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Today: September 08, 2026
Today: September 08, 2026

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Tech companies look to Argentina’s windswept Patagonia to build massive data centers

Argentina's rugged Patagonia is drawing increasing interest from investors searching for sites for mega data centers who are enticed by the region's

Tech companies look to Argentina’s windswept Patagonia to build massive data centers
Business|Economy|Political

UK finance minister Healey seeks to set out brighter vision before tough budget

Britain's finance minister, John Healey, used his first major speech since taking office seven weeks ago to try to set out a brighter vision for the

UK finance minister Healey seeks to set out brighter vision before tough budget
Business|Technology|World

South Korea, US agree on more than $20 billion gas plant investment in Texas, media reports

South Korea and the United States have agreed on the size of Seoul's planned investment in a gas project in Texas at around $22.3 billion, Korean media outlet Edaily reported

South Korea, US agree on more than $20 billion gas plant investment in Texas, media reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan flexes chip diplomacy muscles as it faces pressure to share AI wealth with allies

Taiwan flexed its chip diplomacy muscles at a major trade show last week, portraying itself as a democratic and reliable supplier for the AI

Taiwan flexes chip diplomacy muscles as it faces pressure to share AI wealth with allies
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Anthropic IPO launch shifts toward mid-October, sources say

By Echo Wang Sept 4 - Anthropic is expected to begin marketing its initial public offering in mid-October at the earliest and complete the listing days before the U.S. midterm elections in November,

Anthropic IPO launch shifts toward mid-October, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance

Britain eases infrastructure approval rules to boost investment

Britain's Treasury said on Friday that it would lower a key rate used to evaluate the long-term benefits of investment in public infrastructure projects as part of plans to boost

Britain eases infrastructure approval rules to boost investment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nscale seeks about $3.5 billion pre-IPO funding, source says

Cloud infrastructure provider Nscale is in talks with potential investors to raise about $3.5 billion in pre-IPO funding, a source familiar

Nscale seeks about $3.5 billion pre-IPO funding, source says
Arts|Business|Fashion and Beauty

One year after its founder's death, Armani faces challenge of 'inevitable evolution'

One year after the death of founder Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion house is entering a pivotal period as the clock starts ticking on

One year after its founder's death, Armani faces challenge of 'inevitable evolution'
Economy|Finance

Japan budget requests swell to pandemic-era scale under Takaichi

Japan's budget requests for the next fiscal year have ballooned to a size similar to during the pandemic era, as Prime Minister Sanae

Japan budget requests swell to pandemic-era scale under Takaichi
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?
Business

Cuba rolls out more free-market reforms amid US pressure

Cuba unveiled regulations on Thursday aimed at attracting foreign investment, trade and tourism to the Caribbean island as it continues to adopt free-market

Cuba rolls out more free-market reforms amid US pressure
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Adobe names insider Chakravarthy CEO, Narayen transitions to executive chair

Adobe named Anil Chakravarthy as successor to long-time CEO Shantanu Narayen on Thursday, charging the insider with taking on a wave of new AI rivals threatening its design software

Adobe names insider Chakravarthy CEO, Narayen transitions to executive chair
Business|Economy|Finance

Main points of Volkswagen's restructuring plan

Volkswagen AG's supervisory board agreed to a comprehensive restructuring plan dubbed "Future Plan 2030" which it said was essential to restore competitiveness and secure

Main points of Volkswagen's restructuring plan
Business|Economy|Finance

China deploys first 2026 policy financing funds to spur investment

China Development Bank has disbursed 460 million yuan ($68.47 million) under the first tranche of China's 2026 policy-based financing tool, state media reported on Thursday

China deploys first 2026 policy financing funds to spur investment
Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia inks $13 billion deal to buy the AI startup that was hacked by OpenAI

Nvidia inks $13 billion deal to buy the AI startup that was hacked by OpenAI

Nvidia inks $13 billion deal to buy the AI startup that was hacked by OpenAI
Lifestyle|Sports

The 35-year-old fantasy football league keeping one friend group together

The 35-year-old fantasy football league keeping one friend group together

The 35-year-old fantasy football league keeping one friend group together
Business|Economy|Finance

South African private sector activity expands slightly in August, PMI shows

South African private sector activity expanded slightly in August as higher new orders supported output and purchasing, a business survey showed on Thursday.

South African private sector activity expands slightly in August, PMI shows
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Chevron pledges to double its Venezuelan oil production

Chevron pledges to double its Venezuelan oil production

Chevron pledges to double its Venezuelan oil production
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Bond selloff deepens as oil prices and public debt fears jolt markets

Bond prices continued to slide in Asia and Europe on Wednesday, pushing borrowing costs to multi-

Bond selloff deepens as oil prices and public debt fears jolt markets
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Berkshire CEO Abel says AI to help power growth

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel said on Wednesday he sees significant opportunities for the conglomerate from the buildout of AI data centers, after

Berkshire CEO Abel says AI to help power growth
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $20 billion in US

Taiwanese companies are planning another $20 billion of investments in the U.S. driven by demand for AI applications, the island's economy minister said on Wednesday without

Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $20 billion in US
Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says

Oil giant Chevron is expected to soon announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, a U.S. official said

Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says
Arts|Business|Economy

China reins in rising yuan as weak domestic demand clouds outlook

China is slowing down a long rally in the yuan and is likely to keep further currency gains to a minimum this year, market participants say, as authorities step in to support

China reins in rising yuan as weak domestic demand clouds outlook
Business|Economy|Finance

Keurig Dr Pepper to sell back Chobani stake, manufacturing site for $925 million

Keurig Dr Pepper said on Tuesday it

Keurig Dr Pepper to sell back Chobani stake, manufacturing site for $925 million