wall Street Journal - World
China's Nuclear-Submarine Mishap Points to Challenge of Catching Up With U.S.
Building a potent nuclear submarine force would help China tighten control over its peripheral waters and improve its ability to seize Taiwan.9 minutes ago - China -
CNBC - Business
European shares surge to fresh record highs as luxury giants rally on China stimulus
European markets were higher Friday, tracking gains in China on news of a stimulus blitz, while investors also weighed fresh inflation data.20 minutes ago - China -
Financial Times - Business
Chinese stocks post best week since 2008 after stimulus blitz
Beijing’s pledge to support capital markets and economic growth targets also helps lift European stocks and metals prices25 minutes ago - China -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Japan Gets a New Leader Who Wants to Remake the U.S. Military Alliance
Newly elected Shigeru Ishiba wants to reshape what he sees as an unequal partnership with the U.S., presaging possible tensions with Washington.49 minutes ago -
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The Guardian - World
Tesla home checks on workers on sick leave defended by boss in Germany
Carmaker wants to ‘appeal to employees’ work ethic’ but move prompts outrage from plant’s union. The boss of a Tesla factory has defended the decision to send managers to the homes of workers on ...1 hour ago - Tesla -
The Guardian - World
Murdoch’s REA raises Rightmove bid to £6.2bn; China stocks head for best week since 2008 – business live
Australia’s REA makes fourth proposal to buy British property portal and urges Rightmove board to ‘engage now’. Chinese stocks had their best week in many years, boosted by various stimulus ...1 hour ago - China -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
John Perrin Flynn on leaving Rogue Machine and the challenges of small L.A. theater
After 16 seasons, Rogue Machine Theatre co-founding producing artistic director John Perrin Flynn has announced his retirement at the conclusion of current season.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?
“Can they take our house?”1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
China stocks see best week since 2008 on stimulus impact as most Asia markets rise
Chinese markets clocked their best week in almost 16 years as the mainland’s CSI 300 rallied 15.7% this week, buoyed by several economic stimulus measures by the central bank.1 hour ago - China -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Hurricane Helene hits Florida
Also in today’s newsletter, AI start-up revenues surge and Argentina’s rising poverty rate1 hour ago - Florida -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
This ‘Real Housewife’ Is Back for More
Jessel Taank hits a fashion week party — with Pavit in tow — and pours tequila behind a bar.2 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Former defense minister set to lead Japan amid efforts to counter China's growing power
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s new prime minister after the governing Liberal Democratic Party elected him as its new leader on Friday.2 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Roads and train lines flooded after more downpours
Part of the M5 is closed and some rail lines are closed after more downpours hit parts of England and Wales.2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Alibaba, Tencent rally as Beijing stimulus plans push China's tech stocks to 13-month high
Chinese tech stocks including majors like Alibaba and Tencent rallied this week, pushing them to highs not seen in more than a year.2 hours ago - China -
Inc. - Business
Want to Become a Breakthrough Thought Leader? Increasingly, LinkedIn Is Where It’s At
If you want to build your thought leadership, LinkedIn is the place you want to be.4 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
China’s Plan to Make AI Watermarks Happen
New Chinese regulation attempts to define how AI content labeling should work and stamp out AI-generated disinformation.4 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - Business
China’s bumper stimulus leaves consumers wanting more
Struggling homeowners highlight Beijing’s challenge in reigniting consumer confidence5 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Business
China Stocks Soar in Biggest Single-Week Jump Since 2008
Economic stimulus moves by China’s leaders triggered a broad rally in trading in Shanghai and Shenzhen.5 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - Business
China’s most advanced nuclear submarine sank in shipyard, says US
First vessel of new Zhou class was being prepared for sea trials6 hours ago - China -
CNBC - Business
China's industrial profits plunge by 17.8% in August from a year ago
China's industrial profits plunged by the most in more than a year, National Bureau of Statistics data showed Friday.6 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - Business
Gilt investors urge Reeves to keep investment ambitions in check
Markets on edge ahead of overhaul of fiscal rules that could result in tens of billions of pounds of extra borrowing capacity7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Everyone loses as the Athletics leave Oakland Coliseum for good with a win
After a final win before a sellout crowd, the Oakland A’s are finally moving to Las Vegas as baseball’s inexplicable lose-lose deal continues to move forward. A’s fans lingered long after the third ...8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Top executives leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn ...10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden allocates more military funding for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Thursday for meetings with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Mr. Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine after ...12 hours ago - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
China ETFs set for best week on record after Beijing fires policy ‘bazooka’ to boost economy. Is it time to jump in?
China ETFs have surged on the back of a blitz of stimulus measures by the country’s government to revive the world’s second-largest economy.12 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
USPS wants to raise stamp prices 5 times over the next 3 years
A standard first-class stamp costs 73 cents today, but that price could go up several times within the next three years.12 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Black student punished for his hairstyle wants to return to the Texas school that suspended him
A Black high school student in Texas who was suspended over his hairstyle has asked a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order that would allow him to return to school without being ...12 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Even Many Hurricane Veterans Were Leaving Florida’s Big Bend Ahead of Helene
The region has endured two other hurricanes recently, but many more people appeared to be evacuating this time, leaving their small coastal towns eerily empty.13 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
China’s newest nuclear submarine sank in dock, US officials confirm
Loss of state-of-the-art vessel in May or June is setback to Chinese push for naval parity with US. China’s efforts to achieve maritime military parity with the US have suffered a serious blow ...14 hours ago - China -
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The Hill - Politics
Senators want expanded employer-provided child care credit
A bipartisan group of senators has proposed a new childcare measure that would expand an assistance program that gives employers a tax credit up to $150,000 to help their employees with kids pay ...16 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Chevron will leave John Hess off its board to win merger approval
US oil major had planned to appoint Hess CEO as part of its $53bn takeover of his company16 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Here's why Wells Fargo is our top performer Thursday — plus, 3 things we want from Costco's earnings
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.17 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati Leaves ChatGPT Maker
As the artificial intelligence compnay transforms to a for-profit enterprise, Murati leads atrio of high-level departures.17 hours ago