Walmart is hiring dedicated GLP-1 coaches to work in its stores
In a new pilot program, ‘health ambassadors’ will be stationed in rural locations to focus on weight management,…
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Senate Democrat demurs on ‘Medicare for All’
Andy Kim told Semafor Democrats should campaign on more targeted approaches to achieve "guaranteed coverage” in 2028.
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A ‘gripping account’ of four women's escape from the Taliban
Rebecca Blumenstein recounts how she and a team at the The New York Times helped evacuate more than 200 employees and…
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House Democrats pitch energy plan ahead of the midterms
It is the most comprehensive energy platform Democrats have put forward in years.
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No energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia yet
Trump has sought to blame Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries for the recent runup in diesel prices.
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China imposes new restrictions on overseas travel
The latest rules apply to a broader swathe of private citizens and lower-level officials.
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Russia's 'gray zone' tactics in Europe rattle NATO
Poland’s foreign minister has advocated NATO take more steps against Russia.
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Saudi Arabia under military pressure from Iran, Houthis
The kingdom was forced to close its East-West oil pipeline, and Houthi rebels in Yemen have seized strategic islands in…
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China's weak economic figures stoke calls for fiscal stimulus
Overall retail sales grew less than expected, while fixed-asset investment declined more than the year-to-date average.
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Political and business leaders back AI
US President Donald Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a live panel discussion to argue that worries about…
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Japan considers boosting defense spending to 3.5% of GDP
The Trump administration has pushed Tokyo to reduce its reliance on US support, despite rising tensions between Japan…
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The US and China are hurtling toward Kissinger’s worst AI nightmare
In 2023, diplomat warned that the US and China had five to 10 years to avoid an AI disaster. The clock is ticking.
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More Americans worry tech will take their job, poll finds
According to new Gallup polling, 27% of US workers worry that technology will render their jobs obsolete.
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Luna challenger links her to ‘culture of corruption’
Semafor gets first look at Democrat Leela Gray’s new general election ad.
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House Democrats ready oversight of Trump’s Balkans policy
Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Europe panel will release a report today laying the groundwork for…
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Manchin looks to campaign for Collins
“You lose Susan, you lose the heart and soul of the Senate,” the former West Virginia senator said.
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House Democrats to hammer Bessent on rising costs
Potential questions touch on a host of issues, including Russia, Iran, and Venezuela as well as tariffs, bonds, and…
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AI plays sophisticated defense in a broken Washington
The industry is evolving how it applies the big lessons it learned from the social media techlash.
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White House makes closing argument on crypto bill
Multiple Republican lawmakers, including Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, have indicated they could take the banks’ side by…
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US 10-year Treasury yields top 5% as energy outlook darkens
The 10-year US Treasury yield topped 5% Monday for the first time since 2023 as the widening Middle East conflict…
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Germany says AI slowdown 'not viable' for Europe
As American tech leaders and policymakers debate the existential risks of AI and the necessity of regulating frontier…
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AI slowdown calls prompt chip selloff
Global AI stocks fell Monday after top AI leaders endorsed slowing down the development of frontier models.
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Ukraine signals openness to pausing strikes on Russian energy targets
Kyiv contradicted US President Donald Trump’s claim Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to pause strikes against…
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Saudi Arabia eyes more tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz
The kingdom is looking to boost oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after drone attacks took out a key pipeline…
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Trump dismisses calls for AI guardrails
Trump said the only guardrails AI needs is a “STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT.”
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A 'geopolitical thriller' about Charles de Gaulle
This two-part historical saga follows de Gaulle’s role in the French resistance during World War II.
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Gambia bans protests without permits
The move follows days of unrest over persistent electricity blackouts.
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South Africa loses $4.7B on oil refinery closures
Refining capacity in Africa’s largest economy has halved over the past decade.
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Dubai crams events delayed by the war into autumn
The twice-rescheduled Arabian Travel Market finally opens this week, while GITEX will bring 200,000 tech visitors in…
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DP World expands Africa network with new industrial park in Kenya
The Dubai port operator formalized plans for a 222-hectare industrial park at Mombasa.
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UAE infrastructure moves underground
Under consideration is the 5-gigawatt AI data center project underway with US technology partners, Reuters reported.
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Dangote launches Africa’s largest ever IPO
The company looks set to raise more than $4 billion at about a $50 billion valuation.
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Can the newest sovereign wealth fund avoid others’ mistakes?
Indonesia’s Danantara manages $1 trillion of state-owned businesses and money and wants economic, not just financial,…
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Trump needs to listen to Africa to shape AGOA’s future
As Washington rethinks its engagement with Africa, the lesson from AGOA’s origins is clear: A durable commercial…
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Beijing issues AI warnings but rejects US calls to slow development
China’s minister of state security wrote in a weekend essay that AI posed six principal risks, including threatening…
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Sweden's center left looks set to win in tight election race
The results nonetheless underlined the strength of the country’s far-right parties.
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