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The Venice Film Festival opens with a Rupert Murdoch film, George Clooney and plenty of geopolitics

Wednesday, September 2 by SRN News

VENICE, Italy (AP) - George Clooney and Danny Boyle are helping kick off the Venice Film Festival in style Wednesday on the Lido. Clooney, a festival mainstay, is receiving a lifetime achievement award, while Boyle is premiering "Ink," his film about Rupert Murdoch's acquisition... Read More.

Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone

Wednesday, September 2 by SRN News

In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms. So now the world must figure out how to get temperatures below the... Read More.

India’s power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste

Tuesday, September 1 by SRN News

BENGALURU, India (AP) - When India's power demand surged at the height of summer, the country struggled to meet evening needs as air conditioners ran longer amid hotter nights. Despite this demand, some renewable energy providers were told to limit their output because the... Read More.

Oil up nearly 1% as US and Iran trade fresh strikes

Tuesday, September 1 by SRN News

By Siddharth Cavale Sept 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose nearly 1% in early trade on Wednesday, extending the previous session's surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, dimming hopes for a quick easing of tensions in... Read More.

Asian markets tumble as US-Iran fighting lifts oil and bond yields

Tuesday, September 1 by SRN News

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Stocks slumped at the start of the Asian trading session on Wednesday as a bond market-induced panic on global markets spilled over into the region, after renewed attacks by the U.S. on Iran pushed oil prices... Read More.

Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

Tuesday, September 1 by SRN News

CAIRO (AP) - On the surface, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt this week is a run-of-the-mill opportunity for two countries to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. But there is deep subtext to the meeting between Xi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi: China,... Read More.

Dollar holds firm as Middle East hostilities lift oil

Tuesday, September 1 by SRN News

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The dollar held firm on Wednesday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and revived inflation concerns. The currency's safe-haven appeal has been reinforced by rising Treasury yields and growing expectations of a Federal... Read More.

OpenAI says upcoming model is so capable it requires stronger guardrails

Tuesday, September 1 by SRN News

By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - OpenAI has determined that one of its upcoming models is so capable it requires additional safety measures before it can be launched. The model, called Astra, can spot more security vulnerabilities than the most advanced OpenAI... Read More.

Yum says Pizza Hut CEO Aaron Powell resigns

Tuesday, September 1 by SRN News

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Yum Brands said in an regulatory filing on Tuesday that Aaron Powell, the chief executive of Pizza Hut, has resigned from the role and other positions with the company following completion of the chain's sale. Here are some details: • The company,... Read More.

Brazil’s Congress approves tax exemptions to attract data center investments

Tuesday, September 1 by SRN News

BRASILIA, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Brazil's Congress on Tuesday approved a bill exempting data-center-related equipment from federal taxes, part of the government's plan to lure such projects to the country. • The Senate approved the bill on Tuesday, following a previous greenlight from the lower... Read More.

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