Business
Selling the sun: U.S. company is building satellite mirrors to keep solar farms operating after dark
Thousands of mirrors orbiting the earth could soon light up the night sky if a California startup gets permission from the U.S. government…
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VA secretary tells Congress to end the government shutdown
More than three weeks after more than 30,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees were furloughed or forced to work without pay…
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U.S. hits two Russian oil companies with sanctions for Moscow's failure to end the Ukraine war
The Trump administration slapped sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil companies Wednesday, citing the country's "lack of serious…
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Jeff Merkley holds the Senate floor for 22 hours to protest Trump
Sen. Jeff Merkley concluded a 22-hour Senate floor speech on Wednesday, stopping short of breaking the record as he railed against…
Culture
The Muscular Compassion of “Paper Girl”
In her new book, Beth Macy returns to her home town of Urbana, Ohio, using it as a ground zero for understanding right-wing…
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Jeff Merkley's marathon speech keeps going in Senate to protest Trump's policies
Sen. Jeff Merkley's Senate floor speech broke the 21-hour mark on Wednesday afternoon. Source link
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NATO leader Rutte says only Trump can secure Russia-Ukraine peace deal
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that President Trump is "the only one" who can get a peace agreement between Russia and…
Culture
When Reading Books Means Business
Every year, the New Yorker’s Money Issue examines a few of the most weird, riveting, and, often, troubling ways in which people pursue…
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No, Trump Isn’t Destroying the White House
Good grief, people. Pull yourselves together. Source link
Fashion
Meta is cutting 600 jobs in its AI division
Meta is slashing roughly 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence unit as the tech giant aims to move faster to compete with its rivals.…
Business
5 Ways You're Reducing the Lifespan of Your Office Assets
Your office space is more than just four walls and a few desks; it is a significant financial investment. From ergonomic chairs and…
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Saudi crown prince scheduled to visit White House next month
President Trump is set to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Nov. 18, according to multiple reports.…
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Vance says U.S. not monitoring ceasefire plan as if Israel were 'a toddler'
Vice President J.D. Vance said Israel is not a "vassal state" and that the U.S. isn't there to babysit the ceasefire agreement between the…
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'I'm not a secret Nazi': Fascist tattoo sported by Democratic Senate candidate in Maine
Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner denied he was a "secret Nazi" after a video showed he has a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol.…
Business
CICT loses its top ranking in global ESG benchmark for real estate
Clas, FLCT and Hongkong Land maintain their positions as sector leaders in this year’s GRESB rankings CapitaLand Integrated Commercial…
Business
US: Wall Street opens muted on Netflix earnings miss
Wall Street opened muted on Wednesday (Oct 22), with Netflix’s disappointing results pressuring market sentiment as investors tiptoe…
Lifestyle
Wearable tech for your dog? Life360 releases a new pet tracker
Millions of people already use the Life360 app to track the location of their family members and loved ones. Now the California tech…
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Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress
Leaders at the Pentagon have significantly altered how military officials will speak with Congress after a pair of new memos issued last…
Business
China’s EV boom saddles its auto insurers with losses
China’s giant electric vehicle insurance market is flailing. Losses are piling up, as companies’ risk models haven’t kept up with changes…
Business
Chipmaker Yangtze Memory weighs over US$40 billion China IPO next year: sources
Yangtze Memory Technologies is considering an initial public offering in mainland China at a valuation that could exceed US$40 billion,…
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It Was Just an Accident’s Anti-Fascist Chic
Panahi’s manipulation of liberal sentiment appeals to the Cannes culture that always rewards progressive banalities. Source link
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Nuking the Filibuster Would Be Political Folly
There’s no good reason to hand Democrats such a strategic and tactical win amid the shutdown. Source link
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America Must Slash Red Tape to Make Nuclear Power Great Again
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission decisively failed under the Biden administration. Source link