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Alibaba logistics unit ends IPO plans in further setback for effort to unlock value
Months after calling off a planned spinoff of its cloud-computing unit, Alibaba said its logistics unit will forego initial-public-offering plans as well.MarketWatch - Business -
Academic year begins in Afghanistan but girls over 12 still shut out
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Crosbie puts Nationwide’s reputation on the line with Virgin Money bet
Building society has hurdles to overcome to make £2.9bn acquisition pay offFinancial Times - Business -
Massive project works to restore Florida's Everglades
What's been called the largest restoration project in human history is underway in Florida's Everglades. Billions of dollars are being spent to restore millions of acres. Jeff Glor reports on the massive effort, which just years ago seemed like a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Xi tries to restore investor confidence in China
Also in this newsletter: US debt warning, German growth downgrades, the return of the commuteFinancial Times - World - China -
Juvenile dies in 'critical' incident in LA Sheriff's station lobby, department says
An altercation in the lobby of the a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department station on Sunday evening led to a "critical" incident, the department said in an advisory.ABC News - Top stories -
Apple Steps Up Its Lobbying to Change Patent Rules
After losing two complaints before the U.S. International Trade Commission, Apple has stepped up its lobbying to change the agency’s practices.The New York Times - Tech - Apple -
Retirees’ Pensions Were Restored. Debate About It Hasn’t Died.
A 2021 law providing aid for multiemployer plans underscores the partisan disagreement about how best to provide stability for older Americans.The New York Times - Business -
EU nature restoration laws face collapse as member states withdraw support
Brussels vote cancelled after it became clear law would not pass final stage with majority vote. The EU’s nature restoration laws appear on the verge of collapse after eight member states, including Hungary and Italy, withdrew support for the ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Alibaba scraps IPO of logistics unit Cainiao, says it will take full ownership
Alibaba said Tuesday it is cancelling the proposed initial public offering of its Cainiao smart logistics unit.CNBC - Business -
Alibaba Scraps Logistics Listing as Hong Kong IPO Woes Worsen
The Chinese internet company has abandoned plans to list Cainiao, dealing a blow to Hong Kong’s beleaguered initial public offering market.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
'like the sky I've been too quiet' by ganavya Review: Songs of Ritual and Restoration
Born in New York and raised in India, the singer incorporates diverse languages and traditions on a meditative new album.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fugitive Catalan chief Puigdemont pledges he will return to Spain if he can be restored to power
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Former Alibaba Chief Daniel Zhang Joins Little-Known Chinese Investment Fund
Former Alibaba Group chief Daniel Zhang Yong has joined a little-known Chinese investment fund after his surprise resignation from the Chinese e-commerce giant last year.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Alibaba abandoned plans to list its logistics arm, dealing a blow to Hong Kong's beleaguered IPO market.
Alibaba abandoned plans to list its logistics arm, dealing a blow to Hong Kong’s beleaguered IPO market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden steps up efforts to reach voters of color
President Biden's campaign is stepping up efforts to reach voters of color ahead of a November showdown with former President Trump and amid signs that some Black and Latino voters are turning away from the Democratic Party. President Biden’s ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Search efforts continue after Baltimore bridge collapse
Search efforts continued Tuesday night following the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge plunged into the Patapsco River in the early morning hours after a cargo ship struck one of its support columns. "CBS Evening News" ...CBS News - Top stories -
Recovery efforts continue for Baltimore bridge workers
Officials are continuing efforts to recover six workers who are presumed dead in the Baltimore bridge collapse. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.CBS News - Top stories -
UN calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza amid urgent efforts to avoid famine
António Guterres says Palestinian people ‘remain stuck in a non-stop nightmare’ as Israel stands accused of blocking aid. Middle East crisis – live updatesAntónio Guterres, the UN secretary general, has again called for a humanitarian ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe
The General Assembly has approved the first United Nations resolution on artificial intelligenceABC News - Tech