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PoliticsSep 15Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping MacklemoreThe British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictSep 15Russian war, African recruitsIn tonight's programme, thousands of Africans end up amidst the war in Ukraine fighting or working on behalf of the Kremlin. We speak to a journalist who just got back from Ukraine. Also, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the C64 opposition coalition held a demonstration in the capital Kinshasa. And finally, Kenya's celebrating a stellar athletics victory as the country beats London in the race to host the 2029 World Championships.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 15Wicker, Shaheen to propose resolution urging U.S. cooperation with Russian pro-democracy movementA pair of influential bipartisan Senators plan to introduce a resolution Wednesday calling on the State Department to bolster cooperation with Russia’s pro-democracy movement inside and outside the country, according to a draft obtained exclusively by The Hill.  Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the non-binding resolution to coincide with a major…The Hill
PoliticsSep 15Why is the far-right embracing crypto?From billionaire donors backing parties to far-right activists raising funds in Bitcoin.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 15Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was droppedAaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.CBS News
PoliticsSep 15Nvidia CEO Huang attending Trump's state dinner for China's Xi: SourceJensen Huang appeared to side with Trump as the president pushed back on tech CEOs' warnings about the risks of rapid AI advancement.CNBC
BusinessSep 15Trip.com Non-GAAP EPADS of $1.07 beats by $0.22, revenue of $2.3B misses by $20MTrip.com reported non-GAAP earnings per American Depositary Share (EPADS) of $1.07, surpassing estimates by $0.22, but its $2.3 billion revenue fell short of projections by $20 million.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 15Rock Tech Lithium upsizes private placement to C$6M with strategic backingRock Tech Lithium has increased its private placement to C$6 million, securing additional strategic investment.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitarySep 15Shifting market sands: LeoLabs moves to sell new mobile space radar directly to alliesLeoLabs also intends to deploy multiple Scout-S mobile phased array radars to fill gaps in its current network of 12 larger radar facilities around the globe.Breaking Defense
BusinessSep 15OpenAI weighs funding round at $1.2tn valuation before IPOSam Altman’s start-up could capitalise on demand for its technology after new model launchesFinancial Times
WorldSep 15How Ed Sheeran's tour imploded over a geopolitical fightEd Sheeran's world tour spiraled into chaos this week after one opener was removed, every remaining opening act quit and stadiums threatened to pull the plug on the tour.Why it matters: The turmoil reveals the power dynamics behind major concert tours, showing how even a global star like Sheeran can be forced to take a back seat on decisions about his own shows.Driving the news: All four of Sheeran's remaining supporting acts announced Tuesday that they were dropping out.Irish musicians Aaron Rowe and Beoga, as well as Danish band Lukas Graham, said Tuesday they were leaving the tour. Rowe wasAxios
WorldSep 15Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper MacklemoreEd Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts — including his touring band — abruptly quit in…Japan Today
WorldSep 15After Macklemore's exit, Ed Sheeran is now also without a band and support actsEd Sheerans begeleidingsband en drie acts die in zijn voorprogramma zouden spelen, hebben zich teruggetrokken. Ze steunen daarmee de Amerikaanse rapper Macklemore, die eveneens een aantal van Sheerans shows in de Verenigde Staten zou aftrappen, maar vanwege pro-Palestijnse uitspraken op het podium uit de tour is gezet. "Een van de redenen waarom ik deze tournee wilde doen, was omdat ik hier op podia en in stadions door heel Amerika wilde staan en twee woorden wilde uitspreken die me zeer na aan het hart liggen: "Free Palestine", schreef Macklemore gisteren op Instagram. De rapper stelt dat SheNOS Buitenland
Sci & TechSep 15Sonic extinguisher: what it is, how it works, and what it's forThis experimental system uses low frequencies to alter the conditions that keep a flame active. Its main difference from traditional equipment is that it does not need water, foam, or chemicals to operate.Clarín
MilitarySep 15F-35 engine upgrade clears key design review, Pratt says“It means that the design is solid. It means that we’re ready to move forward from an industrial base as well,” Jill Albertelli, the president of Pratt & Whitney’s military engines business, told Breaking Defense.Breaking Defense
PoliticsSep 15Trump and Xi Won’t Find Common Ground on AI SafetyThe leaders have fundamentally different ideas about the technology and how to regulate it.Foreign Policy
PoliticsSep 15Will ‘transactional’ America assist India in a future border crisis with China?When Chinese President Xi Jinping met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi last week on the sidelines of the Brics summit, another country loomed large in the background, even in its absence: the United States. After the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintain peace at the disputed border and strengthen economic ties. Beijing’s readout, however, offered a pointed reminder of the US factor in India-China ties. The official Chinese statement claimed that Modi...South China Morning Post
BusinessSep 15Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gasCar ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.CBS News
PoliticsSep 15Finneas withdraws from Ed Sheeran tour over Macklemore ousterBillie Eilish’s brother and music collaborator Finneas is the latest of several artists that have pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour after rapper Macklemore was removed for delivering a “free Palestine” message. Finneas joins Danish band Lukas Graham, Irish band Beoga and Aaron Rowe in announcing that they would no longer open for Sheeran on…The Hill
BusinessSep 15GoldQuest appoints Dennis Kwong as CFOGoldQuest has announced the appointment of Dennis Kwong as its new Chief Financial Officer. This is a standard personnel change within a company's executive leadership.Seeking Alpha Tech
Sci & TechSep 15Jensen Huang on AI safety: ‘We don't need any new laws’The head of one of the most profitable tech companies pushed arguments voiced by the president at a major AI conference as other industry leaders call for a slowdown.Politico Tech
BusinessSep 15Gold and silver tick lower ahead of Fed rate decisionThe prices of gold and silver have slightly decreased in anticipation of an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. This indicates market sensitivity to central bank policy announcements.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 15Cruz Battery Metals announces 10-for-1 share consolidation and planned name changeCruz Battery Metals has announced a 10-for-1 share consolidation and intends to change its company name.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 15nVent prices $800M senior notes offering to fund Maverick dealnVent has set the price for an $800 million senior notes offering to fund a deal involving Maverick. This represents a corporate financing action related to an acquisition.Seeking Alpha Tech
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