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Democrats catch up on election enthusiasm, but two key groups lag behind in latest polling
Democrats overall have caught up with Republicans in 2024 election enthusiasm, but relatively few Black voters and younger voters are registering high interest.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Is the Kindle Colorsoft Too Late? Amazon Reveals What Took So Damn Long to Catch Up
After losing ground to its rivals, Amazon is finally fighting back. Panos Panay argues the timing is just right.Tech - Wired - October 24 -
Manchester City lose against Bournemouth as early-game struggles finally catch up with Pep Guardiola's team
After a string of Premier League comebacks, a two-goal deficit at Bournemouth was too much despite late pressureSports - CBS Sports - November 2 -
Solid-state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs
Silicon anodes appear to be leading the way in the race to commercialize next-generation battery technologies for electric vehicles.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
If you’re rich and 59, the new 401(k) ‘super catch-up’ may be for you
The IRS rule starting in 2025 allows people ages 60 to 63 to add $11,250 extra to their 401(k).Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
HSBC east-west overhaul reignites break-up debate
Top 20 shareholder calls for bank to consider total splitBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Microsoft’s new AI agents set to shake up enterprise software, sparking new battle with Salesforce
Microsoft launches autonomous AI agents for Dynamics 365, challenging Salesforce's Agentforce in the race to dominate enterprise AI and reshape the future of work.Tech - VentureBeat - October 21 -
Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying offTech - ABC News - October 30 -
Nvidia’s stock is up nearly 200% this year, and a critical time for tech awaits
With Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon all set to report results this week, chip-sector investors should pay attention to cloud growth and spending forecasts.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
The year's top tech stock is up 300% thanks to AI — but it's not Nvidia
With its stock having quadrupled this year, AppLovin has outperformed all other U.S. tech companies valued at $5 billion or more.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
U.S.-China relations expected to be strained no matter who wins the White House
As Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the presidential election, China’s President Xi Jinping has not expressed a preference for either.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
What the new Trump presidency could mean for U.S.-China relations
CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has been speaking to experts in Hong Kong about how China is preparing for the incoming Trump administration and the tariffs on Chinese goods that the ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Biden's trip to Peru will include last meeting with China's president
Biden will travel to Peru and Brazil for leader summits as he looks to define his legacy and assure allies of America's role on the world stage.Top stories - ABC News - 10 hours ago -
As the West watches Xi-Putin meetings, China touts crackdown on military goods to Russia
Beijing has walked a diplomatic tightrope throughout the Russia-Ukraine war.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Steelers' Mike Williams says he never ran route that led to his game-winning TD catch
Williams' admission makes his game-winning score even more insaneSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
Georgia's president urges the West to support opposition protests against governing party's declared election victory
Georgia's president urges the West to support opposition protests against governing party's declared election victoryWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia to denounce the parliamentary election they say was rigged
Tens of thousands of Georgians massed outside parliament, demanding the annulment of the weekend parliamentary election that the president has alleged was rigged with the help of RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
China Security Group Urges Review of Intel's Chips as Tech Tension With U.S. Rises
The Chinese industry group said that Intel’s products have shown security vulnerabilities and high failure rates.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
China tightens export controls for tech and goods with military use, ahead of Xi's trip to Russia
China unveiled a set of regulations on export control of goods and technologies that could be used for military purposes.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
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 -
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo doubles down on AI, says in regular talks with Google and Microsoft
As Chinese smartphone company Oppo gears up for a flagship phone launch overseas, it says it has weekly AI talks with Google and Microsoft senior management.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Microsoft Was "Stupid" To Close Arkane Austin And Lose Its Dream Team, Arkane Founder Says
Arkane founder Raphael Colantonio has commented on Microsoft shutting down Arkane Austin earlier this year , a decision the WolfEye Studios boss has labeled a "dumb move" made by the company. ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
Microsoft workers fired over Gaza vigil say company ‘crumbled under pressure’
Abdo Mohamed and Hossam Nasr organized event outside headquarters to reject company doing business in Israel. Two Microsoft employees who were fired last week after organizing a vigil for ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
West Bank olive harvest met with rising Israeli violence, says UN
Nine deaths in a week, including soldier’s killing of 59-year-old woman as she farmed, brings charges of ‘war-like’ tactics. Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are facing an increase in Israeli ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
HSBC chief says east-west division will not lead to ‘any split’
Georges Elhedery embarks on sweeping overhaul of lender as part of cost-cutting driveBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Destructive Israeli Raid in West Bank Kills 5, Palestinians Say
The Israeli military said its soldiers had engaged in close combat in the Nur Shams area of the occupied territory.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
Israel Strikes Syria for Second Day, Targeting Hezbollah Weapons Facilities
The military said the attacks were meant to reduce the transfer of weapons and intelligence from Iran through Syria to Hezbollah, the armed group in Lebanon.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
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AstraZeneca says it takes China investigation ‘very seriously’
UK’s biggest pharmaceutical company ‘committed to China’ as it raises 2024 profit forecast and announces $3.5bn US investment. Business live – latest updates AstraZeneca’s chief executive has ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
In a Malaysian Pop-Up City, Echoes of China’s Housing Crash
Forest City was an audacious $100 billion project by a top Chinese developer. Today, the project is a fraction of what had been planned and the developer is broke.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
China Turns Up the Heat on Taiwan With Live-Fire Drills
The drills were the latest show of force by China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has protested Western support for the island.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
China's Once-Unwanted Daughters Have Grown Up---and Now They Shun Motherhood
Cast aside in favor of sons, some women say the trauma of the one-child policy shattered their sense of family.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
China piles pressure on rich people and companies to cough up taxes
Authorities rush to find ways to fill government coffers depleted by property sector slumpBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
