Silver Lake and Shore Capital deal creates large chain of US petcare clinics

Merger of Southern Veterinary and Mission Veterinary sets up group valued at $8.6bn

World - Financial Times - November 6

Pakistan bans large gatherings in the capital ahead of a rally by Imran Khan's party

Pakistani authorities have banned gatherings of five or more people in the capital ahead of a planned march by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Serial sperm donors capitalize on lack of regulation, creating risks

Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.

China’s largest coffee chain plans to take on Starbucks in US

Luckin Coffee’s expansion into rival’s home market comes five years after company was delisted from Nasdaq and fined

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Here’s when Adam Silver thought Warner Bros. Discovery might lose its NBA broadcast deal

Of the negotiations, Silver said: “It wasn’t a longtime relationship with the people currently running Warner Bros. Discovery.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

CVS strikes deal with activist Glenview Capital for four board seats

CVS Health announced on Monday that it struck a deal with investor Glenview Capital for four board seats.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration intends to bolster its military support to Ukraine

World - ABC News - November 13

Pizza chain sparks protests for doubling down on dessert referring to ex-Mayor Marion Barry and drug use

Protesters are demanding an apology and a D.C. pizza shop has been vandalized amid the controversy over &pizza’s ad campaign that makes light of the late Mayor Marion Barry’s drug use.

D.C. pizza chain sparks protests for doubling down on ex-mayor's drug use

Protesters are demanding an apology and a D.C. pizza shop was vandalized for an ad campaign making light of the late Mayor Marion Barry’s drug use. &Pizza promoted a dessert called Marion Berry ...

US presidential election updates: Campaigning ends with celebrity endorsements, and Nate Silver’s forecast

Kamala Harris is joined by Oprah and Lady Gaga in Philadelphia, while Trump celebrates an endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan hours before polls open on 5 November. US election 2024 live: latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin accuses US of raising tensions with missile decision; Erdoğan to present peace plan at G20

Dmitry Peskov warns against increased US involvement in war as EU foreign ministers signal support; reports say Turkish president to present peace plan at summit. The foreign minister of the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Top US official warns of 'large uptick' in foreign spies targeting tech companies

The nation's chief counterintelligence officer, Mike Casey, is warning of a "large uptick" in foreign spies trying to secretly infiltrate U.S. tech companies.

US airline temporarily suspends flights to Haiti's capital after UN helicopter hit by gunfire

At least one U.S. airline has temporarily canceled flights to Haiti’s capital after gang members opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter flying near the country’s main airport

World - ABC News - October 25

Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali

As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution

World - ABC News - October 31

Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital, US embassy says

World - ABC News - November 11

Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in

Haiti’s international airport was shut down after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince

World - ABC News - November 11

ECB split over report showing big EU banks’ capital requirements lower than US rivals

Officials say US rules would increase minimum capital levels by double-digit percentage for biggest EU banks

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

China vows to take ‘countermeasures’ over US and Taiwan $2bn arms deal

Package includes Nasams air defence system that Taiwan says will help it in the face of China’s frequent military manoeuvres . China will take “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Canada Could Use a New Approach to Dealing With Trump This Time

While Canadian lawmakers are publicly sanguine about the incoming U.S. administration, several experts say that Canada faces significant challenges.

World - The New York Times - November 7

US businesses strike China deals in shadow of Trump victory

Thousands of companies at Shanghai trade fair as relationships enter new era of uncertainty

World - Financial Times - November 8

Trump’s election victory deals blow to US clean energy industry

Developers of solar and battery recycling projects put plans on hold amid concern about policy and federal funding support

World - Financial Times - November 11

Just Eat Takeaway to sell US arm Grubhub at a loss of more than $6.5bn

Netherlands-based firm offloads unit to fast casual restaurant chain Wonder for $650m four years after buying it for $7.3bn. The food delivery company Just Eat Takeaway is selling Grubhub to the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Canada's provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico

The leader of Canada’s most populous province says all of the country’s provincial and territorial premiers want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade ...

World - ABC News - 14 hours ago

Putin using North Korean soldiers in Ukraine could solve one problem but create more

KAZAN, Russia — Once again the reality of war may be dictating the direction of global politics.

Man who used AI to create child abuse images jailed for 18 years in UK

Judge rules in landmark case involving deepfake sexual abuse material

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Venom Helped Create Weight-Loss Drugs. What Else Could It Do For Us?

A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.

Science - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Niantic Used Pokemon Go Players To Create Real-World AI Navigation Model

For the past eight years, Pokemon Go players have helped make Niantic's game one of the top titles in mobile gaming. Apparently, players have also been helping Niantic create a 3D model of the ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Silver linings for anti-Trump conservatives

Can anything positive come out of this? Call me an optimist, but I’d argue that the answer is a cautious “yes.”

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Clinical psychologist Cynthia Martin on discussing ASD's impact

As autism rates steadily increase, clinical psychologist Cynthia Martin joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share tips on opening supportive conversations with family and friends about autism spectrum ...

Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics

Specially adapted lorries have been visiting towns to offer NHS checks in the community.

China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy

Beijing is bracing for increased trade tensions with US under Donald Trump

World - Financial Times - November 8

China targets 2mn lifts to keep its ageing population upwardly mobile

A campaign is under way to retrofit older apartments but authorities and residents are fighting over the bill