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Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe

Georgia’s president called for protests on Monday following a disputed parliamentary election, and the United States and the European Union urged a full investigation into reports of violations in ...

Lions WR Jameson Williams, already under PED suspension, involved in police probe on how he avoided gun arrest

“I play for the Lions, bro. I’m Jameson Williams.”

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Franklin Templeton CEO says focus is on 'doing what's right' for clients amid SEC probe

Franklin Templeton's largest subsidiary, Western Asset Management, saw $37 billion in outflows in the last three months.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Sexual misconduct allegations directed at former MrBeast collaborator are baseless, law firm probe finds

A third-party legal probe into Jimmy Donaldson’s MrBeast LLC found that allegations of sexual misconduct directed at the top YouTube creator’s company were baseless.

MrBeast probe ends with some employees fired but finds no proof of sexual misconduct allegations

Online video production company MrBeast says it has fired somewhere between 5 to 10 employees following an investigation into the YouTube empire’s workplace culture

Tech - ABC News - 4 days ago

China Launches Sea and Air Drills Around Taiwan

The one-day military exercises followed a speech by Taiwan’s president last week that reaffirmed the island’s sovereignty.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island’s Leader

Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.

World - The New York Times - October 14

China starts large military drills around Taiwan

Manoeuvres come after Taiwan’s president asserted sovereignty but asked Beijing to co-operate to secure peace

World - Financial Times - October 14

China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses

Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.

Business - The New York Times - October 14

China 'punishes' Taiwan president remarks with new drills

Beijing says the exercise involved all parts of the military and simulates a full-scale attack on its neighbour.

Legendary buys out China's Wanda ownership stake

'Dune' production company Legendary Entertainment has bought out the stake previously owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14

Behind Xi Jinping's Pivot on Broad China Stimulus

A bevy of bad news prompted action from the leader—but not a full U-turn.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

China’s Wild Panda Census is Widely Regarded as Flawed

The panda census methodology is widely seen as flawed, and China keeps the data shrouded in secrecy.

World - The New York Times - October 15

How the U.S. Is Trying to Challenge China's Cobalt Chokehold

Talks over mining company Chemaf in Congo are part of a push by the Biden administration to secure global supplies of a metal used in everything from jet fighters and drones to electric-vehicle ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Pandas from China arrive in Washington, D.C.

Two pandas from China arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, ending an 11-month absence of pandas from the National Zoo. The two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will have a month to settle ...

How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?

Some estimates and theories

World - Financial Times - October 16

LVMH stock falls on slumping luxury sales in China

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton said a slowdown in Chinese spending had hit its third quarter sales

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

To top China in biotech, support US seedbeds of innovation

Congress's ambition to break our dependence on this China-derived supply chain must be paired with an equal zeal for investing in domestic capabilities.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

China Employs Hackers and Celebrities to Undermine Taiwan

Taiwan has accused Beijing of a wide-ranging campaign to weaken the island’s resolve.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

China to almost double support for unfinished housing projects

World - Yahoo News - October 17

McKinsey Cuts Hundreds From China Workforce

The consulting firm is cutting back on state-linked clients and is working to separate its China operations

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia

Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars back

World - Financial Times - October 17

China to boost lending for stalled property projects to $560bn

Beijing is trying to restore confidence in economy amid prolonged real estate slowdown

Business - Financial Times - October 17

China to pump billions into ailing housing market