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Romania’s telecoms regulator is asking for TikTok to be suspended as the country’s defence council prepares to discuss cyber risks to its elections, after a little-known ultranationalist came from nowhere to win the first round of the presidential vote. The country’s constitutional court will also…
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Microsoft is being investigated by the Federal Trade Commission in a wide-ranging antitrust probe, making it the fifth Big Tech company to fall under such scrutiny in several years. The agency is looking into Microsoft’s cloud and software licensing business, cybersecurity services, and AI…
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T-Mobile says the Chinese "Salt Typhoon" hackers who recently compromised its systems as part of a series of telecom breaches first hacked into some of its routers to explore ways to navigate laterally through the network. However, the company says its engineers blocked the threat actors before…
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Adults are spending an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes each day online across smartphones, tablets and computers in the U.K., according to figures from Ofcom’s annual Online Nation report diving into consumer digital habits. The figure is a big jump compared to 2023, when adults over 18 spent an…
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How vital is a company's CEO? Boeing, Nike and Starbucks have all changed their chief executives in recent months. But just how important is the person in the top job for the successful running of such huge companies? “There’s only one cat who’s on the hot seat,” says Alan Lafley, who was CEO of…
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Doulos Phos The Ship Hotel in Bintan Indonesia. Aditi Bharade I stayed in Doulos Phos The Ship Hotel, a short ferry ride from Singapore. The 110-year-old ship was brought to its resting place in Indonesia and renovated into a hotel. It was a unique respite from the hustle and bustle of…
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Do 'much, much more' on age verification, social media firms told Ofcom has warned social media companies they will be punished if they fail to take significant extra steps to address the problem of children pretending to be adults online. A newly released survey, conducted by the UK media…
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Microsoft is set to go under the microscope of the nation’s top antitrust watchdog, the Federal Trade Commission, which is launching a sweeping investigation into the tech giant’s practices. The FTC, in a letter sent to Microsoft, demanded that it hand over information to assist in the agency’s…
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Five ways to avoid being ripped off on Black Friday The Black Friday sales are already in full swing and it can be easy to get swept up in the shopping frenzy and end up out of pocket - instead of bagging a bargain. The vast majority of Black Friday offers are cheaper or the same price at other…
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Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 is anchored in waters near Denmark as it faces an investigation into suspected sabotage of undersea cables. Mikkel Berg Pedersen/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images A Chinese cargo ship is under investigation related to severed data cables in the Baltic Sea. A probe…
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Czech billionaire set to clinch deal to buy Royal Mail The sale of Royal Mail to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group is close to being finalised and could be confirmed in the next two weeks, according to sources close to the deal. Kretinsky has agreed to make extra concessions in order…
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Zuckerberg has had a rocky relationship with Trump. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, the NYT reported. Trump and Zuckerberg, who did not endorse a candidate for president, have had a rocky relationship. Trump previously…
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Discussion platform takes fifth place in rankings and is the fastest growing large social media platform in the UK Reddit, the American online discussion platform, has overtaken X to become the fifth most popular social media platform in the UK, according to the communications watchdog. Ofcom said…
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters Wednesday.
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Residents of southern Lebanon began returning to their homes as the U.S. brokered cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. The agreement calls for Israel's withdrawal, for Hezbollah to move its fighters, and the Lebanese armed forces deployment to conclude within 60 days. Nick Schifrin…
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Russian air defenses managed to down five drones over the Bryansk region, Governor Alexander Bogomaz, reported on his Telegram channel, adding that there were no casualties in the incident.In a separa...
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Ryan Seacrest is only on his first season as the new host of Wheel of Fortune, but he is already skating on thin ice with some fans of the game show. Seacrest, 49, is taking some heat after an incident that occurred during the Tuesday, November 26 episode of Wheel. Oleh Voloshyn, a contestant who…
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In our news wrap Wednesday, this year's Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be the busiest ever, the FBI is investigating incidents of alleged bomb threats and swatting attacks against several of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks and appointees and three Americans who've been imprisoned in…
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PC Market’s Recovery Dreams Interrupted By HP, Dell Sales Nightmare Byte-sized sales results from Hewlett Packard (HP) and Dell dented hopes of a rebound in the sluggish PC market. Sign up for smart news, insights, and analysis on the biggest financial stories of the day. Legions of people…
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Uniqlo boss says firm does not use Xinjiang cotton The boss of the company behind global fashion chain Uniqlo has told the BBC that the Japanese firm does not use cotton from the Xinjiang region of China in its products. It is the first time Fast Retailing's chief executive Tadashi Yanai has…
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1929’s “Black Thursday” was a stock market crash that marked the beginning of the great depression. 1987’s “Black Monday” was also a devastating blow to financial markets that decimated $1.71 trillion of wealth in a single day. Despite its similar name, Black Friday is the moniker of a much more…
Published: 2024-11-28 00:04:23
Reddit’s Expansion Hinges on AI Translation and Sprinkling in some Google Magic Reddit, the world’s newest publicly-traded social media company, intends to chase growth by breaking into new markets. Sign up for smart news, insights, and analysis on the biggest financial stories of the…
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Japanese stocks may fall as concerns about U.S. trade policy continue.
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President-elect Trump selected a critic of COVID-19 lockdowns and mandates to lead the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is known for co-authoring the Great Barrington Declaration, a 2020 manifesto that advocated allowing COVID to spread in order to achieve herd immunity. It was…
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Four teenagers were charged this week in connection with the assault on Christopher "Ducky" Anderson in the Massachusetts town of Danvers.
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Salt Typhoon's surge extends far beyond US telcos Plus, a brand-new backdoor, GhostSpider, is linked to the cyber-spy crew's operations The reach of the China-linked Salt Typhoon gang extends beyond American telecommunications giants, and its arsenal includes several backdoors, including a…
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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Just Ticked Back Up The last mile is always the hardest. For the Federal Reserve, the last mile in its race to tame inflation just got even harder. Sign up for smart news, insights, and analysis on the biggest financial stories of the day. The last mile is…
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Hyundai says in documents posted Wednesday by safety regulators that solder joints on a printed circuit board can develop cracks that can worsen over time and cause the cameras to fail. That can reduce visibility and increase the risk of injury to pedestrians. Dealers will replace the cameras at…
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The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government said Wednesday, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of third-quarter growth. U.S. gross domestic product — the economy's output of goods and…
Published: 2024-11-27 23:42:20
A government official says Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products
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The housing market could be showing signs of change as mortgage applications rose for the third consecutive week, according to new data released from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Applications for mortgages climbed by 6.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending…
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Transaction for prized lender could cost $12bn and be announced after Thanksgiving holiday
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A U.S. official said Ukraine should consider dropping the age of military conscription from 25 to 18. It's a stark acknowledgment that Ukraine doesn't have enough troops to fight the seemingly endless volume of Russian soldiers, especially now that they're being bolstered by North Korean troops.…
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The former congresswoman is one of President-elect Donald Trump's most controversial Cabinet nominees.
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The Australian Senate has begun considering a ban on children younger than 16 years old from social media after the House of Representatives overwhelming supported the age restriction
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President-elect Trump ran much of his campaign based on retribution and absolute loyalty. As he prepares for a second term in office, what might that mean for the future of U.S. democracy? Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Jason Stanley, a Yale philosophy professor and author of "Erasing…
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US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation’s steady decline over the past two years has stalled in recent months. According to the Federal Reserve’s…
Published: 2024-11-27 23:31:26
By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products, a senior official said Wednesday. Trump has threatened to…
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By Shariq Khan and Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to impose tariffs on Canada would drive up fuel prices for Americans as it would upend decades-old oil trade from its top crude supplier, analysts said on Wednesday. Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20,…
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As previewed in August of 2023, Google Chat is adding an audio-first meeting feature called “Huddles” that are described as being “instant-on.” If that name is familiar, Google+ had a “Huddles” group (text) messaging feature, while Slack offers an equivalent capability. The Google Chat version is…
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With US President-Elect Trump reportedly planning to cut federal incentives, EV sales are expected to surge in November and December. Right now, major discounts are slashing upwards of $10,000 to $20,000 off some of the most popular EV models, but that could change in 2025. EV sales are expected…
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CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and xAI No. 1 Rank on 2024 Forbes 400 List $334 B Net Worth as of November 22, 2024 AGE: 53 | SOURCE OF WEALTH: TESLA, SPACEX | SELF-MADE SCORE: 8/10 | RESIDENCE: AUSTIN, TEXAS | CITIZENSHIP: UNITED STATES | MARITAL STATUS: DIVORCED | CHILDREN: 11 | EDUCATION: BACHELOR OF…
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Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lower Technology stocks helped pull stocks lower on Wall Street Wednesday, handing the market its first loss in more than a week. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, even though more stocks in the index notched gains than ended lower. The loss snapped a…
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China needs US$1.4 trillion to boost domestic consumption amid impending ‘trade war 2.0’ The cash injection will be sufficient to stimulate consumer spending and stock market, HSBC Asset analyst says China might need an additional 10 trillion yuan (US$1.4 trillion) to lift domestic consumption to…
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Scientists have found a new treatment for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that may be more effective than current options. Over the past 50 years, treatment options in the event of an asthma or COPD attack—a similar event—have been relatively unchanged. "The…
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Why Trump's Election Case Was Dismissed 'Without Prejudice' Authored by Sam Dorman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), District of Columbia Judge Tanya Chutkan dismissed the election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 25, bringing an end to a highly contentious…
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They would have been worth nearly $18 million if they were genuine, making it the largest counterfeit instrument seizure in history, officials said.
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United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he is closely monitoring reports of bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting politicians. Schumer emphasized that such violence has no plac...
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Three people were killed and one seriously injured when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and caught fire in Northern California
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Visual art is a subjective experience, but what draws one person into an artwork and turns off another? A new exhibit, "Brains and Beauty: At the Intersection of Art and Neuroscience," explores that question by examining how the brain processes aesthetic experiences. Stephanie Sy reports from…
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Even if you think the other person will not be empathetic to your side of a discussion, if you model that empathetic behavior, you're more likely to see the other person mirror it back.
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A Missouri judge upheld a law on Tuesday that requires voters to present government-issued photo identification in order to vote. What Is the Ruling? The ruling, made by Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem on Tuesday, solidifies the 2016 voter-approved constitutional amendment enabling lawmakers…
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Fintech entrepreneur Suneera Madhani spoke at the Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations, saying, "My journey in female entrepreneurship...it's been lonely." It was a sobering admission from Madhani, who successfully exited her company Stax Payments in 2023 north of $1 billion, earning her…
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Nicolas Jaimes-Hernandez is accused of murdering five people in McGregor, Texas.
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Automaking giant Stellantis has announced plans to shutter its 120-year-old factory that makes several Vauxhall vehicles, leaving more than 1,000 employees with the daunting dilemma of relocating 140 miles north or losing their jobs. The $205 billion automaker said it planned to cease operations…
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The new habitat protections would cover almost 7,700 square miles of forests and mountains in Colorado and northern New Mexico.
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While most of Los Angeles sleeps, 58-year-old Melquiades Flores starts his day at 1 a.m., supervising the unloading of produce at M&M Tomatoes and Chile Company, the wholesaler he started in 2019.
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U.S. telecom firm T-Mobile said on Wednesday it had detected attempts in recent weeks by "bad actors" to infiltrate its systems but they did not access sensitive customer data.
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Appraisal season is approaching. Take a look at these three mistakes to avoid when negotiating for a promotion, according to INSEAD professor Horacio Falcão.
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Federal prosecutors in Tennessee say two tax preparers submitted $65 million in false claims for refunds under programs designed to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Sean "Diddy" Combs speaks at press conference, 24 October 2007, announcing an alliance with Ciroc Vodka in New York. Stan Honda/AFP via Getty Images Sean "Diddy" Combs had hoped a Manhattan judge would approve home-detention in a rented Manhattan brownstone. This bail request was Combs' third…
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Spotify will no longer allow developers building third-party apps with its Web API to access several features within the music streaming platform, such as song and artist recommendations, the company announced in a developer blog post on Wednesday. The company appears to be limiting third-party…
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President-elect Donald Trump has promised to for Americans, but his economic policies may not help one embattled part of the economy: the housing market.Mortgage rates continue to hover near a 20-year high, while house hunters face near record high . The Federal Reserve's two rate cuts, in…
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Gail Slater is ally of JD Vance who had also been in the running to chair the Federal Trade Commission
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Wizards of the Coast is celebrating "D&D's" 50th anniversary with new books, including a rework of its Dungeon Master's Guide. Esther Derksen via Getty Images; WOTC "Dungeons & Dragons" is now a 50-year-old game. It's undergoing a major facelift, with new core rulebooks being released through next…
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Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. TCEHY led a recent US$80-million ($112-million) equity investment in Neo Financial Technologies Inc., valuing the Calgary online financial upstart at a steep discount to its last financing. Neo did not reveal its lead investor when it announced the…
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Portions of the Southeastern U.S. are bracing for a line of storms expected to track across the region on Thanksgiving Day. Parts of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia have a marginal risk for strong to severe storms on Thursday,…
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In This Article: Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) recently reported another blowout quarter. After guiding investors to expect revenue in its fiscal 2025 third quarter to be around $32.5 billion, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company reported record quarterly sales of $35.1 billion for the period…
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The closure of the nearly century old flight school cuts off important pipeline for local aviation talent.
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Looking for a special gift at a reasonable price? Kim Peiffer, features and special projects director at Forbes Vetted, has you ...
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The Chinese tech giant says all of its new devices in 2025 will be equipped with HarmonyOS Next, its home-grown Android rival.
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Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is ready to dazzle us once again. But have you ever wondered how this massive, colorful spectacle comes together? Now's your chance to find out! On Wednesday, November 27, the night before Thanksgiving, The…
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and NBC is serving up an early helping of holiday fun with A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving Special! Airing on Wednesday, November 27, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, this two-hour comedy feast will feature the best Thanksgiving-themed sketches from SNL's legendary…
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"Significant Uptick" In M&A Rumors Observed In News Cycle Ahead Of 2025 Goldman Sachs analysts have noted a "significant uptick" in merger and acquisition rumors in the press over the past six weeks. The investment bank forecasts positive M&A growth trends over the next 12 months, signaling a…
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US regulator says AI scanner 'deceived' users after BBC story US weapons scanning company Evolv Technology will be banned from making unsupported claims about its products in a proposed settlement with the US government. The company had claimed its AI scanner, used in the entrances of thousands of…
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Kayla Nicole got emotional about her public breakup with Travis Kelce in a sneak peek of 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.'
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A top New Zealand central banker said on Thursday that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's economic policies could pose a medium-term risk to inflation though the bank had not conducted any formal modelling on potential impacts.
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After more than a year of conducting informal interviews with competitors and business partners, antitrust enforcers have crafted a detailed request to force Microsoft to turn over information, according to people familiar with the matter. Read More
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"Crypto Dad" Chris Giancarlo discusses how to regulate crypto, how to not regulate crypto and how to "future proof" the U.S. dollar.
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Bloomberg's Eric Martin discusses President-elect Trump nominating individuals with ties to Project 2025 to his incoming ...
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Aside from violence escalating, accidental shootings also increase. Experts told us why.
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Regulators grant 24 Exchange nod for round-the-clock trading
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Nvidia has been the clear front runner in the generative artificial intelligence race, with its stock surging 180% this year propelling it to become the world’s most valuable company with a market cap of almost $3.5 trillion. However, trading at a lofty valuation of nearly 48x consensus FY2025…
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President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Tuesday that following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the focus should now be on reaching a hostage-release and ceasefire in Gaza deal, two U.S. officials told Axios. Why it matters: There are still 101…
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Two Kentucky residents have filed a lawsuit against a plant following a large explosion that resulted in widespread property damage and at least two deaths. The Lawsuit Edward Roberts and Ana Carolina Gomez Bridge filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Givaudan Flavors Corporation and its parent company,…
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she had an "excellent" conversation with United States President-elect Donald Trump, during which they talked over Mexico's &qu...
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Polling analyst Nate Silver blasted Kamala Harris' campaign officials on Wednesday, saying they acted like they had "no will of their own" in a podcast interview. During their appearance on Pod Save America, Harris' campaign chair, Jen O'Malley Dillon, and Harris' senior adviser, Stephanie Cutter,…
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The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent From the declaration filed today by the expert witness in Kohls v. Ellison (D. Minn.), a case challenging the Minnesota restriction on AI deepfakes in election campaigns: [1.] I am writing…
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US To Deepen Footprint In Lebanon As Part Of Ceasefire Deal Via Middle East Eye The US is set to deepen its footprint in Lebanon as part of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. According to details of the agreement shared with Middle East…
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Companies are spending more on intellectual property. Why? Share Now on: Companies are spending more on intellectual property. Why? We got a cornucopia of economic data today. The PCE price index, AKA the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in October and is up 2.3% from a year…
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By Marc Frank HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba, which once produced millions of tons of sugar, expects to output just 300,000 metric tons of the sweetener in 2025, according to provincial media reports, as it struggles to find the resources to plant cane in a bitter symbol of agriculture's decline on the…
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The Federal Trade Commission has opened an antitrust investigation of Microsoft.
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US stocks fell on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 snapping a winning streak amid a sell-off in tech. Dell shares dropped 12% after the company lowered guidance for the quarter. Investors took in the fresh inflation data, which bolstered bets for a December Fed rate cut. US stocks ended lower on…
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For the remedies phase in the Google search antitrust trial, the giant has subpoenaed three of its biggest AI rivals — OpenAI, Perplexity AI, and Microsoft. The subpoenas, sent in October, were made public on Monday through legal filings from all four companies. The disclosures came just hours…
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Many Starbucks employees will find their annual bonus checks noticeably lighter this year. After a dismal fiscal year, the coffee chain’s corporate workers will receive 60% year-end bonuses, Bloomberg first reported. The annual payouts, doled out in December, are based on both individual and…
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JPMorgan pivoted to a bullish outlook, raising its 2025 S&P 500 target to 6,500. The bank had a long-held bearish view of the stock market, with a 2024 target of 4,200. The bank cites US exceptionalism, AI growth, and monetary easing by central banks as bullish factors next year. JPMorgan is one…
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Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a…
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Police in Virginia have arrested an illegal immigrant on suspicion of raping a woman on a hiking trail in suburban Washington, D.C., around 20 miles from the White House. Herndon Police Department said Denis Humberto Navarette Romero, 31, attacked the woman just before 9 p.m. on November 18. He…
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Construction industry software firm Constrafor has raised $264 million in a Series A round. The funding round, announced Wednesday (Nov. 27), will help the company expand its technology platform, designed to improve the relationships between subcontractors and general contractors…
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The day after Christmas will mark 28 years since 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in the basement of her home in Boulder, Colorado, a case still haunting law enforcement and captivating the public. "The killing of JonBenét was an unspeakable crime and this tragedy has never left our…
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Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs name-checked Donald Trump in his latest attempt to secure bail amid his ongoing sex trafficking case.
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Cascade County commissioners settled out of court with Rina Fontana Moore for $52,500.
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Thursday, Nov. 28 is Thanksgiving. If you're like most people, you're probably planning to spend the day with loved ones or use the holiday as a well-deserved break to kick back and relax. Whatever your annual Turkey Day tradition is, it probably includes some type of Thanksgiving dinner. As…
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Jason Kelce, 37, found success playing football for the Philadelphia Eagles, while his brother, Travis Kelce, 35, followed a similar path — only for the Kansas City Chiefs. While the siblings are incredibly close, that doesn't mean things don't get tense when they played against each other on the…
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Winter weather is making for difficult travel ahead for the Thanksgiving holiday, and animated weather footage from windy.com shows the impact of poor weather for those who still have travel plans. Nearly 80 million Americans were expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, AAA reported. The…
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House Speaker Mike Johnson called on President Joe Biden and other Democrats to "speak up" after Donald Trump's transition team said his Cabinet picks had been targeted by "violent" threats. Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement shared Wednesday morning to X…
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Chinese Automakers Are Dethroning Their Once-Dominant Japanese Competitors China is doing the unthinkable and dethroning once dominant Japanese automakers, who are struggling to compete in China. China is the world's largest car market and domestic brands are dominating with a surge of electric…
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Movie fans are expected to flock to ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Moana 2’ this weekend
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Frankie Muniz is reflecting on the sacrifices his family made for his Hollywood dreams — and it's hitting him in unexpected ways. The 38-year-old former child star got candid on the Tuesday, November 26 episode of Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum, sharing how his rise to fame as a kid came at…
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Three people were killed and one seriously injured early Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and caught fire in Northern California, officials said. Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers said speed was likely a factor in the single-vehicle collision, but he added that authorities would…
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Panera Bread still faces three lawsuits related to its Charged Lemonade, one of which alleges the drink caused a Florida man's death and two others that allege it caused permanent cardiac injuries.
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Two women were killed in hit-and-run accidents on Route 210 in Maryland last week.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton sued BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, three of the largest institutional investors in the world, for conspiring to artificially constrict the market for coal through anticompetitive trade practices. Over several years, the three asset managers…
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President-elect Donald Trump's spin on his nomination of Pam Bondi as attorney general is notably different from the way he presented the nominee she replaced. Trump portrayed former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew his name from consideration after just eight days when it became clear that…
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Taiwan was not a major issue in the 2024 presidential election. However, Donald Trump will need to address the growing tensions between Taiwan and China. As China strengthens its military and eyes a solution to the Taiwan question, the United States will need to consider its response carefully.…
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Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could increase U.S. gas prices by up to 70 cents a gallon, energy experts say.
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The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Uber over whether it broke consumer protection laws by allegedly automatically signing people up for its Uber One subscription service and making it hard to cancel, according to Bloomberg News. The investigation was opened earlier this year after the…
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Women are turning to poker to help their careers. John Lamb/Getty Images Women are using the game of poker to grow their risk-taking skills and help their careers. The game trains women to be comfortable negotiating in uncertain situations. Practice can help a person have better outcomes in poker…
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Crypto’s reputation is undergoing a makeover as the sector matures. Driven by regulatory clarity, technological innovation, and a shift toward solving real-world problems — particularly in payments and financial services — the industry’s evolution is coming to reflect a growing synergy between…
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On Tuesday night, Trump nominated Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health, tapping an opponent of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates to lead the nation's top medical research agency. He is the latest in a string of Trump nominees who were critics of COVID-19 health…
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A hefty tariff on exports to the U.S. risks severely bruising producers across Canada’s agricultural landscape, raising the cost of doing business and disrupting critical supply chains. Some producers already suffering low profit margins say a steep tariff could be the final straw. President-elect…
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6 hours ago Traders price in 66% probability of December rate cut by Fed Fed-funds-futures traders appeared to back away a little further from the notion of a pause by rate-setting policy makers following a PCE inflation reading for October that matched Wall Street's expectations. "Overall, there…
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The Tesla CEO recently came after Ben Stiller for comments he made in an interview.
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Retailers are expecting a record-breaking Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping period as cash-strapped consumers are expected to shop early in the holiday season for sales promotions and savings. What To Know: Management consultancy firm Bain & Company forecasts U.S. retail sales during the…
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft MSFT-Q, including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The probe was approved by FTC chair Lina Khan before her likely departure in…
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With more tariffs certain once Donald Trump returns to the White House, China must ready its response – this time knowing what to expect.
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A brand new drug might be more effective at preventing HIV than current methods. Many people take daily oral antiretroviral medication—known as PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)—to protect themselves from catching HIV, but according to a new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine, a…
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How Trump Voters Learned To Love, And Turn Out, The Mail-In Ballot Authored by Philip Wegmann via RealClearPolitics, In the spring, James Blair, political director for the Trump campaign, called a meeting in West Palm Beach. The occasion: Marc Elias had changed the world. It was Elias who had…
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Dave Yost filed a notice of appeal on Friday, challenging an Ohio judge's ruling that the state's so-called heartbeat law was unconstitutional.
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A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 11/27/2024 Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% from its…
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Roblox has begun offering users a new, and apparently permanent deal on its in-game currency. Users who purchase Robux on the web and through gift cards will get 25% more from the youth-focused video game and metaverse company than if they purchased from an app store instead. That’s according to a…
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Spendesk launched a payment institution that enables it to offer payment solutions to its clients across France and the European Union. The new Spendesk Financial Services is regulated by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) and includes a collaboration with Visa, Spendesk…
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The threats were directed at several Trump nominees and appointees, his transition team said. NBC News reported that Trump and Vance were not among the targets.
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The United States Federal Trade Commission is said to have opened an extensive antitrust investigation into Microsoft Corporation, focusing on its cloud computing and artificial intelligence offerings...
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The Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) launched its first online auction of confiscated alcohol on Wednesday. While selling vintage spirits is better than pouring them down the drain, the state shouldn't use the proceeds to fund a private corporation. The Kentucky ABC was…
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Good morning! It’s Wednesday, November 27, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. If president elect Donald Trump gets his way when he takes office on January 20, huge…
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From zoo animals to balloon fails—100 years of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade chaos, drama, and helium! Which balloons ...
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A French energy giant is halting a plan to build an offshore wind farm near the New York-New Jersey coastline following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory earlier this month. TotalEnergies SE, the Paris-based oil and gas conglomerate, said it would halt the project in what industry observers…
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Walmart is the latest company to roll back DEI policies Walmart is the latest company to roll back DEI policies Audio will be available later today. Some conservative groups argue that DEI policies are themselves discriminatory and are pressuring corporations to drop them.
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Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) shares are trading lower on Wednesday. For the third quarter, the company’s net sales increased 4.6% compared to the same period in fiscal 2023, total company comparable sales increased 4.0%, and gross merchandise value increased 5.3%. JP Morgan analyst Matthew R. Boss…
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Wedbush analyst Dan Ives has shared his thoughts on the budding conflict between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). In his recent comments, Ives also reiterated his “outperform” rating and $400 per share price target for Tesla stock. Earlier this week, CA Governor Gavin…
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A pair of POLITICO|Morning Consult polls, one conducted in the final days of the election and the other conducted after Trump won, show how public opinion has changed.
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As U.S. president-elect Donald Trump rattles his closest neighbours with threats of tariffs, he is also firming up the team of loyalists to put his plans into action. Trump’s team to lead his trade agenda and the American economy include trade lawyers, former advisers and Wall Street executives…
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The wealth gap between homeowners and renters is huge, a new report says Share Now on: The wealth gap between homeowners and renters is huge, a new report says People who own homes tend to be wealthier than those who rent; that’s a truism of personal finance. And according to a recent report from…
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Bitcoin rose 5.05% to $96,286 at 2130 GMT on Wednesday, adding $4,633 to its previous close.
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TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. A portable air compressor is one of those items that you don't realize you need until it's too late. Whether you're dealing with a flat tire on your vehicle or just…
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After a year of unprecedented scrutiny, the Fed Reserve’s monetary policy committee will again be the focus of market attention on Dec. 18, as it makes its final rate decision for 2024. The question on the minds of investors around the globe is, will the Fed continue the rate-cut path it commenced…
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After posting net losses earlier this month, Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida said the "extremely tough situation" will force some bold restructuring moves. In addition to downgrades to its full-year sales and operating outlooks, it set out to save $3 billion by drastically reducing its Mitsubishi share…
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The pair were indicted on more than 50 counts, including wire fraud, money laundering, preparing false tax returns and obstruction of justice,
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft , including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
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With votes still being counted in the 2024 election, at least two dozen ambitious House members are already sizing up runs for higher office in 2026, Axios has learned. Why it matters: This extraordinarily large cohort could cause all kinds of headaches for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and…
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Elon Mush and Vivek Ramaswamy have floated "deleting" entire agencies, laying off staff, and enforcing return-to-office mandates to cut costs. Samuel Corum/Getty Images Elon Musk says he wants to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CFPB was created after the 2008 crisis to…
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A U.S. National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge has ruled Exxon Mobil's 10-month-long lockout of some 600 union workers at a Texas oil refinery during a contract dispute was legal. The judge sided with Exxon in his decision on Nov. 21, finding the 2021 and 2022 lockout was to…
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Three killed in fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash in California, officials say Three people were killed and another was hospitalized after a Tesla Cybertruck crashed in Piedmont on Wednesday, according to authorities. Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers said that dispatchers got an iPhone alert from a…
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