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Kylie Jenner’s vodka seltzer deal signals China VC investor’s global push

Neil Shen’s HongShan has struggled to invest its $9bn cash pile in a weak domestic market and tough US controls

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change?

How future talks will play out if another superpower comes to the fore, just as the US steps back

Kim Jong Un is stepping out of big brother China's shadow

Suddenly, his actions are commanding the attention of the U.S., NATO, Japan, South Korea, Russia and China.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

China's Scarborough Shoal mapping to allow 'more targeted' steps against Philippines

World - Yahoo News - November 11

Premier League predictions, expert picks: Can Newcastle step up vs. Arsenal? Man United post Ten Hag, more

Elsewhere, Aston Villa's defense has undergone a change in approach this season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

China EV industry hits new peak in Google Trends, surpasses 10 million units

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Dollar Tree CEO Steps Down

The discount retailer is searching for a new chief executive after Rick Dreiling stepped down from the company’s top role, citing health challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

The eastern inheritance of united Germany

History, political culture and social conditions of the former communist region repay close attention

World - Financial Times - November 9

Starbucks’s CEO Steps In to Tackle Long List of Issues

Customers are turning away from the coffee giant, and its new chief executive, Brian Niccol, has to figure out how to get them back.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

The steps officials are taking to maintain election integrity

This election cycle has seen an unprecedented focus on election integrity and efforts to keep Americans' faith in the voting process. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has ...

Germany, Somalia agree to step up deportations

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Man Utd players will 'step up' for Amorim - Onana

Andre Onana says Manchester United's players will have 'no issue' adapting to Ruben Amorim's tactics.

Two Bar Patrons Step Into a Twitter Feed

Tina Survilla Lindell and Cesar Kuriyama, who met at the start of the pandemic, connected over the temporary closing of their favorite bar.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

3 steps for Democrats to recover from the 2024 election

2024 was a referendum on the Biden economy. 2026 will be a referendum on Trump.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Sanders: Sotomayor stepping down not 'the sensible approach'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor stepping down is not the “sensible approach” as Democrats float the idea of packing the court before President-elect Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Gary Lineker to step down as Match of the Day presenter

Former England striker will relinquish role at the end of the 2024-25 season, but will stay at BBC until 2026. Gary Lineker is to step down as the presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Wittich 'steps down' as F1 race director

Niels Wittich leaves his role as Formula 1's race director with immediate effect.

Source: Madrid step up pursuit of Florian Wirtz

Real Madrid have stepped up their tracking of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, a source has told ESPN, with concerns over Madrid's creativity following the retirement of Toni Kroos.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Gary Lineker steps down as Sports Personality host

The news comes a day after confirmation that he will leave the BBC's Match of the Day.

US awaits Lebanon response to Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire plan

It comes amid escalating Israeli strikes seemingly aimed at pressurising Hezbollah and the government.

Head of Volkswagen’s North American division steps down

Pablo Di Si leaves carmaker ‘at own request’ to be replaced by Porsche veteran amid push to regain US market share

World - Financial Times - November 19

Paul Mescal on stepping into the arena as Lucius in "Gladiator II"

Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' ...

FCC chair to step down on Trump's inauguration

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced Wednesday she will depart the regulatory agency on Inauguration Day when President-elect Trump returns to the White ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Gary Gensler to step down as SEC chair in January

Regulator had pushed through a blizzard of new rules during his tenure

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Northvolt CEO Peter Carlsson Steps Down

The Swedish battery maker said Carlsson will become a senior adviser as the company enters U.S. bankruptcy and initiates a debt restructuring. The search for a new chief executive is underway.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

xpander.ai’s Agent Graph System makes AI agents more reliable, gives them info step-by-step

It enables AI agents to achieve a 98% success rate in multi-step tasks, compared to just 24% for agents using traditional methods.

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

Mixed news on China’s stimulus

And regional banks as a Trump trade

World - Financial Times - November 11

To China, Trump is ‘poison’

To the dismay of Chinese leaders who already had to deal with Trump for four years, they have not gotten the preferred outcome and are not looking forward to another term.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

China’s economy braces for Trump

Will Beijing’s latest plans to fix the country’s economy be enough to keep up with President Xi Jinping’s long-term plans for growth?

World - Financial Times - November 20

Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?

The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eyeing Tottenham's Porro

Real Madrid could see Pedro Porro as a potential alternative to Trent-Alexander Arnold. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief

United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global have announced they will host a benefit to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

United Way and Paramount to Air Hurricane Relief Benefit

The program will air on CBS Television and CMT at 8 p.m. ET.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Ruud would stay with Man United in 'any capacity'

Ruud van Nistelrooy said he is ready to stay at Manchester United "in any capacity" whenever a new manager is appointed after overseeing a 5-2 Carabao Cup win against Leicester City at Old Trafford.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Sources: Amorim set for United job; mid-Nov. start

Rúben Amorim is set to take charge of Manchester United during the November international break, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Manchester United appoint Amorim as head coach

Manchester United appoint Sporting manager Ruben Amorim as their new head coach on a deal until June 2027.

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United and the Burden of History

Winning at Manchester United will be tough enough for the club’s new manager. Unfair comparisons with the past won’t help.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Man United confirm Rúben Amorim as manager

Rúben Amorim has been appointed as Manchester United's new manager, starting in his new role on Nov. 11.