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'Sexist' falsehoods target Kamala Harris after Biden drops out
Doctored images, sexual slurs, racial innuendos -- false narratives around Kamala Harris surged online as she emerged as the Democratic frontrunner in the US presidential race, with researchers warning of an incoming flood of gendered disinformation.
Rebounding chip shares lead US stocks higher
Semiconductor shares were among the big winners Monday, rebounding from recent weakness as US stocks climbed ahead of major earnings and economic data later this week. This week's earnings calendar includes reports from Google parent Alphabet, General Motors and Coca-Cola, while the economic releases include personal consumption pricing data. jmb/aha
Delta still struggling with effects of IT outage
Delta Air Lines struggled on Monday with lingering effects from a global IT outage, canceling hundreds more flights than US aviation rivals. But by Monday air travel competitors such as American and United had cancelations numbering only in the dozens, according to flight tracking programs.
The coconut tree presidency? Harris memes break the internet
Last-minute US presidential candidate Kamala Harris is racing to craft her image -- and social media users are moving even more swiftly to signal support, flooding the internet with jokes about coconuts and "brat summers."
Israel strikes on Yemen port: what is the damage?
Israeli strikes on Saturday hit a power plant and fuel storage facilities in Hodeida, the main port under the control of Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels. A nearby power plant was also targeted, according to the rebels.
France's Vivendi eyes London listing for Canal+ TV arm
French media group Vivendi said Monday it plans to list its television unit, Canal+, on the London stock exchange and its communications firm Havas in Amsterdam if it goes forward with splitting up the company. A Canal+ listing in London would be a boon for the London Stock Exchange which has struggled to attract new listings.
Crisis-hit Boeing flies high at Farnborough Airshow
Boeing announced Monday a raft of orders on the first day of Britain's Farnborough Airshow, shrugging off safety and production woes as the industry struggles to keep up with demand. Airbus and Boeing are striving to fix production problems in order to fulfil orders for nearly 15,000 aircraft, a year-on-year increase of 18 percent.
EU tells Meta to address consumer fears over 'pay for privacy'
EU consumer authorities told Facebook owner Meta on Monday to take action to assuage European consumer groups' fears over its new "pay or consent" model or face further action.
Korean Air orders 40 Boeing planes
Korean Air lodged a firm order Monday for 40 Boeing 787 and 777X wide-body aircraft at Britain's Farnborough airshow, handing a boost to the embattled US aviation giant. Boeing on Monday also announced that US group National Airlines had placed a firm order for four 777-200 wide-body cargo planes. mra-rfj/bcp/rl
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