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Top Biden aide to travel to Saudi Arabia, Israel this weekend
Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel this weekend amid rising international tensions around the Israel-Hamas war, the administration confirmed Friday. Sullivan will meet in Saudi Arabia with ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Tyson Fury meets Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia
After Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk finally meet in the ring this weekend, boxing should have its first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly a quarter-centuryABC News - Sports -
U.S. and Saudi Arabia near potentially historic security deal
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam on Saturday to discuss a potentially historic bilateral agreement between the two nations.CBS News - World -
US and Saudi Arabia close to defence and civil nuclear deal
Broader trilateral pact including Israel depends on ‘credible path’ to Palestinian statehoodFinancial Times - World -
Fury versus Usyk: how Saudi Arabia found a sport where money talks
Riyadh is hosting heavyweight boxing’s biggest fight in more than two decadesFinancial Times - World -
Saudi Arabia's King Salman, suffering from fever, joint pain, undergoes medical exams
Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman has been diagnosed with a lung infection and will undergo treatment with antibiotics after falling ill with a fever and joint painABC News - World -
In Saudi Arabia, an all-women psychedelic rock band jams out as its conservative society loosens up
As Saudi Arabia liberalizes some aspects of its society, an all-women psychedelic rock band that recently performed in the kingdom's capital is an example showing some Saudi women are now finding their voice through the artsABC News - Entertainment -
Saudi Arabia's national carrier orders more than 100 new Airbus jets as it ramps up tourism push
Saudi Arabia’s national airline said Monday that it ordered more than 100 new Airbus jets, a reflection of the kingdom’s ambitious drive to lure more touristsABC News - Top stories -
Australian PM’s Support Rises After Big-Spending Budget
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Lowe's Earnings Top Forecasts; Big-Ticket Spending Stays Weak
Do-it-yourself customers, who make up about 75% of Lowe’s customer base, cut back on higher-priced discretionary purchases.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GamesBeat Summit 2024: Will Wright on his new game Proxi and the future of AI
Legendary game designer and SimCity creator Will Wright believes that AI will be a transformative force in game development, and he hopes that his new project will help illustrate some of those possibilities. “Right now, we’re just seeing the ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Schumer’s slow-walk on AI ‘regulation’ is a nothing but a boon for Big Tech
, Sen. Schumer has burned another year and wasted another opportunity to advance the conversation, as the dangers of AI overreach and huge corporate concentration have grown more grave.The Hill - Politics -
AI companies seek big profits from ‘small’ language models
Microsoft, Meta and Google have released new versions with fewer ‘parameters’ that are cheaper to build and trainFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
China’s ‘AI-in-a-box’ products threaten Big Tech’s cloud growth strategies
Huawei leads trend of providing companies with means to power their own artificial intelligence apps rather than through public cloudFinancial Times - World - China -
How Wall Street Lenders Are Betting Big on the AI Boom
Investment giant Blackstone recently led a $7.5 billion deal backed by artificial-intelligence chips, the latest financing that looks to take advantage of the sector’s rapid growth.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Google's New AI Search: Founders and CEOs Share Fears, Hopes About the Future
A creative disruption? An industry decimator? We asked founders and thought leaders their predictions for what Google will transform in the age of generative AI.Inc. - Business - Google -
‘An AI-fueled equity bubble’ will see big tech lead the charge in coming months
Big tech can once again be the market’s crown jewels says Capital EconomicsMarketWatch - Business -
Power demand from AI, EVs and Big Tech is now the energy sector’s No. 1 concern
If power systems fail, it’s lights out for the entire economy.MarketWatch - Business -
New spending fight emerges
Business & Economy The Big Story McConnell and Democrats on collision course over spending Senate Republicans are on a collision course with Democrats over government funding, as the latter insists nondefense spending programs receive equal ...The Hill - Politics -
Kanté in France's Euro squad despite Saudi move
France coach Didier Deschamps included midfielder N'Golo Kanté in his preliminary list of players for the European Championship on Thursday and gave a first call-up to Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola.ESPN - Sports -
Sullivan, Saudi crown prince discuss security agreement
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with the Saudi crown prince over the weekend to discuss a security agreement between the two countries. The state-run Saudi Press Agency said Sullivan and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed ...The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
Kenya negotiating with Saudi Aramco for floating LPG facility
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Biden’s Future Problem
In reporting about voters’ views of Mr. Biden, it’s clear at least some think he’s hardly doing anything at all — and that if re-elected, there might be no change.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
How much money the U.S. spends on war
American military spending reached $916 billion in 2023, which accounts for more than a third of the world's total military expenditure.CNBC - Business -
We're Spending Billions on This Work-From-Home Indulgence
Without the boss nearby, who can resist placing that Amazon order?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Downtown Restaurant Spending Drops in Weekday Lunch Crunch
Data frompayment companySquare showrestaurants in business districtsare losing middaybusiness to inflation and hybrid work policies, but many customers nowspendmore on weekends and at happy hour.Inc. - Business -
Should London become a 'sponge city'?
Surface flooding is one of London's biggest threats - so what can be done to combat it?BBC News - Top stories -
Rematch or retire? Fury on his future
Tyson Fury discusses his future after losing the world heavyweight unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk.BBC News - Top stories -
Scheffler statement: 'There was a big misunderstanding'
Scottie Scheffler was arrested following an incident with an officer outside the entrance to Valhalla Golf Club.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Israel Resists Grand Bargain as U.S. and Saudis Work on Security Pact
President Biden is pushing for a broad deal that would get Israel to approve a Palestinian nation in return for Saudi recognition of Israel. But officials need to overcome Israeli opposition.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Congress must stop Biden from fueling a Saudi nuclear bomb
If Jake Sullivan and team can pull it off, the mega deal will be billed as bringing peace to the Middle East. If it opens the door to Saudi enrichment, however, the accord will only fuel more chaos and instability.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sullivan urges political solution in Gaza in talks with Israel and Saudis
Biden administration has grown increasingly frustrated with Netanyahu’s conduct of warFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Sullivan, Saudi crown prince discuss 'semi-final' security deal
Saudis call it a "semi-final" draft of a broad security agreement with the U.S.ABC News - World - United Kingdom -
With Ukraine Funded, New Fight Emerges in Congress Over Pentagon Spending
Mitch McConnell and other top Republicans want more federal money for the military. But Democrats say domestic programs must get an equivalent boost.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Chinese shoppers are buying less than they used to — but they're spending on experiences
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McConnell, Collins on collision course with Democrats over spending parity
Senate Republicans are on a collision course with Democrats who are insisting that nondefense spending programs receive equal treatment with defense programs. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) says he won’t accept Democrats’ demand to ...The Hill - Politics -
Is Hunt right that Labour’s spending plans would leave a £38bn black hole?
Labour criticises a dossier released by the Conservatives that adds up how much their spending commitments would cost.BBC News - Top stories -
Congress sets stage for ‘side deal’ spending fight with White House
Congress is setting the stage for another partisan government-funding fight, as conservatives look to chip away at a previous “side deal” struck between Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and the White House aimed at boosting nondefense dollars. ...The Hill - Politics -
2 Liberal Groups to Spend $5 Million on State Supreme Court Races
The National Democratic Redistricting Committee and Planned Parenthood Votes are joining together to help their preferred candidates for 2024 as state-level party battles gain steam.The New York Times - Top stories -
Are consumers pulling back on spending? It depends which CEO you ask
With higher prices and elevated interest rates stubbornly sticking around, Chipotle burrito bowls and European vacations are still on the table for many consumers.NBC News - Top stories