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California Governor Gavin Newsom said that the revelation of the California Forever project by US media came as a surprise to him

US Farmers, Tech Tycoons Square Off Over Plans For Utopian City

A stealth campaign by Silicon Valley elites with a dream of turning a swath of California farmland into a new age city has ranchers who live here challenging their tactics and their motives.

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch Hands Empire To Son Lachlan
Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday he will step down as chairman of his global media empire, a conservative behemoth that shaped politics across continents, and hand control over to his son Lachlan.
JPEX Crypto Fraud Casts Shadow Over Hong Kong Nascent Policy
Crypto investor Jenny first learned about digital assets at a Hong Kong store that promoted cryptocurrency exchange JPEX in March — but by September she was among more than 2,000 "inexperienced" victims police said the platform had defrauded.
Singapore Ends Hong Kong's 53-Year Reign As World's Freest Economy Amid Beijing's Repressions
As Hong Kong's economic freedom declines due to the Chinese government's restraints on tenets that affect Hong Kong's economy, Singapore's improvements in government and regulations have allowed it to blow out HK's 53-year candle.
US Govt Contractor Charged With Spying For Ethiopia
A U.S. government contractor who worked at the State and Justice departments has been arrested on charges of spying, reportedly for Ethiopia.
US States Relax Child Labor Laws Amid Rise In Illegal Work
Working in industrial laundries at age 14, laboring up to 35 hours a week on top of school — some U.S. states are relaxing the barriers to employing minors, despite rising cases of exploitation.
India, Canada Have Dug Deep Trenches, Getting Out Will Have Political Consequences, Expert Says
Late Tuesday, Trudeau said that the expulsion of the Indian intelligence chief and the revelations regarding Nijjar's death were not meant "to provoke or escalate." He urged the Indian government to "take this matter with the utmost seriousness."
US Chip Giant Qualcomm Laying Off Hundreds In Taiwan, To Cut Shanghai Staff: Reports
The American chip giant had previously reduced its U.S. workforce, particularly in its San Diego headquarters.

BoE Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged For First Time In Almost 2 Years 

The pause comes after 14 consecutive increases as consumer prices in the U.K. rise less than expected.

Economy in Focus

US Home Sales Continue Downward Trend As Prices Climb
Sales of U.S. homes crept down further in August, industry data showed Thursday, as supply remained limited while mortgage rates stayed high.
Bank Of England Faces Rate-Hike Dilemma
India To Offer Over $2 Billion In Incentives To Boost Manufacturing

War in Ukraine

Zelensky Tries To Counter War Fatigue In Washington Trip
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky makes his second wartime visit to Washington on Thursday in a bid to win fresh aid to fight Russian invaders despite signs of war fatigue among U.S. lawmakers.
Diplomatic Challenges Multiply For Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky, who once enjoyed enthusiastic support from his allies in the defence of Ukraine, is encountering more diplomatic setbacks than at any point since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Kyiv Warns Of 'Difficult' Winter As Russia Hits Ukraine Cities
Ukraine on Thursday warned that difficult winter months lay ahead after a "massive" Russian missile barrage targeted civilian infrastructure, leaving several dead and wounded in towns across Ukraine.
Poland No Longer Arming Ukraine: Polish PM
Poland said Wednesday it will no longer arm Ukraine and instead focus on its own defense, as the two allies clashed at a key moment in Kyiv's fightback against invasion by Russia.

CRYPTO BLOCK

Buckets of bullets and ammunition belts were seized from within the prison

Bitcoin Machines, Rocket-Launchers Seized In Venezuela Prison

Venezuelan authorities on Thursday showed off dozens of Bitcoin mining machines and heavy weapons such as rocket launchers and grenades seized in a prison recaptured from gang control.

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