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BUSINESS1d agoApec meeting highlights Hong Kong’s ‘Going Global’ pathwayAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations agreed to boost economic coordination amid mounting challenges after a meeting of finance ministers in Hong Kong. “We note that global imbalances have persisted, creating risks to growth and stability,” the finance ministers said in a joint statement following two days of talks. “We recognise that global rebalancing is in our common interest and agree to strengthen communication and cooperation in this regard.” The group also released a policy...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoBettors flood market with picks for next press secretary - including an under-the-radar choiceKaroline Leavitt’s replacement Katie Zacharia lasted just five days in the job, sparking speculation on who may be next to take on the roleThe Independent World
WORLD1d agoAwaiting a Nobel for Argentine literatureThis story discusses the anticipation of a Nobel Prize for Argentine literature. It matters as it highlights recognition for a nation's cultural contributions.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoTinubu failed Nigerians on economy, security – Baba-AhmedMr Baba-Ahmed said millions of children were unable to attend school because of insecurity, while dangerous roads and the rising cost of living continued to affect Nigerians. The post Tinubu failed Nigerians on economy, security – Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS1d agoVår Energi Q3 profit doubles as realized oil and gas prices climbSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS1d agoTrump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll FindsLikely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.NYT US
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoBlast heard in Yemen’s Aden as Houthis claim attack on military campAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoSerbians Abroad Organize to Vote Amid ObstaclesAhead of Serbia’s high-stakes snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, citizens abroad are organising shared transport and accommodation to reach polling stations, sometimes thousands of kilometres away.Balkan Insight
WORLD1d agoChristianity Today, a Voice of Centrist Evangelicalism, Is in TurmoilFormer employees of Christianity Today say new leadership has been pushing back on independent journalism. About half of its staff members have left or been laid off over 14 months.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoFrench PM vows stronger security as country prepares for more protestsFrench prime minister Sebastien Lecornu and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez both faced tough questions from members of parliament over the handling of last weekend's violence. Lecornu has promised a massive deployment of police for future protests, while Nunez said the military will be used to back up the security forces. Details by FRANCE 24’s Ellen Gainsford live from the prime minister's office.France 24 [en]
WORLD1d agoPoet Gutunru Seshendra Sharma’s birth centenary celebrations in Hyderabad on October 22The Hindu
BUSINESS1d agoBiggest stock movers Wednesday: NFLX, SPCX, and moreSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS1d agoHong Kong sees last-minute IPO cancellations amid increased regulatory checks, weak marketHong Kong’s tougher oversight and weak investor demand have put many mainland China issuers in a dilemma, forcing many small-cap non-technology firms to delay their fundraising plans or even cancel them at the last minute, according to industry players. On Tuesday Jiangsu Slender West Lake Culture and Tourism (SWL Tour) became the latest such case, when the state-owned aquatic tourism service provider postponed a HK$227 million (US$28.93 million) listing. The company attributed the decision to...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoHow a Democrat Positioned Himself to Be Alaska’s Next GovernorAs a mountaineer and extreme runner, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is thoroughly Alaskan, and thanks to Republican infighting and the state’s deep troubles, he just might win next month.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoMexico approves Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassadorHe is also to serve as Nigeria’s ambassador to Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The post Mexico approves Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESS1d agoFor Filipinos, virtual assistant trumps doctor as ‘dream job’. But what’s the reality?When Mark Ifurung left his 18-year career as an IT professional in May, he was happy to ditch his two-hour commutes from his home in Cavite province south of Manila to his office in Makati City. So for his fresh start, the 40-year-old father of four wanted something that would allow him to work from home. “After being unemployed for five months, I decided to explore freelancing,” he said. “With my background in IT operations and application support, I realised I already have transferable skills...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoMilei clashes again with the government of the "unpresentable dictator, delinquent, thief" Pedro Sánchez: "We have to kick out the socialists"El presidente argentino insulta al mandatario español en su séptima visita a España LeerEl Mundo
BUSINESS1d agoIn San Francisco, a Family Earning $325,000 Qualifies for Government AidWith the A.I. boom driving up prices, the city is subsidizing child care for households with high incomes. Even with the help, families say they are struggling.NYT US
BUSINESS1d ago"I am giving you money!" Nvidia's CEO wants every country to build its own AINvidia CEO Jensen Huang is crisscrossing Europe with a multibillion-dollar checkbook and a grand ambition: Make his company the indispensable backbone of the global AI economy.Why it matters: As fears of an AI bubble rattle Wall Street, Huang is working to spread the boom beyond the U.S. and China — courting governments, bankrolling startups and cultivating massive new markets for Nvidia's chips.The big picture: The godfather of AI is trying to single-handedly build a new market for Nvidia chips, betting that governments and institutions around the world will want their own, highly customized Axios
BUSINESS1d agoWhy Anthropic can't afford to delay its IPOAnthropic's impending IPO will test a jittery Wall Street, but investors say the timing isn't optional. The reason is simple math: The AI giant has grown too big for private fundraising.Why it matters: Top AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are racking up 12-figure spending commitments, straining the financial system's ability to keep up with a buildout that rivals America's railroads or interstate highways.With private borrowing costs spiking, tapping the massive liquidity of the public markets is the best way to fund the next phase of the AI arms race, investors say.State of play: AnthroAxios
HEALTH1d agoExpecting a baby? 5 tips to help you prepare for pregnancy costsThe cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth.NPR News
POLITICS1d agoWhy Republicans’ massive cash advantage is evaporating on the airwavesAcross key Senate battlegrounds, Republicans’ cash advantage hasn’t led to an equally large amount of advertising time.Politico
POLITICS1d agoRick Jackson is Georgia Republicans’ best hope. Donald Trump may get in the way.President Donald Trump and his unpopular brand may drag the candidate for governor down with the moderate and independent voters.Politico
SCI & TECH1d agoWhy Anthropic’s draft bill sets $1 billion threshold for AI riskThe artificial intelligence company’s proposed threshold mirrors a California law — but repurposes it to decide when the government could block an advanced AI model.Politico Tech