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Business - MarketWatch
Telecom exec pleads guilty to stealing $100 million from fraud-plagued government program
Issa Asad admitted to submitting phony customer data for years to Lifeline, an FCC program providing discounted telephone and internet service to low-income Americans,6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits
Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.6 days ago -
Tech - The New York Times
Lillian Schwartz, Pioneer in Computer-Generated Art, Dies at 97
Early in the digital era, she worked at Bell Labs on the intersection of art and technology, making films and at one point arriving at a novel theory about the “Mona Lisa.”6 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Israeli Court Orders Government to Explain System for Medical Evacuations From Gaza
Three Israeli human rights groups in early June, following the closure of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt6 days ago - Israel -
World - ABC News
Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry
Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene6 days ago - Hong Kong -
World - Financial Times
Hong Kong’s IPO market could benefit from robo-vehicle boom
If Horizon reaches its $696mn target, it would be the city’s largest initial public offering this yearOctober 16 -
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Business - Financial Times
Hong Kong slashes tax on spirits to boost nightlife
Chinese territory’s chief executive John Lee tries to turn around economy amid fall in tourism and consumptionOctober 16 - Hong Kong -
Top stories - CBS News
Google turns to nuclear energy for AI electricity demand
Google announced a deal with energy startup Kairos Power to supply its data centers with electricity from seven small modular nuclear reactors, which still need to be built. A recent study found ...October 15 - Google -
Sports - CBS Sports
New Mexico State vs. Louisiana Tech prediction, odds: 2024 college football Week 8 picks by proven computer
SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. New Mexico State Aggies on TuesdayOctober 15 - College Football -
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Top stories - BBC News
The powerful Indian gangster pulling strings from behind bars
Lawrence Bishnoi has been linked to high-profile murders in India. Now Canada accuses him of crimes on their soil.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Bath & Body Works Pulls Klan-Like Candle Packaging From Shelves
The design for the wrapper of the retailer’s ‘Snowed In’ candle drew criticism from some customers, who saw an echo of Ku Klux Klan hoods.October 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
Kari Lake's fraud claims drive Arizona lawyers away from GOP's 'election integrity' operation
Republican lawyers in Arizona are keeping their distance from the party's 2024 "election integrity" efforts amid Kari Lake’s unfounded fraudOctober 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers
The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Why are Costco's gold bars selling out?
Investors are still buying up Costco's supply of gold bars — and there are a few big reasons behind this trend.October 15 -
Tech - ABC News
A Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys die in 2 days
Hong Kong’s oldest zoo is seeking answers in a monkey medical mystery after nine animals died in two days, including three members of a critically endangered speciesOctober 15 - Hong Kong -
World - The New York Times
9 Monkeys Die in a Hong Kong Zoo
The zoo partially closed after the deaths, which occurred over two days and included members of a critically endangered species.October 15 - Hong Kong -
Tech - ABC News
Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips
The Biden-Harris administration announced plans to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina that makes ...October 15 - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Nine monkeys die mysteriously at Hong Kong zoo
Zoo authorities in Hong Kong are investigating after nine monkeys of various species died of mysterious causes since Sunday.October 15 - Hong Kong -
Top stories - BBC News
Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres
The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.October 15 - Google -
World - ABC News
Poland's leader defends his decision to suspend the right to asylum
Human and civil rights groups are expressing concern after Poland's leader said he would suspend the right to asylum because of its alleged abuse by eastern neighbors Belarus and RussiaOctober 14 -
Politics - The Hill
FDA will reconsider decision barring copycat versions of Lilly weight loss drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will reconsider its decision to remove Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drug from its official shortage list and allow compounding ...October 14 -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI
Startup Kairos Power plans to build small reactors to help supply electricity to the tech company’s data centers.October 14 - Google -
Top stories - CBS News
Costco's gold bars are selling out. Here's where else to buy them.
If you're planning to buy gold at Costco's warehouse stores, you may need a backup plan. Here's where else to look.October 14 -
Business - Inc.
Google Seeks a Pause on App Store Ruling
The tech giant tries to stave off a judge’s efforts to force it to open its Play app store to wider competition.October 14 - Google -
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Top stories - CBS News
Part of Hong Kong zoo closed after 8 monkeys found dead
Officials in Hong Kong are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys in the region's oldest zoo, including 3 critically endangered Cotton-top Tamarins.October 14 - Hong Kong -
World - The Guardian
Elon Musk was not barred from UK investment summit, says cabinet minister
SpaceX owner would be invited in future if he had investment streams the UK could bid for, says Peter Kyle. Elon Musk would be welcome at future UK investment summits if and when he had investment ...October 14 - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Pakistan security services pressured utilities over government power deal
Talks that led to expected state savings of nearly $1.5bn described as ‘more an execution than a negotiation’October 13 - Pakistan