Researchers probe how Democrats could win working-class voters
A new survey of 40,000 adults suggests how Democrats could appeal to them.
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Klomp, nominated for No. 2 health post, faces Senate gauntlet
The man nominated to be Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s No. 2 has quietly met with nearly 35 senators ahead of his confirmation…
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Fed poised to clash with Trump
Investors overwhelmingly expect Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to deliver on his hawkish speech in Jackson Hole last month.
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House Democrat pushes global effort on AI rules
House Democrats are circulating a letter from Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., imploring President Trump to lead an…
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Republicans’ time crunch: Data centers, sports, crypto
Some Republicans are hoping they can address voters’ affordability concerns before the midterms.
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AI risk warnings belie lack of consensus in Congress
OpenAI remains most supportive of bipartisan Senate Commerce Committee talks that could advance this week.
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Citi raised more than $40 billion for Saudi clients this year
US bank says it increased direct exposure to Saudi Arabia since the US-Iran war began.
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Inside the US Treasury secretary’s tense relationship with financial media
Scott Bessent’s blacklist starts with Bloomberg.
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Trump says US interest rates should be lowest in the world
Trump’s call piles pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh days before the bank is expected to raise rates amid…
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Trump blames Kyiv for diesel shortage
US President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukraine to stop striking Russian refineries, after Kyiv struck several…
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BRICS highlights opposition to tariffs
Opposition to US tariffs formed a point of consensus among the otherwise divergent interests at the BRICS summit, as…
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Iran and the UAE meet in New Delhi
Iran and the UAE held their highest-level meeting since the start of the Iran war at the BRICS summit, where the two…
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Saudi pipeline shut after drone attacks
Saudi Arabia shut down its vital East-West pipeline after multiple drone attacks, intensifying the pressure on Gulf…
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Everyone expects two AI blocs. The Gulf is betting on both
Riyadh is building its AI infrastructure with American technology while keeping ties to Chinese firms.
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How the AI apocalypse story escaped containment
Sensational headlines are overwhelming a serious conversation in Silicon Valley.
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AI agents hate CAPTCHA, too
An Anthropic cybersecurity report found that a Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans…
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Silicon Valley-focused films take over Hollywood
Four movies about AI and Silicon Valley will compete this fall for theater goer dollars.
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UMG and voice AI giant ElevenLabs launch AI-powered music platform
These licensing agreements are not only a way to shift AI music companies from the targets of lawsuits to paying…
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We have nothing to fear but AI fear itself
Blindly believing advocates who say AI could kill us means missing some real risks, like economic or societal…
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Chipmaker says data centers should report energy waste
Onsemi, which powers chips that help reduce heat generated from data centers, wants governments to push for more energy…
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Africa's private credit market triples to $5.6B
Despite recent growth, African private credit represents just 0.3% of the $1.8 trillion global private credit market,…
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Dangote Refinery braced for IPO
The IPO is set to be the largest debut on any African stock exchange.
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US lends $100M to telecoms firm Africell
The deal will help “American and allied suppliers” develop infrastructure to counter China’s Huawei, Reuters reported.
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A 'painstaking' record of the events leading up to 9/11
Lawrence Wright’s Pulitzer Prize-winning account of Al Qaeda’s origins and the nexus of radical personalities at its…
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US inflation stayed hot in August, boosting odds of a rate hike
Elevated consumer prices, along with a stronger-than-expected jobs report this month, has traders of the Fed funds…
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Activist Oasis seeks board seats at Vail Resorts
The activist investor has a sizable position and is looking to shake up the ski operator’s management.
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The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority ups hedge fund stakes
In its 2025 review, the Gulf’s largest sovereign wealth fund increased its private equity investments target to up to…
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Anthropic flags UAE-linked misuse of AI targeting the Muslim Brotherhood
The operation used around 300 fake social-media accounts and compiled files on European lawmakers, journalists, and UN…
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Algiers cuts diplomatic relations and Abu Dhabi shrugs
Years of disagreements over Morocco, Libya, and the Sahel have culminated in a diplomatic rupture.
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Israel blows up tunnels operated by Hezbollah
Israeli authorities have refused to withdraw from southern Lebanon, citing Hezbollah’s refusal to give up arms as part…
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AI fears hasten calls for regulation
Anthropic recently admitted that “threat actors” used their models to try to develop bioweapons.
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Investors push for more private capital in Nigerian healthcare
Nigeria’s healthcare spending is projected to exceed $50 billion by 2030.
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Treasury yields soar to almost 5% on inflation fears
The increase in Treasury yields triggered a sell-off of Asian and Australian bonds.
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Chip competition heats up for Nvidia
A Chinese chip firm surged 180% in its stock-market debut, spotlighting the growing list of challengers to Nvidia’s…
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BRICS leaders gather in India amid a reordering of global alliances
The talks in Delhi — also set to be attended by China’s leader — point to India’s attempt to balance ties with global…
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Republicans' midterm promise is more populism, and more cash
Can Donald Trump’s party have its populist economic promises and big donors too? So far, it looks that way.
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