Kratsios, Slater to handle tech on Trump transition

Sausages, beans, soups – Nigel Slater’s robust autumn recipes

The season of ‘big cooking’ means taking your time in the kitchen over mushroom bourguignon, braised tomatoes, and other gentle simmers. The changing season brings with it a need for more robust ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Tech legend Marc Andreessen’s latest venture: Rallying Silicon Valley around Trump’s stances on crypto, AI and taxes

Entrepreneur and investor Marc Andreessen has set out in a new political direction this year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

A Running List of the Tech CEOs Donald Trump Claims Are Calling Him to Suck Up

Some of the most powerful people in Silicon Valley appear to be quietly sitting out the presidential election cycle. But Trump says that in private, it's a different story.

Tech - Wired - October 28

What the Trump win means for the mega-cap tech giants, according to this high-profile analyst

Shifts in the White House attitude to AI, regulation and electric vehicles may have a big impact on big tech.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Tim Cook and other tech leaders congratulate Trump on election win

Leaders including Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and Tim Cook congratulated the president-elect and said they looked forward to working with his administration.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Tech leaders congratulate Trump on winning 2024 election, pledge to work together on innovation

Leaders of AI companies and other tech organizations cited the need to maintain American AI leadership in congratulating Donald Trump.

Tech - VentureBeat - Yesterday

Ariana Grande celebrates romance with co-star Ethan Slater as 'Wicked' premieres Down Under

Ariana Grande makes her relationship with 'Wicked' co-star Ethan Slater Instagram-official with a photo from the film's Australian premiere.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition

Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under Trump

World - Financial Times - October 24

Friday Briefing: Biden promises a peaceful transition

Plus, the readers turning to “healing fiction.”

World - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

The transition crisis Congress feared didn’t materialize

Politics - Politico - 4 hours ago

McDonald defends handling of ex-senator inappropriate texts

Niall Ó Donnghaile says police were notified of inappropriate texts but no formal complaint was received.

Broncos handle business in blowout of short-handed Saints

The Broncos followed a familiar formula to beat the Saints in New Orleans.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

'Liam called asking for advice on handling fame'

Mark Rhodes tells how the star called him in the early stages of his One Direction career.

The sperm donor bros of tech

Genetic largesse from some of Silicon Valley’s elite appears to be a mix of narcissism, altruism and dreams of immortality

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Big Tech goes nuclear

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Pentagon Seeks Silicon Valley Elite to Join Reserves

A new Defense Department initiative would recruit top technical minds as part-time military officers.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Yen carry and US tech

And the housing markets gets worse

World - Financial Times - October 25

Stellantis boss warns long EV transition poses cost ‘trap’ for carmakers

Carlos Tavares says industry will suffer from prolonged period of investing in both traditional engines and battery-powered cars

Business - Financial Times - October 14

NJ Transit operator killed, passengers injured after train hits tree

An NJ Transit train operator is dead and nearly two dozen passengers are injured after a train struck a tree on the tracks Monday morning.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

N.J. Transit Train Hits Tree on Track, Killing 1 and Injuring 23

A light rail train traveling south from Trenton collided with a chunk of tree, killing the train’s operator.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

EU Gas Firms Warned Over Seeking ‘Dangerous’ Russia Transit Deal

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Wealthy non-doms lobby UK for Italian-style tax regime

Push for Budget reforms to allow foreign residents to pay tiered charges amid fears of exodus of rich

Business - Financial Times - October 15

WATCH: Baby rhino makes transition outside at Australia zoo

Staff at the Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne, Australia, celebrated baby rhino Jabulani's first "adventure" in its new enclosure after eight weeks behind doors, according to a press release.

Sullivan: US is working with allies on mineral marketplace amid energy transition

The U.S. is working with allies to build a standardized international marketplace for metals and minerals central to the ongoing energy transition, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Steph believes Buddy gives Warriors ‘seamless transition' from Klay

Steph Curry believes Buddy Hield can fill the Golden State Warriors' scoring void left by Klay Thompson's departure to the Dallas Mavericks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Selling Your Business? Here Are 3 Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition

The importance of proper preparation in selling your business.

Business - Inc. - October 26

Hassana, EIG sign MOU for energy transition projects in Middle East

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak

Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."

USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency’s handling of violations at a Boar’s Head plant that led to a multi-state listeria outbreak, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Here’s How the U.S. Is Handling the IV Fluid Shortage Caused by Helene

The U.S. government and its agencies are providing recovery assistance and granting import waivers to Baxter International, which makes 60 percent of U.S. IV liquids, after its North Carolina ...

Business - Inc. - October 16

Ten Hag: Anger at De Ligt handling fuelled Utd win

Erik ten Hag has admitted Manchester United were fired up for their second-half comeback against Brentford after being left "angry" by the circumstances around the visitors' controversial opening ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Microsoft introduces ‘AI employees’ that can handle client queries

US company gives customers the ability to build own virtual agents as well as releasing 10 off-the-shelf bots. . Microsoft is introducing autonomous artificial intelligence agents, or virtual ...