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The west must outdo rival efforts to build an alternative financial system
Technological and geopolitical competition between democracies and autocracies are two sides of the same coinWorld - Financial Times - November 3 -
Amazon steps up effort to build AI chips that can rival Nvidia
Big Tech group’s Annapurna Labs is spending big to build custom chips that lessen its reliance on market leaderBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Putin calls for alternative international payment system at Brics summit
Russian president’s goal to de-dollarize world economy alarms members that do not want bloc to turn against west. Vladimir Putin has opened the expanded Brics summit by issuing a call for an ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s alternative to Swift global payments system
Direct participation in Cips system will mean faster settlements and help internationalise use of renminbiBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
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Climate action to have ‘limited impact’ on financial system, EU finds
Regulators complete first stress test to estimate how climate fight will affect banks, insurers and pension fundsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Nvidia rivals focus on building a different kind of chip to power AI products
Building the current crop of artificial intelligence chatbots has relied on specialized computer chips pioneered by Nvidia, which dominates the market and made itself the poster child of the AI boomTech - ABC News - 2 days ago -
POTUS 47 must prioritize rebuilding trust in the US health system
Unless he or she can rebuild trust and regain public confidence in our nation’s health system, POTUS 47 will face significant challenges addressing them.Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
US leads efforts to keep lifeline for West Bank lenders open
Yellen warns Netanyahu of ‘economic catastrophe’ if Israel refuses to extend waiver for Palestine banksBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
How Beijing Took Control of Hong Kong's Financial Hub---and Left the West Behind
The world’s pre-eminent East-meets-West investment hub has become more Chinese as international financial institutions, corporations, and expatriates retreatWorld - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
Tanzanian government says rescue efforts will continue at collapsed building where 13 died
Rescue efforts continued for a third day Monday after a building collapsed and killed at least 13 people in Tanzania’s commercial capital, with the government saying it will push on until all those ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Huge storm system will soak the Gulf Coast as an atmospheric river takes aim out West
Flood alerts have been issued for areas like coastal Mississippi and Louisiana for a storm system stretching all the way from the Midwest. Meanwhile winter alerts have been raised as a big storm ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
UConn's Geno Auriemma explains why NCAA women's basketball must keep building off WNBA's momentum
The 11-time national champion credited Fever star Caitlin Clark for putting a spotlight on women's sportsSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
In an increasingly uncertain world, we Europeans must be bold and build hope | Stella Creasey and Sandro Gozi
With far-right parties gaining support across the globe, it is crucial we collaborate with our neighbours and restore faith in democracy. In the 1930s Antonio Gramsci, the Italian Marxist ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Europe must build resilience against Trump’s America – and welcome those desperate to flee it | Alexander Hurst
From capitalising on a transatlantic brain drain to regulating US social media giants, it’s time for the continent to stand up for itself. I am resisting the temptation to write a lamentation of ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
The west must give Zelenskyy free rein now North Korea has joined the war | Observer editorial
By promising troops to Russia, Kim Jong-un has internationalised the conflict, adding to instability around the world. The transfer to Russia of an estimated 10,000 North Korean troops to ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Will Russia lead on an alternative to the dollar?
Vladimir Putin pitches an alternative to dollar to Brics partnersWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Harris Is Trying to Win Voters by Laying Out the Alternative
Also, Teri Garr found the soul in memorable ditsy blondes. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Starbucks will stop charging extra for dairy alternatives
The change to Starbucks' policy could save some U.S. customers more than 10% on their drinks.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Hisense PX3-Pro Review: A Giant TV Alternative
This Dolby Vision–enabled laser projector is a cinematic solution for stylish living rooms.Tech - Wired - November 11 -
How human composting offers alternatives to burial, cremation
Tom Harries, CEO and founder of Earth Funeral, explains the process of being turned into soil in about 30 days — and how your loved ones can then decide what to do with it.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Bluesky picking up steam as alternative to X
Social media platform Bluesky has seen a rise in users in recent weeks as an alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter. On Thursday, the platform reported more than a million users had signed up ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Imperial Brands Upbeat on Outlook as Alternatives Continue to Grow
The tobacco manufacturer said it expected a strong fiscal 2025 on the back of continued revenue growth from tobacco alternatives such as vapes.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth
The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth
The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Close Brothers, Intesa Sanpaolo, Bank Central Asia and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Brookfield, Secure Trust Bank and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Read about U.S. clean tech companies, Fannie Mae, Credit Agricole, and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Swiss Re, National Australia Bank, KBC Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7 -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on RHB Bank, Insignia Financial, Bitcoin and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Generali, Computershare, Royal Bank of Canada and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, the Bank of Canada, Singapore Exchange, BBVA and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago -
Putin’s alternative to ‘weaponised’ dollar fails to excite Brics partners
Russian president targets US financial dominance in struggle to reduce impact of sanctionsBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
BRICS Summit Offers a Glimpse Inside Putin’s Alternate Reality
At a meeting of emerging economies, Vladimir Putin positioned himself as a respected and powerful leader, ignoring the condemnation he receives from the West.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels
The pricing gap between cruises and land-based lodging is even wider than it appears, according to UBS.Business - CNBC - October 27 -
Cruise lines are having a moment as a popular — and cheaper — alternative to hotels
The demand for cruises is still going strong — and it doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime soon.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
'The Simpsons' will be part of Monday Night Football alternate broadcast on Dec. 9
Bart and Homer Simpson, meet “Monday Night Football.”Sports - ABC News - October 28
