Defense company RTX has agreed to pay $200 million to settle State Department allegations that it violated U.S. export controls, including by transferring some aircraft technology to China.

Some UK non-doms to pay exit charges on trusts after Budget changes

Move to target wealthy foreigners comes as government makes several concessions to stem flow out of Britain

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Recent earth science developments suggest that how we count our planet’s largest land masses is less clear than we learned in school.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Mideast conflict has some Democrats in Michigan turning away from Harris

The Israel-Hamas war is a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris, with some uncommitted Democratic voters considering leaving the presidential box on their ballots blank.

NCAA Money Has Helped Some, but a College Degree Is More Valuable

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In some battleground states, low-wage workers keep losing ground

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28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. How to get this season’s tab under control

Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.

Business - CNBC - October 21

This Latina Founder Raised $35 Million to Reach Hispanic Audiences. Today, Her Company Is Among the Fastest-Growing in the Country

Canela Media landed on the Inc. 5000 list earlier this year thanks to the grit and vision of CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Alibaba, Baidu Invest in Chinese Smart-Driving Tech Company's Near $700 Million IPO

Alibaba and search-engine giant Baidu are investing in a nearly $700 million equity offering by Horizon Robotics.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Apple analyst Kuo says company cut iPhone 16 orders by 10 million units

Apple shares slid Wednesday after industry supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the company has cut orders for the iPhone 16 by about 10 million units.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Czech power company CEZ reports $984 million in profit in first three quarters of 2024

The Czech power company CEZ on Tuesday reported net profit of 23.4 billion Czech crowns ($984 million) in the first three quarters of the year, 6.4 billion lower than the same period last year

World - ABC News - 14 hours ago

U.S., Philippines launch war games after China's Taiwan drills

Thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops launched joint exercises as Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island.

World - CBS News - October 15

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.

The U.S. economy’s biggest threat? China’s clean-energy push.

As China ramps up its renewable-energy production, the U.S. risks becoming dependent on outdated energy sources.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

U.S. proposals to curb AI, semiconductor investment into China under final review

The proposals are part of the Joe Biden administration's efforts to restrict the flow of U.S. capital, technology and expertise into China.

Business - CNBC - October 22

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

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 ...

China rivalry will continue 'into the next decade,' U.S. ambassador tells NBC News

The United States will judge China “on its actions, not just its words,” U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, as the two rivals try to improve ties.

Remy Cointreau Warns of Sales Plunge as U.S., China Woes Persist

The maker of Remy Martin and Cointreau ditched its forecast of a gradual organic sales recovery over the course of the year to March 2025 and projected, instead, a decline in the double-digit ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

With Dreams of a Lunar Outpost, China Takes New Risks in Space Race With U.S.

China put its space ambitions on display before dawn on Wednesday as it blasted three astronauts into orbit from a remote desert launch center.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

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