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World - The Wall Street Journal
How This Conflict Mineral Gets Smuggled Into Everyday Tech
Coltan from militia-controlled mines in Congo is increasingly flowing into global supply chains for smartphones and computers, despite U.S. efforts to stop the use of so-called conflict minerals.9 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
PwC launches UK operations overhaul to include standalone tech and AI unit
Big Four accounting firm to reorganise areas of the business affecting 2,700 staff and partners9 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Indian companies move in as US cuts China out of its solar industry
Washington weighs more tariffs on imports after flood of Chinese panels drove global prices to record lows9 hours ago - China -
World - Financial Times
Why tech unicorns struggle to avoid the glue factory
More companies are reaching the $1bn valuation milestone, but growing from horned foal to winged steed is getting tougher9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Bankers 'neither villains nor rock stars', says Industry creator
The creators of BBC drama Industry discuss stereotypes of bankers - and what makes their series different.12 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Pelosi, tech executives to hold fundraiser for Harris campaign
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will join tech executives Saturday to hold a fundraiser for Vice President Harris, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. The reception will ...21 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
A future without newspapers: Tech execs 'go direct,' signaling an end to accountability
We’re quickly approaching a future where tech executives can spin stories in front of eager (paying) eyeballs and no newspaper exists anymore to provide a fact-checked counter-narrative.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
The S&P 500 is too tech-heavy. This alternative ETF keeps beating it.
The various stock indexing and weighting schemes will shine at different times, but some approaches are designed to be immune from market cycles.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
‘A country music renaissance’: Mickey Guyton on her new album and the state of the industry
Mickey Guyton said she’s happy to see the mainstream shift as artists like Beyoncé and Shaboozey make strides in the predominantly white country music industry.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Gen Z investors — and this surprising age bracket — are doubling down on tech stocks
A survey found that 68% of Gen Z and 55% of Silent Generation investors increased their positions in tech stocks in the third quarter.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Cathedrals of industrial power are ripe for reimagining
The sublime ruins of our heavy manufacturing past can have a new life as monumentsYesterday -
World - Financial Times
UK workers’ right reforms not expected until 2026
Plans to pass a ‘make work pay’ package may take years to take effect, warn those close to government talksYesterday - United Kingdom -
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Sports - ESPN
How college football teams are adjusting to new tech
College football has had NFL-style helmet tech and tablets for a month. It has led to some mixed reviews.Yesterday - College Football -
Tech - VentureBeat
The future of cooling: How Invensify’s innovative technology is set to disrupt multiple industries
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: With so many technological advances around, it’s hard to believe that some industries still use outdated manual processes to carry out crucial and sometimes life-dependent ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Biden discourages Israel from striking Iran's oil industry, crude posts best week in more than year
Though oil prices have surged this week on geopolitical tensions, they have risen from a low baseline.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
AMC’s revenue, Ebitda estimates raised by B. Riley, citing industry strength
The movie-theater chain and original meme stock is riding a broader industry rebound, according to an analyst at B. Riley Securities.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Black List Upended the Film Industry. The Book World Is Next
“I was loath to jump into it,” Black List founder Franklin Leonard says of expanding into publishing. “It’s not a great look to be like, ‘I'm from Hollywood and I'm here to save you.’”Yesterday -
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World - The Guardian
Keir Starmer defends Chagos Islands deal after Boris Johnson accuses Labour of ‘sheer political correctness’ – UK politics live
PM says deal ensures continuation of UK-US military base on the islands and has been welcomed with ‘warm words’ by US. Jonathan Powell, who was leading negotiations for the new government with ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Will carbon capture help the UK tackle climate change?
Will the plan announced today make a difference to the planet and is it worth the huge price tag?2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Labour’s Budget: how will the UK secure economic growth?
Join a webinar for FT subscribers on 1 November 13:00 — 14:00 GMT2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Orange, MTN and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Unclear how daughter of tech tycoon died on Sicily yacht, inquest hears
The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Are you protected by the UK’s new fraud rules?
As the focus shifts from blaming customers to shutting down scammers, most victims will receive automatic refunds. But is it enough?2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Robinhood to launch margin trading in UK expansion drive
Chief executive Vlad Tenev says British customers will soon be able to make leveraged stock bets on its platform2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
For Chinese Tech Startups, Beijing Fills a Funding Void Left by VCs
Previous efforts to inject state money into favored industries have yielded mixed results.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
Governor Alison Blake's remarks come as Argentina vows "concrete action" to ensure the UK overseas territory is handed to Buenos Aires.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Apple’s ship dates , Nvidia, Orange, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Tech, Media & Telecom sector.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
How a tiny town hit by Helene could upend the global semiconductor chip industry
Virtually all of the world’s supply of a mineral that is critical to semiconductor production comes from one tiny town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains that has been devastated by ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
How a tiny town hit by Helene could upend the global semiconductor chip industry
Nearly all the world's supply of high-purity quartz, which is required to produce semiconductors, comes from a town that was devastated by Hurricane Helene.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Biden says US ‘discussing’ possible Israeli plans to attack Iran’s oil industry
President’s off-the-cuff remark outside White House over possible retaliation triggers global oil price rise. Joe Biden has said that his administration has been “discussing” possible Israeli plans ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Inc.
Helene Destroyed a Town That’s the Source of Quartz for Most Tech Products
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is known for producing the high-quality mineral used in most computer chips, solar panels and fiber optics. It was largely flattened by floods after the storm.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Small but important steps in EU-UK relations
Also in this week’s newsletter: the apprenticeship levy and its failure to help the young into work2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Whiskey Industry Is Bracing for a Trade War if Trump Wins. It’s Not Alone.
Business owners and foreign governments are preparing for high tariffs and trade disruptions, depending on the outcome of the election.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
David Gilmour: ‘The rich and powerful have siphoned off the majority of music industry money’
As he tours new album Luck and Strange, the Pink Floyd guitarist answers your questions on spirituality, Kate Bush – and reconciliation with Roger Waters. The Division Bell is my favourite ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The conflicted investment case for defence tech
There’s a bull market for the fast-changing sector but investing and innovating in weapons carries risks3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I fell asleep driving around London’: TV workers on fear, danger and fatalities in an industry in crisis
Accidents on set and road collisions suffered by exhausted crew are on the rise. But the demand for great shows continues. Are broadcasters pushing staff too far?. As a young female TV crew member ...3 days ago