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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says Democrats should be running on universal childcare proposals.
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Trump tightens chokehold on Cuba
For many in the administration, the strategy toward Cuba remains simple: Wait until it falls.
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The AI industry balances Trump and a changing Washington
Despite the warm welcome at the White House, industry leaders are bracing for a Democrat-controlled Congress.
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Broadcom to lend Anthropic $42 billion to lease chips: Report
Broadcom joins in on the trend of chipmakers financing the AI buildout that’s driving demand for their products.
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US pressures European nations to release emergency diesel supplies
The White House administration turned to coercion in efforts to tame surging fuel prices, telling European capitals to…
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Starbucks opens first cafés in Xinjiang region
The prompted criticism from activists and US lawmakers over the coffee giant’s decision to expand into an area widely…
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Iran asserts victory over US in 14,390-word letter to Americans
Tehran is reportedly preparing a more forceful response if Washington resumes large-scale strikes.
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Russian hybrid actions are ‘war,’ Estonian FM warns
His remarks came days after Tallinn blamed Moscow for an arson attack against an Estonian factory supplying unmanned…
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Pilot stabbing on flydubai flight scrambles Israeli elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents drew parallels to the government’s pre-Oct. 7 security failures.
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Casten drums up support for Financial Services bid
Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., has quietly asked Democrats in recent weeks to support him in a potential bid for the top…
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Trump ‘to decide’ on new Russia sanctions, US trade rep says
Whether to impose the levies ‘is for the president to decide,’ Jamieson Greer said on the sidelines of the G20 trade…
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Where are Wall Street’s big egos today?
The ranks of the independent advisory boutique now seem like so much ego detritus.
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UBS shareholder pushes for Swiss exit
“There is no compelling reason for UBS to remain a Swiss company,” Artisan Partners wrote Wednesday.
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UAE pushing for more investment in global water infrastructure
Despite attacks by Iran on desalination plants this year, the UAE hasn’t experienced a single day of water supply cuts.
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Unstable connections
Sociologist Sherry Turkle explores the impacts of developing emotional relationships with artificial intelligence.
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Texas politics could delay investment decision for huge Chevron data center
Project Kilby is moving forward while grappling with the public AI backlash.
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AI firm AIQ has proven crucial for Abu Dhabi oil giant ADNOC over Iran war
Six months of war and AI fever have added urgency to the rollout of Genesis, an operating system AIQ is pitching to…
Read at source →AI firm AIQ pilots new tools for oil patch
Six months of war and AI fever have added urgency to the rollout of Genesis, an operating system AIQ is pitching to…
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Israelis in Saudi after attempted hijacking spark normalization debate
A widely shared video showed a woman in a niqab tending to passengers, challenging stereotypes that conservative…
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flydubai halts flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv after attempted hijacking
Emirati prosecutors opened an investigation after a co-pilot stabbed his captain mid-flight, asserting jurisdiction…
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Saudi Arabia sees deeper budget deficits ahead
Higher oil prices have largely offset lower export volumes, lifting revenue above prewar estimates, but spending is set…
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UK seeks to strengthen ties with the EU
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to launch a plan to rebuild ties with Brussels at a summit in November.
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Deepseek and Huawei partner to develop AI software
The move underlines how China’s leading tech companies are working to reduce their reliance on US chipmakers and…
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Meta's Mark Zuckerberg quietly shaped Trump's AI pact
Meta’s flailing AI efforts — until the recently release of its Muse assistant — had clouded the extent of Zuckerberg’s…
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US midterms race on a knife's edge
US President Donald Trump is set to kick off a month of campaigning, as key races remain up for grabs in next month’s…
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Global bond rout gathers pace as debt fears grow
Intensifying concerns about persistently high inflation and mounting piles of government debt drove an accelerating…
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Asian giants face looming graduate job crisis
The lack of jobs for university leavers in Indonesia, India, and China is creating both short- and long-term challenges…
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Canada dials up trade diversification efforts
As the US hosts G20 trade ministers in Wisconsin, Canada is taking the opportunity to strengthen its ties to other…
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Democrats’ hopes rise in Texas
Democrats are even feeling optimistic about deep-red seats.
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Inside Trump’s red-state travel swing
Trump officials hope to turn out low-propensity voters.
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'The No. 1 thing': Republicans agonize over their economic inaction
As senators leave Washington before the midterms, many worry failure to address voters’ economic concerns could cost…
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US economy shows resilience on solid consumer spending, growth data
Cooler-than-expected August inflation data and strong consumer spending gave markets a boost before a frantic final…
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Schumer embraces Trump’s campaign travel, puts Senate fight at ‘50/50’
The Senate minority leader expressed concerns about Republicans’ money advantage in an interview with Semafor.
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OpenAI accuses top Chinese lab of distilling models
OpenAI alleged that Chinese competitor Moonshot used wide-scale distillation amidst rising AI-race tensions between…
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Canada, EU to finalize partnership next month
The partnership pact boosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s efforts to shore up cooperation between the world’s…
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White House huddles on possible diesel export ban: Report
Top Republicans have called on Trump to “stop the bleeding” as soaring prices rattle the party a month before midterm…
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