In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news
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Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Hurricane Helene hits Florida
Also in today’s newsletter, AI start-up revenues surge and Argentina’s rising poverty rateYesterday - Florida -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
From winless in 603 days to making history in China
After ending the longest losing streak for 52 years, China's Zhang Shuai makes history at the China Open by stunning US Open semi-finalist Emma Navarro.Yesterday - China -
NBC News - Top stories
Former defense minister set to lead Japan amid efforts to counter China's growing power
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s new prime minister after the governing Liberal Democratic Party elected him as its new leader on Friday.Yesterday - China -
CNBC - Business
Alibaba, Tencent rally as Beijing stimulus plans push China's tech stocks to 13-month high
Chinese tech stocks including majors like Alibaba and Tencent rallied this week, pushing them to highs not seen in more than a year.Yesterday - China -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
LVMH Expands Industry Influence With Investment in Moncler
LVMH is investing in Moncler in a transaction that gives the luxury heavyweight a seat on the board of the Italian fashion company, best known for its pricey puffer jackets.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
China Stocks Soar in Biggest Single-Week Jump Since 2008
Economic stimulus moves triggered a broad rally in trading in Shanghai and Shenzhen.Yesterday - China -
The Guardian - World
Israel accused of breaking global labor law by withholding Palestinian worker pay
Unions say ‘blatant’ violations of international wage protections have tipped many into extreme poverty. Ten trade unions have accused Israel of breaching international labor law by holding back ...Yesterday - Israel -
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.Yesterday - China -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Turning OpenAI Into a Real Business Is Tearing It Apart
Executives and researchers have left the artificial-intelligence company this year amid disputes over its values and fights among its leaders.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
China’s bumper stimulus leaves consumers wanting more
Struggling homeowners highlight Beijing’s challenge in reigniting consumer confidenceYesterday - 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 trialsYesterday - China -
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.Yesterday - China -
ESPN - Sports
Jefferson 'not tripping' on Pack CB's head games
The Vikings' Justin Jefferson says he won't let the Packers' Jaire Alexander get inside his head on Sunday.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs bills protecting earnings of child influencers, content creators
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a pair of bills on Thursday that would protect the earnings of child influencers and expand existing law to better financially shield minors working as ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kamala Harris Meets With Zelensky, Anticipating a Handover of Global Crises
The meeting signaled that the White House was preparing her to take over a thorny diplomatic relationship should she win the election in November.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
NBC News - Politics
California enacts laws to protect child influencers' financial security
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills to protect the earnings of child influencers and content creators into law Thursday.Yesterday - California -
The New York Times - Business
The Global Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
Health experts, gathering at the U.N., have begun to shift their focus to try to provide access to basic drugs in countries where preventable deaths from infections occur too frequently.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Alphabet’s stock has never been this cheap relative to Meta’s. How to play that.
A Bernstein analyst says it’s still “difficult to defend” pitching Alphabet shares with conviction given various regulatory and competitive risks.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - China -
Inc. - Business
New California Law to Require Influencer Parents to Set Aside Money for Their Kids
Influencers in California who include their children in posts will now have to put money away for them.Yesterday - California -
Inc. - Business
YouTube's New AI Tools are Google's Latest Attempt to Automate Everything
At this year's Made on YouTube event, the video platform announced AI dubbing, short-form videos, and more.Yesterday - Google -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
‘I'm out of bounds, chill out!' Darius Slay opens up on cheap shot in Saints game
Darius Slay hurt his knee during Sunday's game in New Orleans when Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning blocked him into a TV camera far beyond the sideline.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws
Parents and guardians who profit from social media posts featuring their children will soon be required to set aside some earnings for the starletsYesterday - California