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China struggles to break US chip design ‘chokehold’
Beijing pushes for bigger share of crucial electronic design automation marketWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime
China will offer the Taliban tariff-free access to its vast construction, energy and consumer sectors, Beijing’s envoy to Afghanistan said on Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
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Spielberg, Spike Lee and Queen Latifah among standouts in US arts and humanities honored by Biden
President Joe Biden has honored acclaimed filmmakers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 21 -
Anthropic’s new AI can use computers like a human, redefining automation for enterprises
Anthropic's new AI, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, introduces groundbreaking "Computer Use" capabilities, allowing AI to interact with applications and complete complex tasks, potentially transforming ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 22 -
1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat
A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird fluHealth - ABC News - Yesterday -
Poland's leader defends his decision to suspend the right to asylum
Human and civil rights groups are expressing concern after Poland's leader said he would suspend the right to asylum because of its alleged abuse by eastern neighbors Belarus and RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Apple accused of restricting workers' Slack, social media use
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of improperly restricting workers’ use of Slack and other social media. The agency ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Trump makes false accusation about Harris' substance use at rally
During an appearance at a North Carolina rally, former President Donald Trump questioned whether Vice President Harris had a problem with alcohol or drugs in a false personal attack.Politics - NBC News - October 23 -
FirstFT: Shares in McDonald’s plunge on links to E. coli outbreak
Also in today’s newsletter, Israel claims Nasrallah’s heir killed and Starbucks scraps financial guidanceWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Florida teenager accused of using machete to intimidate voters at polling station
A Florida teenager was arrested Tuesday after approaching multiple Duval County voters in a threatening manner with a machete, police say. Caleb James Williams, 18, was apprehended after two women ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
France to take stake in Sanofi unit to quell backlash over sale to US firm
Move follows fears over jobs and control when private equity firm CD&R entered talks to buy Opella for €16bn. The French government is to take a stake in the pharmaceutical company Sanofi’s ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is already making his $700M free-agency pitch to keep Juan Soto on the Yankees
Soto is set to hit the market this winterSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
Mickey the cockatoo is free from his shopping centre prison. Here’s what you do when a bird flies in
Remaining calm, removing any food from the area, and locking up cats and dogs are among the first things to do if a feathered friend drops in. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Wu-Tang Clan's RZA announces free L.A. show for his classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud'
Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA will bring his first classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud,' to life on Nov. 4 at the Los Angeles Theater.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24 -
From China with love: coastguard’s ‘creepy’ message to Taiwan during military drills
Image dispersed during Monday’s military drills likened to sexual harassment or abusive partner. A Chinese propaganda image dispersed during Monday’s military drills around Taiwan was supposed to ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Why Xi Jinping changed his mind on China’s fiscal stimulus
After resisting calls to intervene, Beijing has made a sudden U-turn. But will the package be enough to get the economy back on track?Business - Financial Times - October 22 -
‘A Trojan horse’: how the right is using ‘parental rights’ to fight abortion ballot measures
With 10 states set to vote on abortion-related measures, anti-abortion activists are trying to disrupt a streak of wins. A Maryland ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Could anger over abortion rights swing the US election?
Democrats are betting that a backlash against increasingly prohibitive laws will help them win votes in key battleground statesBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Farage given free team of US PR advisers by former Bannon aide’s firm
Reform UK leader received support for his American activities after becoming an MP but has not declared the services as a benefit. Nigel Farage has used a team of three US advisers to help him with ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Birth control pills and condoms could be free for millions in US under new plan
Biden administration proposal comes days before US election as Kamala Harris vows to expand healthcare. US politics – live updates Millions of people with private health insurance would be ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Devices used in ballot box fires had the words "Free Gaza," source says
The incendiary devices used in suspected arson attacks on two ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state on Monday were marked with the words "Free Gaza," a law enforcement source told CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says only a US green light on a NATO invitation will sway a reluctant Germany
Ukraine’s president is hoping allies will take a more positive stance on his so-called “victory plan” after the U.S. election, but concedes that its key demand — an invitation to join NATO — is not ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
Germany’s chip ambitions hit after US tech group shelves plant plans
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s industrial policy comes under attack following decision by WolfspeedWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
$1bn US battery plant plan shows race to reduce reliance on China
A new technology eschews graphite, nickel, manganese and cobalt, of which Beijing controls most of the world’s supplyWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Cyber criminals increasingly helping Russia and China target the US, Microsoft says
Russia, China and Iran are expanding their partnerships with cyber criminals to conduct cyberespionage and cyberattacks against the U.S. and other nations, according to a new report from MicrosoftTech - ABC News - October 15 -
Taiwan and trade: how China sees its future with the US after the election
Beijing does not see there being much difference between a Democratic- or Republican-controlled White House. Deciphering the obscure machinations of elite politics is a pursuit that western ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’
US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contractsWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
TSMC says it alerted US to potential violation of China AI chip controls
Chipmaker reported having received order for processor resembling that of Chinese company HuaweiBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
China cracks down on ‘uncivilised’ online puns used to discuss sensitive topics
Campaign targets wordplay and memes that are often used by people to get around censorship controls. China’s internet regulators have launched a campaign cracking down on puns and homophones, one ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
China has deported a VW executive for allegedly using drugs while in Thailand
A senior executive for Volkswagen in China has been deported for allegedly using cocaine and marijuana while on vacation in ThailandWorld - ABC News - October 23
