Global stocks were higher Wednesday after the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections met investors’ expectations. Despite Democratic gains in the U.S. House of Representatives, few anticipate reversals of President…
more ...Facebook: More than 100 Accounts Blocked Prior to US Midterms
Facebook says it has blocked more than 100 accounts with potential ties to a so-called Russian “troll farm” that may have sought to interfere with Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections. The…
more ...China Grants 18 Trademarks in 2 Months to Trump, Daughter Ivanka
The Chinese government granted 18 trademarks to companies linked to President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump over the last two months, Chinese public records show, raising concerns about…
more ...Facebook, Google Tools Reveal New Political Ad Tactics
Public databases that shine a light on online political ads – launched by Facebook and Google before Tuesday’s U.S. elections – offer the public the first broad view of how…
more ...VR Project Highlights Social Media Policing
Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, social media platforms have become the digital public squares where we convene. Police gather on these sites too, in order to prevent and investigate…
more ...Floating Solar Panels Buoy Access to Clean Energy in Asia
When the worst floods in a century swept through India’s southern Kerala state in August, they killed more than 480 people and left behind more than $5 billion in damage.…
more ...Young Women Build Kyrgyzstan’s First Satellite
Reaching for the stars will no longer be impossible for girls and young women in Kyrgyzstan, who aim to build and launch the country’s first satellite before 2020. A dozen…
more ...Ocean Shock: Fish Flee for Cooler Waters, Upending Lives in US South
This is part of “Ocean Shock,” a Reuters series exploring climate change’s impact on sea creatures and the people who depend on them. Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” drifts from…
more ...Brazil Economy Key to Bolsonaro Win, But Will He Deliver?
Key to Jair Bolsonaro’s recent election victory was the support of Brazil’s business community, which coalesced around him because he promised to overhaul Latin America’s largest economy and address its…
more ...Pompeo Allows Sanctions Exception for Iran Port Development
The top U.S. diplomat has granted an exception to certain U.S. sanctions that will allow the India-led development of a port in Iran as part of a new transportation corridor…
more ...Women in Tech Call on Global Summit for Greater Roles
Women leaders in technology called at one of the sector’s largest global conferences for more to be done to drive equality in the male-dominated industry now hit by the #MeToo…
more ...China Projected to Become Top Travel Destination by 2030
China is set to overtake France as the world’s top tourist destination by 2030 as a growing middle class in Asia looks to spend more on travel, according to experts…
more ...UK Regulator Calls for Tougher Rules on Personal Data Use
Britain’s data commissioner on Tuesday called for tougher rules governing the use of personal data by political campaigns around the world, declaring that recent investigations have shown a disturbing disregard…
more ...Chinese ‘Gait Recognition’ Tech IDs People by How They Walk
Chinese authorities have begun deploying a new surveillance tool: “gait recognition” software that uses people’s body shapes and how they walk to identify them, even when their faces are hidden…
more ...Amazon Mum on Reports it Will Split New Headquarters
Amazon isn’t commenting on reports that it plans to split its new headquarters between facilities in two cities rather than choosing just one. The New York Times, citing unnamed people…
more ...Indonesian Startup Uses Road Safety to Drive Women’s Empowerment
Iim Fahima Jachja cannot operate a vehicle and relies on a driver to get around the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, but that did not stop her from putting road safety at…
more ...Facebook Says Human Rights Report Shows It Should Do More in Myanmar
Facebook on Monday said a human rights report it commissioned on its presence in Myanmar showed it had not done enough to prevent its social network from being used to…
more ...EU-Japan Trade Deal Clears Hurdle on Way to 2019 Start
European Union and Japanese plans to form the world’s largest free trade area cleared a significant hurdle Monday when EU lawmakers specializing in trade backed a deal that could enter…
more ...China’s Xi Promises to Raise Imports Amid Trade Row With US
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised on Monday to lower tariffs, broaden market access and import more from overseas at the start of a trade expo designed to demonstrate goodwill amid…
more ...Iraq Fish Farmers Hit by Carp Deaths, Amid Fears Over Pollution
Along the Iraqi banks of the Euphrates river, one question dominates the conversation. What killed the fish? Thousands of tons of freshwater carp have washed up dead this month, leaving…
more ...Musk Tweets New Video of LA-area Transportation Test Tunnel
Elon Musk has tweeted a new video of a tunnel constructed under a Los Angeles suburb to test a new type of transportation system. Musk tweeted Saturday that he…
more ...Fed Likely to Keep Rates on Hold and Sketch A Bright Outlook
With the economy strong, wages rising and unemployment at a near-five-decade low, the Federal Reserve remains on track to keep raising interest rates – just not this week. After the…
more ...China, Pakistan Agree to Conduct Bilateral Trade in Yuan
China has agreed to carry out bilateral trade with Pakistan in the Chinese yuan instead of the U.S. dollar to help ease the South Asian ally’s financial and economic woes. The…
more ...Xi Pledges to Open Chinese Market
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China would take steps to widen access to its markets as he opened a huge trade fair amid criticism from other countries about…
more ...New Orleans Restaurateur Aims for Inclusivity in New Venture
When employees enter Saba — an Israeli restaurant started by award-winning chef Alon Shaya — they pass by the company’s mission statement, which emphasizes the importance of a safe and…
more ...China Seeks to Rebrand Global Image With Import Expo
Facing a blizzard of trade complaints, China is throwing an “open for business” import fair hosted by President Xi Jinping to rebrand itself as a welcoming market and positive global force. …
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