Mark Cuban is Kamala Harris' on-call billionaire. What’s he after?
Published: September 6, 2024 19:51
The Shark Tank star and former Dallas Mavericks owner once talked with No Labels about a third-party run. These days, he's in the KHive.
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While Trump veered off-course, his top campaign advisors delivered GOP a clear plan
Published: September 6, 2024 19:40
At the same time as the former president’s disjointed New York remarks, his team was giving House Republicans a promising outlook on a private call.
Blinken’s Haiti visit is a ‘gamble’ for Biden administration
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/06/2024/us-pledges-more-aid-for-haiti-during-blinken-visit
Published: September 6, 2024 19:33
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced new humanitarian aid and called for democratic elections during a brief visit to Haiti.
As Chile shifts right, its presidential campaign sees competing ultra-conservatives
Published: September 6, 2024 19:01
Candidates aiming for the front of right-wing momentum include an apologist for dictatorship and a former YouTuber who questioned women's suffrage.
Trump ‘press conference’ turns into rant against E. Jean Carroll, other accusers
Published: September 6, 2024 17:57
The former president took no questions after speaking for nearly 50 minutes.
‘There’s no one like me in the Senate’: Union leader Dan Osborn looks for a Nebraska upset
Published: September 6, 2024 17:39
The career mechanic talked to Semafor about his “working class” run against Sen. Deb Fischer.
In North Carolina, another fiery MAGA candidate struggles with swing voters
Published: September 6, 2024 17:38
Democrats hope that a GOP candidate’s mouth (and keyboard) can win them a battleground state.
Elon Musk is winning the AI race
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/06/2024/elon-musk-is-winning-the-ai-race
Published: September 6, 2024 16:57
On X, Musk plays the Trump-supporting uncle. In real life, he’s building a formidable empire.
Roadrunner Venture Studios strikes startup deal with Purdue University
Published: September 6, 2024 16:57
The pact would give Roadrunner a first look at promising academic research as it looks to build deep tech startups overcoming scientific challenges.
US asks Israel to investigate fatal shooting of American activist at West Bank protest
Published: September 6, 2024 16:26
A 26-year-old US woman was killed while protesting Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Principals Live with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/06/2024/watch-principals-live-nancy-pelosi
Published: September 6, 2024 14:49
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Semafor to discuss the state of the presidential race, how she learned to wield power, and more.
Investors hope tech for hog poop ponds can solve AI’s water problems
Published: September 6, 2024 13:58
AI is a massive water hog. Climate tech investors are looking for a payday in quenching its thirst.
August jobs report is weaker than expected
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/06/2024/august-jobs-report-is-weaker-than-expected
Published: September 6, 2024 13:32
Hiring missed expectations in August, but unemployment edged down from the previous month.
Mixed Signals: The sports boom — football, pickleball, tennis and, um, cricket
Published: September 6, 2024 12:54
Are we in a supply-side sports crisis?
UN experts call for 'impartial' peacekeeping force to protect civilians in Sudan
Published: September 6, 2024 11:55
They warned that any countries supplying arms to the warring parties risked being complicit in human rights violations.
Nigeria’s fuel scarcity deepens cost of living crisis
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/06/2024/nigerias-fuel-scarcity-deepens-cost-of-living-crisis
Published: September 6, 2024 11:20
Higher fuel prices in sub-Saharan Africa's largest oil producer have pushed up the cost of food, threatening to undercut recent gains in tackling galloping inflation.
New York judge to decide whether to postpone Trump's sentencing
Published: September 6, 2024 10:53
The justice is expected to rule on whether to sentence Trump for falsifying records on Sept. 18 or wait until after the election.
China calls on the US to end sanctions
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/06/2024/china-calls-on-the-us-to-end-sanctions
Published: September 6, 2024 10:41
Tariffs from America and other countries are hurting the Chinese economy
China's formally ends international adoption program
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/06/2024/china-ends-foreign-adoptions
Published: September 6, 2024 10:28
The One Child policy-era program has been scrapped, leaving questions about the hundreds of American adoptions still pending.
Xian Zhang makes history as Seattle Symphony music director
Published: September 5, 2024 23:02
The conductor will be the first woman and first person of color to lead the 121-year-old Seattle Symphony.
Germany faces mounting jobs crisis
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/05/2024/germany-faces-mounting-jobs-crisis
Published: September 5, 2024 22:52
Germany is facing a slow-burning jobs crisis.
Ticketmaster probed over Oasis tickets
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/05/2024/ticketmaster-probed-over-oasis-tickets
Published: September 5, 2024 22:47
Britain’s competition watchdog is probing whether ticket sales for Oasis’ reunion gigs broke consumer protection laws, amid a row over “dynamic pricing.”
In Congress? Don’t count on a promotion if your presidential candidate wins
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/05/2024/trump-and-harris-cant-easily-promote-from-congress
Published: September 5, 2024 21:17
Every four years, ambitious members of Congress start envisioning themselves in the next administration. But there may be lots of dashed dreams next year.
Trump taps Elon Musk to lead a government efficiency commission
Published: September 5, 2024 19:01
The Republican presidential nominee said that if reelected, he would create a commission to audit federal spending headed by the tech billionaire who has endorsed him.
Putin’s Harris comments aimed to weaken US election bid, analysts say
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/05/2024/putins-harris-comments-aimed-to-weaken-us-election-bid
Published: September 5, 2024 18:26
The Russian president’s tongue-in-cheek endorsement was interpreted by most analysts as a ploy to undermine Harris and her support in Europe.
US charges former Trump adviser amid Russian influence crackdown
Published: September 5, 2024 18:07
Dimitri Simes continued to work for a sanctioned Russian TV network despite knowing that it was a criminal offense, the US Justice Department alleged.
Netanyahu’s border stance emerges as key obstacle in ceasefire deal
Published: September 5, 2024 17:51
The Israeli prime minister insisted that maintaining control of Gaza's border with Egypty is essential to the country’s future.
Mexico’s controversial judicial reform bill clears key hurdle
Published: September 5, 2024 16:37
The Chamber of Deputies, which favors Mexico’s ruling party, overwhelmingly approved the bill, despite protesters saying it is anti-democratic.
Blaze fires contributor linked to alleged Russian operation
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/05/2024/blaze-fires-contributor-linked-to-russian-operation
Published: September 5, 2024 16:11
The fallout from a federal indictment continues across right-wing American media.
US reveals scope of Russian scheme to influence right-wing media figures
Published: September 5, 2024 15:55
The Kremlin vowed to respond in kind toward US media outlets over the US government crackdown on a sprawlingRussian influence campaign.
Hunter Biden second federal trial begins, with lowered political stakes
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/05/2024/hunter-biden-tax-evasion-trial-begins-in-los-angeles
Published: September 5, 2024 15:52
The trial will likely cover some of the same ground as the president’s son’s earlier trial, but it may not hold the same repercussions for Joe Biden.
Donald Trump woos Kennedy supporters with health pitch
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/05/2024/donald-trump-woos-kennedy-supporters-with-health-pitch
Published: September 5, 2024 15:45
Trump is emphasizing an old policy promise while sidestepping Kennedy’s vaccine views.
Trump pleads not guilty to election interference charges in revised indictment
Published: September 5, 2024 15:41
A judge is set to decide how the US Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling will apply to Donald Trump’s election interference case.
Fossil fuel funding for universities may be slowing green transition
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/05/2024/fossil-fuel-funding-universities-slowing-green-transition
Published: September 5, 2024 15:02
A new study found some evidence of bias in research funded by fossil fuel companies, which could unfairly influence climate policy.
Ex-Obama economic adviser Jason Furman on the one number the world is waiting for
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/05/2024/economist-jason-furman-talks-about-friday-us-jobs-report
Published: September 5, 2024 14:46
Friday's jobs report will determine whether, and by how much, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates later this month.
Musk’s Brazil spat spotlights global divides on social media and free speech
Published: September 5, 2024 14:40
Various countries are working to regulate how social platforms handle the content posted to them, and who is responsible for it.
China targets ‘green infrastructure’ deals in $50B pledge to Africa
Published: September 5, 2024 14:39
China has inked several green infrastructure deals with African countries pledging $50 billion to the continent.
Macron appoints former chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new France PM
Published: September 5, 2024 11:50
The appointment comes nearly two months after snap elections triggered a political deadlock.
Gunman shot dead after exchange of fire near Israeli consulate in Munich
Published: September 5, 2024 11:14
Israel's president linked the incident to the anniversary of the 1972 attack at the Munich Olympics, where 11 Israeli athletes were murdered.
Harris proposes smaller capital gains tax rise in break from Biden
Published: September 5, 2024 11:00
She called for a hike from 24% to 28%, less than the 40% posited by the US president.
Ugandan Olympic runner dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend
Published: September 5, 2024 10:35
The athlete, who competed in Paris last month, suffered severe burns after she was attacked on Sunday.
Currywurst turns 75
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/04/2024/currywurst-turns-75
Published: September 4, 2024 23:02
“When extremists eat a currywurst, they should know that many continents and people of different religions and cultures are united on one plate, on one spoon,” said one Michelin star chef.
China warns of spy recruitment
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/04/2024/china-warns-of-spy-recruitment
Published: September 4, 2024 22:56
China’s top spy agency warned college students to be wary of “handsome men and beautiful women” who might lure them into spying for foreign entities.
Lula defends X ban
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/04/2024/lula-defends-x-ban
Published: September 4, 2024 22:45
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the ban on X showed that “the world is not obliged to put up with Musk’s extreme right-wing."
Biden to block Nippon Steel acquisition of US Steel
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/04/2024/joe-biden-to-block-us-steel-nippon-steel-merger
Published: September 4, 2024 19:20
The potential sale of US Steel has become a political flashpoint ahead of America's November election.
'Psychological warfare’: US sanctions Russian actors over attempted election interference
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/04/2024/us-accuses-russia-of-election-interference-campaign
Published: September 4, 2024 18:54
The Treasury announced sanctions targeting executives at RT, formerly Russia Today, while the Department of Justice indicted two RT employees.
China pledges to boost Nigeria investment after leaders meet in Beijing
Published: September 4, 2024 17:38
China pledged to bolster Nigeria's economy and allow Chinese investment in its energy and mineral resources.
Uncle Sam wants to know: What can your country do for AI?
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/04/2024/uncle-sam-wants-to-know-what-can-your-country-do-for-ai
Published: September 4, 2024 16:38
The US federal government is asking AI industry leaders and experts to help lay the groundwork for new policies.
US job openings fell to 3.5 year low in July
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/04/2024/us-job-openings-fall-to-35-year-low-in-july
Published: September 4, 2024 16:14
The slackening jobs market will provide further ammunition to the US Federal Reserve, which is widely expected to cut interest rates this month.
'Absolutely shocking': NY Gov. Hochul on ex-staffer arrested for working for China
Published: September 4, 2024 15:27
The governor’s former deputy chief of staff, Linda Sun, was charged with secretly working for the Chinese government.
Bill Gates sees malnutrition as Africa’s biggest challenge
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/04/2024/bill-gates-malnutrition-africa-biggest-challenge
Published: September 4, 2024 15:11
African farmers need better seeds to solve the malnutrition that affects more than 200 million people on the continent, says the billionaire philanthropist.
A new crime-tracking tool tries to improve on slower FBI data
Published: September 4, 2024 14:14
The Real Time Crime Index gathers data from over 300 agencies.
Mexico's controversial judicial reform bill clears key hurdle
Published: September 4, 2024 13:57
Lawmakers met at a sports complex after protestors blocked the entrance to the legislative palace.
Trump is looming over US climate talks in China
Published: September 4, 2024 13:50
John Podesta, the top US climate envoy, will meet his Chinese peers this week to try to lock in an ambitious deal for COP29 and discuss contingency plans for a Trump victory.
UK's deadliest residential fire since WWII caused by 'decades of failure'
Published: September 4, 2024 11:22
A damning report about the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster that killed 72 people said all the deaths were avoidable.
Finland to ban Russians from buying property over security concerns
Published: September 4, 2024 10:43
Finland, which shares the longest land border with Russia of any NATO country, said it must protect itself from neighboring aggression.
UK to close last coal plant as it moves toward greener energy
Published: September 4, 2024 10:37
The closure later this month comes as the country turns to gas and renewables.
Ukrainian foreign minister resigns amid major government reshuffle
Published: September 4, 2024 10:04
The shakeup came as Russia launched a new wave of strikes on Ukraine's western city of Lviv.
Cats visit ancient Egyptian cat exhibit
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/03/2024/cats-visit-ancient-egyptian-cat-exhibit
Published: September 3, 2024 23:08
On “Meow Night,” felines can interact with relics and have their picture taken with Bastet.
Mobile phones don’t cause brain cancer
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/03/2024/mobile-phones-dont-cause-brain-cancer
Published: September 3, 2024 23:04
Cell phone use is not linked to brain cancer, a World Health Organization-commissioned global review found.
Stocks fall ahead of US jobs report
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/03/2024/stocks-fall-ahead-of-us-jobs-report
Published: September 3, 2024 23:00
Stocks tumbled Tuesday as fears of an economic slowdown persist.
US Justice Department charges Hamas leaders over Oct. 7 attack
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/03/2024/us-doj-charges-hamas-leaders-over-role-in-oct-7-attack
Published: September 3, 2024 22:09
The indictment marks the first move by the Justice Department to take criminal action against Hamas over the Oct. 7 attacks.
Global Hot List: German far-right breakout, AMLO's 'Plan C,' Florida's fading impact
Published: September 3, 2024 22:01
The latest updates from Semafor world elections expert Brad Glasser.
To the GOP’s amazement, the Trump assassination attempt fades into the rearview
Published: September 3, 2024 22:00
Frustrated Republicans have tried to find ways to keep the Butler shooting in the news.
US Justice Department ramps up pressure on Nvidia as stock slumps
Published: September 3, 2024 21:09
The US Department of Justice is probing the chipmaker on suspicions of antitrust violations following complaints from rivals.
Harris pulls firmly ahead among Hispanic voters, new poll shows
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/03/2024/kamala-harris-poll-hispanic-voters-climate-healthcare
Published: September 3, 2024 16:41
The vice president's climate and healthcare policies appear to be making headway among Hispanic American voters.
New York governor's former aide accused of being a Chinese government agent
Published: September 3, 2024 16:35
Gov. Kathy Hochul's former deputy chief of staff was arrested Tuesday.
Former Lebanon central bank chief Riad Salameh arrested amid corruption probe
Published: September 3, 2024 15:03
Salameh had stepped down from his post in 2023 after a thirty-year tenure.
A conscious uncoupling on Wall Street
Published: September 3, 2024 14:51
TPG quietly sold its stake in former credit arm Sixth Street for about $1 billion.
Venezuela issues warrant for opposition leader amid rising international tensions
Published: September 3, 2024 13:40
President Nicolás Maduro declared victory in a highly-contested July election, sparking deadly protests and international condemnation.
Zelenskyy reissues Western missile plea after Russian strike kills 41
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/03/2024/russian-strike-zelenskyy-ukraine-missiles-deal
Published: September 3, 2024 13:27
The Tuesday strike came after Kyiv was bombed Monday — the first day of the new school year in Ukraine.
Why longer degrees are in decline in the US
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/03/2024/why-longer-degrees-are-in-decline-in-the-us
Published: September 3, 2024 12:06
US colleges face a crisis of confidence, experts say.
Rebound in Chinese loans to Africa sets stage for Beijing summit
Published: September 3, 2024 11:36
Analysts of China-Africa relations are mostly looking for signals of increased trade and infrastructure financing but not a return to the highs of the mid-2010s.
African countries are losing up to 5% of their GDP to climate change
Published: September 3, 2024 10:41
Millions of Africans have been displaced this year as rains and floods devastated homes and crops.
Harris opposes sale of US Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/02/2024/harris-opposes-us-steel-sale
Published: September 3, 2024 08:14
The Democratic presidential nominee echoed US President Joe Biden's pro-union stance on the matter during a rally in Pittsburgh.
Wu Tang's RZA releases ballet album
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/02/2024/wu-tangs-rza-releases-ballet-album
Published: September 2, 2024 23:08
A Ballet Through Mud was inspired by a journal of lyrics the rapper wrote as a schoolboy.
The Titanic is slowly decaying
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/02/2024/the-titanic-is-slowly-decaying
Published: September 2, 2024 23:03
A new expedition to the Titanic, two miles below the surface of the Atlantic, revealed the extent of the wreck’s slow decay.
Pope Francis' 12-day Asia tour is one of the longest papal foreign visits in history
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/02/2024/pope-francis-embarks-to-southeast-asia
Published: September 2, 2024 17:34
The 87-year-old Catholic leader is set to visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore.
Musk-owned Starlink says it won’t comply with X ban in Brazil
Published: September 2, 2024 17:25
Brazil's Supreme Court upheld a justice's ban on X after the company refused to appoint a legal representative.
White US egg donors paid up to eight times more than Black donors, study finds
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/02/2024/white-us-egg-donors-paid-more-than-black-donors
Published: September 2, 2024 16:35
A new book raises troubling questions about eugenics in the US’ booming egg donation industry.
Senegal urged to avoid opaque oil contract renegotiations
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/02/2024/senegal-urged-to-avoid-opaque-oil-contract-renegotiations
Published: September 2, 2024 16:11
Senegal's prime minister is leading a committee that will review the country's oil and gas contracts to "rebalance" them in the national interest.
VW mulls first-ever German factory closures
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/02/2024/vw-considers-first-ever-german-factory-shutdown
Published: September 2, 2024 15:56
The automaker blamed a tough economic environment and increased competition for considering the first German plant closures in its 87-year history.
Russia says will change nuclear doctrine in light of Western ‘escalation’
Published: September 2, 2024 15:53
Russia said it would make a “correction” to its nuclear doctrine following Ukraine’s incursion into its territory.
Putin arrives in Mongolia as ICC arrest warrant looms
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/02/2024/putin-arrives-in-mongolia-as-icc-arrest-warrant-looms
Published: September 2, 2024 15:39
ICC member states are expected to detain suspects for whom an arrest warrant has been issued, but the Kremlin said it had “no worries” about Putin's visit.
China threatens to sanction Japan over chip sale restrictions
Published: September 2, 2024 11:16
A retaliation by Beijing could hit Japan's automotive industry.
Mexicans protest against judicial overhaul plans as vote approaches
Published: September 2, 2024 11:11
Under the proposal, all judges would be fired and replaced by popular vote, likely giving the ruling party control over the country’s courts.
Moscow says it will revise its nuclear doctrine over Western 'escalation' in Ukraine
Published: September 2, 2024 11:05
Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously warned that the country's doctrine could change.
Ukrainian drone strikes targets Russian energy infrastructure
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/01/2024/ukrainian-drone-strikes-targets-russian-infrastructure
Published: September 1, 2024 16:40
Moscow said it shot down 158 Ukrainian drones, a tally that suggested this was one of Kyiv’s largest drone offensives since the war began.
Afghan athlete makes history at Paralympics as triathlon postponed
Published: September 1, 2024 16:36
Zakia Khudadadi trained in secret as a child and was initially blocked from competing by the Taliban before she left Afghanistan.
US National Security Agency takes aim at Chinese economic threats
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/01/2024/us-national-security-agency-chinese-economic-threats
Published: September 1, 2024 15:46
The new program diverged from US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan’s seemingly friendly posture on his recent visit to Beijing, analysts said.
Germany’s far right looks to make historic gains in regional elections
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/01/2024/germany-afd-eastern-regional-elections
Published: September 1, 2024 15:43
The Alternative for Germany party is widely expected to dominate the polls in two eastern German states.
Israel recovers bodies of six hostages in Gaza
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/01/2024/israel-recovers-bodies-of-six-hostages-in-gaza
Published: September 1, 2024 13:34
The announcement piled further domestic pressure on the country’s leader.
How South Africa’s economy could get a $5 billion digital boost
https://www.semafor.com/article/09/01/2024/naspers-sees-5-bln-digital-boost-for-south-africa
Published: September 1, 2024 10:33
South Africa’s digital transformation is “lagging” despite its immense potential and rising demand for digital skills, but could generate over $5 billion for its economy.
Austria’s ‘Beer Party’ started as a joke. Now it could determine an election.
Published: August 31, 2024 12:00
Founded by a beer-loving punk rocker, it has since pivoted to more sober policies.
Democrats are feeling good about the election — but not Florida good
Published: August 31, 2024 12:00
Despite some tantalizing polls, Democrats see little reason to make a serious play for the state.
Brazil’s top court suspends Elon Musk’s X following free speech dispute
Published: August 30, 2024 21:44
The ban follows months of legal wrangling between the X owner and Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Ukraine calls on Mongolia to arrest Vladimir Putin next week
Published: August 30, 2024 17:47
The Russian leader plans to visit Mongolia, his first trip to a country that is a member of the International Criminal Court since it issued a warrant for his arrest last year.
Ahead of Trump’s visit, Moms For Liberty co-founder breaks down the election
Published: August 30, 2024 17:01
Tiffany Justice on the stakes in November, plus JD Vance’s comments on childless educators.
Kamala Harris did her first big interview. Here’s what Donald Trump’s have looked like.
Published: August 30, 2024 17:00
The former president has kept a busy schedule of podcast interviews, which often draw less attention.
Italy weighs steep tourist tax as European backlash against visitors grows
Published: August 30, 2024 16:37
The proposed measure comes at the end of a summer that has seen anti-tourism protests erupt in countries like Spain, the Netherlands, and Greece.
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