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Andreessen Horowitz in talks to help buy out TikTok’s Chinese owners

Venture capital group could join last-gasp bid by allies of Donald Trump to take control of video app owned by ByteDance

Financial Times - 9h

Johnson & Johnson Loses in Court Again in Bid to Settle Talc Cases

A judge dismissed an attempt to use a bankruptcy court to resolve tens of thousands of claims that the company’s talcum power products caused cancer.

The New York Times - 13h

British Steel’s auditors warn of ‘material uncertainty’ as it battles to survive

Company had £736mn of debt at end of 2023, much of it from entities controlled by its Chinese parent Jingye

Financial Times - 1d

Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment

Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants

ABC News - 6d

Supreme Court appears swayed by Catholic charity group’s tax exemption bid

The Supreme Court on Monday seemed swayed by a Catholic charity group’s bid for tax relief in Wisconsin in a case that could drastically alter eligibility for religious tax exemptions. A Wisconsin ...

The Hill - 1d

McBath halts Georgia gubernatorial exploratory bid, citing husband's health

Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) has paused her possible bid for Georgia governor due to her husband's ongoing cancer battle, citing her priorities as helping her husband and not making a decision to run ...

The Hill - 1d

China's telecoms giant Huawei Technologies says its profit fell 28% while revenue surged in 2024

Chinese telecoms gear giant Huawei says its net profit fell 28% in 2024 while its revenue surged, as the company invested heavily in advanced technologies

ABC News - 1d

Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression

U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U_S_ military command in Japan ...

ABC News - 2d

In Trump era, companies are rebranding DEI efforts, not giving up

Most companies are continuing related work, but shifting the language.

CNBC - 2d

Tariff Confusion Has Companies Rethinking Product Packaging

A lot of the packaging for American-made goods is imported. With the president proposing tariffs on a slew of trading partners, companies are considering their options.

Inc. - 4d

The Chinese Electric Vehicle Founder Who Wants In on Trump’s America

Wen Han is intent on listing Windrose’s stock in New York. He is fueled by $300 million, Chinese technology and a belief that “China doesn’t have to be the enemy forever.”

The New York Times - 1d

Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan

The Chinese military has announced large-scale drills around Taiwan as it again warned the self-ruled island against seeking formal independence

ABC News - 21h

Emboldened by Trump, A.I. Companies Lobby for Fewer Rules

After the president made A.I. dominance a top priority, tech companies changed course from a meeker approach under the Biden administration.

The New York Times - Mar. 24

China says 3 Chinese crew members suspected of being kidnapped from a boat off Ghana are safe

China's foreign ministry says three Chinese nationals suspected of being kidnapped from a vessel off Ghana's coast are safe

ABC News - 1d

These nuclear companies are leading the race to build advanced small reactors in the U.S.

Leading players have significant financial backing already lined up, often from technology companies and future customers.

CNBC - 3d

2025 Inc. Regionals Methodology: How We Selected These 951 Companies

Here’s how we produce the rankings of the fastest-growing private U.S. companies by region.

Inc. - 21h

This Company Built a Wildfire Detection Drone

The AI-based drone speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires.

Inc. - 4d

Mining Company Seeks Trump Support to Shortcut Access to Seabed Metals

Mining companies and the Trump administration want the metals to boost manufacturing. Environmentalists and some countries worry industrial mining would harm oceans.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump administration reportedly warns European companies to comply with anti-DEI order

The Trump administration has reportedly sent letters to European companies asking them to comply with a U.S. executive order banning DEI initiatives.

CNBC - 2d

Georgia community fights rail company trying to use eminent domain

Mark and Janet Smith have been leading a coalition opposing a rail company's plan to carve through private property with four and a half miles of new track.

CBS News - 1d

Trump says he expects Musk to eventually return to running companies

President Trump on Monday said he expects Elon Musk will eventually return to running his companies after his work overhauling the federal government. A reporter noted that Musk, the CEO of Tesla ...

The Hill - 1d

Chinese official visits Moscow as Russia, Ukraine discuss Trump's proposal to end war

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is headed to Moscow for talks with his counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, as Russia and Ukraine discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the war

ABC News - 1d

Napster sold to tech commerce company for $207 million

Napster, a brand that was notoriously connected to music piracy before reemerging as a subscription music service, has been sold to Infinite Reality for $207 million

ABC News - Mar. 25

OpenAI Closes Deal That Values Company at $300 Billion

The start-up’s valuation, which has nearly doubled in six months, shows continued enthusiasm for A.I. among investors.

The New York Times - 1d

As Lady Gaga announces Mayhem Ball tour, surf company says she lifted its Mayhem trademark

Lady Gaga's announcement of the Mayhem Ball tour comes a day after Mother Monster was sued by a California surf company that uses 'Mayhem' as its logo.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Chinese foreign minister in Moscow for talks on Ukraine

Yahoo News - 1d

Chinese Auto Giants Dongfeng and Changan Are in Talks to Merge

The state-owned automakers, longtime joint venture partners of Ford and Nissan, might combine operations as Beijing consolidates its sprawling car sector.

The New York Times - 14h

Mediobanca reports top shareholders to ECB in hostile bid battle

Italian bank has raised concerns that billionaires’ actions could hand them control of three big financial institutions

Financial Times - 2d

Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid threatened by court ruling

French far-right leader could be banned from running by judges issuing verdict in EU fraud case

Financial Times - 2d

Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid

Also in this newsletter: Ireland’s pharma industry braces itself for Donald Trump’s tariffs

Financial Times - 2d

Judge weighs bid to withhold investigation records in deaths of Gene Hackman, wife

A New Mexico court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of an array of records from an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife, Betsy Arakawa

ABC News - 2d

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status are challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program for many migrants.

The New York Times - 1d

Supreme Court to weigh on terrorist victims' bid to sue Palestinian entities

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case in which Congress intervened to help victims of terrorism sue Palestinian entities. The Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority argue ...

NBC News - 17h

Beijing launches $72bn capital injections at biggest banks

Share sales part of authorities’ bid to boost lending amid economic slowdown

Financial Times - 2d

Trump revokes permits for oil companies in Venezuela to pressure Maduro

Action against Eni and Global Oil Terminals follows cancellation of Chevron’s licence in Latin American country

Financial Times - 2d

Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher joins elite company after career performance

Zaccharie Risacher turned in a career performance on Sunday and joined an elite list of players in history, leading the Hawks to a win over the Bucks.

Yahoo Sports - 1d