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Rocket Lab stock surges almost 30% to near all-time high after company's Q3 results
Rocket Lab jumped in trading after the company reported third-quarter results.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Stripe's $1.1 billion deal for crypto firm Bridge marks much-needed win for VCs
Investors that got into Bridge Network a few months ago are tripling their money after Stripe agreed to buy the crypto company this week.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
TKO to acquire Professional Bull Riders and other Endeavor assets in $3.25-billion deal
In an all-equity deal, publicly traded TKO will receive Professional Bull Riders, live events business On Location and global sports marketing agency IMG.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24 -
Saudi sovereign wealth fund announces $2 billion deal for new Brookfield Middle East platform
At least 50% of the capital will be allocated to investments in the kingdom and to expanding international companies' presence in the local market.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture deal rises to up to $5.8 billion, VW cars expected as early as 2027
The companies said the deal is now up to $5.8 billion, with the first VW models to use Rivian's software and electrical architecture arriving as early as 2027.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts
Powered by "the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of," China is bucking global smoking trends as cigarette sales surge in the country.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Chinese state television lionises Xi Jinping’s father in 39-part serialised drama
The historical series, Time in the Northwest, chronicles the life of Xi Zhongxun from peasant roots to Communist revolutionary in China. Xi Jinping’s father is the subject of a rousing new ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
France takes stake in Sanofi unit as part of €16bn sale to CD&R
Deal for consumer health arm faced political furore over ceding controlling stake to US private equity groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Elon Musk offers $1 million a day to entice swing state voters to sign petition
Elon Musk said he will give away $1 million daily until Election Day to registered voters in swing states who sign his America PAC petition.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Turkish media reports say explosion and gunfire is heard at premise of state aerospace company
Turkish media reports say explosion and gunfire is heard at premise of state aerospace companyWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipes
The Environmental Protection Agency didn't ensure that states submitted accurate estimates of the number of lead pipes they hadHealth - ABC News - October 23 -
In key Texas state race, Rep. Cuellar's sister throws in with Republicans against Democrat who beat her
A member of a powerful and embattled Democratic South Texas political family has thrown her weight behind the Republican candidate in a pivotal race for the state legislature. This week, the ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Generative AI grows 17% in 2024, but data quality plummets: Key findings from Appen’s State of AI Report
Appen’s 2024 State of AI report reveals surging generative AI adoption, but companies face growing challenges with data quality, bottlenecks, and declining ROI in AI deployments.Tech - VentureBeat - October 22 -
See all of Harris' and Trump's public campaign stops in 7 key swing states
Seven states are set to decide the next president, a dynamic that's illustrated by the candidates' travel schedules in the final months of the race.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Pennsylvania: anger among Puerto Ricans in key swing state after racist remarks
Comments at Trump rally lead to anger and indignation in one of the most crucial battleground states in the election. On Sunday evening, the Philadelphia council member Quetcy Lozada was attending ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning
Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Watch live: Vance campaigns in key swing states on day before Election Day
Sen. JD Vance (Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, will rally supporters in key swing states on Monday, just hours before the first votes are cast Election Day. Vance will speak in ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
‘I feel very powerful and very scared’: Pennsylvanians face pressure of voting in key swing state
The state has 19 electoral votes and Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held a blitz of rallies on eve of election. To celebrate his anniversary this year, Phil Haegele joined the back of a long line ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
'College football needs an Iowa State right now': Amid best start since 1938, 'Clones tap 'culture' sign again
Iowa State's Matt Campbell has built one of college football's best developmental program since Bill Snyder's Kansas StateSports - CBS Sports - October 17 -
Nigeria’s economic transformation must succeed
Failure would set back the cause of reform across sub-Saharan AfricaWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
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The man battling Nigeria’s 'witch-hunters'
How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Malaysia to revamp gasoline subsidies and raise taxes in a bid to narrow deficit
Malaysia will introduce new taxes and revamp gasoline, education and healthcare subsidies next year as part of aggressive reforms to narrow the country's fiscal deficitWorld - ABC News - October 18
