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Washington’s most powerful interests don’t know whether to cheer Harris — or dread her
Would she bring continuity with Joe Biden’s policies? A more centrist vibe? A sharper progressive bite? Industries including tech, energy and pharma want to know.
What happens next now that Biden has dropped out?
Global tech outage takes down banks, media, airports
Trump returns to the stage. And stays and stays and stays
Trump brags about ending Roe. No one’s talking about it in Milwaukee
Von der Leyen: ‘My heart bleeds’ over social media health effects
In conversation: Broadcom and Telia on sovereign cloud
A new kind of Republican Party is forming at the RNC
The GOP is dramatically transforming. Just listen carefully to the RNC.
Elon Musk vows to move X, SpaceX headquarters out of California, citing trans privacy law
The tech billionaire has made similar threats over political differences in the past.
Hungary’s gatherings get cold shoulder after Putin visit
At least four countries sent lower-ranking officials in protest to a Tuesday meeting in Budapest, a day after the EU executive told its commissioners to stay home.
The Trump-Vance ticket is a repudiation of free-market conservatism
The last time he chose a running mate, Donald Trump tried to reassure people with traditionally conservative economic views. Not this time.
Harnessing the power of digital product identification
A triple win for sustainability, circularity and business
‘He’s in the saddle’: Allies say Trump is in high spirits after shooting
“He sounds like a person who is ready to go, very strong, unwavering,” said his former chief of staff.
How Biden could actually be replaced at the Democratic convention
Democrats’ foremost expert on party rules explains how Biden could be pushed aside.
EU charges Elon Musk’s X for letting disinfo run wild
The tech mogul’s platform is the first to get hit with charges under new EU social media law.
4 more senior Democrats call on Biden to stand down from reelection bid
Other Democrats also expressed concerns with the president’s prospects during a private Sunday call.
Who is Keir Starmer? Britain’s new prime minister is complex, unknowable, aggrieved
Starmer could be a great reforming Labour PM. Or he could be, as his thwarted enemies call him, a Tory in red.
Polish media outlets protest ‘threat of domination’ by Big Tech
Tweaks in copyright law means publishers can’t bargain better deals with Google, Facebook, local media warn.
French far-right parties target voters with AI ahead of vote
The country’s National Rally and Reconquest political parties have used the tech to promote divisive messages about migration and the EU.
Spain introduces porn passport to stop kids from watching smut
Madrid unveils a digital wallet to help porn platforms verify users’ ages.
China’s Shein sweet-talks EU to stave off hurdles on ‘fast fashion’ goods
Business is booming at the China-founded app, but European and American regulators are on its case.
Biden team worries as Macron’s election gamble looks doomed
The U.S. president’s inner circle at first was merely startled by Macron’s gamble, but that initial reaction has curdled into puzzlement and dismay.
Out of time. Out of patience. Women’s and adolescents’ health and rights cannot wait.
Women are suffering and dying because of preventable health issues, exacerbated by climate change and conflict. This must end now.
Vestager slices into Apple again
The outgoing EU competition chief is amping up legal action against the iPhone maker.
EU accuses Apple of breaching landmark digital law
The iPhone maker is the first company to be told it may not be complying with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
Trump keeps flip-flopping his policy positions after meeting with rich people
Top CEOs were seen nodding their heads when Trump talked about finding ways to keep American-educated talent at home.
EU cancels vote on child sexual abuse law amid encryption concerns
Countries clash over how to safeguard privacy when rooting out illegal pictures and grooming on private chat apps.
Scorched-earth summer: Biden, Sunak and Macron go negative
Struggling leaders in America, Britain and France are bombarding their political opponents, some of whom are testing the bounds of the mainstream.
EU HTA: If we want faster access to cancer treatment for all, we need to get it right
In January 2025 the EU HTA Regulation will become reality. Let’s work together to ensure it facilitates faster patient access to new cancer treatments.
Israeli army to pause some Gaza fighting during the day for humanitarian aid
Military to suspend fighting along a road in southern Gaza during certain hours to allow aid deliveries to reach Palestinians.