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CNBC - Business
Mexico is emerging as big winner in U.S. trade war, but maybe too much to China's benefit
A CNBC analysis of trade data reveals a multi-year surge in trade between China and Mexico helping manufacturers and the supply chain avoid Trump/Biden tariffs.1 hour ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
'Bipolar pop' helps fans with mental health
In an industry where mental health problems are rife, musicians are opening up about their experiences.1 hour ago -
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The New York Times - Tech
What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial
As the government wraps up its case, it has built a picture of how Google has become dominant among companies that buy and sell ads online.4 hours ago - Google -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Meet the 8 Noche de Cumbia acts bringing the tropics to Hollywood
The Hollywood Bowl and the Ford welcome an evening of music and dance as part of Noche de Cumbia's two-night concert series featuring some of the genre's most exciting acts.5 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Experts Want UN to Set Up Principles for Global AI Governance
As the technology makes rapid progress, observers say it's 'imperative' to establish the foundations forinclusive global institutions to track its evolution and establish safeguards.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft in deal for Three Mile Island nuclear power to meet AI demand
Energy source enjoying renaissance as world looks to slash emissions and feed rapidly growing need7 hours ago - Microsoft -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claims7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Can debt relief help with your tax debt?
Dealing with overdue tax debt? There are debt relief options that can help — but they may not be what you expect.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...9 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western China10 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Iran condemns a Taliban delegate's failure to stand for the Iranian national anthem
Iran has expressed its deep displeasure over a Taliban delegate’s failure to stand during the Iranian national anthem at an event in Tehran10 hours ago - Iran -
The Hill - Politics
WHCA raises concern about press access to Biden meetings with Quad leaders
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is raising concerns about press access to an upcoming meeting of "the Quad" world leaders. President Biden is hosting leaders from India, ...11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Western philanthropies drum up climate finance ahead of UN meetings
African pledge comes as wrangling continues about how to fund the energy transition in developing countries12 hours ago - Climate -
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NBC News - Top stories
Hezbollah vows revenge for deadly attacks targeting tech devices
Israel unleashed a major wave of airstrikes on targets in Lebanon Thursday aimed at degrading Hezbollah’s massive arsenal — after two days of unprecedented attacks with 5,000 booby trapped pagers ...13 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Iran’s top leader pardons prisoners, including people accused of anti-state crimes
Iran’s top leader has pardoned thousands of prisoners, including foreigners and people accused of anti-state crimes14 hours ago - Iran -
The New York Times - World
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.14 hours ago - North Korea -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Government funding up in the air
Lawmakers in the House are launching plan B to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass plan A, a six-month stopgap bill with a non-citizen ...14 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Meet the makeup wizard who transformed Sebastian Stan into 'A Different Man'
Oscar-nominated makeup artist Mike Marino used groundbreaking prosthetics in collaboration with the actor Sebastian Stan for A24's "A Different Man."15 hours ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.17 hours ago - Covid -
Wired - Tech
Big Tech’s New Adversaries in Europe
For the past five years, Big Tech has faced a flurry of new rules and reprimands from Brussels. Now with a new team taking over the European Commission, relations may be entering a new era.17 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
UK government borrows more than expected in August
Net debt hits 100% of GDP in blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget18 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
One Week After Meeting, a Bloody Nose and an ‘I Love You’
Gregory Addicott was on another date when he met Christopher Traina. Six weeks later, they became official and began a “press tour,” introducing each other to their respective families and friends.21 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon says workers need to be in the office. Most of Silicon Valley disagrees.
Chief executive Andy Jassy brushes off disgruntled staff with tough five-day office mandate21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘They want total control’: how Russia is forcing Sami people to hide their identity
The ministry of justice has added 55 Indigenous organisations to a list of terrorists and extremists, leading many to leave for Nordic countries. Sami people in Russia are being forced to hide ...21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show
Exclusive: Documents contain months of warnings about possible Ukrainian advance and also reveal concerns about morale. Russia’s military command had anticipated Ukraine’s incursion into its Kursk ...21 hours ago - Russia -
Financial Times - Business
Record Indian imports help drive gold rally
Late July tariff cuts boost domestic demand for gold jewellery and bars22 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers endure ‘meat grinder’ strategy
More than 70,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine - volunteers now make up the highest number of deaths.Yesterday - Russia -
CBS News - Politics
Big tech companies engage in "vast surveillance" of users, FTC says
FTC Chair Lina Khan says tech giants such as Meta and Google "endanger people's privacy" and "expose them to a host of harms."Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Waheed Alli: How Labour donor’s largesse tarnished government’s image
Donations to seven cabinet ministers and UK prime minister’s wife have raised eyebrowsYesterday -
CBS News - Politics
Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - World
Husband of Russia's richest woman arrested for murder after shootout
Billionaire Tatyana Bakalchuk released a tearful message, saying her husband led an armed raid into the Wildberries offices.Yesterday - Russia -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Meta Bans Russia's RT From Facebook, Instagram for 'Foreign Interference'
The ban follows U.S. sanctions against the media outlet for alleged attempts to interfere in foreign elections.3 days ago - Russia -
The New York Times - Tech
How SMIC, China’s Semiconductor Champion, Landed in the Heart of a Tech War
Efforts by the Beijing-backed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, or SMIC, to break through innovation barriers have landed it in a geopolitical tech battle.4 days ago - China -
Politico - Politics
House lawmakers demand Secret Service briefing on 2nd Trump assassination attempt
The top lawmakers on the panel investigating the July shooting requested a briefing with the Secret Service this week over what authorities said was another “attempted assassination.”5 days ago - Donald Trump