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Supreme Court to hear dispute involving Louisiana congressional map

The appeal stemmed from a congressional map enacted in January that includes two majority-Black districts.

Supreme Court takes up Louisiana racial gerrymandering dispute

The Supreme Court took up a thorny legal dispute from Louisiana involving the state's effort to draw a congressional district map while navigating claims it is unlawfully considering race.

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Super Micro Computer to Strengthen Governance, Oversight Amid Filings Dispute

The server maker said it continues to work on matters related to its filings with the SEC, and now expects lower sales than it had previously guided for in its fiscal first quarter.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

China delimits contested South China Sea shoal in dispute with Philippines

China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims

World - ABC News - November 10

China expanding into disputed Himalayan territory with new villages: report

World - Yahoo News - November 11

The U.S. Warned Israel to Increase Gaza Aid. The Results Are in Dispute.

The Biden administration says Israel has taken steps to improve humanitarian situation, but aid groups say conditions are dire.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12

China holds combat drills at a disputed shoal west of the Philippines

China has held sea and air combat drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited area of reefs and rocks it had seized from the Philippines in the South China Sea

World - ABC News - November 13

Paint thrown over Georgia elections chief as ruling party victory confirmed

US and EU have called for investigation into alleged irregularities in pro-Russia ruling party’s election victory. The head of Georgia’s election commission was splashed with paint as the body ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano again in another slugfest with a disputed decision

Katie Taylor retained her unanimous super lightweight championship with another disputed decision over Amanda Serrano in a slugfest remarkably similar to the original two years ago

Sports - ABC News - November 16

China's Heavyweight Coast Guard Ships Bring Muscle to Sea Disputes

In most countries, the coast guard focuses on law enforcement and rescue. In China, it focuses on enforcing Beijing’s contested maritime claims—with two massive ships leading the charge.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 16

Australian gold miner to pay Mali $160mn over tax dispute

Resolute Mining says it is working to release three executives from detention

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Mali wins $160m in gold mining dispute after detaining British businessman

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Venezuela Frees Over 130 People Imprisoned After Disputed Election

Experts say the release of some political prisoners may be an attempt by Venezuela’s autocrat to send a signal to President-elect Trump.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Company tied to Alex Jones disputes The Onion's purchase of Infowars

A company tied to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed Monday to dispute the sale of the Infowars website to the parody site The Onion.

Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring

Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives are meeting in Laos for security talks at a time of increasing maritime disputes with China in the Asia-Pacific and as the transition to a new ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Dispute over London depot threatens plans to break Eurostar monopoly

Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is among challengers seeking to offer new rail service between UK and European mainland

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Le Pen threatens to bring down French government over budget dispute

National Rally hardens tone against PM Michel Barnier, warning that hit to citizens’ purchasing power is ‘red line’

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Canadian Cabinet minister steps down as his claim of Indigenous identity is disputed

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that his employment minister is leaving his post after weeks of questions about his past claims of Indigenous identity

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Putin Escalates Threats to the West With New Ballistic Missile Launch

The intermediate-range missile did not carry nuclear weapons, but it is part of a strategic arsenal that is capable of delivering them.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

UK Treasury chief Rachel Reeves unveils budget with 40 billion pounds in tax hikes, says she'll “invest, invest, invest”

World - ABC News - October 30

4 big gold investing mistakes to avoid this November

Don't let the rising price of gold lead you to make one of these four costly mistakes.

3 easy ways to invest in gold this November

There are some easy (and safe) ways to invest in gold this November. Here are three of them.

Meet the Top 269 Investment Firms for Founders

Here are the private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders that help founder-led companies grow.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Biden announces $3 billion investment in U.S. ports

President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

StanChart to double investment in wealth management as profits rise

Wealth business had record quarter as revenues rose 32%

Business - Financial Times - October 30

At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Invest in Others to Get a Return From Your Community

A conversation with IBest Wines founder Ingrid Best about leveraging community and networks.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Slaying some of the biggest passive investing bogeymen

Goldman goes to battle

World - Financial Times - November 4

Which gold investment is best when rates are cut?

Some gold assets are better than others when interest rates are dropping, experts say.

Sequoia investing into DecaartAI for engineless game creation

DecaartAI reveals a running version of Minecraft that does not use a game engine, only generative AI, potentially revolutionizing game creation.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 1

Retailers Jump at the Chance to Invest in Fifth Avenue

IKEA and Uniqlo join luxury fashion houses in owning, rather than leasing, huge retail spaces on the strip. Developers are cashing in.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Globant and Qiddiya Investment Company announce new partnership

World - Yahoo News - November 5

The New Investment Superpower Outflanking China and the U.S. in Africa

The tiny United Arab Emirates has invested billions in east Africa, where it is now emerging as a significant player, at times muscling out China and annoying the U.S.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Why you should invest in gold before 2025

There are a few big reasons to put some money into gold before the new year, experts say.

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