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Stellantis Issues Global Recall for 44,500 SUVs With Brake Pedal Defect
Affected vehicles include some 2024 through 2025 model-year Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid SUVs and some 2024 model-year Dodge Hornet plug-in SUVs.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Global water cycle off balance for 'first time in human history': Report
The world’s water cycle is out of balance ”for the first time in human history,” according to a new report. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which is made up of global experts, ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Would Trump's tariffs trigger a global trade war? Experts weigh in.
The Republican presidential candidate has proposed tariffs as high as 20% on all imported goods.Top stories - ABC News - October 18 -
NFL pushes to build global audience with more games outside US
World’s richest sporting contest chases higher media and commercial revenuesBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Cutting emissions isn't enough: Counteract global warming with geoengineering
We need to be very careful about this idea, and learn much more before we do it.Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Starbucks taps former Chipotle executive as global chief brand officer
In his first week on the job, CEO Brian Niccol said improving the company's branding was one of his four priorities to turn around the U.S. business.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Armed rebels threaten Colombia’s ‘peace’ drive at global nature summit
COP16 conference comes as observers say violent groups have weaponised deforestationBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
How Nasa’s Artemis Accords are laying the ground for global space cooperation
Space’s agency has expanded its diplomatic reach in recent months, signing 12 of 45 signatories since January. It was a simple pledge made amid the excitement of a landmark moment in space ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
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New EU directive puts global supply chains and sovereignty at risk
The EU's directive on corporate sustainability due diligence requires businesses to identify and address adverse human rights and environmental impacts, potentially leading to a regulatory ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Global battle against inflation has largely been won, IMF says
The good news for the global economy is that the battle against inflation has largely been won, said Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, on Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Despite Global Crises, Gas Prices Slide as U.S. Election Nears
Fuel prices, which had soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have dropped to their lowest level since February.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
PM says Russia risks global food security in Ukraine
Despite the war, Ukraine is still a significant supplier of agricultural goods including grain.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report
‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 years. The global rise of populism and “strongmen” has led to an increase in ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Global copper rush draws investors to Argentina’s untapped deposits
Miners are finally willing to give backing despite logistical difficulties and uncertainty over the economyWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Financial cooperation and BRICS expansion are on the table as Putin hosts Global South leaders
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is hosting China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and other world leaders at a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, part of Kremlin efforts to ...World - ABC News - October 23 -
Global public debt will hit $100 trillion by year-end, says IMF
The IMF warned of the risks posed by unsustainable public debt levels.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
U.S. Remains Engine of Global Growth in New IMF Forecasts
The International Monetary Fund issued its latest World Economic Outlook report, saying American economic resilience should buoy worldwide growth.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Global coral reef bleaching event is largest on record, report says
New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scientists ringing alarm bells about the health of the world's oceans. Seventy-seven percent of the world's coral reefs have ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Silicon Valley’s General Catalyst raises $8bn in global push
New money is the largest sum raised by a venture capital firm in more than 2 yearsBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s alternative to Swift global payments system
Direct participation in Cips system will mean faster settlements and help internationalise use of renminbiBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Russia Provided Targeting Data for Houthi Assault on Global Shipping
Moscow’s assistance in Iran-backed militant attacks that are disrupting trade shows how the Kremlin is seeking to tie up the U.S. in the Middle East.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 24 -
Cohere launches new AI models to bridge global language divide
Cohere released two new open weight AI models from its Aya initiative that looks to expand LLM performance for languages other than English.Tech - VentureBeat - October 24 -
North Korean troops in Ukraine show the war’s global stakes
Despite Russia and North Korea’s denials, it is imperative that Washington and London encourage South Korea to ship arms to Ukraine as soon as possible.Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Global Economic Leaders Confront a New Era of Industrial Policy
Policymakers brace for more protectionism and the demise of “neoliberalism” if Donald J. Trump is re-elected in the U.S.Business - The New York Times - October 26 -
North Korea's foray into Ukraine riles US, raises global risks
This week’s revelations that North Korean troops could within days join Russia’s war in Ukraine have raised the prospect of the U.S. and its allies getting more involved in the conflict. The Biden ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
How Beijing Tamed a Lawless Industry and Gained Global Influence
State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances
Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.Business - The New York Times - October 29 -
What could stop the global green energy race? A Trump victory
He could also take tougher steps to stymie decarbonisation efforts next time aroundWorld - Financial Times - October 28
