Six people were confirmed dead after wildfires fueled by hurricane winds burned in Maui overnight, destroying much of the popular Hawaiian tourist town of Lahaina.
Six people were confirmed dead after wildfires fueled by hurricane winds burned in Maui overnight, destroying much of the popular Hawaiian tourist town of Lahaina. #press
Special counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant earlier this year requiring X, the social-media company formerly known as Twitter, to produce data and records related to Trump's Twitter account, according to a newly unsealed court decision that upheld a fine imposed on the company for its slow response to the warrant.
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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia agreed on the broad contours of a deal for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel in exchange for concessions to the Palestinians, U.S. security guarantees and civilian nuclear help, according to U.S. officials.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia agreed on the broad contours of a deal for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel in exchange for concessions to... #press
What's News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-Wide #press
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Italy's government is treading a narrow path as it tries to impose a special tax on bank profits without spooking markets and discouraging foreign investments.
Italy’s government is treading a narrow path as it tries to impose a special tax on bank profits without spooking markets and discouraging foreign investments. #press
India's Parliament passed a data-protection bill that the government says is needed to regulate big tech firms and protect citizens, but that rights groups say gives New Delhi too much power.
India’s Parliament passed a data-protection bill that the government says is needed to regulate big tech firms and protect citizens, but that rights groups say gives New... #press
Died: Robbie Robertson, 80, songwriter and lead guitarist of The Band.
Died: Robbie Robertson, 80, songwriter and lead guitarist of The Band. #press
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Nikkei Down 0.2%, Dragged by Electronics Stocks
Japanese stocks are lower in early trade, dragged by falls in electronics stocks, as several weak earnings results weigh and caution continues over the Fed’s policy outlook. #press
The U.S. will prohibit Americans from investing in some Chinese companies developing advanced semiconductors and quantum computers starting next year, escalating Washington's efforts to prevent Beijing from producing cutting-edge technology for its military.
The U.S. will prohibit Americans from investing in some Chinese companies developing advanced semiconductors and quantum computers... #press
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China's consumer prices tipped into deflationary territory in July for the first time in two years, as a deepening economic malaise in the world's second-largest economy enters a potentially dangerous new phase.
China’s consumer prices tipped into deflationary territory in July for the first time in two years, as a deepening economic malaise in the world’s... #press
China has at least a 70% dependence on the U.S. and its allies for more than 400 items, ranging from luxury goods to raw materials needed for Chinese industries, a new analysis of trade data found.
China has at least a 70% dependence on the U.S. and its allies for more than 400 items, ranging from luxury goods to raw materials needed for Chinese industries, a new... #press
Major U.S. stock indexes edged lower, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow industrials losing 0.7%, 1.2% and 0.5%, respectively.
Major U.S. stock indexes edged lower, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow industrials losing 0.7%, 1.2% and 0.5%, respectively. #press
Roblox shares plummeted more than 20% after the videogame company reported a wider net loss as spending continued to exceed sales growth.
Roblox shares plummeted more than 20% after the videogame company reported a wider net loss as spending continued to exceed sales growth. #press
What's News: Business & Finance
What’s News: Business & Finance #press
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The fight between the NYSE and Nasdaqto win new stock listings is raging again, in another sign the market for initial public offerings is perking up after a long slumber.
The fight between the NYSE and Nasdaq to win new stock listings is raging again, in another sign the market for initial public offerings is perking up after a long slumber. #press
'The Perfection Trap' Review: The Enemy of the Good
Perfectionism seems to be the defining characteristic of our time. It wasn’t always held in such high regard. #press
Pakistan Dissolves Parliament as Government Grapples With Political Instability
The move gives a caretaker government more time to hold fresh elections. #press
The Musk vs. Zuckerberg Cage Fight
As if Trump-Biden weren’t enough, two of America’s most prominent CEOs may actually duke it out. #press
Trump Plays Hamlet Ahead of the Republican Primary Debate
Will he show up? He’s being coy, and there are reasons not to, but my bet is that he does. #press
My 'Sweater Theory' in Practice
G.K. Chesterton and C.S. Lewis both beat me to the idea. #press