Press review · Monday, 6 October 2025
06 October 2025
3,131 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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scmp.com
After Xi-Trump talks, lack of a chip deal seen as tech-independence issue
Progress on other contentious points during presidential meeting masks ongoing US-China tensions over technological sovereignty and export controls, analysts say.
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nbcnews.com
From fast food to beverage giants, brands see rising income inequality among customers
Consumer brands are adjusting to a two-tiered economy as the new normal. Yet there are signs that even high-income customers are under pressure.
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biospace.com
Novo’s CEO Doesn’t Seem To Mind Being Big Pharma’s Villian
Novo Nordisk, under new CEO Maziar Mike Doustdar, has a new attitude. It’s making Pfizer livid.
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interestingengineering.com
Iron reaches record energy state, could power cheaper batteries
Stanford scientists unlock a new high-energy state in iron, paving the way for powerful, cobalt-free batteries.
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aljazeera.com
Trump says US, Canada will not restart trade talks
Trump blamed the 'false' ad in which former US President Ronald Reagan, a Republican hero, said tariffs are a disaster.
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abcnews.go.com
Microsoft shares once again surpass $4 trillion valuation, joining Nvidia
Microsoft Corp. once again surpassed $4 trillion in valuation, joining artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia in the exclusive club that also briefly included Apple on Tuesday
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nbcnews.com
Apple becomes third company in history to crack $4 trillion market value
Microsoft hit the milestone a second time, while Nvidia marched toward $5 trillion.
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independent.co.uk
30 staff sacked at Grand Theft Auto developer in alleged ‘union-busting’ move
Union bosses have said the dismissals were ‘unlawful and retaliatory’.
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theguardian.com
JP Morgan warned US of $1bn in Epstein transactions possibly related to human trafficking
Bank says it alerted US of ‘suspicious’ transactions just weeks after paedophile was found dead in New York jail cell
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foxbusiness.com
Largest US airlines raise pressure on Dems to 'pass a clean CR' and end shutdown
Major U.S. airlines are calling on Congress to reopen the government as TSA workers and air traffic controllers are continuing to work without pay.
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In Trump-Xi summit, a shifting US-China power dynamic on display
The balance of power between the US and China has shifted since Trump launched his trade war in 2018.
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What the US-China deal means for rare earths, soybean farmers and TikTok
The world's two largest economies appeared to dial back a monthslong trade war.
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sherwood.news
US mineral stocks soar on lack of full rollback of China’s rare earth export curbs
A silver lining for US mineral stocks....
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American farmers welcome China's promise to buy soybeans
American farmers welcomed China’s promise to buy some of their soybeans, but Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt cautioned this won’t solve all the problems as farmers continue to deal with soaring prices for fertilizer, tractors, repair parts and seeds
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Does Mamdani mean business, New York’s small businesses wonder?
Small businesses in NYC face steep challenges, as there are few protections preventing them from being priced out.
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‘A stomach of steel’: amateur investors ride out dips amid talk of an AI bubble
As one 23-year-old buys a house with his winnings, experts say risk-takers are fuelling an unsustainable market
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nbcnews.com
Tens of thousands of layoffs are being blamed on AI. What are companies actually getting?
Amazon announced a reorganization that will result in the elimination of 14,000 jobs — and said AI is a leading cause.
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Trump and Xi reach trade deal, easing tensions in fierce US-China rivalry
US president says rare earths issue settled after 'amazing' meeting with Chinese counterpart.
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euronews.com
Nvidia shares jump on Blackwell chip talk ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Tensions between the US and China have hindered semiconductor trade between the two nations, although an easing of restrictions may soon be on the cards.
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nbcnews.com
Nvidia becomes the first company worth $5 trillion, powered by the AI frenzy
Nvidia alone is now worth more than the GDP of every country on Earth except the United States and China.
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nypost.com
Character.AI bans chatbots for teens after lawsuits blame app for deaths, suicide attempts
Users under 18 will no longer be able to engage in open-ended chats with the app’s AI chatbots, which can turn romantic, the Silicon Valley startup said.
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nbcnews.com
GM will cut thousands of jobs in Michigan, Tennessee and Ohio
"In response to slower near-term EV adoption and an evolving regulatory environment, General Motors is realigning EV capacity," the company said.
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Why a US-China trade deal matters to the global economy
A full-blown trade war between the United States and China would have a severe impact on global economic growth.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Paramount Layoffs Begin: David Ellison Tells Staff Restructuring Required to Address “Evolving Priorities”
About 1,000 roles are expected to be impacted this week, ahead of the new owner's first earnings call as Paramount CEO in November.
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newsday.com
Nvidia has started the $5 trillion club. A look at its rise, by the numbers
Nvidia on Wednesday became the first public company to reach a market capitalization of $5 trillion.
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nbcnews.com
Federal Reserve poised to cut key interest rate for the second time this year
Mixed economic signals from a weakening job market, stubborn inflation and roaring AI investments force the central bank into a dilemma.
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nbcnews.com
Paramount Skydance to cut more than 1,000 employees
The widely anticipated job cuts come just months after the Trump administration greenlit the creation of the company following Skydance’s bid for the storied entertainment group.
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freep.com
How the F-150 could hold the key to diplomatic alliance, trade imbalance with Japan
As the Japanese entertain buying a fleet of F-150 trucks, the move may be more gesture than substance, but would still bolster Ford's image.
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asia.nikkei.com
Sony Group has no desire to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO says
Sony Pictures Entertainment can succeed without pursuing scale alone: Totoki
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japantimes.co.jp
Akazawa and Lutnick reunite to discuss trade deal ahead of Trump visit
Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visited Tokyo’s landmark Sensoji Temple before heading to Tokyo Skytree for a working lunch on Sunday.
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Why Wall Street isn’t celebrating after Zohran Mamdani’s thrashing in final debate
The CEOs of the city’s major financial companies have resigned themselves to “Maoist Mamdani.”
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ua.news
Favbet Tech: “IT business taxes are turning into thousands of drones and stable payments.”
In the first nine months of 2025, Ukrainian IT company FAVBET Tech paid over UAH 650 million in taxes to the state budget, which is 10% more than in the same period last year. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the company is experiencing stable growth.
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Trump sanctions have swift impact but will world stop buying Russian oil and gas?
Analysts say president’s war on Russia’s fossil fuel revenues is a chance to bring peace to Ukraine and profit to US
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ExxonMobil claims California climate disclosure laws violate First Amendment rights in lawsuit
Oil giant challenges California's greenhouse gas reporting requirements for large businesses, arguing the climate laws exceed state authority and conflict with federal rules.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Trump hits bulls’s eye with US sanctions? Why India, China may stop buying Russian oil - explained - The Times of India
India Business News: US President Donald Trump's sanctions on Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil may compel India and China to halt crude imports. While tariffs proved insufficie
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Trump's halt of US-Canada trade talks could impact these prices
Trump said he's ending trade negotiations with Canada after a negative TV ad.
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Will millions of low-income Americans lose food stamps during shutdown?
About 42 million people rely on SNAP benefits but now face reductions or losing access altogether.
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Could the government shutdown tip the US into a recession? Experts weigh in
The U.S. economy remains largely unscathed but pressure could mount.
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nbcnews.com
Ontario will air tariff ads that anger Trump during World Series
President Donald Trump ordered an immediate halt to trade talks with Canada over the edited clips of former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.
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Sanctions shock: Trump’s new play - can it force Putin to end Ukraine war? - The Times of India
International Business News: In a significant shift, the US has imposed stringent sanctions on Russia's top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, targeting the financial backbone of its
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Social Security COLA for 2026 revealed following shutdown-related delay
The Social Security Administration revealed its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, which is going to boost benefits by 2.8% next year to account for inflation.
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nbcnews.com
Inflation hit 3% in September, reflecting stubborn price pressures on U.S. consumers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' September consumer price index is the first major economic report to be released since Oct. 1 .
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nbcnews.com
Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster
“The truth is, the complexity we’ve created over time has been holding us back,” Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, who is set to become Target’s next CEO, wrote in a note announcing the layoffs.
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Inflection climbs to highest level of Trump's second term
A recent uptick in prices has coincided with a sharp slowdown of hiring.
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nbcnews.com
Trump terminates Canada trade talks again after Ontario runs ad featuring Reagan
Trump's announcement came after the Canadian province began running a TV ad that features a speech by Ronald Reagan.
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gamedeveloper.com
GDC 2026 lowers ticket prices, streamlines pass types
GDC Festival of Gaming is introducing streamlined pass types and other major content shake-ups for the 37-year-old event.
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detroitnews.com
U.S. unveils plan to grow beef output, boosts Argentine quota
The Trump administration released a plan to encourage ranching and boost domestic beef production, as it separately raised a quota for Argentine beef imports.
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bostonglobe.com
At Harvard this year, fewer Black, Latino, and international students, more Asian Americans - The Boston Globe
Harvard University enrolled fewer Black and Latino freshmen — and more Asian American students — in its incoming class this fall, a sign of a growing demographic shift.
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Oil price jumps after US sanctions Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil; White House considers software curbs on China – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI 'superintelligence'
Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity