FirstFT: China lifts investor hopes with promise of more support for economy
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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.26 minutes ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Roads and train lines flooded after more downpours
Drivers have been warned roads could be flooded in areas across England.32 minutes ago -
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Financial Times - Business
China’s bumper stimulus leaves consumers wanting more
Struggling homeowners highlight Beijing’s challenge in reigniting consumer confidence1 hour 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.1 hour 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 trials2 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Netanyahu to address UN amid doubts over Lebanon ceasefire deal
Also in today’s newsletter, sterling’s rally and AI start-up revenues surge2 hours ago - United Nations -
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.2 hours ago - China -
ESPN - Sports
'A trophy is a trophy': Lloris, Giroud lift Open Cup
World Cup winners Olivier Giroud and Hugo Lloris said they celebrated just the same after helping LAFC take home the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday.2 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Micah Parsons injury update: Cowboys star to get MRI after hurting ankle, hopeful to not miss time, per report
The three-time All-Pro had a head-to-head collision with a teammate while trying to make a tackle3 hours ago - NFL -
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 capacity3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The satellite spectrum battle that could shape the new space economy
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is pushing to loosen power limits on transmissions in low Earth orbit, a move that some fear could give upstart US operators more power3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Head of deckchairs on the Titanic’: Tory leadership hopefuls head to low-key conference
Demoralised and in opposition, party delegates are showing little enthusiasm for the candidates – or the event itself. On Tuesday, from a conference stage in Birmingham, four candidates will make ...3 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
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CNBC - Business
OpenAI CFO tells investors funding round should close by next week despite executive departures
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar is looking to reassure its investors that the company is still in a strong position after losing top talent this week.3 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Venezuelans crossing the Darien Gap say they lost hope after July's election
Venezuelans trekking across the Darien Gap – a rugged jungle passage between Colombia and Panama – say they’re making the perilous journey because they lost hope for change following a contentious ...4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Haiti says it supports a UN peacekeeping mission to fight the country's violent gangs
The president of Haiti’s transitional presidential council says he supports a U.N. peacekeeping mission to fight gang violence still overwhelming authorities5 hours ago - United Nations -
ABC News - World
Netanyahu vows to use 'full force' against Hezbollah and dims hopes for a cease-fire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will continue striking Hezbollah “with full force,” dimming hopes for a cease-fire5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Zelenskyy in Washington to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have taken vastly different approaches to handling the war in Ukraine. Harris met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...7 hours ago - Ukraine -
MarketWatch - Business
Costco’s stock slips as quarterly sales come up short and fee hike won’t immediately lift revenue
Shares of Costco Wholesale Corp. slipped after hours, after the membership warehouse retailer reported sales trends that came up shy of Wall Street’s estimates.7 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Harris meets with Zelenskyy and vows continued support for Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said her support for Ukraine's people is unwavering. One day before Harris visits the southern border, former ...8 hours ago - Ukraine -
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 ...8 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.8 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Sports
Frazier's pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals
The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals8 hours ago - MLB -
ESPN - Sports
Week 5 preview: Early Heisman watch, Georgia-Alabama and more
Our college football experts preview big storylines and players to know ahead of this week's games.8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Donald Trump says he will meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday – US politics live
Former president announces meeting at rambling press conference. Here is more from the federal indictment against Eric Adams: . In 2014, Eric Adams, the defendant, became Brooklyn borough ...9 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Zelensky Presses Case for Missile Strikes, Tries to Patch Up GOP Support
In meetings, Ukraine’s president has been working to secure U.S. consent to fire long-range missiles to hit military targets in Russia.9 hours ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
New York Philharmonic Gala Draws Alec Baldwin, Josh Groban and More
Opening-night celebrations at the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera drew a crowd of celebrities, philanthropists and Broadway stars to Lincoln Center.9 hours ago - New York -
CBS News - Top stories
A top DJT investor says it has sold most of its shares in Trump Media
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Nevada Democrats add to calls for Biden to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles
The Democratic delegation of Nevada lawmakers in Congress is calling on President Biden to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided, long-range weapons to strike beyond Russia's border, ...10 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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 ...10 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kamala Harris’s Campaign Thinks She Can Win on the Economy. Here’s How.
Harris advisers point to a number of brightening public polls showing that Donald Trump’s lead is eroding on the critical question of whom voters trust most on the economy.10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Higher corporate taxes sinking the S&P 500 isn’t investors’ biggest worry
About half of large U.S. corporations don’t pay any income tax in an average year11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Presidential race’s winner may not be clear on election night. Here’s how investors can prepare.
The winner of the tight White House race won’t be determined on the night of Nov. 5, a UBS strategist said Thursday, but investors have a way to get positioned for that.11 hours ago -
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The Hill - Politics
Bipartisan border bill would help the economy, bring migrants into the workforce
Gradually opening possibilities for more authorized immigrant workers to fill holes in the labor market ultimately serves American citizens.12 hours ago