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Business - Inc.
Harris Campaign Officially Hits $1 Billion in Funds Raised
The Harris campaign launched in July when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Prestigious U.S.-Ireland Mitchell Scholarship Paused Amid Funding Woes
More than 300 American students have benefited from the George J. Mitchell program, founded after the Good Friday Agreement, but it has been halted indefinitely.Yesterday -
World - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Sees Opening to Sideline Hezbollah Politically in Lebanon
The Biden administration wants a government free of militants’ influence following Israeli strikes.Yesterday -
Science - The New York Times
U.S. Warns of Solar Storm That Could Bring Northern Lights and Power Concerns
An explosion of particles is expected to reach Earth on Thursday, and could lead to visible Northern Lights in much of the country while also raising power grid concerns.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Races to Replace IV Fluid Supplies After Hurricane Helene
The F.D.A. has authorized shipments from overseas plants to ease shortages of IV bags caused by Hurricane Helene as hospitals begin rationing fluids to protect the sickest patients.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
U.S. energy secretary talks possible Milton blackouts, fuel shortages
Nearly 2,000 Florida gas stations say they have already run out of fuel ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall. The storm damage could worsen things in the hours and days ahead. U.S. Secretary of ...Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Strategists break down presidential campaigns' options as election day looms
Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and Amanda Renteria, former national political director for Hillary Clinton, analyze the positions of each presidential candidate.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Breaking up Google
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story DOJ eyes Google breakup after antitrust victory The Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering asking a ...Yesterday - Google -
Politics - The Hill
Trump campaigns in 'make or break' Pennsylvania
Former President Trump barnstormed Pennsylvania on Wednesday as he and his campaign have made clear the commonwealth could make or break his chances of winning in November. Trump held rallies in ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Palantir nears $100 billion market cap as one of the largest software companies
Palantir joined the S&P 500 last month, and its stock ranks third by year-to-date performance among current members.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude oil drifts lower, closes below $74 per barrel after sell-off
Goldman Sachs sees global benchmark Brent jumping as much as $20 if an Israeli strike disrupts Iranian crude oil production.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
AI startup Writer, currently fundraising at a $1.9 billion valuation, launches new model to compete with OpenAI
AI startup Writer, which is currently fundraising at a $1.9 billion valuation, launches a new model to compete with OpenAI.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Marriott to Improve Data-Security Practices, Pay $52 Million in U.S. Settlements
The hotel operator agreed to pay a penalty and implement enhanced data-security practices as part of separate settlements with the FTC and U.S. states related to data breaches that affected ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Dodgers steamroll Padres to even series after Mets advance and Yankees, Tigers win
The Mets are through to the NLCS, while the Dodgers, Yankees and Tigers all notched big wins Wednesday.Yesterday - MLB -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
GSK to Pay Over $2 Billion in Bid to End Most U.S. Zantac Lawsuits
GSK agreed to pay more than $2 billion to settle almost all remaining liability cases in the U.S. over allegations its discontinued heartburn medicine Zantac causes cancer.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Breaking up Google would be misguided
It is better to target the tech giant’s ability to entrench its powerYesterday - Google -
Politics - NBC News
Harris' political operation crosses $1 billion raised for the 2024 election
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign operation crossed the $1 billion fundraising threshold in September.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Bathroom break at work? Swiss court upholds watchmaker's rule to do it on your own time
A court in Switzerland has ruled that a manufacturer was justified in telling workers: If you need a bathroom break, clock out and take it on your own timeYesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Bayer Shares Plunge After U.S. Legal Setback
Washington state’s top court granted a petition for review in a case over allegations of chemical contamination against Bayer’s Monsanto.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Honda recalls 1.7 million U.S. vehicles over steering risk
Improper manufacturing and assembly of the cars' steering gearbox may impair driving, according to Honda.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Rio Tinto’s $6.7 billion lithium deal could usher consolidation in key industry for EVs
“Mega miner” Rio Tinto is shaking up the industry at a time lithium prices have dropped more than 60%.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves' Budget plan to spend billions more won’t stop tax rises
Reeves is planning to change borrowing rules to free up billions more in spending for big projects in the upcoming Budget.Yesterday -
Tech - The New York Times
U.S. Weighs Forcing Google to Break Off Parts of the Company
They include making Google’s data available to rivals and forcing it to break off parts of the company, the Justice Department said in a court filing.Yesterday - Google -
Sports - ABC News
Wimbledon tennis tournament replaces line judges with technology in break with tradition
Wimbledon is replacing line judges with electronic line-calling to mark the latest step into the modern age by the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournamentYesterday -
Business - CNBC
Amazon same-day prescription delivery expanding to nearly half of U.S. in 2025
Amazon has been working to speed up deliveries of medication as it looks to accelerate its push into health care.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Rio Tinto to Acquire Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 Billion
Lithium has become a priority target for Rio Tinto as it seeks to produce more commodities that are growing in popularity as the world decarbonizes.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Afghan national living in U.S. charged with plotting Election Day terrorist attack
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a resident of Oklahoma City, was charged with conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS on Election Day, according to federal prosecutors.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Weighs a Breakup of Google
Antitrust enforcers have been searching for tough remedies to counteract alleged monopoly abuses.2 days ago - Google -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Newmont to Sell Ghana Gold Mine Project for $1.0 Billion
Newmont has agreed to sell a gold mine in Ghana to a Chinese miner for $1.0 billion, the latest divestiture by the world’s biggest gold miner as it turns its focus to copper.2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Battle Over Robots at U.S. Ports Is On
Striking dockworkers are back to work—but disagreement over automation stands in the way of lasting peace.2 days ago