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China is catching up with the West on tech, Microsoft president says
According to Microsoft's web page about its presence in China, the company has operated there since 1992.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the U.S. election, Microsoft says
Microsoft issued a seven-page report on how Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the 2024 U.S. elections. The company's threat analysis center is warning deepfake videos and other ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Bots Linked to China Target Republican House and Senate Candidates, Microsoft Says
Chinese influence operations have focused less on this year’s presidential race and more on down-ballot races.Tech - The New York Times - October 23 -
A Xi Enforcer Is Revving Up China's Spy Machine---and Alarming the West
The intelligence agency accused of steering cyberattacks on the U.S. has grown more powerful with a trusted protégé of the Chinese leader at the helm.World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway US voters may escalate, new Microsoft report says
A new threat intelligence report from Microsoft says foreign adversaries have showed continued determination to influence the U.S. election and there are signs their activity will intensify as ...Tech - ABC News - October 23 -
China says it is beefing up efforts with U.S. to combat smuggling
China is strengthening enforcement with nations such as the United States to combat smuggling and other serious crimes, state media reported Friday.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says his 'victory plan' includes what is a big hurdle for the West: NATO membership
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says his 'victory plan' includes what is a big hurdle for the West: NATO membershipWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Microsoft Earnings Show Quarterly Revenue Is Up 16% to $65.6 Billion
The company’s profit increased 11 percent to $24.7 billion, beating Wall Street’s expectations and its own predictions.Tech - The New York Times - October 30 -
China's president will unveil a megaport in Peru, but locals say they're being left out
A remote fishing town on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert is the site for a $1.3 billion megaport majority-owned by the Chinese shipping giant CoscoWorld - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
Foreign Election Interference May Escalate, Microsoft Says
Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters could intensify, according to a new report from the tech giant.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
‘Somebody’s up there saying: good karma!’ Phil Manzanera on Roxy Music, Cuban grooves and making a fortune off Jay-Z and Kanye West
Born into a line of pirates and possible spies, the guitarist went from Castro-era Cuba to art-pop’s greatest group. As his solo work is reissued, he explains why he was too adventurous for his old ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
EU markets need to commit to catch up with US on T+1
Adoption of new settlement cycle has led to greater efficiency, increased liquidity and enhanced risk mitigationWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Silver’s scarcity factor is helping it catch up to gold’s record run
While gold prices have repeatedly set fresh record highs this year, silver has been rallying as well — with one analyst predicting that prices for the precious and industrial metal will reach $40 ...Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
FirstFT: HSBC overhaul to divide businesses along east-west lines
Also in today’s newsletter, EY fires staff for ‘cheating’ and Mubadala Capital’s private equity pushWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Bitcoin bulls aim for $90,000 as crypto plays catch-up to MicroStrategy rally
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Catch Up On Yellowstone Ahead Of Season 5 With This Box Set Deal
Yellowstone: The Dutton Legacy Collection - Limited Edition Gift Set (Blu-ray) $76 (was ...Tech - GameSpot - October 30 -
IRS announces 401(k) catch-up contributions for 2025
The IRS has announced the 401(k) catch-up contribution limits for 2025. Here’s what investors need to know.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Older Workers to Get ‘Super’ 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2025
Workers who are 60 to 63 will be able to put in up to $11,250 in extra contributions, if they can afford it.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Microsoft bets on latest ‘Call of Duty’ to power up video games strategy
Tech giant hopes ‘Black Ops 6’ will boost Game Pass subscription service as Xbox sales declineBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
‘I grew up with it’: readers on the enduring appeal of Microsoft Excel
From baby names to wedding planning, fans of the 40-year-old spreadsheet program reveal how it has transformed their lives. “I’m a boring man,” says Mike Elwin, an energy management consultant from ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
China fright ups the stakes for AstraZeneca
Pharma group needs some good news to ease investors’ nervesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Trump win shakes up tech world
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, November 8, 2024 LEADING THE DAY Big Tech congratulates Trump on reelection Image © AP Photo The country’s most prominent tech ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors
Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities
British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Indonesia’s president seeks closer ties to Xi and China
First foreign trip in office signals Beijing’s importance for investment but will be followed by US visitWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
China holds combat drills at a disputed shoal west of the Philippines
China has held sea and air combat drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited area of reefs and rocks it had seized from the Philippines in the South China SeaWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Two dead after electric bike catches fire in house, firefighters say
A pedal bike was converted into an electric bike and stored in the hallway, the fire service said.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Regardless of Election Result, U.S.-China Tech War Getting Hotter
The tech rivalry and jockeying for commercial and military advantage will continue whether Trump or Harris is in the White House, say experts.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
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US cements rule to limit high-tech investments to China
The Treasury Department cemented a final rule on Monday that limits those in the United States from investing in certain technologies to China that could bolster the nation's military and threaten ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan
As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, China is bracing for unpredictability in its ties with the United StatesTech - ABC News - November 7 -
Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy
With $500bn worth of trade in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Xi Jinping is preparing for four more years of unpredictability. China is bracing itself for four years of volatile relations ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
What Big Tech CEOs want from a second Trump presidency
Leaders of Silicon Valley’s giants hope for a more permissive attitude on deals, antitrust and AI in the next administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
What a second Trump presidency means for big US tech firms
Instant boom enjoyed by some sectors belies complex decisions to be made on AI, monopolies and social media. When the US election result pushed shares in the artificial intelligence chip giant ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Microsoft says Russia trying to smear Harris with deepfake video, AI
Russia is attempting to “undermine” Vice President Harris’s campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) generated videos while China has begun targeting a series of GOP congressional candidates ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Chinese influence operation targets U.S. down-ballot races, Microsoft says
Affected lawmakers — all Republicans — include Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama, Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas and Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Microsoft says Google is running 'shadow campaigns' in Europe to influence regulators
Microsoft suggested Google has a pattern of funding organizations with the mission of discrediting the software company with regulators.Business - CNBC - October 28
