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Pulse of the Hour
Ukraine Seeks New Consumer Drones Amid China's Pullback
Ukraine is in search of new consumer drones to retrofit with explosives as China dials back.
Google Cloud Joins Polygon's Network Validators
Google Cloud has become one of the 100+ validators on Polygon's network, boosting its blockchain credentials.
SmileDirectClub Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy just four years after its $1.35 billion IPO.
Costco to Hike Membership Prices
Warehouse club Costco announces plans to raise its membership prices, impacting millions of customers worldwide.
12h Briefing
#Automotive
EV Record Sales Wake-Up Call
EV sales are hitting record highs, yet forecasts suggest that overall new-car sales will not return to pre-pandemic levels this year. A reminder that while progress is being made, there's a long road ahead in the shift to electric.
More: barrons.com
#Politics
U.S. Government Shutdown Averted
A 45-day funding bill has been passed by the U.S. House, preventing an imminent government shutdown. This temporary solution provides some breathing room, but doesn't resolve underlying budgetary issues.
More: seekingalpha.com
#Healthcare
Carlyle Eyes Medtronic Units Deal
Private equity firm Carlyle Group is reportedly in exclusive talks to acquire a majority stake in two medical device units of Medtronic, valued over $7B. This could greatly expand Carlyle's presence in the medical tech sector.
More: finance.yahoo.com
#Consumer
Pain Ahead for US Consumer?
Rising gas prices and an uptick in credit card delinquency rates indicate potential difficulties looming for the US consumer. Coupled with imminent student loan payments, we may see a significant impact on spending habits.
More: finance.yahoo.com
#AI
AI: Next Frontier for Artist Pay?
As tech firms begin to monetize generative AI, artists are questioning their share. There's a growing debate on artist compensation for AI-trained work, but no clear consensus as yet. An important conversation for the future of creative industries.
More: techcrunch.com
#Retail
Walmart Reworks Corporate Pay
Walmart is restructuring corporate staff titles and pay packages to manage labor costs and simplify work structures. This could alter dynamics at the world's largest private employer, potentially impacting staff morale and productivity.
More: wsj.com
#Semiconductor
Oregon Anticipates $40B Chip Windfall
Oregon officials project $40B in semiconductor investments creating 6,300 jobs. This significant investment in the computer chip industry could assure Oregon's place as a tech hub and contribute significantly to the state's economy.
More: oregonlive.com
#Market
Used Car Market Remains Broken
Despite pandemic-induced production slowdowns from 2020-2022 impacting supply, used car prices remain high. The pandemic's effects continue to linger in the used car market, making affordability an ongoing issue.
More: aol.com
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bostonherald ⇢ Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said that during standoffs in the 1990s, he could "afford to have five or six people be idiots," highlighting the contrast to the current GOP majority in the House.
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electrek.co benzinga reuters finance.yahoo ⇢ Exxon Mobil and Synopsys, along with Costco Wholesale, Duolingo, and Aflac, are among the five stocks defying the S&P 500's poor performance last month, with Exxon Mobil benefiting from higher oil prices and Synopsys being seen as a beneficiary of generative AI.
# trump feinstein president
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theinformation benzinga ⇢ Members of Congress and the media are expressing outrage and confusion after Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulled a fire alarm to delay a vote on legislation, with some Republicans comparing his actions to the January 6th Capitol riot.
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nytimes ⇢ Costco plans to raise its membership prices, although the exact date of the price hike is unknown, according to the company's CFO, Richard Galanti.
# workers ford union
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freep ⇢ United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain warns strikers not to be divided by messaging from the Detroit Three automakers and emphasizes the union's fight for justice and fair treatment in response to record profits made by the companies.
# ukraine russian ukrainian
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vox ft nbcnews ⇢ More than 100,000 refugees have arrived in Armenia as a result of Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, with many in need of immediate assistance and international help urgently required, according to the United Nations.
# ftx bankmanfried fried
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nypost wsj ft ⇢ Prosecutors are requesting permission for a witness stuck in war-torn Ukraine to testify virtually against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, as his defense team does not consent to the witness's request to leave the country.
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# court google supremecourt
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theregister nbcnews wsj ⇢ A federal court has temporarily halted an Atlanta-based venture fund from awarding grants to Black female entrepreneurs after a conservative group sued, alleging reverse discrimination.
# ai meta openai
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inc aol bloomberg ⇢ Experts fear that the extensive data collection and interaction between employees and AI tools in the workplace could lead to the training of AI to eventually replace human roles in various job sectors.
# tesla cars car
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cbc.ca ⇢ Electric vehicle stocks, including Tesla, ended mostly higher despite the broader market's muted sentiment, with key events including Tesla's Q3 delivery expectations, Rivian CEO dismissing rivalry with Tesla's Cybertruck, Lucid opening its Saudi factory, and Faraday Future's stock sale.
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marketplace mediaite aol finance.yahoo ⇢ This article discusses how recent events involving Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Deion Sanders have made football more interesting for non-football fans, and highlights the growth of the One Music Fest in Atlanta.
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# fda tests drug
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barrons politico zerohedge washingtonpost ⇢ The need for hospital price transparency is crucial, as current regulations have not been effective in providing clear and comparable pricing information. Increased attention and demand from various stakeholders, including the public, media, and healthcare professionals, is necessary to drive change.
# china evergrande chinese
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scmp aol theregister ⇢ China's economy showed signs of improvement in September, with activity around shopping malls and cement manufacturing remaining high, traffic congestion surging, and indicators such as the new orders prediction benchmark and sales growth index increasing.
# oil prices gasoline
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krcrtv marketwatch ⇢ Russia's bumper wheat harvest has led to a three-year low in prices, resulting in the longest quarterly slump in wheat prices in 14 years, despite tensions in the Black Sea between Ukraine and Russia.
# pilots airlines delta
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thestreet cnbc forbes bostonherald ⇢ Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly made 21 private jet trips to and from Washington and used chartered Cessnas to transport Amazon packages to FTX HQ, according to sources.
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nakedcapitalism 247wallst wsj nbcnews ⇢ The combination of El Niño and climate change is expected to bring milder winters to the northern half of the US, with increased rain in Florida and the western Carolinas, and below-normal precipitation in parts of the Northwest, Mountain West, and Great Lakes.
# musk yaccarino elon
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# shakur tupac davis
nbcnews wsj nytimes reuters theweek mediaite pbs youtube politico ⇢ Jada Pinkett Smith hopes to find closure after a Nevada man was arrested in connection with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, expressing her desire for answers and acknowledging the impact he had on the world.
# square squarefoot portnoy
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asia.nikkei bloomberg ⇢ Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has purchased a $42 million harborfront home on Nantucket island, setting a record for both the island and the state of Massachusetts.
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# bp oil oilgas
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# iphone iphone15 apple
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cnet ⇢ Apple is working on a software update to fix overheating issues in its iPhone 15 models, which it blames on a software bug and certain apps like Instagram and Uber, but assures users that there are no safety concerns.
# hs2 sunak manchester
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bbc.co.uk ⇢ Transport Secretary Mark Harper repeatedly refused to comment on speculation about the future of HS2 during an interview with the BBC, insisting that the project is progressing as planned.
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motogp barrons youtube wsj ⇢ During the summer months, Japanese businessmen and government employees in Japan, known for their conservative dark suits, switch to more casual clothing.
# onewheel futuremotion skateboards
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theverge cbsnews aol wsj nbcnews cnbc ft ⇢ All models of Onewheel e-skateboards are being recalled by Future Motion after four deaths and numerous injuries were reported, with the company adding a new safety feature to prevent crashes.
# gough mises negotiation
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mises aol zerohedge ⇢ Office politics is often misunderstood and viewed negatively, but it is important to understand that people's behaviors are influenced by their own goals and incentives, and not everyone is out to get you.
# cup bournemouth rydercup
wsj reuters barrons ⇢ Europe took a commanding lead in the Ryder Cup after winning the morning foursomes 3-1, including a record-breaking victory for Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg, putting them ahead 9.5-2.5 against the stunned American team.
Wikipedia Current Events
September 30
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of using a sniper to kill one of its soldiers in the city Kalbajar. Armenia denies involvement. (The Star)
Politics and elections
- 2023 Maldivian presidential election
- Maldivians vote in a run-off election between candidates Mohamed Muizzu and Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. (Reuters)
- 2023 Slovak parliamentary election
- Slovaks go to the polls to elect 150 members of the National Council. (Reuters)
- Aftermath of 2023 Guatemalan general election
- The office of the Attorney General of Guatemala seizes the tally sheets of votes from the general election and the runoff. The judges of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal opposed it but were attacked by police and prosecutors. Electoral tribunal officials were also intimidated. (AP)
- 2024 United States federal budget
- The U.S. House of Representatives passes a 45-day stopgap measure bill backed by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in an effort to avoid a government shutdown. (ABC News)
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- 2023 AFL season
- Collingwood defeats the Brisbane Lions by four points to win the 2023 AFL Grand Final. (The Guardian Australia)
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theweek wsj bloomberg seattletimes ⇢ The Bloomberg Close, Americas Edition, describes a situation or behavior as "irrational," suggesting that it lacks logical reasoning or is not based on sound judgment.
# sikh india indian
reuters asia.nikkei bloomberg pbs ⇢ A British government minister expressed concern over the disruption of a visit by an Indian diplomat to a Sikh temple in Glasgow by protesters, emphasizing the importance of the safety and security of foreign diplomats and the need for open places of worship.
# milley oath dictator
zerohedge ft businessinsider wsj mediaite ⇢ Victor Davis Hanson criticizes Gen. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, for his retirement speech in which he indirectly criticizes former President Trump and accuses Milley of being the most politicalized and weaponized 4-star Joint Chiefs of Staff in history.
# navy testing specialoperations
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defense.gov seekingalpha ⇢ The US Navy is in the process of designing, building, and commissioning new warships, including Virginia-class submarines, Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers to replace older vessels.