Business News - The Last 24 Hours

Google taps AI vibe-coder Replit in challenge to Anthropic and Cursor
CNBC - 53 min 47 sec ago
Replit will expand usage of Google Cloud services, add more of Google's models onto its platform, and support AI coding use cases for enterprise customers.

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SCMP - Can China fund its AI push? Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt casts doubt - 4 hours 18 min ago

Indiatimes - What India Googled in 2025: Gemini, Saiyaara, Maha Kumbh & the 67 meme - 9 hours 17 min ago

BusinessInsider - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drags OpenAI and Google: 'We don't have to do any code reds' - 17 hours 20 min ago

The Guardian - Doom, gloom … and Belle Gibson? The top Google searches in Australia in 2025 - 22 hours 17 min ago

In Pics: PM Modi Greets Vladimir Putin At Delhi Airport With Hug, Handshake
NDTV - 1 hour 19 min ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a 27-hour visit.

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NDTV - PM Modi's Surprise Appearance At Airport And A Hug For Putin - 2 hours 49 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Putin 'morally responsible' for Sturgess' death — UK report - 3 hours 27 min ago

BBC - Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi - 17 hours 11 min ago

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The Independent - Vladimir Putin ordered Skripal novichok poisonings in show of ‘Russian power’, Dawn Sturgess inquiry finds - 30 min 27 sec ago

Indiatimes - Flashback: Viral 2001 photo shows Modi and Putin together during early diplomatic visit - 1 hour 16 min ago

Russia Today - Why the Putin-Witkoff meeting brought no ‘breakthrough’ - 4 hours 19 min ago

The Guardian - Putin ‘morally responsible’ for Dawn Sturgess’s novichok death, inquiry finds - 4 hours 30 min ago

U.S. trade delegation likely to visit India next week for talks, government source says - Reuters
Reuters - 1 hour 39 min ago
U.S. trade delegation likely to visit India next week for talks, government source says Reuters

Deutsche Welle - Chaos as Indian airline IndiGo flights severely disrupted - 7 hours 45 min ago

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Indiatimes - India urges Russia to approve 32 seafood processing units for supplies - 51 min 59 sec ago

The Independent - Putin arrives in New Delhi on a state visit aimed at bolstering Russia-India ties - 2 hours 59 min ago

The Hindu - Indian businesses have ample opportunity in Russia if only they take ‘leap of faith’: Goyal - 3 hours 41 min ago

The Guardian - Putin and Modi to meet amid politically treacherous times for Russia and India - 9 hours 47 min ago

SCMP - Why China-India border thaw faces fresh test from 17th century Dalai Lama - 14 hours 18 min ago

Man accused of driving synagogue attacker to UK defence site charged with terror offences
BBC - 1 hour 48 min ago
Greater Manchester Police confirm the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie.

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BBC - Man charged with terror offences after synagogue attack - 2 hours 37 min ago

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Indiatimes - Tulsi Gabbard blames Dems for DC attack: Claims ‘Border Chaos’ & ‘Islamist Terrorism’ was the reason - 23 hours 3 min ago

"Our Countries Tied With Time-Proven Friendship": Russia Defence Minister
NDTV - 2 hours 6 min ago
Andrei Belousov said that both nations are friends based on mutual respect.

NDTV - In PM Vajpayee's 2001 Russia Visit To Meet Putin, A Narendra Modi Cameo - 3 hours 56 min ago

BBC - UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines - 5 hours 29 min ago

CNBC - Europe's plan to use $105 billion of frozen Russian assets tantamount to war, says Russia's Medvedev - 6 hours 50 min ago

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The Independent - Russia bans FaceTime in Putin’s latest move to halt communication and control the internet - 28 min 16 sec ago

Indiatimes - Russian President Putin lands in Delhi, PM Modi breaks protocol to receive ‘friend’ - 2 hours 45 min ago

Russia Today - Moscow’s ‘Triumph’: Why everyone wants Russian S-400 air-defense systems - 3 hours 12 min ago

SCMP - UK Novichok report blames Putin for ‘reckless’ poisoning of ex-Russian spy - 4 hours 25 min ago

The Guardian - Novichok poisonings, Russia’s role and UK response: key questions of inquiry - 5 hours 18 min ago

Ex-EU foreign policy chief Mogherini quits college post amid fraud probe
Deutsche Welle - 2 hours 7 min ago
Federica Mogherini has resigned as the rector of the elite College of Europe, two days after the EU's former top diplomat was detained by police in Belgium as part of a corruption investigation.

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AllAfrica - Liberia: Over 150 Professionals Trained to Detect & Arrest Financial, Procurement Fraud - 21 min 24 sec ago

The Guardian - Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims - 1 hour 37 min ago

The Independent - Former EU foreign policy chief facing fraud probe resigns as head of the College of Europe - 4 hours 15 min ago

Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports' auto brand rankings
CNBC - 2 hours 18 min ago
Tesla made notable strides in Consumer Reports' influential annual auto brand rankings, cracking the top 10 overall U.S. automotive brands.

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BusinessInsider - GM has hired a former Tesla exec in its revived self-driving push - 20 hours 53 min ago

Ford CEO hails Trump fuel standards reset as a 'victory' for affordability and common sense
FOX Business - 2 hours 20 min ago
New fuel economy standards under Trump will help automakers build what Americans want: affordable vehicles instead of expensive electric cars for consumers.

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FOX Business - Trump pardons live entertainment CEO Tim Leiweke months after DOJ indictment - 4 hours 44 min ago

CNBC - CrowdStrike CEO talks relationship with AWS: 'We're now part of the ecosystem there' - 17 hours 8 min ago

Reuters - Trump met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on export controls, source says - Reuters - 21 hours 5 min ago

NDTV - After Defence Pushback, Court Shown Video Of US CEO Killer's Arrest - 23 hours 26 min ago

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BusinessInsider - Altimeter Capital CEO said his and Michael Dell's 'phones were blowing up' after the 'Trump Accounts' donation - 49 min 34 sec ago

Indiatimes - Suparna Mitra to join as MD & CEO of TeamLease Services - 11 hours 6 min ago

The Hindu - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages - 11 hours 44 min ago

The Independent - Luigi Mangione's court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing - 12 hours 15 min ago

New York Post - Delta lost estimated $200 million from record-long US government shutdown, CEO says - 18 hours 48 sec ago

SCMP - Nvidia CEO meets Trump, says he’s not sure if China would accept H200 chips - 18 hours 52 min ago

New York Times - Palantir’s CEO Defends Trump, Dismisses Concerns About Company’s Work With ICE. - 21 hours 43 min ago

Grand jury weighs second criminal case against Trump antagonist Letitia James, source says - Reuters
Reuters - 2 hours 33 min ago
Grand jury weighs second criminal case against Trump antagonist Letitia James, source says Reuters

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Deutsche Welle - Trump's transactional diplomacy alarms Japan, South Korea - 3 hours 13 min ago

BBC - Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort? - 8 hours 21 min ago

NDTV - Opinion: Opinion | Americans Are Starting To Lose Faith In Trump - 8 hours 26 min ago

Reuters - US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon' - Reuters - 18 hours 32 min ago

FOX Business - Trump administration backs Bayer as Roundup fight moves toward Supreme Court - 18 hours 37 min ago

CNBC - Trump proposes slashing fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars - 19 hours 11 sec ago

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The Independent - Endangered wild dog pups die in Zimbabwe as Trump’s aid cuts leave them unprotected - 54 min 3 sec ago

Indiatimes - Trump sends out $250 checks to 25 million Americans — see if you are on the list - 59 min 17 sec ago

The Guardian - Trump lashes out at Somalis again as Minneapolis stands behind community - 59 min 45 sec ago

New York Times - As Trump Threatens to Leave North American Deal, Groups Urge Him to ‘Do No Harm’ - 1 hour 8 min ago

SCMP - With US warships near, Venezuela’s Maduro describes call with Trump - 10 hours 28 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - The US expects fans to flock to the World Cup. But has Trump scored an own goal? - 12 hours 48 min ago

New York Post - Trump moves to slash ‘horrible’ Biden-era fuel efficiency standards - 18 hours 46 min ago

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
CNBC - 3 hours 26 min ago
Stocks were little changed ahead of this morning's open following bad news/good news for the job market

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Indiatimes - Why is US stock market down today? Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all in red — Is Fed rate-cut expectation holding investors back? - 2 hours 2 min ago

The Hindu - Stock markets bounce back after four days of decline; Sensex climbs 158 points - 5 hours 56 min ago

Small businesses lead November job losses as tariff uncertainty weighs on hiring
FOX Business - 3 hours 48 min ago
Small businesses lost 120,000 jobs in November amid heightened economic uncertainty over tariffs and outpaced job gains at larger firms, according to the latest ADP employment report.

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The Independent - US private employers unexpectedly shed 32,000 jobs in November in biggest drop since 2023 - 22 hours 47 sec ago

Bids for WBD are in. Here's what Paramount, Comcast and Netflix could do with the assets
CNBC - 4 hours 6 min ago
WBD's coveted library of content includes franchises like DC's superheroes, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo.

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New York Post - Paramount questions ‘fairness and adequacy’ of WBD auction process after reports Netflix may win - 41 min 48 sec ago

Indiatimes - Friday OTT releases: What’s new this week on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar and Zee5 - 11 hours 34 min ago

BusinessInsider - Jury hears how Netflix director lost a fortune on options trades — days after streamer sent him $11M for 'visionary' show - 16 hours 6 min ago

Rising holiday scams are costing consumers. Here's how to protect your wallet
FOX Business - 5 hours 18 min ago
Cybersecurity expert warns AI-powered holiday scams are surging, using cloned voices and fake texts to steal money and personal data from shoppers.

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CNBC - Micron stops selling memory to consumers as demand spikes from AI chips - 22 hours 13 min ago

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Indiatimes - Fitch raises India's FY26 GDP forecast to 7.4% from 6.9%, on high consumer spending, GST reforms - 11 hours 31 min ago

The Straits Times - Micron to stop selling memory to consumers as demand soars for AI chips - 11 hours 48 min ago

Ryan Serhant exposes America’s new real estate reality and the biggest housing shift in 50 years
FOX Business - 6 hours 18 min ago
It's "nobody's market" right now, according to celebrity real estate broker and agent Ryan Serhant, who reveals the hidden trends of America's wealth and population migrations.

Meta faces Europe antitrust investigation over WhatsApp AI policy
CNBC - 6 hours 57 min ago
The European bloc has launched an antitrust investigation into the social media giant over its use of AI in WhatsApp.

NDTV - EU To Launch Antitrust Probe Into Meta Over Use Of AI In WhatsApp: Report - 7 hours 32 min ago

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The Independent - NASCAR antitrust trial: Bob Jenkins testifies about $100M loss and 'insulting' charter deal - 6 hours 18 min ago

Henry Zeffman: Less than meets the eye to Starmer's words on Brexit
BBC - 7 hours 8 min ago
This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.

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The Guardian - Farage’s Reform UK gets £9m donation from ex-Brexit party backer - 5 hours 41 min ago

Ukraine, trade, pandas: What China's Xi and France's Macron discussed in Beijing
CNBC - 8 hours 12 min ago
China said it is open to importing more high-quality goods from France while urging a "fair, conducive environment" for Chinese businesses in the European nation.

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NDTV - Does Putin Use Body Doubles? Ukraine Says He Has Three - 10 hours 16 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Macron discusses Ukraine, trade with Xi in China - 13 hours 27 min ago

BBC - Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Florida after Moscow talks, White House says - 15 hours 27 min ago

Associated Press - Trump aides to meet with top Ukrainian negotiator Thursday in Miami for more Russia-Ukraine peace talks, AP source says. - Devdiscourse - 19 hours 19 min ago

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Russia Today - NATO member rejects new Ukraine weapons plan - 41 min 22 sec ago

The Guardian - Macron believes US may ‘betray Ukraine on territory’ says Der Spiegel - 42 min 58 sec ago

The Independent - Putin declares Russia will take all of Ukraine’s Donbas region by force - 7 hours 24 min ago

Indiatimes - Putin calls talks with US on ending the Ukraine war 'useful' but also 'difficult work' - 8 hours 56 min ago

BusinessInsider - Russia is still exporting plenty of oil — but earning far less to fund its war on Ukraine - 9 hours 29 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - Drone footage shows devastation in Ukrainian town all but encircled by Russian forces - 16 hours 42 min ago

SCMP - Trump says next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Putin meeting - 17 hours 25 min ago

Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook
BBC - 11 hours 18 min ago
The tech giant will begin closing accounts for under 16s, a week before an official ban.

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The Independent - Meta begins removing Australian under-16s from Instagram and Facebook - 8 hours 56 min ago

The Guardian - Social media ban: Instagram and Facebook begin shutting down under-16 accounts in Australia as ban looms - 17 hours 9 min ago

Exclusive: India central bank to tolerate weaker rupee as inflows dry up, sources say - Reuters
Reuters - 11 hours 18 min ago
Exclusive: India central bank to tolerate weaker rupee as inflows dry up, sources say Reuters

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SCMP - ‘Strong breakwaters’: China’s central bank vows to shield from external shocks - 5 hours 18 min ago

Pak-Origin Man Arrested In US With Car Full Of Guns To Carry Out Mass Shooting
NDTV - 12 hours 3 min ago
A Pakistani immigrant has been arrested in the United States for allegedly planning a mass shooting on the school's campus.

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Indiatimes - MGM National Harbor shooting: One man shot dead while ordering food; police say no active threat while search for gunman continues - 22 hours 12 sec ago

US sawmills warn of accelerating closures as tariffs, weak demand squeeze industry
FOX Business - 12 hours 52 min ago
U.S. sawmills say tariffs, shrinking export markets and competition from cheaper wood alternatives are driving a surge in closures that threatens the hardwood industry.

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CNBC - Trump's South Korea tariff cuts are major boost for Hyundai and GM - 19 hours 55 min ago

FOX Business - Treasury Secretary Bessent warns tariff ruling would be 'loss for the American people' - 20 hours 8 min ago

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SCMP - EU launches 1st formal review of Chinese EV tariffs after VW Anhui’s submission - 6 hours 48 min ago

AllAfrica - Kenya: Kenya, Uganda Reaffirm Commitment to Eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers, Boost Cross-Border Trade - 12 hours 23 min ago

Indiatimes - Trump’s $2,000 tariff refund plan: Is any $2,000 December relief approved by the IRS — what should Americans know about Recovery Rebate Credit deposits now? - 23 hours 4 min ago

New York Times - Bessent Defends Trump’s Use of Tariffs, Says They Are Not Fueling Inflation - 23 hours 59 min ago

Asia markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on rate-cut hopes fueled by weak jobs data
CNBC - 13 hours 25 min ago
The ADP report is the last jobs picture the Federal Reserve gets before it meets Dec. 9-10. Markets are now pricing in an 89% chance of a cut.

Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
FOX Business - 17 hours 29 min ago
The state of Hawaii has sued ByteDance, claiming TikTok was designed to be dangerously addictive for young users through manipulative features.

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Indiatimes - Global studies warn that TikTok and Instagram reels and shorts may seriously affect your brain and mental health, its consequences will leave you stunned - 13 hours 37 min ago

SCMP - TikTok to invest more than US$37 billion in Brazil data centre - 14 hours 33 min ago

The Independent - Vermont search-and-rescue teams are saving an ‘unprecedented’ number of lost skiers after TikTok trends - 20 hours 5 min ago

'My heart breaks every time I'm called a hero' - Hong Kong fire survivor
BBC - 18 hours 4 min ago
A survivor tells the BBC he feels guilty he didn't save more people from the blaze at his block of flats.

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SCMP - Hong Kong firefighters describe rescue efforts during Tai Po estate blaze - 3 hours 30 min ago

The Guardian - Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 159 as officials order citywide scaffolding net removal - 15 hours 58 min ago

NYC luxury buyers reportedly flooding Miami Beach real estate market after Mamdani's mayoral election
FOX Business - 18 hours 43 min ago
Luxury real estate inquiries from New York buyers surged dramatically in Miami after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory, sparking widespread speculation of an exodus.

Bitcoin Miners Hunted After Stealing $1 Billion of Electricity From Malaysia Grid - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg - 19 hours 18 min ago
Bitcoin Miners Hunted After Stealing $1 Billion of Electricity From Malaysia Grid Bloomberg.com

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The Independent - Bitcoin extends rebound as dollar heads for ninth straight decline - 20 hours 6 min ago

Indiatimes - Crypto funds surge: Bitcoin (BTC USD) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs see biggest weekly inflow in 7 weeks - 21 hours 27 min ago

Design executive behind 'Liquid Glass' is leaving Apple
CNBC - 19 hours 52 min ago
Alan Dye was part of the redesign of Apple's software interface for iPhones, Macs, and Apple Watch called Liquid Glass.

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Bloomberg - Apple design boss Alan Dye departing for Meta - 9to5Mac - 21 hours 42 min ago

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Indiatimes - Apple drops the axe on five devices millions still use, including a classic iPhone - 56 min 55 sec ago

The Hindu - Apple's longtime design executive Alan Dye to join Meta - 12 hours 55 min ago

The Straits Times - Apple design executive behind Liquid Glass poached by Meta in major coup - 16 hours 53 min ago

BusinessInsider - Meta hires longtime Apple design leader Alan Dye to run a new Reality Labs creative studio - 17 hours 59 min ago

Trump promises 'largest tax refund season ever' for Americans coming in 2026
FOX Business - 21 hours 35 min ago
Trump announces record tax refunds coming for Americans as One Big Beautiful Bill Act provisions take effect, promising the largest refund season ever in 2026.

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Indiatimes - New tax coming for cigarettes and not for essential goods: FM Sitharaman - 6 hours 29 min ago

Microsoft sets the record straight, and Nike's CEO shakes up senior leadership
CNBC - 21 hours 58 min ago
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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The Guardian - Irish authorities asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by IDF - 2 hours 19 min ago