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How Deadly Flooding Ravaged Spain's Valencia Region
Nearly 16 inches of rain fell, but experts say the need for infrastructure improvements was well understood in the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 hours ago -
In defense of the non-voter
The non-voter has plenty of good reasons not to vote, many of which are pro-democratic, and we ought to consider his inactivity as the political act that it is.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
What’s at Stake in a Strained Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership
The alliance between the technology giant and the company behind OpenAI has been hugely consequential — but a disruption could shake up the A.I. race.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
Microsoft and OpenAI’s Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying
The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.Tech - The New York Times - October 21 -
Nike Extends NBA, WNBA Outfitting Partnership
The extension comes at a critical time. The company earlier this month withdrew its full-year guidance and postponed its first investor day in seven years.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
The Harris-Cheney Partnership Is Not Just a Marriage of Convenience
Unlikely friendships can make America a better place.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Labour’s unambitious reset with the EU
The UK government has constrained itself too much within its red linesWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election
Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary electionWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflowsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Faltering
The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Robinson lashes out at Republican senator amid tensions over campaign
North Carolina GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson recently lashed out at Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) at a campaign event, slamming the senior senator as “spineless” following tensions ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
North Korea blows up roads to south as tensions mount
Symbolic detonations are first of their kind and come amid dispute over dronesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Tension between Canada, India continues after top diplomats expelled
Canada and India have expelled each other's senior diplomats as the two countries' dispute continues over the assassination of a prominent Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Vancouver last ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Kylie: Tension II review – more of the same is much, much less
(BMG) Kylie Minogue’s follow-up to 2023’s euphoric Tension – and smash hit Padam Padam – fluctuates between sparkle and self-doubt, generic pap and two stone-cold bangers. It is impossibly easy to ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Tensions Spike in Mozambique After Killing of 2 Political Activists
Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
Nikon seeks to diversify beyond cameras and chips amid geopolitical tensions
Japanese company’s chipmaking equipment has escaped US export restrictions to China but situation is volatile, says chiefWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
Beirut divided: Israeli strikes fuel Lebanon’s sectarian tensions
Arrival of displaced people from southern areas of country spurs rising paranoia and raises fears of intercommunal violenceWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
‘Sowing terror’: fears Israeli strikes will stoke sectarian tensions in Lebanon
Israeli military accused of attacking buildings hosting displaced people, sparking communal division. Ali Daher first heard the explosion and then he felt the pain. An Israeli aircraft loitering ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
India and China Reach Border Deal That Could Ease Tension
Four years ago, several soldiers from both sides were killed in a bloody melee. Any thaw between the countries could have global implications.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
Fresh tension grips Bangladesh as student protesters demand president's resignation
Political tension in Bangladesh is growing after a leading student group called for the country’s figurehead president to resign over his comments that appeared to call into question former Prime ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Why U.S.-Russia tensions have sent palladium prices soaring
Palladium futures rallied Thursday to their highest price of the year, buoyed by the suggestion of sanctions on exports of the metal from Russia, which is the world’s largest exporter.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’World - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Tensions escalate after Iran says it will respond to Israel’s airstrikes
The Middle East is on edge as Iran weighs its response to Israel's unprecedented airstrikes over the weekend. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting as tensions ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Royal Mail couriers vote to strike as labour tensions mount
The union’s vote at the group’s eCourier unit casts a shadow over Daniel Křetínský’s £5.3bn takeover dealWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Abortion-related ads in Nebraska prompt tension between health department and doctors
Two abortion measures are on the Nebraska ballot. Its health department issued an alert suggesting that ads about Nebraska's abortion law had created “confusion.”Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Maersk chief predicts intensifying trade tensions after US elections
Increasing gap between export growth from China and west could lead to increasing hostilities, says Vincent ClercWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
ASEAN continues to emerge as a winner of U.S.-China trade tensions, IMF says
Southeast Asia has continued to emerge as an economic winner of increasing geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, according to the IMF.Business - CNBC - 23 hours ago -
The Economist announces support for Harris
The Economist announced Thursday that the outlet is backing Vice President Harris over former President Trump in the upcoming election, now less than a week away. “While some newspapers refused to ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Rally Backlash Puts Trump on the Defensive
Also, North Korean troops were deployed to help Russian forces. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan
Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperationWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
OpenAI outlines national security approach
OpenAI doubled down on the importance of the U.S. maintaining leadership on artificial intelligence (AI) development in a new outline of the company's approach to national security. The ChatGPT ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Diamond Sports, FanDuel reach naming rights agreement for regional sports networks
Diamond Sports and FanDuel have reached a naming rights agreement for Diamond Sports' regional sports networks.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Amazon region environmental crime investigations often fail to 'follow the money': Report
Countries in the Amazon region are failing to “follow the money” in their investigations of environmental crimes, the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition said in a ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Russia investigates the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region
Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in DarfurWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Budweiser set for No. 8 return in Regional scene
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Times may change, tradition rolls on which is why Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Budweiser are reuniting to bring back one of the most recognizable paint schemes in racing history. The ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22
