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Chinese AI startup Moonshot reportedly eyes Hong Kong, Shanghai dual-listing
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (146+ words) The dual-listing reflects both the lab’s need for cash as well as concerns over a congested IPO pipeline in Hong Kong. Leading Chinese AI startup Moonshot is reportedly exploring going public in Shanghai and Hong Kong, reflecting both the labâ…...
Trump pledges $5,000 voter payout if Republicans win the midterms
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (71+ words) Trump’s unpopularity has weighed heavily on his party’s chances of retaining a majority. Trump pledges $5,000 voter payout if Republicans win the midterms Beyond broad rejection of the war in the Middle East, voters have soured on the Trump administration over…...
Republicans kick off ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ midterm convention
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (157+ words) The Republican Party kicked off its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas Wednesday, as party figures bet President Donald Trump’s center-stage performance can lift their fortunes despite his record-low approval ratings. Republicans kick off ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ midterm convention The Republican Party kicked…...
Hostilities between Saudi and Houthi rebels escalate in Yemen
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (140+ words) Semafor Hostilities between Saudi and Houthi rebels escalate in Yemen Houthi rebels on Wednesday said Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes in Yemen, as hostilities between Riyadh and the Iran-backed militia escalate toward all-out war. Saudi had vowed to retaliate after the…...
Saudi Arabia could give UN nuclear watchdog greater inspection powers
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (162+ words) This is part of Saudi Arabia’s attempts to get a nuclear deal with the US approved. Saudi Arabia may give the UN nuclear watchdog greater inspection powers as part of its attempts to get a nuclear deal with the US…...
Singapore boosts PM’s pay to $2.8 million
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (149+ words) Singapore's first prime minister argued in 1955 that low pay meant top candidates rarely joined politics and faced temptation when they did. Singapore increased its prime ministerâs salary to $2.8 million, part of its longstanding strategy to boost talent and reduce corruption…...
Rubio pushes more cooperation against drug cartels
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (150+ words) Secretary of State Marco Rubio is betting he can advance the fight against narcoterrorism in Latin America after a string of right-wing victories in the region. During his trip this week, Rubio will sit down with the new government in…...
Pappas, Sununu to face off in crucial New Hampshire Senate race
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (243+ words) New Hampshire’s premier Senate race is on after party leaders secured their top choices in what’s shaping up to be one of the tightest contests in the entire country come November. Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will face former Republican Sen....
Exclusive: Justice Department to take a closer look at Fox’s $22 billion Roku deal
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (292+ words) The US Justice Department is widening its antitrust inquiry into Fox’s $22 billion acquisition of streaming platform Roku, people familiar with the matter said. DOJ staff plans to seek more information from the companies through what is known as a “second…...
View: Warsh has plenty of excuses to delay a rate hike
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (377+ words) The Fed chair will have to guard his hawkish flank, led by Cleveland President Beth Hammack, but likely has enough allies to avoid a hike. Lizâs viewThere are reasons for Kevin Warsh to raise interest rates next week â…...