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World - ABC News
Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry
Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene1 hour ago - Hong Kong -
Entertainment - ABC News
Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout
Former first lady Michelle Obama is headlining a rally in Atlanta alongside celebrities and local civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of color3 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout
Former first lady Michelle Obama is headlining a rally in Atlanta alongside celebrities and local civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of color3 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The Witcher TV star aims to rewrite narrative in video game debut
Anya Chalotra, known for her work on The Witcher TV series, is the star of a new video game adventure.5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive?
Legal gray area surrounding the drug makes it difficult to prepare next steps, with rescheduling a perpetual threat. The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which took place in downtown Chicago ...5 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
The Future of Real Estate: 5 Disruptive Tech Innovations to Watch
How technology is transforming the way we tour, analyze, valuate, decide, and purchase real estate.6 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Whitbread Aims to Boost Profit, Shareholder Returns
The U.K. hotel-and-restaurant company said it forecasts an increase of at least £300 million in profit by fiscal 2030, and to generate more than £2 billion for dividends, share buybacks and ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
U.S. crude prices fall more than 4% as Israel is not expected to strike Iran’s oil industry
U.S. crude futures fell more than 4% on Tuesday, after Israel reportedly told the U.S. that it is not planning to strike Iran’s oil facilities, relieving fears that a major supply disruption in the ...17 hours ago - Israel -
Sports - CBS Sports
Davante Adams traded to Jets: Raiders WR reunites with Aaron Rodgers as New York aims to turn season around
Adams' time in Las Vegas has come to a close18 hours ago - NFL -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude prices fall more than 4% as Israel is not expected to strike Iran's oil industry
The International Energy Agency said Tuesday that its members are prepared to take action if there is a supply disruption in the Middle East.19 hours ago - Israel -
Business - Inc.
Google’s Deal to Develop Small Modular Reactors Is More Good News for the Nuclear Industry
The next-gen tech is expected to cut down on the cost of reactor development as big companies seek carbon-free power for AI.19 hours ago - Google -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified20 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
LCS takeaways: Yankees grab Game 1, Mets pull even
The Mets quieted Dodger Stadium in an NLCS Game 2 blowout, while the ALCS began with a Yankees win.20 hours ago - MLB -
Top stories - BBC News
BBC News job losses aim to save £24m
The proposals will result in a net loss of 155 jobs as the BBC seeks to save money.22 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Officer denies intentionally aiming for Kaba's head
Martyn Blake tells the jury he did not intend to kill Chris Kaba, only to stop him harming officers.23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
BMW chief says EU combustion engine ban will shrink car industry
Oliver Zipse tells Paris motor show 2035 cutoff point for CO2-emitting cars is ‘no longer realistic’. Business live – latest updates The EU’s plans to ban the manufacture of traditional ...Yesterday - European Union -
Top stories - ABC News
Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners
California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slaveryYesterday -
Business - CNBC
Harris PAC's $1 million contribution from Ripple's Chris Larsen shows crypto industry warming to VP
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen recently gave $1 million worth of XRP tokens to a super PAC that's supporting the vice president's run for the White House.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Tech - VentureBeat
Chip industry faces talent shortage as revenues head to $1 trillion | Deloitte
Deloitte says the chip industry will hit $1T in 2030, but a huge talent shortage looms across the entire world.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Buzzing Milan aims to entice London’s bolting non-doms
Can the city sustain an influx of wealthy expats lured by its low taxes?Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Trump and Harris Both Like a Child Tax Credit but With Different Aims
Kamala Harris’s campaign is pushing a version of the credit intended to fight child poverty, while Donald J. Trump sees the program primarily as a tax cut for people higher up the income scale.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - ABC News
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pumpYesterday - California -
Politics - The Hill
What to know about California's controversial new law aimed at preventing gas price spikes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed into law a controversial slate of plans to tighten fuel refinery storage rules in an effort to prevent future fuel shortages and price spikes at ...Yesterday - California -
Tech - VentureBeat
Innovators to watch: Brands aiming to disrupt their industries with new approaches
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Change is inevitable; instead of resisting it, some companies are embracing it by stepping up with fresh ideas that make a real difference in our everyday lives. These ...Yesterday -
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Tech - Wired
Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air
A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall.Yesterday - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Get ready: Republican election disruption is coming
Whichever presidential candidate is leading on that night, and however many ballots still need to be counted, Donald Trump will claim victory and dare the world to dispute him.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Social Democrats win round 1 of Lithuania's election and aim to oust the conservative leader
The opposition Social Democratic Party has emerged as the leader after the first round of national elections in Lithuania and says it will start negotiations to form a new government with ...2 days ago -
World - ABC News
China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the drills a provocation.2 days ago - China -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
U.K. Gambling Stocks Fall on Reports of New Industry Taxes
Shares in Evoke, Entain, Flutter Entertainment and Rank Group tumbled on the back of the reports, which suggest that the U.K. government is aiming to raise up to $3.9 billion from the sector.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
China employs 125 military aircraft in exercises aimed at Taiwan in single-day record, Taiwan's government says
China employs 125 military aircraft in exercises aimed at Taiwan in single-day record, Taiwan's government says2 days ago - China -
Business - CNBC
China's Ministry of Finance is taking aim at local debt problems before tackling broader economic challenges
In his opening remarks on Saturday, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an laid out four measures, starting with increasing support for local governments in resolving debt risks.2 days ago - China -
World - Financial Times
Armenia aims to sign peace deal with Azerbaijan before COP29
Negotiations with hostile neighbour to end decades-old conflict ‘approaching end’, says president2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Olive oil heartlands battle over the industry’s future
Mega farms are encroaching on a market long dominated by smallholders, as prices remain near record highs2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on Europe’s struggling EV industry: driving in the slow lane | Editorial
Insufficient investment and the withdrawal of subsidies and incentives are damaging a sector that is vital to the green transition. Earlier this year, a French experiment offered a startling ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Limp Bizkit’s fraud lawsuit rattles music industry: ‘These accusations are massive’
Band alleges that Universal Music Group owes it more than $200m after concealing royalties. One of the world’s largest music companies has been accused of depriving “potentially hundreds” of ...3 days ago