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Lawmakers Question Brad Smith About Microsoft’s China Business
Brad Smith testified before a House committee a year after Chinese hackers infiltrated Microsoft’s technology and penetrated government networks.The New York Times - Tech - China -
EU Council leader disappointed China absent from Swiss Ukraine meet
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Stellantis will shift production of some electric vehicles away from China in response to higher EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.
Stellantis will shift production of some electric vehicles away from China in response to higher EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Wind, rough seas again force US to temporarily relocate Gaza aid pier
The U.S. military once again is pausing operations on its temporary floating pier off the coast of Gaza as wind and rough seas are expected in the coming days. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Friday that the temporary pier will be ...The Hill - Politics -
Wells Fargo fires staff for faking keyboard activity
The bank fired more than a dozen staff following a ‘review of allegations involving simulation of keyboard activity creating impression of active work’MarketWatch - Business -
Microsoft employees' cybersecurity contributions will factor into their pay
Microsoft's Brad Smith told a U.S. House committee that its board will evaluate top executives' cybersecurity work when deciding on bonuses.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
ByteDance to Lay Off Staff at Indonesian E-Commerce Unit
TikTok’s parent will lay off staff at its Indonesian e-commerce unit to cut costs in the wake of a deal that let the video-sharing app reopen its online shop in the Southeast Asian country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russian forces kill hostage takers after storming detention facility to rescue staff
Security forces have stormed a detention center in southern Russia, killing inmates who had taken two staff members hostage, state-funded news channel RT reportedABC News - World - Russia -
Russian forces storm a detention facility to rescue staff taken hostage, killing hostage takers
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French Government Makes Offer for Atos Assets
Atos has received a nonbinding offer from the French government to buy part of the IT-firm’s big data and cybersecurity division for $752 million, including debt.The Wall Street Journal - World - France -
Raspberry Pi offers London a morsel of hope
Also in this newsletter: Macron’s centrist alliance warned of a complete election wipeout, UK inflation expectations fall to three-year low, Putin offers peace termsFinancial Times - World -
Photos offer a glimpse of Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee
The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is underway in Tennessee, bringing tens of thousands of fans to a 700-acre farm campground and concert venue for more than 150 performances this weekendABC News - Entertainment -
Microsoft to delay launch of AI Recall tool due to security concerns
Recall will shift from being a "broadly available" tool to a preview feature available only through the Windows Insiders Program.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Microsoft delays controversial AI Recall feature on new Windows computers
New laptops equipped with Microsoft Windows start shipping to customers next week but without a flagship feature called Recall that drew concerns about privacy and cybersecurityABC News - Tech - Microsoft -
Microsoft delays broad release of Recall AI feature due to security concerns
Microsoft delays broad release of Recall AI feature for Copilot+ PCs, opting for a staged rollout to Windows Insiders to ensure security and gather feedback.VentureBeat - Tech - Microsoft -
Why are China’s consumers spending less?
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Adidas investigates bribery allegations in China
Senior managers accused of receiving millions of euros in kickbacksFinancial Times - Business - China -
Putin Makes Cease-Fire Offer With Sweeping Demands on Ukraine’s Territory
Ukraine denounced the offer, saying that Mr. Putin was “afraid of real peace.” The Russian leader made the remarks one day before a peace summit organized by Kyiv.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Manchester United make initial £45m offer for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite
Erik ten Hag keen to upgrade his centre-back optionsEverton value 21-year-old closer to £60-70mManchester United have made an initial offer to Everton for Jarrad Branthwaite, worth £45m including add-ons, in what is the club’s first move of the ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
'If it walks like a duck': Sotomayor offers blistering dissent on bump stock ruling
Justice Sonia Sotomayor questioned technical arguments cited in the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, devices that enable rapid firing of certain firearms.NBC News - Politics -
Micro communities offer homeless Americans safe shelter in growing number of cities
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden preparing to offer legal status to certain undocumented immigrants
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Italian Premier Meloni describes Putin's cease-fire offer for Ukraine as 'propaganda'
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has dismissed a cease-fire offer for Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin as “propaganda” as she wraps up a Group of Seven summit that saw a deal reached for a $50 billion loan to UkraineABC News - World - Ukraine -
Trump offers an olive branch to the House Republicans who voted to impeach him
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Fifa to leave ‘best possible’ Paris offices after staff departures and tax setback
Fifa moving to smaller premises after three yearsStaff numbers have dropped by more than half from 35Fifa is set to leave offices at the prestigious Hôtel de la Marine in Paris after only three years and relocate its bureau to smaller premises ...The Guardian - World -
Xbox's Phil Spencer Reflects On "Dark Days" During Microsoft-Activision Buyout Process
When Microsoft was in the regulatory process of acquiring Activision Blizzard, there were some "dark days," Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in an interview with IGN. He said Microsoft had to plan for "all contingencies," and that included ...GameSpot - Tech -
Popular tech-sector ETF could see major shakeup as Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia jockey for position
One popular passive exchange-traded fund could soon see a major shakeup with potentially serious ramifications for the technology stocks that have been driving much of the market’s gains in 2024.MarketWatch - Business - Microsoft -
Nvidia could pass Apple, Microsoft to become world’s most valuable company and first $4 trillion stock
CEO Jensen Huang is several moves ahead of Nvidia’s rivals, money manager Louis Navellier says.MarketWatch - Business - Microsoft -
Nvidia, Intel, Qualcomm and other chip giants are helping Microsoft battle Apple for AI’s future
Big Tech is competing to put AI on your laptop. Here’s the front-runner.MarketWatch - Business - Microsoft -
China #MeToo activist is sentenced to 5 years in prison
Leading Chinese #MeToo activist Huang Xueqin was handed a five-year sentence after being found guilty of state subversion at a court in southern China.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Explainer: Why are China’s consumers spending less?
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Stellantis Moves Some EV Production Out of China
Stellantis has shifted its production plans for electric vehicles made with Chinese joint-venture partner Leapmotor because of higher European import duties.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Taiwan must prepare for cyber, financial attacks by China
As China conducts military exercises around Taiwan, it is important not to forget about less visible methods of attack. In addition to military threats, Taiwan must prepare for the risk of electronic and financial attacks. Indeed, the ...The Hill - Politics - China -
China promises pair of pandas to Australia as relations warm
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits a panda in Australia, promising two more as trade and diplomatic relations improve.NBC News - Top stories - China -
China’s Lust for Durian Is Creating Fortunes in Southeast Asia
Demand for the fruit, known for its rich taste and intense smell, has reshaped parts of Southeast Asia, where it has long been a staple.The New York Times - Business - China -
Businesses Want Insurance for AI Risks, but Insurers Are Still Figuring Out How to Offer It
Like cyber insurers in the late 1990s, insurance companies today are figuring out how to determine risk for artificial intelligence and set prices.Inc. - Business -
Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves' Latest Characters Offer Two Uniquely Fun Ways To Fight
Back in March, SNK finally pulled back the curtain on Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves, the latest installment in the storied fighting game franchise. The return 24 years in the making impressed with its American comic-style art, hard-hitting ...GameSpot - Tech -
Despite right surge, European Parliament election offers solid ground for transatlantic partnership
Ursula von der Leyen has a good chance of using the turmoil caused by the political success of the French far-right and the subsequent French snap elections to her advantage. This could help keep a key European ally of the U.S. in placeThe Hill - Politics -
The French government offered to buy part of Atos's data and cybersecurity division for the equivalent of $751.6 million, including debt.
The French government offered to buy part of Atos’s data and cybersecurity division for the equivalent of $751.6 million, including debt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New Talisman Edition Offers First Co-Op Mode In The Board Game's 40-Year History
The classic board game Talisman: The Magical Quest Game is making a long-overdue comeback in a few short months. The 5th edition of the fantasy dungeon crawler is manufactured by Avalon Hill, a Hasbro-owned board game developer responsible for ...GameSpot - Tech