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Mets owner Steve Cohen denies team is planning to sell at trade deadline despite now-deleted tweet
The Mets sit in fourth place in the NL East at 19-23CBS Sports - Sports -
Microsoft plans a shake-up of its videogame sales strategy by releasing the next "Call of Duty" to its subscription service instead of the lucrative approach of only selling it a la carte.
Microsoft plans a shake-up of its videogame sales strategy by releasing the next “Call of Duty” to its subscription service instead of the lucrative approach of only selling it a la carte.The Wall Street Journal - World -
TikTok influencers file lawsuit against U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Taiwan, on China’s Doorstep, Is Dealing With TikTok Its Own Way
The island democracy was early to ban TikTok on government phones, and the ruling party refuses to use it. But a U.S.-style ban is not under consideration.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
The West, or China? Serbia is courting all sides with its lithium business
China is playing a long game, investing in Serbia through the Belt and Road Initiative and exerting its economic influence.The Hill - Politics -
TikTok Wants Fast-Track Schedule for Court Challenges to Ban
The social media platform's parent company and its supporters joined the U.S. Department of Justice to ask a federal appeals court to rule on by Dec. 6 on challenges to a law forcing its sale and a potentialban.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
Chevron to sell off its remaining North Sea oil and gas fields
US company denies decision is linked to UK’s 35% windfall tax on North Sea producers. Chevron is preparing to call time on more than five decades in the North Sea with a plan to sell its remaining oil and gas fields in the ageing oil basin.. The ...The Guardian - World -
Meta's Plan to Win AI Race: Give Its Tech Away Free
Mark Zuckerberg has trained his “Eye of Sauron” on Meta’s AI strategy, which comes with risks as rivals unveil their free products.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Meta -
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Just one company sells Chinese-made EVs in the U.S. Here’s how it’s navigating Biden’s new tariffs.
Analysts emphasize that Sweden-based Polestar had been moving away from having its electric vehicles made in China before this month’s news about U.S. tariffs.MarketWatch - Business -
Russia Says U.S. Ignores Its Proposals for Prisoner Swap
The State Department says efforts to secure the release of Americans held by Russia are ongoing.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
California bill that would have banned selling anti-aging skin products to young kids fails to advance
A bill in California that sought to ban the sale of anti-aging skin products to young kids failed to advance through the California State Assembly on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee, prohibited kids under 13 from buying ...The Hill - Politics - California -
Company insolvencies jump; Royal Mail takeover would face security review; energy cap to fall in July – business live
Tesla’s chair discusses upcoming shareholder votes on relocating to Texas and Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal. Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty rise up rich list as fortune increases by £120mBritish asylum housing tycoon breaks into Sunday Times rich ...The Guardian - World -
German council approves a revised plan by Tesla to expand its plant near Berlin
A local council in Germany has approved a plan by electric carmaker Tesla to expand the grounds of its first plant in Europe, a proposal which has drawn persistent protests this yearABC News - World - Germany -
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Tory peer faces ban over drunken outburst
An investigation finds Lord Ranger called a group of women "useless" while drunk in a Commons bar.BBC News - Top stories -
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chinese EV startup Nio is changing its global strategy with U.S., EU tariffs on the horizon
Chinese electric car startup Nio is adjusting its approach to global markets in light of geopolitical developments, CEO William Li said Thursday.CNBC - Business -
Britain will face defense challenges no matter who wins its upcoming election
Regardless of which party forms the next British government, it will find that actually restoring the country’s defense posture will take more than promises made during the election season.The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange faces U.S. extradition judgment day
LONDON — A British court could give a final decision on Monday on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should be extradited to the United States over the mass leak of secret U.S. documents, the culmination of 13 years of legal battles and ...NBC News - Top stories -
Honda plans to invest nearly $65 billion on its electric-vehicle strategy through 2030 as part of efforts to boost sales and production in the coming years.
Honda plans to invest nearly $65 billion on its electric-vehicle strategy through 2030 as part of efforts to boost sales and production in the coming years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
There is a new twist in the TikTok tale
A ‘people’s bid’ for the app raises profound questions about how we live onlineFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
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Rishi Sunak faces cabinet backlash over plans to curb foreign student visas
Education secretary Gillian Keegan, Jeremy Hunt and David Cameron oppose move, while university leaders warn of economic and cultural impact. Rishi Sunak is facing a cabinet revolt over plans to scrap a graduate visa scheme that allows overseas ...The Guardian - World -
Israel's Netanyahu faces growing pressure over Gaza plan from his own war Cabinet
Pressure is mounting on Benjamin Netanyahu to change course in the seven-month war on Hamas, after a key member of his war Cabinet threatened to quit on Saturday, adding to weeks of foreign criticism.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
The Race to Buy TikTok Is On—but There Might Not Be a Winner
Investors are interested in buying TikTok so that it can avoid a US ban. But even if ByteDance accepts, a takeover will be far from simple.Wired - Tech - Tiktok -
Why TikTok Users Are Blocking Celebrities
A TikTok movement is calling for followers to block famous people over their stances on the Israel-Hamas war. It began at the Met Gala.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
PEN America, facing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala
PEN America gathered Thursday night for its annual gala, a high-profile event raised even higher because some wondered if it would be held at allABC News - Entertainment -
Grow Your Business With Influencers, but Not Like This
Lose the blind spot and learn how to grow your business with this ironically untapped audience.Inc. - Business -
Bus bursts into flames on busy street
Video footage shows firefighters battling huge flames and thick smoke in the middle of a busy street.BBC News - Top stories -
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faces scrutiny over upside down U.S. flag outside his home
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faces mounting scrutiny over an upside down U.S. flag outside his home. The flag upside down became a symbol of the stop the steal movement used by rioters and election deniers after the 2020 election.CBS News - Top stories -
Transcript: Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation," May 19, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., that aired on May 19, 2024.CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Grandparents deny murdering two-year-old
The grandparents of a two-year-old that died have denied the murder charges.BBC News - Top stories -
Seize the Grey wins Preakness, denies Mystik Dan
Seize the Grey won the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, denying Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan a Triple Crown bid and giving trainer D. Wayne Lukas, 88, his seventh win at the race.ESPN - Sports -
Rwanda denies entry to senior human rights researcher
Human Rights Watch says Clementine De Montjoye’s case raises fresh questions about UK’s asylum seeker scheme. The Rwandan government has barred a senior human rights researcher from entering the country, prompting accusations that officials are ...The Guardian - World -
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees in its China-based cloud-computing and AI operations to consider transferring outside the country, as it finds itself caught in the crosshairs of escalating U.S.-China tensions.
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees in its China-based cloud-computing and AI operations to consider transferring outside the country, as it finds itself caught in the crosshairs of escalating U.S.-China tensions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Police departments sell their used guns
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.CBS News - Top stories -
Meta faces an EU investigation into whether its Facebook and Instagram services do enough to protect minors under a new online-content law.
Meta faces an EU investigation into whether its Facebook and Instagram services do enough to protect minors under a new online-content law.The Wall Street Journal - World -
9 Communication Principles for Today’s Business Leaders
In this age of communication overload, every message, syntax, and context is critical.Inc. - Business -
8 Books to Read Now: Best in Business
Books that illuminate the workplace and the marketplace, as featured by The Wall Street Journal’s reviewers.The Wall Street Journal - World