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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 ChinaYesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
MLB's biggest second-half disappointments: Red Sox, Twins among five teams with late-season letdowns
Boston has fallen out of the playoff picture, while Minnesota could lose its spot to DetroitYesterday - MLB -
The Hill - Politics
Harris, Trump now see equal support on who would be best for economy: Survey
Voters now see Vice President Harris and former President Trump as roughly equal over who would best support the economy, according to a new survey. The latest poll, conducted by The Associated ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
'Painful' Budget warning spooks people's confidence
Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials' warnings of a painful Budget.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Sublime Sydney surge into AFL grand final with crushing win over Port Adelaide
Home side post comfortable 14.11 (95) to 8.11 (59) win at SCG Swans seize control in second quarter as Isaac Heeney stars The SCG has hosted some nerve-shredding finals over the years, but this ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘Everyone here is disgusted’: the village at the heart of the rape trial that shook France
Residents of Mazan, where Gisèle Pelicot was allegedly drugged and raped, hope the case will raise awareness of sexual violence. On the narrow streets of stone houses with pastel-blue shutters, ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘When I see season one I think: who is that child?’ – Industry star Myha’la on making TV’s biggest sleeper hit
She’s kissed her impostor syndrome goodbye, and become the breakout talent of Industry – a drama so great that the Game of Thrones cast is queuing up to appear in it. She talks about fear, feminism ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Why is Kamala Harris keeping voters in the dark on her energy agenda?
Will the vice president let climate-obsessed elites price us out of global competition for the industries of the future?Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
The New York Times - Business
Why Nike Replaced John Donahoe as Its C.E.O.
Investors are hoping that replacing John Donahoe as chief executive will lift its stock price and restore the brand’s cool factor.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid
The European Union is ready to lend Ukraine up to $39 billion as part of a loan package organized by the Group of Seven major industrial nationsYesterday - Ukraine -
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Financial Times - World
US and Taiwan seek to strengthen drone supply chain to keep out China
Co-operation would be part of wider western ‘de-risking’ because of security fears over Chinese productsYesterday - China -
CNBC - Business
Why EU tariffs are unlikely to dent Chinese EV makers' European expansion
To make the European market unattractive for Chinese EV exports, tariffs have to be as high as 50%, according to research group Rhodium.Yesterday - European Union -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
The Price War in Weight-Loss Drugs Is Here
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are offering discounts to encourage more insurance coverage of the medicines, which carry price tags of over $1,000 a month.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Everyone, everywhere is wearing Ami Paris. Why?
Alexandre Mattiussi has built a €300mn brand by making clothes that people actually want2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Mercedes-Benz cuts guidance on slump in China’s economy
Mercedes-Benz shares fell 8% on Friday morning as the company cut its guidance for the second time since July2 days ago - China -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Putin's Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
My biggest productivity mistake
I often write about how to get things done but that doesn’t mean I always succeed2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Steve From ‘Blue’s Clues’ Was Here for Us All Along
The former star of a beloved children’s show survived the rumors of his own demise and then found a new home on social media. He is still ready to listen.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering
New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.3 days ago